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Environmental Record

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA,) conducted emissions-certification and representative emissions test in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2005. Subsequently, Harley-Davidson produced an "environmental warranty." The warranty warrants the first and following owners after, that each vehicle is designed and built free of defects in materials and workmanship that cause the vehicle to not meet EPA standards. In 2005, the EPA and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) confirmed Harley-Davidson to be the first corporation to voluntarily enroll in the One Clean-Up Program. This program is designed for the clean-up of the affected soil and groundwater at the Former York Naval Ordnance Plant. The program is backed by the state and local government along with participating organizations and corporations. Paul Gotthold, Director of Operations for EPA, congradulated Harley-Davidson with this comment, “Harley-Davidson has taken their environmental responsibilities very seriously and has already made substantial progress in the investigation and cleanup of past contamination. Proof of Harley's efforts can be found in the recent EPA determination that designates the Harley property as ‘under control’ for cleanup purposes. This determination means that there are no serious contamination problems at the facility. Under the new One Cleanup Program, Harley, EPA, and PADEP will expedite the completion of the property investigation and reach a final solution that will permanently protect human health and the environment.” Harley-Davidson has also purchased most of Castalloy which is a South Astralian producer of cast motorcycle wheels and hubs. Furhtermore, the South Astralian government has set forth "protection to the purchaser (Harley-Davidson) against environmental risks."