1. SECTION 14(A) OF THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT ( FIFRA ), 7 U.S.C. SECTION 1361(A). 2. AIRGAS SPECIALTY GAESE, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION (FORMERLY SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT) 12275 ROBIN BLVD. HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS 77045 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 7(C) AND 12*A)(2) (L) OF FIFRA BY FAILING TO FILE AN ANNUAL PESTICIDE PRO- DUCTION REPORT BY MAR. 1, 1997, AS REQUIRED. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF FIFRA, EPA PROPOSES A CIVIL PENALTY OF $5,500.