Environmental Audit-Payment Information

All requests for reviewing environmental self-audits and corrective actions by the Department shall be accompanied by an initial $1,500 minimum fee. The fees for the Environmental Self-Audit Program are nontransferable and nonrefundable.

An additional fee shall be charged for the amount exceeding the initial minimum fee. Invoices for any additional fee amount may be issued periodically while the audit and corrective actions are being conducted and/or implemented and a final invoice shall be issued once the review is complete.

Failure to pay the additional fee by the due date on the specified invoice will constitute a violation of the regulations, LAC 33:I.Chapter 70, and will be subject to enforcement action.

A late fee will be charged for any payment not received within fifteen (15) days of the due date.

Methods of Payment

• All payments made by check, draft, or money order shall be made payable to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, and mailed to the Department with a copy of the Notice of Audit. The original Notice of Audit shall be submitted as directed on the form.

     Electronic Methods of Payment

• To make a payment via electronic pay method, click http://business.deq.louisiana.gov/ and follow the instructions provided on the website.
• To make a payment via electronic funds transfer (EFT), contact the Office of Management and Finance at _DEQ_SelfAudit@la.gov for further instruction.