EPA v. Hawaii Akatsuka Farm, Inc. dba Akatsuka Orchid Gardens (NOW)

Case summary

This Notice of Warning constitutes formal notification by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 (EPA) pursuant to Section 14(a)(4) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. Section 1361l(a)(4). Based on an inspection at Hawaii Akatsuka Farm, Inc. dba Akatsuka Orchid Gardens (AOG) in Volcano, Hawaii, on March 12, 2025, EPA has determined that AOG violated Section 12(a)(2)(G) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. Section 136j(a)(2)(G).

Defendants (1)

• Moriyasu AkatsukaNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HAWAII AKATSUKA FARM, INC DBA AKATSUKA ORCHIDS

  113051 VOLCANO RD, VOLCANO,, HI, 96785

  Registry ID: 110071909768

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2G — Misuse

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Hawaii Akatsuka Farm, Inc. dba Akatsuka Orchid Gardens (NOW)entered 2025-06-10

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-06-10Enforcement Action Closed
• 2025-06-10Final Order Issued
• 2025-06-30Enforcement Action Data Entered