Section 7 of FIFRA requires all registered pesticide-producing establishments to submit an annual report to the EPA. This applies even if the establishment did not produce any pesticides or devices during the reporting year. Failure to submit this report by the annual can result in civil penalties. Key Components of Form 3540-16
The report is designed to track the production and distribution of regulated products across several categories:
: Even if the product is owned by another company, the facility doing the actual production must report. IHQ_0016.JPG
As of recent updates, the EPA strongly encourages electronic filing:
: International facilities that export pesticides or devices to the United States. Key Components of Form 3540-16 The report is
: While electronic filing is preferred, physical copies of EPA Form 3540-16 can sometimes be submitted to the regional coordinator. Deadlines : Reports must be submitted annually by March 1st . Who Must Report?
: The form requires reporting the quantity of products distributed or sold during the previous year. Deadlines : Reports must be submitted annually by March 1st
The reference likely pertains to EPA Form 3540-16 , which is the standardized Pesticide Report for Pesticide-Producing and Device-Producing Establishments . This form is critical for regulatory compliance under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Regulatory Context