EPA v. DrillChem Drilling Solutions LLC (COVID-19)

Case summary

On February 5, 2021, EPA Region 6 issued a Stop Sale, Use or Removal Order (SSURO) under its authority pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), 7 U.S.C. ? 136k(a) to DrillChem Drilling Solutions LLC, located in The Woodlands, Texas. The SSURO was issued in response to a violation of Section 12(a)(1)(A) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. ? 136j(a)(1)(A), for selling or distributing an unregistered pesticide product. DrillChem must immediately cease the sale, use, or removal of the product, except in accordance with the provisions of the SSURO, or until the product is in compliance with FIFRA.

Defendants (1)

• DrillChem Drilling Solutions LLCNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DRILLCHEM DRILLING SOLUTIONS LLC

  8701 NEW TRAILS DRIVE SUITE 100, THE WOODLANDS, TX, 77381

  Registry ID: 110070916316

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1A — Unregistered Pesticide

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DrillChem Drilling Solutions LLC (COVID-19)entered 2021-02-05

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-02-05Final Order Issued
• 2021-02-16Enforcement Action Closed
• 2021-02-16Enforcement Action Data Entered