EPA v. ARAB TERMITE AND PEST CONTROL

Case summary

STATUTORY BASIS FOR ACTION: 7 U.S.C. SECTION 136L(A)(5) DEFENDANT: ARAB TERMITE AND PEST CONTROL OF CHARLESTOWN, INDIANA, INC. 338 HIGHWAY 160 CHARLESTOWN, INDIANA 47111 VIOLATIONS: 7 U.S.C. SECTION 136L(A)(1) (FAILURE TO PAY ASSESSED PENALTY) 7 U.S.C. SECTION 136J(A)(2)(G) (UNLAWFUL USE OF REGISTERED PESTICIDE IN MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH ITS LABELLING) PROPOSED RELIEF: COLLECTION OF UNPAID ASSESSED PENALTY ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY AND RECENT CONTACTS: AUGUST 25, 1983 ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT ISSUED. MAY 17, 1985 MOTION FOR ACCELERATED DECISION FILED. AUGUST 16, 1985 DECISION RENDERED. AUGUST 21, 1985 DECISION SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL; NO RESPONSE. NOVEMBER 11, 1985 DECISION SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL AND REGULAR MAIL. RECEIPT RETURNED, SIGNED AND DATED NOVEMBER 18, 1985. JUNE 30, 1986 DEMAND LETTER SENT. SIGNIFICANT ISSUES:NONE. DATE OF ACTION WHICH LED TO REFERRAL: PAYMENT OVERDUE AS AS OF JANUARY 17, 1986. DATE DIRECTOR DETERMINED REFERRABLE VIOLATION: JANUARY 17, 1986. DATE OF REFERRAL: JUNE 30, 1986. SIGNIFICANT ASPECTS OF CASE: NONE.

Defendants (1)

• ARAB TERMITE AND PEST CONTROLNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ARAB TERMITE & PEST CONTROL CO

  338 SR 160, CHARLESTOWN, IN, 47111

  Registry ID: 110010701570

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2G — Misuse
• FIFRA 14A1 — Fed. Insect, Fung & Rod Act
• FIFRA 14A5 — Fed. Insect, Fung & Rod Act

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ARAB TERMITE & PEST CONTROLentered 1987-01-27

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $840

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 1986-06-30Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 1986-11-17Complaint Filed With Court
• 1987-01-27Final Order Lodged
• 1987-01-27Final Order Entered
• 1987-01-27Concluded
• 1987-01-27Enforcement Action Closed