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Office of Regional Counsel 

^fo^thwcst Mouhtain Region 

Colorado, Idaho. Montana, 

Oregon, Utah, WasliiBgton, 

Wyoming 

1601 Lind Avenue S.W. 

Renton, Washington 98057 

Tel: (425)227-1847 

Fax:(425)227-1007 

KYLE.L0MA20W@FAA.GOV 

December 7, 2011 

VL^ FACSIMILE AND CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, ACTC-430 

Hearing Docket 

Federal Aviation Administration 

(Wilbur Wright Bldg ~ Room 2W1000) 

800 Independence Avenue S.W. 

Washington, D.C. 20591 

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Re: In the Matter of Entertainroent Fusion; Case No. 2011TVM710001 

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Enclosed herewith please find a copy of a request for hearing and the original and one copy of 

the Complaint in the above-referenced proceeding. 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requests that the hearing in this matter be held in 

Portland, Oregon, and expects that the hearing will last one (1) day. 

Ple.ase address all communications fot the FAA to the undersigned at: 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Nortb-^-est Mountain Region, ANM-7 

1601 Lind Avenue S.W. 

Rcnujn, Washington 9S057 

Telephone: (425)227-1847 

FAX: (425)227-1007 

Sincere 

Kyle E- Lomazow 

FAA Attorney 

Enclosures: Request for Hearing (Appeal) 

Complaint 
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KYLE ^ LOMAZOW 

FAA OFFICE OF REGIONAL COUNSEL 

1601 LIND AVE., SW 

RENTON, WASHINGTON 9805 7 

TELEPHONE: (425)227-1547 

FACSIMILE: (425)227-1007 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

In the Matter of: 

Entertainment Fusion Group 

FAACaseNo. 2OllNTvl710O01 

Judge Not Assigned 

JUDGE NOT ASSi:G>fED: 

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), by counsel, hereby files its Complaint, 

pursuant to Rule 208 of the Rules of Practice (14 C.F.R..13.208), and states as follows: 

IOn October 25, 2011, EntErtaimoent Fusion Group, was advised through a Final 

Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty that the FAA proposed to assess a civil penalt>' in tl)e 

amount of $20,000. On November 15, 2011, Entenainment Fusion Group, through its legal 

counsel, submitted a written request for a hearing to the DOT Hearing Docket Clerk. FAA 

Counsel has yet to be served. 

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1, Entertainment Fusion Group (EFG) is a business entity that jegujarly offers, accepts, or 

transports hazardous material (HAZMAT). 

COMPLAINT 

FAA V EntertflirLmenT Fusion Group 

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2. On May 29, 2010, at or near Los Angeles, California EFG offered a shipment for 

transport in air commerce. This shipment was destined for Portland, Oregon. 

3. This shipment was transported by use of Federal Express (FDEA) ""Express Saver pack" 

by tracking numbcr-796295627872. 

4. During transfer of this shipment to the FDEA cargo facility in Portland, Oregon an 

FDEA employee discovered that the package under tracking number 796295627872 was 

leaking. 

5. Upon review of the contenL<i of this shipment by FDEA, it ^BS discovered that the 

shipment contained bonlcs of Shades by Barielle nail polish, one of which had broken 

and. leaked. 

6. A subsequent inspection of ihe package by FAA HAZMAT Inspectors revealed that die 

package contained three (3> naU enamel bottles with one (1) of the three (3) bottles broke 

and pieces of sharp glass were amongst the contents. 

7. This substance is classified as HAZMAT imder the Department of Transportation 

Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 C.F.R. Parts 171 et. seq.)-

8. The proper shipping name and description for this substance is "Paint, Class 3, UN2163^ 

PG IT." 

9. The shipment contained no identification markings, no labels, nor was it accompanied 

by a Shipper's Certification or Declaration of Dangerous Goods, nor was the required 

emergency response information included withthe shipment. 

10. EFG offered the above-described shipment of HAZMAT for transportation when it did 

not include shipping papers, which contained the proper shipping name of the 

HAZMAT, the hazardous class of the R^ZM.^T, and the total quantity by weight 

coveted by the description, 

11. At all times mentioned herein, EFG offered the above-described shipment for 

transportation by air when the external package was not marked or labeled in a manner 

that vvould indicate the hazardous nature of the contents of its package. 

12. The shipment \vas not marked or labeled with the proper shipping information based 

upon the contents, did not have the appropriate labels affixed, including the proper 

orientation labels for transportation or storage, or in a condition for shipment, as 

required by Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). . 

