EPA v. Columbia Grain

Case summary

On October 28, 2024, Region 10 executed an Administrative Order on Consent with Columbia Grain International, LLC, for FIFRA violations at their establishment that is within the Nez Perce Reservation in Nez Perce, Washington. The Respondent violated FIFRA Section 12(a)(2)(G) by using a registered pesticide inconsistent with its labeling. The violations involved the failure of the applicator to have a full, complete fumigant management Plan for 23 separate applications of Weevil-cide, an aluminum phosphide Restricted Use Pesticide.

Defendants (2)

• COLUMBIA GRAIN INTERNATIONAL, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• JEFF VAN PEVENAGE

Facilities (1)

• COLUMBIA GRAIN

  501 8TH AVE, NEZPERCE, ID, 83543

  Registry ID: 110064694978

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2G — Misuse

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Columbia Grainentered 2024-10-28

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $149,793

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-03-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-10-28Final Order Issued
• 2024-10-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-01-06Enforcement Action Closed