(Boone, IA) — The U-S Environmental Protection Agency has fined an Iowa company for allegedly tampering with vehicle emission devices. Central Iowa Truck Repair of Boone has agreed to a civil penalty of 95 thousand dollars for selling or installing devices designed to bypass emission controls. The E-P-A says modifying emission controls is illegal and contributes to air pollution. The company has agreed as part of the settlement to destroy any defeat devices and certify that they have stopped selling or installing them.
Boone Company Fined By EPA
By Tom Robinson
Aug 31, 2022 | 7:05 AM
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