This expansion puts St. Rose families at an even greater risk from ammonia leaks, explosions, and toxic air emissions. The community is already overburdened by pollution. We cannot allow more tanks and more toxins.
IMTT has applied for a permit from The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) that would allow:
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) is accepting public comments until September 10, 2025.
Call on LDEQ and local officials to put our health, our children, and our future ahead of IMTT’s profits. Every voice counts. Together, we can stop this dangerous expansion and protect our families, our air, and our future. Thank you for standing with us.
Make sure to include: AI Number 4885, Permit Number 2520-00033-V16, Activity Number PER20200009
Tell LDEQ: Deny IMTT’s permit. No new ammonia tanks. No more emissions in St. Rose.
Request a Public Hearing: If enough residents request it, LDEQ must hold a hearing where our community can speak out.
I strongly oppose the Proposed Part 70 Air Operating Permit Renewal and Modification for IMTT (AI Number 4885, Permit Number 2520-00033-V16, Activity Number PER20200009).
This permit would allow IMTT to build four new ammonia tanks and an ammonia storage system, add emergency flares, increase nitrogen oxide (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions, and reauthorize dozens of other tanks. Our community in St. Rose is already overburdened with toxic industry and high health risks.
Many residents report noxious fumes in our homes and community, and IMTT has had numerous fires and been fined by the EPA. Adding more tanks and more emissions is unacceptable and hazardous to our health. Protect our families, our air, and our future. No new ammonia tanks. No more emissions in St. Rose.
I respectfully request that LDEQ DENY this permit. In addition, I request that LDEQ hold a PUBLIC HEARING so that the residents of St. Rose and St. Charles Parish have the opportunity to share our concerns on the record.
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