Louisiana Administrative Code

A. Each imperfection or damage that would impair the serviceability of plastic pipe must be repaired or removed. [49 CFR 192.311]

A. Each field bend in steel pipe, other than a wrinkle bend made in accordance with §1715, must comply with the following. [49 CFR 192.313(a)] 1. A bend must not impair the serviceability of the pipe. [49 CFR 192.313(a)(1)] 2. Each bend must have a smooth contour and be free from…

A. A wrinkle bend may not be made on steel pipe to be operated at a pressure that produces a hoop stress of 30 percent, or more, of SMYS. [49 CFR 192.315(a)] B. Each wrinkle bend on steel pipe must comply with the following. [49 CFR 192.315(b)] 1. The bend must not have any sharp…

A. The operator must take all practicable steps to protect each transmission line or main from washouts, floods, unstable soil, landslides, or other hazards that may cause the pipeline to move or to sustain abnormal loads. In addition, the operator must take all practicable steps…

A. When installed in a ditch, each transmission line that is to be operated at a pressure producing a hoop stress of 20 percent or more of SMYS must be installed so that the pipe fits the ditch so as to minimize stresses and protect the pipe coating from damage. [49 CFR 192.319(a…

A. Plastic pipe must be installed below ground level except as provided by Subsections G, H, and I of this Section. [49 CFR 192.321(a)] B. Plastic pipe that is installed in a vault or any other below grade enclosure must be completely encased in gas-tight metal pipe and fittings …

A. Each casing used on a transmission line or main under a railroad or highway must comply with the following. [49 CFR 192.323] 1. The casing must be designed to withstand the superimposed loads. [49 CFR 192.323(a)] 2. If there is a possibility of water entering the casing, the e…

A. Each transmission line must be installed with at least 12 inches (305 millimeters) of clearance from any other underground structure not associated with the transmission line. If this clearance cannot be attained, the transmission line must be protected from damage that might …

A. Except as provided in Subsection C, E, F and G of this Section, each buried transmission line must be installed with a minimum cover as follows. [49 CFR 192.327(a)] Location Normal Soil Consolidated Rock Inches (Millimeters) Inches (Millimeters) Class 1 Locations 30 (762) 18 (…

A. For a new or existing pipeline segment to be eligible for operation at the alternative maximum allowable operating pressure calculated under §2720, a segment must meet the following additional construction requirements. Records must be maintained, for the useful life of the pi…

A. Plastic pipelines installed by trenchless excavation must comply with the following. [49 CFR 192.329] 1. Each operator must take practicable steps to provide sufficient clearance for installation and maintenance activities from other underground utilities and/or structures at …

E. Plastic pipe that is not encased must have an electrically conducting wire or other means of locating the pipe while it is underground. Tracer wire may not be wrapped around the pipe and contact with the pipe must be minimized but is not prohibited. Tracer wire or other metall…

I. Plastic mains may terminate above ground level provided they comply with the following. [49 CFR 192.321(i)] 1. The above-ground level part of the plastic main is protected against deterioration and external damage. [49 CFR 192.367(i)(1)] 2. The plastic main is not used to supp…

A. The provisions of the Act relating to definitions, words and terms are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof and will therefore apply and govern the interpretation of these rules, unless the context otherwise requires or unless specifically redefined in a par…

A. Licenses and permits issued by the board or division as provided in the Act are and shall remain the property of the board or division at all times. B. A license shall be issued in the name of the owner of the riverboat or of the eligible facility. One license will be issued f…

A. Licenses and permits are not transferable or assignable. If the status of the licensee or permittee should change such that the person no longer needs or is entitled to the license or permit, then the license or permit shall be cancelled and any tangible item which evinces suc…

A. Persons seeking to engage in surface coal mining and reclamation operations must submit an application for and obtain a permit for those operations in accordance with this Subpart. Persons seeking to conduct coal exploration or development operations must first file the notice…

A. LRS Grant Policy Manual, fiscal year 1995, provides uniform requirements for the Administration of Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) grants and the principles for determining costs applicable to activities assisted by LRS grants for grants to institutions of higher educa…

A. The total federal financial participation in expenditures for construction of facilities for community rehabilitation program purposes for each year can not exceed 10 percent of LRS' allotment of Section 110 Funds for that year. B. For each fiscal year, LRS' expenditures for r…

A. A Community Rehabilitation Program is a program that provides directly or facilitates the provision of one or more of the following vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities to enable those individuals to maximize their opportunities for employment, i…

A. LRS will accept solicited and unsolicited grant proposals from institutions of higher education, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, and state and local governments for the establishment of Community Rehabilitation Program facilities and construction of community rehabilitatio…

A. Federal financial participation is available in expenditures for the establishment, development, or improvement of a public or nonprofit community rehabilitation program for the following types of expenditures. 1. The establishment, development, or improvement of a public or n…

A. Federal financial participation is available in expenditures for the construction of a facility for community rehabilitation program purposes for the following types of expenditures: 1. acquisition of land in connection with the construction of a new building for a community r…

A. Standards for Financial Management Systems. A grantee must expand and account for grant funds in accordance with state laws and procedures for expending and accounting for its own funds. Fiscal control and accounting procedures must be sufficient to: 1. permit preparation of r…

