The EPA is requiring Formosa Plastics Corp. to pay $13 million for a pollution violations at its plants in Texas and Baton Rouge. "The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency identified extensive leaks during inspections of the facilities, leading to the penalty and equipment upgrades," The Houston Chronicle reported.

A group of Metro Council members want to delay the Nov. 14 vote on Kip Holden's $900 million bond issue for capital improvements. They are considering calling a special meeting Oct. 12 to vote on the delay, The Advocate reports.

Developer Tommy Spinosa has submited his plans for Rouzan.

Chelsea's and the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control have reached an agreement that will allow the bar to sell alcohol.