EPA v. Bayer Crop Science (0033)
Final Order No Penalty
Case summary
The shipment that arrived at the border for import was in violation of FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(A), 7 U.S.C. ? 136j(a)(1)(A), which states that it is unlawful for any person to distribute or sell any pesticide that is not registered under section 3 of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. ? 136a. Under FIFRA, a pesticide is any substance (or mixture of substances) intended for a pesticidal purpose, i.e., use for the purpose of preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest or use as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant. See 40 C.F.R. ? 152.15.
Defendants (1)
- Bayer Crop ScienceNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
BAYER CROP SCIENCE
651 COLLIERS WAY, WEIRTON, WV, 26062-5053
Registry ID: 110071234966
Statutes cited
- FIFRA 12A1A — Unregistered Pesticide
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Bayer Crop Science (0033)entered 2023-04-24
Primary law: FIFRA
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2023-04-24Final Order Issued
- 2023-05-05Enforcement Action Closed
- 2023-05-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3603610006
- Case number
- 08-2023-0074
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 08
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Unregistered Pesticide
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 08-2023-0074 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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