A. If progress and/or completion of services are provided to the satisfaction of LRS, payments are to be made as specified in the contract agreement, stipulating rate or standard of payment, billing intervals, and invoicing provisions. B. Withholding of Payments 1. Payments for p…

C. Violation of Terms. When a grantee has materially failed to comply with the terms of a grant, LRS may suspend the grant in whole or in part. The notice of suspension will state the reasons for the suspension, any corrective action required of the grantee, and the effective dat…

A. Nonprofit Facilities. Cost sharing or matching means the grantees share of the costs of a grant-supported project or program. The grantee's match funds must be certified as nonfederal monies and will be required up-front in the form of a check payable to LRS. LRS will then rei…

A. Program income means gross income received by the grantee directly generated by a grant supported activity, or earned only as a result of the grant agreement during the grant period. During the grant period is the time between the effective date of the award and the ending dat…

A. Title to real property and equipment acquired under a grant shall vest, upon acquisition, in the grantee. 1. Real Property. Land including land improvements, structures and appurtenances thereto, but excluding movable machinery and equipment. a. The property shall be used for …

A. Requirements for managing equipment until transfer, replacement or disposition takes place shall, as a minimum meet the following requirements. 1. Property records shall be maintained accurately. (Retention and access requirements for these records are explained in §1725). 2. …

A. Code of Conduct. The recipient shall maintain a code of standards of conduct that shall govern the performance of its officers, employees or agents engaged in the awarding and administration of contracts. The code or standards shall provide for disciplinary actions to be appli…

A. Monitoring by Recipients. Recipients shall monitor the performance of grant supported activities. They shall review each program function, or activity to assure that adequate progress is being made towards achieving the goals of the grant. A performance report will be required…

A. All financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical records and other records of recipients under grants shall be retained for three years after expiration date of grant. B. Equipment Records. The retention period for the equipment records starts from the…

A. When requesting a prior approval, grantees shall address their request to the responsible LRS grants officer. Approvals shall not be valid unless they are in writing and signed by the authorized LRS official. Within 30 days from the date of receipt of a request for approval, t…

A. All contracts shall contain sufficient provisions to define a sound and complete agreement. B. Contracts shall contain suitable provisions for termination by Louisiana Rehabilitation Services. C. Audit Requirements. 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F. D. The grantee shall furnish LRS w…

A. Recipients shall observe LRS' requirements and practices with respect to bonding and insurance as specified in contract agreement.

A. Each grant shall be closed out as promptly as is feasible after termination. In closing out grants, the following shall be observed. 1. Upon request LRS shall promptly pay the grantee for any allowable reimbursable costs not covered by previous payments. 2. The grantee shall i…

A. Any person may file a grievance under this procedure. However, no offender or parolee shall have the right to file a grievance against the board or committee members for the decisions enumerated in R.S. 15:574.11. B. A grievance must be based upon a violation of the on Louisia…

A. All grievances must be made in writing and submitted to the chairman of the Board of Pardons. Upon receipt, the chairman shall review the grievance and, if appropriate, forward it to the proper agency or authority for further action. B. If the grievance relates to the board, o…

A. A written response to the grievance shall be mailed to the complaining party. B. If it is determined that a board member has violated the Louisiana Committee on Parole rules and procedures, Department of Public Safety and Corrections regulations, or the Louisiana Revised Statu…

A. The Louisiana Department of Economic Development (“LED”) and the Board of Commerce and Industry (“board”) encourages applicants and their contractors to give preference and priority to Louisiana manufacturers and in the absence of Louisiana manufacturers, to Louisiana supplier…

A. To qualify for the exemption, in whole or in part, from the taxation referenced in Section 1715, the applicant must be: 1. a person defined as an employer within the meaning of R.S. 51:2453(1)(b)(1) and in §1105.A.1-A.5 of the quality jobs rules promulgated by this board; 2. a…

A. An "Advance Notification" of intent to file for Industry Assistance shall be filed by the company at least 90 days prior to filing an application. An advance notification fee of $100 shall be submitted with the prescribed advance notification form. B. Application to the Board …

A. In addition to the information contained in the application, the applicant shall make available any additional information and records that LED and/or the board may request.

A. The Board of Commerce and Industry shall conduct a public hearing on an application for exemption that receives the recommendation of the secretary of Economic Development who, personally or through his designee, shall present his recommendations to the Board of Commerce and I…

A. The secretary of Economic Development, the Board of Commerce and Industry, the governor and the Joint Legislative Committee of the Budget may consider any and all factors which are relevant to the continued operations of the applicant. These should include, but not be limited,…

A. The Board of Commerce and Industry, after acting on the application, shall forward its recommendations together with all supporting documents and the recommendations of the Department of Economic Development to the governor and the Joint Legislative Committee of the Budget the…

A. The Department of Economic Development shall report to the governor and to the Joint Legislative Committee of the Budget the effect upon the applicant of the taxes or portions thereof to be exempt. Taxes that may be exempted include: 1. the corporation franchise tax; 2. sales …

A. The total amount of tax exemptions that can be granted to any single applicant shall be reasonably proportionate to the amount that shall be granted to other applicants based upon each applicant’s total number of employees in Louisiana and amount of capital investment in Louis…

A. The contract shall provide that the applicant will be subject to an annual audit by the Louisiana legislative auditor. The company will receive notice of the annual review 45 days in advance. A review fee of $100 must be returned and received 15 days prior to the appointment d…