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United States
EPA Environmental AgencyProtectionEPA OECA Air Enforcement Division
INSPECTION REPORT
Inspection Date(s):February 7, 2023
Media:Air
Regulatory Program(s)Clean Air Act Title II Mobile Sources
Company Name:Alex Lyon & Sons Auctioneers
Facility Name:Alex Lyon & Sons Bushnell Auction House
Facility Physical Location:716 County Road 475
(city, state, zip code)Bushnell, Florida 33513
Mailing address:716 County Road 475
(city, state, zip code)Bushnell, Florida 33513
County / Parish:Sumter County, FL
Facility Contact:John NixonVP
(773) 633-7953
FRS Number:N / A
Identification / Permit Number:
Media Number:N / A
NAICS:N / A
SIC:N / A
Facility Representatives:Jack LyonOwner(863) 660-4050
John, NixonVice President(773) 633-7953
Terry McMahonSite ManagerN / A
JosetteAccounts ReceivableN / A
EPA Inspectors:Katie OwensOECA / OCE / AED / VEEB (202) 564-2594
Jason GumbsOECA / OCE / AED / VEEB (202) 343-9271
Mario JorqueraOECA / OCE / AED / VEEB (202) 564-1079
Victor AguilarOECA / OCE / AED / VEEB (202) 564-9679
State Inspector(s):N / AN / AN / A
N / AN / AN / A
Other Inspector(s):N / AN / AN / A
N / AN / AN / A
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Section I-INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE OF THE INSPECTION
The EPA Air Enforcement Division, Vehicle and Engine Branch sent four inspectors to central Florida to
visit two auction houses to inspect for compliance with Clean Air Act Title II requirements. Victor Aguilar,
Mario Jorquera, Jason Gumbs and Katie Owens (the inspectors) arrived at Alex Lyon & Sons in Bushnell,
FL on February 7, 2023, at 9:37 am for an unannounced inspection. The inspectors arrived at the front
office at 9:46 am where Mario Jorquera introduced himself, presented credentials and asked to speak to
a facility contact who could show us around the site. Inspectors were asked to wait by the receptionist
and within a few minutes we were greeted by John Nixon, VP; and Terry McMahon, Site Manager. The
inspectors presented credentials to both Mr. Nixon and Mr. McMahon. The inspectors were asked to
accompany Mr. Nixon and Mr. McMahon to the location of an active auction to meet Jack Lyon, Owner.
The inspectors met Jack Lyon at 10:03 am and presented our credentials at that time. The inspectors
briefly speak with Mr. Lyon and Mr. Nixon to ask if they have concerns with us taking photos while we
tour the auction house. Mr. Lyon stated it was okay to take photos onsite. The inspectors finished
talking with Mr. Nixon at 10:13 am who also provided the inspectors with a golf cart to get around the
facility. The scope of the inspection was an evaluation of the compliance status of several pieces of
equipment being offered for sale at the facility.
FACILITY DESCRIPTION
The inspectors arrive at the front office at 3:52 pm to conduct the Closing Conference.
Alex Lyon & Sons business started in 1973. Alex Lyon & Sons Bushnell Auction House is one of many
auction houses and locations owned by Jack Lyon. This auction house is an outdoor operation which has
a couple mobile homes which act as office space
is hosted once per year in February, it spans 10 days and ha
working the
auction. Alex Lyon & Sons holds approximately 125 auctions per year, with 2-3 of them being in Canada,
the rest are in the United States. This location has been operating for the last 2 years, though it was
previously located in Kissimmee, Florida where it was hosted for 28 years. Its closest competitors are
Jeff Marin, Yoder & Frey (
h); and Ritchie and Brothers.
This auction has approximatel
lots for sale with roughly 1500 online bids and 400-500 in - person
bidders. The largest lots start Tuesday: Teleforklifts and Skidsteers. Some of the items lis
as the consignee, otherwise items are imported thr
. Items are then imported through
Baltimore and New York, mostly. Alex Lyon & Sons considers its customer information to be Confidential
Business Information (CBI).
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The inspectors wrapped up the Closing Conference at 4:34 pm. We relayed to Mr. Lyons that he can
claim info as CBI and that he can request a copy of the inspection report. We departed the front office at
4:37 pm.
Section II-OBSERVATIONS
The inspectors were given a golf cart to navigate around the auction.
At 10:22 am, inspections commenced. The inspectors began in the backhoe / excavator area of the
auction. The inspectors divided into two teams: Owens + Jorquera (OJ), and Gumbs + Aguilar (GA).
Lot 6024. Inspected by OJ and GA. Completed at 11:01 am. Nikon Photos: 1040-1058; Canon Photos:
0302 0309. This lot belongs to(Consignee). U.S. engines were installed in this equipment
prior to importing the equipment through Brunswick.
Mr. Nixon arrived at the inspection location at 10:39 am.
Lot 6023. Inspected by OJ and GA. Completed at 11:18 am. Nikon Photos: 1059-1075; Canon Photos:
03100327. This lot belongs t(Consignee). U.S. engines were installed in this equipment
prior to importing the equipment through Brunswick.
Lot 5938. Inspected by OJ and GA. Completed at 11:42 am. Nikon Photos: 1076-1096; Canon Photos:
0328-0343. This lot belongs t(Consignee).
Lot 5937. Inspected by OJ and GA. Completed at 12:02 pm. Nikon Photos: 1097-1114; Canon Photos:
0344 0367. This lot belongs to(Consignee).
Departed site for lunch at 12:35 pm.
Arrive back onsite at 2:18 pm.
Lot 5889. Inspected by OJ and GA. Completed at 2:49 pm. Nikon Photos: 1115-1146; Canon Photos:
0368-0385
Lot 5888. Inspected by OJ and GA. Completed at 3:00 pm. Nikon Photos: 1147-1160; Canon Photos:
0386-0401.
Lot 5885. Inspected by J and GA. Completed at 3:47 pm. Nikon Photos: N / A; Canon Photos: 0402-
0421.
Lot 5873. Began at 3:52 pm. Mr. Lyons is unsure who is selling this piece.
Lot 5871. Being sold b
Lot 5885. Being sold by |
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Lot 5888. Being sold b
Lot 5889. Being sold b
All inspectors go to the front office at 4:01 pm. The Closing Conference concluded at 4:37 pm.
Immediately following, the inspectors drove to the Miscellaneous category area to visually inspect the
smaller items. The inspectors finished and were offsite at 5:08 pm.
Complete inspection reports were performed on lots: 6024, 6023, 5938, 5937, 5889, 5888, and 5885.
Section III - - AREAS OF CONCERN
EPA inspectors found no noncompliance and so have no areas of concern.
Section IV-FOLLOW UP
None
Section V - - LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix 1-Photo Log - - Photos DSCN 1038 to DSCN1166 taken with Nikon camera; and Photos
IMG_0302 to IMG_0433 taken with Canon camera on 02/07/2023.
Appendix 2 - - Inspection sheets for two inspected machines
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