EPA v. Occidental Chemical-Convent, LA-LDAR GMAP AOC-FY 2026

Case summary

EPA Region 6 has reached an agreement with Occidental Chemical Corporation to resolve violations identified during an onsite inspection of the Convent facility located in St. James Parish, Louisiana. EPA determined Respondent failed to detect leaks by the methods specified in 40 C.F.R. 60.485(b) and Section 8.3.1 of Method 21. As part of the settlement, Occidental Chemical Corporation agrees to conduct a Leak Detection and Repair review to ensure Method 21 is being performed correctly and monitoring to confirm the identified violations have been resolved. An AOC with no penalty is appropriate as company has committed to reducing emissions, this was a single facility violation and the company has the ability to rapidly address the injunctive relief sought.

Defendants (1)

• Occidental Chemical CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION - CONVENT FACILITY

  7377 HWY 3214, CONVENT, LA, 70723

  Registry ID: 110000597328

• OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION - CONVENT FACILITY

  7377 HWY 3214, CONVENT, LA, 70723

  Registry ID: 110000597328

• OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION - CONVENT FACILITY

  7377 HWY 3214, CONVENT, LA, 70723

  Registry ID: 110000597328

• OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION - CONVENT FACILITY

  7377 HWY 3214, CONVENT, LA, 70723

  Registry ID: 110000597328

Statutes cited

• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Occidental Chemical-Convent, LA-LDAR GMAP AOC-FY 2026entered 2026-04-27

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-04-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-04-27Final Order Issued
• 2026-06-29Enforcement Action Data Entered