13. EFG did not ensure that each of its employees who handle HAZMA T were trained per 

Title 49 C.F.R., Subchapter C, Subpart H, 

COMPLAINT 

F.AA V. BmertaJnment Fusion Orout> 

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III. 

1. By reason of the foregoing facts and circumstances. Entertainment Fusion Group 

violated the following Sections of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R.); 

a. Section 171.2(e), in that it offered HAZMAT to be shipped in air commerce which 

were not properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled, or in a condition for 

shipment required by tlie HAZMAT Regulations (49 C.F.R Parts 171, ef. seq.}. 

b. Section 172.200(a) and Section 172.202, in that it offered HAZMAT for 

transportation without properly describing the material on shipping papers. 

c. Section 172,204, in that it offered HLAZMAT for transportation without the required 

shipper's certification. 

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transponaxion when the package was not marked with the proper shipping names for 

its contenis. 

. . e. Section 172.304(a)(1), in that it offered HAZMAT for transportation when the 

required markings were not durable, in English, and printed on, or affixed to the 

surface of the package or on a label, tag> or sign. 

f. Section 172.400(a), ir that it offered a package containing HAZMAT for 

transportation when the package was not properly labeled as specified in Section 

172.101 (49C.F.R. § 172.101). . 

g. Section 172,600(c) and Section 172.604, in that it offered HAZMAT to be shipped in 

air commerce widiout providing emergency response information required by 

14 C.F.R. Part 172. Subchapter C, Subpart G. 

h. Section 172.702(a), in that it failed to ensure that each of its employees who handle 

HAZMAT are properly trained per the requirements prescribed in Subpart H 

(49C.F.R.§ \72.700 etseq.). 

i. Section 173.1(b), in that it improperly prepared the packing of, and offered, a 

shipment of HAZMAT for shipment by air. 

j . Section 173.22(a), in that it failed to property class and describe the HAZMAT 

contained in its shipment. 

k. Section ]73.24(b)(l>, in that it failed to package the HAZMA T such that there, would 

be no identifiable release of HAZMAT to the environment. 

COMPLAINT 

FAA V. Entcitamm«m IFusion Group 

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2. In accordance with Section 5123(a) of Title 49 of the United States Code 

(TransportalitMi) [49 U.S.C. §5123(a)]. Entertainment Fusion is liable for a civil penalty not 

to eyceed $50^000 for each violation of the Department of Trar\spona.tion Hazardous 

Materials Relations. 

3. Under the facts and circumstances of this case, a civil penalty of 520,000 is 

appropriate. 

WHEREFORE, the Agency, by counsel, respectfully requests that the Administrative 

Law Judge eiiter an order that Entertainment Fusion Group be assessed a civil penalty in the 

amount of $2o,000. 

Respectfully submitted this 7^^ day of December, 2011. 

Kyle E- Lomazow 

FAA Attorney 

COMPLAINT 

FAA V. Entertainment Fusion Group 

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ANSWER 

In accordance with Section 13.209 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, Entertainment Fusion 

Group, must answer this Complaint not later than thirty (30) days from the time it is served 

on it. Failure to file an Answer within 30 days without good cause shall be deemed an 

admission of the truth of each allegation contained in the Complaint [14.C.F,R. § I3.209(f)l. 

COMPLAINT 

FAA V. EnfertaJriTTietYi Fusion Group 

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I hereby certify that the foregoing Complaint has been served via facsimile and certified mail 

- Return Receipt Requested this date, to the following: 

Federal Aviation Administroiion 

800 Independence Aveniie SW 

Washington, D,C. 20591 

Atm: Healing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright BuUding - Suite 2W1000 

Fax; (202)493-5142 

J. Brcck Robinson, Esq. 

J. BreckRobinson & Associates. PC. 

100 Jefferson Street, Suite 100-C 

HuntsviUe, AL 35801 

TEL; (256)489-7515 

FAX: (256)489-7520 

(Original and 1 copy) 

Dated this 7"^ day of December; 2011. 

i£jULhL 

Dana Stephenson 

Office of Regional Counsel (ANM-7) 

Federal Aviation Administration 

1601 Lind Ave. SW 

Renton,WA 98057 

(425)227-2164 

COMPLAINT 

F AA V. Entcrtainmeni Fusion Group 

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KYLl E. LOM^-TOW, FA A ATTORJJZY 

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