EPA v. Steven Christal (0044)

Case summary

These claims demonstrate a pesticidal intent pursuant to the definitions above. Therefore, Thermacell Tick Control Tubes is a pesticide subject to FIFRA regulation. Thermacell Tick Control Tubes is not registered pursuant to section 3 of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. ? 136a. Therefore, Thermacell Tick Control Tubes is an unregistered pesticide. Importing Thermacell Tick Control Tubes in the shipment referenced above is a violation of FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(A), 7 U.S.C. ? 136j(a)(1)(A), as a distribution or sale of an unregistered pesticide. The shipment that arrived at the border for import is also in violation of FIFRA section 12(a)(2)(N), 7 U.S.C. ? 136j(a)(2)(N), because a registrant, wholesaler, dealer, retailer, or other distributor failed to file reports required by FIFRA. As required by 19 C.F.R. section 12.114, a Notice of Arrival of Pesticides and Devices, EPA form 3540-1, and a copy of one product label must be submitted. Neither a Notice of Arrival nor an image of the label was submitted either electronically or via the CBP authorized electronic data interchange system. Therefore, it cannot be allowed entry into the United States.

Defendants (1)

• Steven ChristalNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• STEVEN CHRISTAL

  6465 BUCKAROO AVENUE, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89108

  Registry ID: 110071948898

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2N — Failure to File Reports
• FIFRA 12A1F — Device Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Steven Christal (0044)entered 2025-05-21

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-05-21Final Order Issued
• 2025-05-28Enforcement Action Closed
• 2025-06-03Enforcement Action Data Entered