EPA v. CJ Air

Case summary

EPA Region 10 issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order to CJ Air, LLC (Nez Perce, Idaho) for violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). CJ Air, LLC is a Pesticide Aerial Applicator. In July and August 2018, an EPA credentialed inspector, investigated the improper disposal of used pesticide containers on the Nez Perce Reservation. The inspector found open, used, unrinsed containers of the pesticides Valent Asana XL (EPA Reg. No. 59639-209), Drexel Dimethoate LV-4 (EPA Reg. No. 19713-665), and BASF Priaxor Xenium (EPA Reg. No. 7969-311) in two dumpsters located on the Reservation. During the investigation, the improperly disposed pesticide containers were traced back to CJ Air, LLC. The improper disposal of a registered pesticide is a violation of Section 12(a)(2)(G) of FIFRA. Valent Asana XL s a restricted use product and is extremely toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. CJ Air, LLC collected the improperly disposed pesticide containers upon discovery of the violation. CJ Air then washed, rinsed and recycled the containers. CJ Air, LLC also agreed to pay a civil penalty of $5,400.

Defendants (1)

• CJ AirNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SUPER KAT INC

  403 4TH ST, NEZPERCE, ID, 83543

  Registry ID: 110007514172

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2G — Misuse

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CJ Airentered 2020-09-23

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $5,400

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-08-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-09-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-09-23Final Order Issued
• 2020-12-14Enforcement Action Closed