EPA Announces Settlement with Mosaic Fertilizer for Alleged Chemical Accident Prevention Violations at St. James, La., Facility

Summary:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a settlement with Mosaic Fertilizer and Tampa Port Services for alleged violations of the chemical accident prevention provisions of the Clean Air Act at Mosaic's facility in St. James, Louisiana. The companies will pay $217,085 in civil penalties, install two ammonia gas monitors, and donate equipment to the St. James Parish Emergency Response Department. The violations included failures to document safety precautions, train employees, and implement written procedures for maintaining safety equipment. The settlement requires the companies to correct the violations and complete two supplemental environmental projects to benefit the St. James community.