1. SECTION 14(A) OF THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT, AS AMENDED ( FIFRA ), 7 U.S.C. SECTION 1361(A). 2. AIRGAS SPECIALTY GASES, INC., A PESTICIDE PRODUCING ESTA- BLISHMENT 12275 ROBIN BOULEVARD HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS 77045 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 7(C) OF FIFRA FOR FAILING TO FILE ITS ANNUAL PESTICIDE PRODUCTION REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1998, BY MAR. 1, 1999, AS REQUIRED. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF FIFRA, EPA PROPOSED A CIVIL PENALTY OF $5,500 FOR THE VIOLATION CITED.