Louisiana Administrative Code

A. As used in this Subchapter: Active Corrosion―continuing corrosion which, unless controlled, could result in a condition that is detrimental to public safety or the environment. Buried―covered or in contact with soil. Direct Assessment―an integrity assessment method that utiliz…

A. You must require and verify that supervisors maintain a thorough knowledge of that portion of the corrosion control procedures established under §30402.C.3 for which they are responsible for insuring compliance.

A. Except bottoms of aboveground breakout tanks, each buried or submerged pipeline must have an external coating for external corrosion control if the pipeline is: 1. constructed, relocated, replaced, or otherwise changed after the applicable date in §30401.C, not including the m…

A. Coating material for external corrosion control under §30557 must: 1. be designed to mitigate corrosion of the buried or submerged pipeline; [49 CFR 195.559(a)] 2. have sufficient adhesion to the metal surface to prevent under film migration of moisture; [49 CFR 195.559(b)] 3.…

A. You must inspect all external pipe coating required by §30557 just prior to lowering the pipe into the ditch or submerging the pipe. [49 CFR 195.561(a)] B. You must repair any coating damage discovered. [49 CFR 195.561(b)]

A. Each buried or submerged pipeline that is constructed, relocated, replaced, or otherwise changed after the applicable date in §30401.C must have cathodic protection. The cathodic protection must be in operation not later than 1 year after the pipeline is constructed, relocated…

A. After October 2, 2000, when you install cathodic protection under §30563.A to protect the bottom of an aboveground breakout tank of more than 500 barrels (79.5 m3) capacity built to API Spec 12F (incorporated by reference, see §30107), API Std 620 (incorporated by reference, s…

A. General. Except for offshore pipelines, each buried or submerged pipeline or segment of pipeline under cathodic protection required by this Subchapter must have electrical test leads for external corrosion control. However, this requirement does not apply until December 27, 20…

A. Whenever you have knowledge that any portion of a buried pipeline is exposed, you must examine the exposed portion for evidence of external corrosion if the pipe is bare, or if the coating is deteriorated. If you find external corrosion requiring corrective action under §30585…

1. Conduct tests on the protected pipeline at least once each calendar year, but with intervals not exceeding 15 months. However, if tests at those intervals are impractical for separately protected short sections of bare or ineffectively coated pipelines, testing may be done at …

A. Protected Pipelines. You must do the following to determine whether cathodic protection required by this Subchapter complies with

A. You must electrically isolate each buried or submerged pipeline from other metallic structures, unless you electrically interconnect and cathodically protect the pipeline and the other structures as a single unit. [49 CFR 195.575(a)] B. You must install one or more insulating …

A. For pipelines exposed to stray currents, you must have a program to identify, test for, and minimize the detrimental effects of such currents. [49 CFR 195.577(a)] B. You must design and install each impressed current or galvanic anode system to minimize any adverse effects on …

A. General. If you transport any hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide that would corrode the pipeline, you must investigate the corrosive effect of the hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide on the pipeline and take adequate steps to mitigate internal corrosion. [49 CFR 195.579(a)] B. …

A. You must clean and coat each pipeline or portion of pipeline that is exposed to the atmosphere, except pipelines under Subsection C of this Section. [49 CFR 195.581(a)] B. Coating material must be suitable for the prevention of atmospheric corrosion. [49 CFR 195.581(b)] C. Exc…

A. You must inspect each pipeline or portion of pipeline that is exposed to the atmosphere for evidence of atmospheric corrosion, as follows. [49 CFR 195.583(a)] If the pipeline is located: Then the frequency of inspection is: Onshore At least once every 3 calendar years, but wit…

A. General Corrosion. If you find pipe so generally corroded that the remaining wall thickness is less than that required for the maximum operating pressure of the pipeline, you must replace the pipe. However, you need not replace the pipe if you: [49 CFR 195.585(a)] 1. reduce th…

A. Under §30585, you may use the procedure in ASME/ANSI B31G, (incorporated by reference, see §30107) or in PRCI PR-3-805 (R-STRENG) (incorporated by reference, see §30107) to determine the strength of corroded pipe based on actual remaining wall thickness. These procedures apply…

A. If you use direct assessment on an onshore pipeline to evaluate the effects of external corrosion, you must follow the requirements of this Section for performing external corrosion direct assessment. This Section does not apply to methods associated with direct assessment, su…

A. You must maintain current records or maps to show the location of: [49 CFR 195.589(a)] 1. cathodically protected pipelines; [49 CFR 195.589(a)(1)] 2. cathodic protection facilities, including galvanic anodes, installed after January 28, 2002; and [49 CFR 195.589(a)(2)] 3. neig…

A. When conducting in-line inspection of pipelines required by this part, each operator must comply with the requirements and recommendations of API Std 1163, Inline Inspection Systems Qualification Standard; ANSI/ASNT ILI-PQ, Inline Inspection Personnel Qualification and Certifi…

A. Written Policies and Procedures. An ICF/MR facility shall have written policies and procedures governing access to, publication of, and dissemination of information from client records. B. Protection of Records. Client records are the property of the ICF/MR residents and as su…

A. At the time of admission to the ICF/MR, information shall be entered into the client's record which shall identify and give a history of the client. This identifying information shall at least include the following: 1. a recent photograph; 2. full name; 3. sex; 4. date of birt…

