EPA v. Mahkteshim Agan of North America, Inc., d/b/a ADAMA

Case summary

As part of the registration process for the pesticide Fluensulfone 480EC, ADAMA was required by FIFRA and its implementing regulations to submit a particular study to the EPA to enable the agency to make a determination that the use of this pesticide would generally not cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment. FIFRA ?? 3(a) and 3(c)(5)(B), 7 U.S.C. ?? 136a(a) and 136(c)(1), and 40 C.F.R. ?? 152.50(f); 159, Subpart D; and 180.7(b). ADAMA's failure to submit the study to the EPA is a violation of section 12(a)(2)(N)(failing to file reports required under FIFRA) and section 12(a)(2)(S)(noncompliance with FIFRA regulations). 7 U.S.C. ?? 136j(a)(2)(N) and (S). Other violations included in this action arose as a result of this failure.

Defendants (1)

• Mahkteshim Agan of North America, Inc., d/b/a ADAMNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MAKHTESHIM AGAN OF NORTH AMERICA, INC

  3120 HIGHWOODS BLVD, RALEIGH, NC, 27604

  Registry ID: 110054920573

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2B — Refuse Records, Reports, Entry
• FIFRA 12A2N — Failure to File Reports
• FIFRA 12A2S — Violate Regulations Under 3(a) or 19
• FIFRA 12A1E — Adulterated/Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Mahkteshim Agan of North America, Inc., d/b/a ADAMAentered 2016-05-05

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $216,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2016-05-05Final Order Issued
• 2016-05-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-10-11Enforcement Action Data Entered