Kip Holden, F. King Alexander to DEQ: Give more time to study barge-cleaning business that could have 'astronomical' impact LSU's president and Mayor-president Kip Holden have called on the state Department of Environmental Quality to grant more time for public comment on a proposed barge cleaning facility along River Road. No decision was made Thursday, but DEQ spokesman Greg Langley said the requested delay is under review and something could be decided Friday.