EPA v. MASTER BLEND, INC.

Case summary

THIS CONSENT AGREEMENT ALLEGES THAT RESPONDENT SOLD AN UNREGISTERED SUBSTANCE INTENDED TO BE USED AS A PESTICIDE FROM 1996 TO 1999. A SUBSTANCE IS CONSIDERED A PESTIDICE IF, AMONG SEVERAL FACTORS, THE PERSON DISTRIBUTING THE SUBSTANCE CLAIMS OR IMPLIES THAT THE SUBSTANCE CAN OR SHOULD BE USED AS A PESTICIDE; OR IF THE SUBSTANCE CONTAINS AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT THAT HAS NO COMMERCIAL PURPOSE OTHER THAN TO BE USED AS A PESTICIDE. RESPONDENT AGREES TO PAY A PENALTY OF $9,543 IN 4 EQUAL MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OF $2,385.75. THE FIRST PAYMENT IS DUE 12/1/99 AND EACH SUBSEQENT PAYMENT PAID ON THE 1ST OF EVERY MONTH FOR THE NEXT 3 MONTHS. 11/30/99: $2,385.75 PAID 01/06/00: $2,385.75 PAID 02/03/00: $2,385.75 PAID 03/07/00: $2,385.75 PAID (TOTAL PENALTY PAID)

Defendants (1)

• MASTER BLEND, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MASTER BLEND

  4880 IRONTON STREET, DENVER, CO, 80239

  Registry ID: 110010674038

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A — Fed. Insect, Fung & Rod Act

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• MASTER BLEND, INC.entered 1999-09-23

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $9,543

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 1999-09-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1999-09-23Final Order Issued
• 1999-09-29Enforcement Action Data Entered