EPA v. ECOMETICS INC

Case summary

On October 14, 2022, EPA filed an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) to simultaneously commence and conclude enforcement against Ecometics, Inc. of Norwalk, Connecticut (Docket No. FIFRA-01-2022-0077) with a $4,300 penalty. The ESA addresses alleged violations of Section 7(c) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. 136e for failure to file or timely file annual pesticide production report(s) in connection with the registered establishment. The requirement for registered establishments to report production and sales information for pesticides and other pesticidal products/devices helps EPA carry out compliance, risk assessment and risk reduction functions important for protecting human health and the environment. Without annual production reports, EPA cannot determine where and in what manner pesticidal products are being produced, sold, and distributed. FIFRA Section 7 reporting requirements are enforced federally and not delegated to the states.

Defendants (1)

• Ecometics Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ECOMETICS INCORPORATED

  19 CONCORD STREET, NORWALK, CT, 06854

  Registry ID: 110002089819

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2L — Establishment Registration

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ECOMETICS INCentered 2022-10-19

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $4,300

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-10-19Final Order Issued
• 2022-10-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-12-21Enforcement Action Data Entered