EPA v. J.R. Simplot Company

Case summary

EPA Region 10 Settles with J.R. Simplot Company, Boise, ID for FIFRA Violations On July 15, 2021, EPA Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order resolving violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act by J.R. Simplot Company (Simplot) at its Umatilla, Oregon and Mooreland, Idaho facilities. The Simplot facility in Umatilla, Oregon did not have a sealed secondary containment where it conducted pesticide repackaging. The Simplot facility in Mooreland, Idaho had leaking stationary pesticide tanks containing Vapam HL (EPA Reg. No. 5481- 468). Simplot had a total of seven violations of FIFRA Section 12(a)(2)(S) between the two facilities pertaining to the above issues. The enforcement action ensures that pesticides will safely be repackaged at both facilities and any potential spills can be contained before they contaminate the surrounding environment. Simplot has agreed to pay a penalty of $ 65,248 and has returned to compliance.

Defendants (1)

• J.R. Simplot CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• UMATILLA SIMPLOT GROWER SOLUTIONS

  1013 OLD RIVER ROAD, UMATILLA, OR, 97882

  Registry ID: 110023009929

• JR SIMPLOT

  149 N 740 W, MORELAND, ID, 83256

  Registry ID: 110000515639

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2S — Violate Regulations Under 3(a) or 19

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• J.R. Simplot Companyentered 2021-07-15

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $65,248

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-07-14Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-07-15Final Order Issued
• 2021-07-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order