Sigma-Aldrich is a biochemical production facility in St. Louis City.

Along with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources the plant is taking steps to ensure hazardous materials are not emitted from their facility. 

The two have entered into a Letter of Agreement that gives the facility steps to conduct a cleanup investigation. 

George Bleazard, director of environmental health and safety for the company, says these measures are solely preventative and that currently there is no potential harm.

Now that the agreement has been made the public has a chance to comment and voice their concerns.

Once the plan is approved the company can begin their investigation.

From the state Capitol, I'm Carly Robertson.

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A Letter of Agreement was made between the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Sigma-Aldrich of St. Louis City.

The biochemical plant teamed up with that state to ensure hazardous materials are not being leaked from the facility.

The agreement lays out the roles and expectations both the department and the plant would have in the event there is cause for cleanup action.

George Bleazard, , says this agreement is part of an ongoing effort to keep their facility safe.

A similar agreement was enacted with Dow Chemical in Missouri in 2005.  

From the state Capitol, I'm Carly Robertson.