PALM BAY, Fla. – The Department of Environmental Protection investigation into the September explosion at FAR Chemical in Palm Bay is still underway but investigators have found possible violation of Florida law, according to a letter sent to the company by the Florida DEP. According to its website, FAR Chemical has been “handling and processing complex and hazardous chemistries” at its Palm Bay facility for the past 35 years. [READ: FAR Chemical warned Palm Bay officials of hazards months before explosion | FAR Chemical, site of Palm Bay explosion, has history of safety violations]According to a DEP letter sent Sept. 15 to FAR Chemical CEO Joseph W. Beatty, the company failed to notify the public within 24 hours that the explosion had released potentially hazardous material into the air, as required by Florida statute. It also failed to contain the pollution release from neighboring property required under Florida law, according to the letter. FAR Chemical could face fines and penalties if they are found in violation after further review.