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In the Matter of Elmira Stove Works (refrigerator-freezers), DOE Case Number 2011-CE-1407, Adopting Order and Compromise Agreement. Adopting Order for accompanying Compromise Agreement. DOE found that Elmira failed to submit compliance certifications for its products under 10 C.F.R. Section 430.62, and here assesses a civil penalty of $6,000 (if paid within 30 days) or of $12,000 (if paid between 31-60 days). Elmira promises to certify all products sold in the US within 60 days, and agrees to a penalty of $150 per product per day over that deadline. In exchange, DOE will accept the penalty payment, issue the adopting order, and cease enforcement action.

DOE ordered Elmira Stove Works to pay a $6,000 civil penalty after finding Elmira Stove Works had failed to certify that certain models of refrigerator-freezers comply with the applicable energy conservation standard.

In the matter of Nationwide Industries, Inc. d/b/a Banner Faucets (faucets, showerheads), DOE Case Number 2011-CE-2803, Adopting Order and Compromise Agreement. Adopting Order for accompanying Compromise Agreement. DOE found that Nationwide failed to submit compliance certifications for its products under 10 C.F.R. Section 430.62, and here assesses a civil penalty of $6,000 (if paid within 30 days) or of $12,000 (if paid between 31-60 days). Nationwide promises to certify all products sold in the US within 60 days, and agrees to a penalty of $150 per product per day over that deadline. In exchange, DOE will accept the penalty payment, issue the adopting order, and cease enforcement action.

DOE ordered Nationwide Industries, Inc., d/b/a Banner Faucets to pay a $6,000 civil penalty after finding Nationwide Industries had failed to certify that certain models of faucets and showerheads comply with the applicable water conservation standards.

In the Matter of Danby Products, Inc. (room air conditioners), DOE Case Number 2011-CE-1503, Adopting Order and Compromise Agreement. Adopting Order for accompanying Compromise Agreement. DOE found that Danby failed to submit compliance certifications for its products under 10 C.F.R. Section 430.62, and here assesses a civil penalty of $6,000 (if paid within 30 days) or of $12,000 (if paid between 31-60 days). Danby promises to certify all products sold in the US within 60 days, and agrees to a penalty of $150 per product per day over that deadline. In exchange, DOE will accept the penalty payment, issue the adopting order, and cease enforcement action.

DOE ordered Danby Products, Inc. to pay a $6,000 civil penalty after finding Danby had failed to certify that certain models of room air conditioners comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.

In the Matter of Topstar International, Inc (incandescent reflector lamps), DOE Case Number 2011-CE-2703, Adopting Order and Compromise Agreement. Adopting Order and accompanying compromise agreement between DOE and Topstar, ending enforcement action for failure to fulfill compliance certification requirements of the EPCA. Agreement results in a $6,000 civil penalty (if paid in 30 days) or $12,000 penalty (if paid between 31-60 days), with a promise from Topstar to seek certification, to cease distribution of noncompliant products after the 60 days period, and to certify all products sold within 6 months of the agreement, subject to penalties of up to $150 per product per day for violations after that date. Aggrement ends enforcement action.

DOE ordered Topstar International, Inc. to pay a $6,000 civil penalty after finding Topstar International had failed to certify that certain models of incandescent reflector lamps comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.