A new report released today by the U.S. EPA concludes that there was no adverse environmental impact at the DuPont DeLisle plant caused by Hurricane Katrina. The report is the latest and most comprehensive in a series of regulatory findings that all show the same thing: the DuPont DeLisle plant’s environmental systems successfully weathered Hurricane Katrina and performed as they were supposed to.

“There is no indication of a potential release in the area of the DuPont DeLisle facility due to the effects Hurricane Katrina,” according to the conclusions of the 366-page report, which is based on extensive sampling and testing conducted by the federal agency that has been ongoing since September.  (See page 35 of the report for this comment)

“The Environmental Protection Agency’s report confirms that there was no adverse environmental impact at the DuPont DeLisle site,” said Pat Nichols, plant manager. “The MDEQ has said so, ChemRisk has said so, DuPont has said so, and the EPA agrees.”

“The EPA report is the most comprehensive finding on Hurricane Katrina’s environmental impact to date, and it finds no cause for concern,” said Nichols. “Our focus is on a safe and effective startup of our facility and on the support of rebuilding efforts in our neighboring communities.”

For an electronic copy of the complete EPA report, visit http://www.epa.gov

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