1. SECTION 14(A) OF THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT ( FIFRA ), AS AMENDED, 7 U.S.C. SECTION 1361(A). 2. SPARKLE POOL CHEMICAL CORP. A TEXAS CORPORATION 10820 HAWN FREEWAY DALLAS, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS 75217 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 7(C) OF FIFRA 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 PROPOSES A CIVIL PENALTY OF $5,500 FOR THE VIOLATIONS CITED.