Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP)

A Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) is an environmentally beneficial project funded by a company or individual to mitigate part of a civil penalty assessed by LRAPA. A SEP must improve, restore, protect, or reduce risks to public health and/or the environment beyond that achieved by compliance with applicable laws. When enforcing environmental laws and regulations, LRAPA has the authority to incorporate a SEP into the settlement agreement that is separate from, and in addition to, correction of the violation. It can be part of a settlement of a civil penalty (up to 80%) as long as it is consistent with LRAPA’s goal of protecting the public health and environment. Violators can choose to contribute to an existing approved SEP project or submit one of their choice.  To proceed with a SEP, send us an email at SEP@lrapa.org to get started.