EPA v. Tacoma Ag Holdings LLC

Case summary

On April 11, 2013, EPA Region 10 assessed a $4,800 civil penalty to Tacoma Ag, LLC (Tacoma Ag) for the misbranded pesticide product, “Dicamba Acid Technical” (EPA Reg. No. 83520-8). Two EPA inspections found that two shipments of the product were not properly labeled. Upon discovery of the problem, EPA issued a Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Order (SSURO). EPA issued the civil penalty upon the conclusion of the investigation. Tacoma Ag cooperated fully with the investigation and worked to promptly re-label the misbranded products.

Defendants (1)

• Tacoma Ag Holdings LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TACOMA AG HOLDINGS LLC

  410 N. BOYLAN AVENUE, RALEIGH, NC, 27603

  Registry ID: 110055215164

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1E — Adulterated/Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Tacoma Ag Holdings LLCentered 2013-04-11

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $4,800

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-03-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-04-11Final Order Issued
• 2013-04-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-02-02Enforcement Action Closed