1. SECTION 14(A) OF THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT ( FIFRA ), AS AMENDED, 7 U.S.C. SECTION 1361(A). 2. KAY CHEMICAL CO., A NORTH CAROLINA CORPORATION 2643 BRENNER DRIVE DALLAS, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS 75220 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 7(C) OF FIRA BY FAILING TO FILE ITS ANNUAL PESTICIDE PRODUCTION REPORT BY MAR. 1, 1998, AS REQUIRED. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF FIFRA, EPA PROPOSED A CIVIL PENALTY OF $5,500 FOR THE VIOLATION CITED.