# Costello Exterminating, Inc. et al.
> **Administrative - Formal** · FY2018 · — · Final Order With Penalty
## Case
- **Activity ID:** `3601420918`
- **Case Number:** 02-2018-5302
- **Type:** Administrative - Formal
- **Lead:** EPA
- **Outcome:** Final Order With Penalty
- **Penalty assessed:** —
- **Cost recovery:** —
- **Compliance action $:** —
- **Multimedia (multi-env):** —
## Defendants
- Costello Exterminating, Inc. (complaint) (settlement)
- Island Wide Pest Management Group, Inc. (complaint) (settlement)
- Ramon L. Castillo Ortiz (complaint) (settlement)
## Summary

This case involved the misuse of methyl bromide under FIFRA and violation of CAA reporting requirements for methyl bromide, an ozone depleting substance, arising out of the joint investigation by EPA and the PR Department of Agriculture. The Respondents agreed to implement substantial injunctive relief designed to ensure future compliance with Commonwealth and federal pesticide laws. Under the settlement, the companies are paying a penalty of $8,000, based on documented inability to pay.

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