EPA v. WEBCO CHEMICAL CORP.

Case summary

On September 9, 2024, EPA filed an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) that commences and concludes enforcement against Webco Chemical Corporation of Dudley, Massachusetts ($1,400 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 each 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 annual reporting is a federal requirement and, while not enforceable by the states under primacy or delegation, Massachusetts will be notified of this ESA.

Defendants (1)

• Webco Chemical CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WEBCO CHEMICAL CORP.

  420 WEST MAIN STREET, DUDLEY, MA, 01571

  Registry ID: 110070273183

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2L — Establishment Registration

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• WEBCO CHEMICAL CORP.entered 2024-09-09

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $1,400

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-09-09Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-09-10Enforcement Action Data Entered