EPA v. SEAMAN PAPER CO

Case summary

On January 3, 2024, EPA filed a FIFRA Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) for Seaman Paper Company, inc. of Gardner, MA for a penalty of $1,400. The ESA simultaneously commences and concludes enforcement against the company and addresses alleged violations of Section 7(c) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. Section 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)

• Seaman Paper Company of Massachusetts, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SEAMAN PAPER COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS INC

  21 INDUSTRIAL ROWE, GARDNER, MA, 01440

  Registry ID: 110054095787

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2L — Establishment Registration

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SEAMAN PAPER COentered 2024-01-03

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $1,400

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-01-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-01-03Final Order Issued
• 2024-01-11Enforcement Action Data Entered