EPA v. Brite Sources USA CAFO

Case summary

On 12/21/23, EPA Region 6 issued Consent Agreement and Final Order under its authority pursuant to Section 14 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to Brite Sources USA (Respondent) of Houston, Texas. The CAFO was issued in response to the Respondent's distribution or sale of an unregistered pesticide in violation of Section 12(a)(1)(A) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. Section 136j(a)(1)(A). The CAFO requires the Respondent to pay a civil penalty of $7,300 within 30 days of receiving notice of the effective date of the Final Order.

Defendants (1)

• Brite Sources USANamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BRITE SOURCES USA

  15020 WEST DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77053

  Registry ID: 110071537829

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1A — Unregistered Pesticide

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Brite Sources USA CAFOentered 2023-12-21

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $7,300

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2023-12-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-12-21Final Order Issued
• 2023-12-22Enforcement Action Data Entered