A. General Requirements. The ICF/MR shall maintain medical records which include clinical, medical, and psychosocial information on each client. B. Components of Medical Records. Each client's record shall consist of a current active medical section and the ICF/MR's medical files…

A. The ICF/MR shall permit clients to maintain and use their personal property. The number of personal possessions may be limited only for health and safety reasons. When such limitations are imposed, documentation is required in the client's records. 1. Within 24 hours after adm…

A. General Requirements. Clients have the right to maintain their personal funds or to designate someone to assume this responsibility for them. Clients' income may be from social security, supplemental security income (SSI), optional state supplementation, other sources (VA or i…

A. ICF/MRs shall have a minimum of cash on hand to meet client's spending needs. Cash on hand shall be maintained on the imprest petty cash system which includes pre-numbered petty cash vouchers. Petty cash shall be maintained at the facility and shall be available to the clients…

A. Clients shall have access to their funds during hours compatible to banking institutions in the community where they live. Large ICF/MRs shall post the times when clients shall have access to their funds.

A. When a client is discharged, the ICF/MR shall refund the balance of a client's personal account and that portion of any advance payment not applied directly to the ICF/MR fee. The amount shall be refunded to the client, family or other responsible party within 30 days followin…

A. ICF/MRs, upon a client's death, shall submit written notification within 10 business days to the next of kin disclosing the amount of funds in the deceased's account as of the date of death. The ICF/MR shall hold the funds until the next of kin notifies the ICF/MR whether a su…

A. If the ICF/MR retains the funds and the responsible party (legal guardian, administrator of the estate, or person placed in possession by the court judgment) fails to obtain the funds within three months after the date of death, or if the ICF/MR fails to receive notification o…

A. The ICF/MR shall retain such records on file as required by DHH and shall have them available for inspection at request for three years from the date of service or until all audit exceptions are resolved, whichever period is longer. B. Provider Agreement. The ICF/MR shall reta…

A. Each client must have the services which are required to meet his needs including emergency and other health care. If the service is not provided directly, there must be a written agreement with an outside resource. The written agreement for hospital transfers must be with hos…

A. Facility record shall document that the client was transferred or discharged for good cause which means for any reason that is in the best interest of the individual. B. Any decision to move a client shall be part of an interdisciplinary team process. The client, family, legal…

A. Conditions. Involuntary transfer or discharge of a client may occur only under the following conditions: 1. the transfer or discharge is necessary for the client’s welfare and the client’s needs cannot be met in the facility; 2. the transfer or discharge is appropriate because…

A. The following provisions shall apply to any mass transfer. 1. ICF/MR Decertification. When DHH/BHSF determines that an ICF/MR no longer meets state and federal Title XIX certification requirements, decertification action is taken. Usually an advance decertification date is set…

1. information an operator may use to identify a high consequence area and factors an operator can use to consider the potential impacts of a release on an area; 2. risk factors an operator can use to determine an integrity assessment schedule; 3. safety risk indicator tables for…

A. This appendix gives guidance to help an operator implement the requirements of the integrity management program rule in §30450 and

A. Six months prior to the date of expiration of an industrial tax exemption contract on air or pollution control equipment, the subject company will file with the Board of Commerce and Industry the following information: 1. four copies of the tax exemption contract covering the …

A. Definitions Best Use of Nonessential Property―the use which is possible physically, feasible financially and permissible legally. Nonessential Property―land and immovable structures thereon, the use of which is not indispensable to fulfillment of an agency's legally establishe…

A. Upon the transfer of nonessential property to the State Land Office, they shall prepare a land management evaluation report setting forth recommendations for the best use or other disposition of the property. B. The use which is possible physically, feasible financially, and p…

A. The sale of property shall be through public bid, whether by auction or sealed bids, in accordance with R.S. 41:131-134 or 47:2189. B. The lease of property shall be through public bid in accordance with R.S. 41:1221 et seq., and other applicable statutes. C. Property not disp…

A. Transfer 1. Request for transfer 2. Inspection by State Land Office 3. Transfer to State Land Office B. Report 1. Appraisal 2. Minimum bid 3. Copy of transfer 4. Maps 5. Legal description 6. Recommendations and best use 7. Method of sale 8. Approval letter 9. Cover letter C. A…

A. The following terms have the respective meanings ascribed to them, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. Consolidated Library System―a library system, established by the governing bodies or authorities of two or more parishes as pro…

A. The state librarian shall establish a program of supplemental grants to libraries for the purchase of technology enhancement, electronic resources, books, audiovisual materials, newspapers, and periodicals in accordance with the provisions of this Part. The state librarian may…

A. Each library or consolidated library system represented by the applicant must be legally established according to Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 25, Section 211, except for the New Orleans Public Library which was established prior to the enactment of Title 25. B. Each libra…

A. Grant funds cannot be used for personnel or regularly budgeted items. Nothing in these rules and regulations shall be construed to effect a substitution of state funds for library service.

A. The state library shall grant funds under the provisions of this Part to any library, consolidated library system, or district library which makes application and which is eligible for such funds as provided herein. Grants shall be made on an annual basis.

A. Each library, consolidated library system, or district library applying annually to the state librarian for and receiving supplemental funding grants shall furnish to the state librarian, an annual report of such information concerning library technology and/or materials purch…

A. If a public library, consolidated library system, or district library is denied the grant for technology materials and/or library materials, the avenue to appeal this decision will be first the state librarian, next, to the secretary of the Department of Culture, Recreation an…