An ALJ found that Shandong Huajing manufactured and distributed doors for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers basic models in commerce without submitting to DOE a report certifying that the basic models comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
August 3, 2023
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August 3, 2023
An ALJ determined that Shandong Huajing Glass Co. LTD manufactured and distributed in commerce basic models of doors for walk-in coolers and freezers for at least 365 days; the basic models are subject to the energy conservation standards at 10 C.F.R. § 431.306; and before distributing the basic models in commerce, Shandong Huajing Glass Co. LTD knowingly failed to submit to DOE a report certifying that each of the basic models complies with those energy conservation standards. The ALJ held that Shandong Huajing Glass Co. LTD knowingly violated 10 C.F.R. § 429.102(a)(1) and recommended that DOE assess Shandong Huajing Glass Co. LTD a $1,285,165 civil penalty.