EPA v. REL-TECH ELECTRONICS INC.

Case summary

On September 18, 2024, EPA filed an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) to simultaneously commence and conclude an enforcement action against Rel-Tech Electronics, Inc. of Milford, Connecticut. The ESA addresses alleged violations of Section 7(c) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. 136e for failure to file or timely file an annual pesticide production report in connection with a registered pesticide producing establishment and requires Rel-Tech Electronics, Inc. to pay a $1,400 penalty. 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 are not delegated to the states.

Defendants (1)

• Rel-Tech Electronics Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• REL-TECH ELECTRONICS INC.

  215 PEPE'S FARM ROAD, MILFORD, CT, 06460

  Registry ID: 110071195724

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2L — Establishment Registration

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• REL-TECH ELECTRONICS INC.entered 2024-09-18

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $1,400

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-09-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-09-18Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-23Enforcement Action Data Entered