But DOJ said, "Hyundai's imports of noncompliant engines substantially exceeded its allowance." Despite advice from a consultant that it didn't comply with the standards and could face a large penalty, "Hyundai continued to import the noncompliant engines and its employees conspired to lie to the EPA and to impede EPA's ability to enforce emissions standards," Justice said. Susan Bodine, EPA assistant administrator for enforcement and compliance assurance, said in a statement that the Hyundai unit "tried to increase its profits by illegally importing diesel engines that did not comply with U.S. Clean Air Act regulations."