Title 30, Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality

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La. Rev. Stat. § 30:926 Judicial review
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§926. Judicial review A. Any person affected who is aggrieved by a rule, regulation, or order issued by the commissioner hereunder, or by an act done or threatened thereunder, and who has exhausted his administrative remedy, may obtain judicial review thereof in a suit instituted…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:927 Surface coal mining operations not subject to this Chapter
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§927. Surface coal mining operations not subject to this Chapter The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to any of the following activities: (1) The extraction of coal by a landowner for his own noncommercial use from land owned or leased by him. (2) The extraction of coal…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:928 Employee protection
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§928. Employee protection A. After the state has assumed exclusive jurisdiction of surface coal mining operations as provided in section 503 of Public Law 95-87,1 and as long as the state retains such jurisdiction, then, no person shall discharge, or in any other way discriminate…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:929 Experimental practices
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§929. Experimental practices In order to encourage advances in mining and reclamation practices or to allow postmining land use for industrial, commercial, residential, or public use, including recreational facilities, the commissioner with approval by the Secretary of the Interi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:93 Recovery of site restoration costs; emergency costs
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§93. Recovery of site restoration costs; emergency costs A. If the department undertakes restoration of an orphaned oilfield site under this Part or responds to any emergency as provided in R.S. 30:6.1, the secretary shall seek to recover all costs incurred by the secretary, pena…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:930 Water rights and replacement
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§930. Water rights and replacement A. After the state has assumed exclusive jurisdiction of surface coal mining operations as provided in Section 503 of Public Law 95-87,1 and as long as the state retains such jurisdiction, then, nothing in this Act shall be construed as affectin…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:931 Effective date; time of issuance of regulations
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§931. Effective date; time of issuance of regulations This Chapter shall be effective upon final approval of the State's program of regulations by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to Section 503 of Public Law 95-87,1 provided that the commissioner shall, upon signing of thi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:932 Effect of amendments to public law 95-87
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§932. Effect of amendments to public law 95-87 The commissioner shall have the right to grant variances to the requirements of this Chapter and the regulations issued pursuant to this Chapter in the issuance of any permit pursuant to this Chapter, or, upon application of a permit…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:94 Penalties
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§94. Penalties A. Failure of a responsible party to comply with its obligation under this Part may cause that responsible party to lose all rights of an operator under this Subtitle in the state of Louisiana. The secretary may cancel forthwith any allowables and deny any permits …
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:95 No inference of liability on the part of the state
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§95. No inference of liability on the part of the state A. Nothing in this Part shall establish or create any liability or responsibility on the part of the trust authority or the state of Louisiana to pay any costs associated with site restoration from any sources other than the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:951 Findings and purpose
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§951. Findings and purpose A. The Legislature of Louisiana finds and declares that: (1) Within the state mining for solid minerals constitutes a significant aspect of the state's economy; (2) In addition to the present salt mining, sulphur mining, and sand and gravel mining, the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:952 Membership
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§952. Membership Pursuant to the findings of the legislature and subject to the limitations hereinafter set forth, the Interstate Mining Compact is hereby enacted into law and the state through the office of the governor is authorized to join and participate in the Interstate Min…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:953 Limitations
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§953. Limitations A. No provisions of the Interstate Mining Compact, nor any policies of the Interstate Mining Commission, shall be construed to limit, repeal, or supersede any law of the state of Louisiana. B. The governor and the legislature, or agents of either, shall have the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:954 Expenses
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§954. Expenses Dues and expenses incurred as a consequence of membership by the state in the Interstate Mining Compact shall be paid only pursuant to appropriations therefor by the legislature. Added by Acts 1979, No. 714, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:955 General power of governor; withdrawal
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§955. General power of governor; withdrawal A. Within the limitations of this Chapter the governor shall be entitled to exercise all of the power of his office necessary in his judgment to maintain the state in good standing as a member and to participate fully therein. B. After …
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:96 Nullification of Part
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§96. Nullification of Part This Part shall be null, void, and without effect upon the appropriation by the legislature of all or any portion of the monies in the Oilfield Site Restoration Fund for any use or purpose other than that provided for by this Part; provided however, upo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:961 Cooperative endeavor agreements; withdrawal of surface water; intent
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§961. Cooperative endeavor agreements; withdrawal of surface water; intent A. As provided by this Chapter and except as otherwise provided by law, a person or entity may enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement to withdraw running surface water as described in this Chapter. Th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:962 Definitions
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§962. Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following words, terms, and phrases have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) "Running surface waters" means the running waters of the state, including the water…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:963 Management by the Department of Conservation and Energy
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§963. Management by the Department of Conservation and Energy A. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Department of Conservation and Energy shall be the state agency charged with managing and monitoring the implementation of all cooperative endeavor agreements to withdraw run…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:964 Repealed by Acts 1993, No
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§964. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:965 Repealed by Acts 1993, No
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§965. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:966 Repealed by Acts 1993, No
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§966. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:967 Repealed by Acts 1993, No
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§967. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:968 Repealed by Acts 1993, No
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§968. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:969 Repealed by Acts 1993, No
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§969. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:97 Implementation; trust accounts
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§97. Implementation; trust accounts The provisions of this Part regarding the implementation of site-specific trust accounts shall not be implemented until the rules and regulations pertaining to such trust accounts are finally adopted. Acts 1993, No. 404, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:970 Repealed by Acts 1993, No
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§970. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:971 Repealed by Acts 1993, No
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§971. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:972 Repealed by Acts 1993, No
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§972. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:973 Repealed by Acts 1993, No
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§973. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:974 Repealed by Acts 1993, No
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§974. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:975 Repealed by Acts 1993, No
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§975. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:976 Repealed by Acts 1993, No
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§976. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:977 Repealed by Acts 1993, No
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§977. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:978 Repealed by Acts 1993, No
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§978. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:979 Repealed by Acts 1993, No
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§979. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 245, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:98.1 Legislative declaration; purpose
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§98.1. Legislative declaration; purpose A. The legislature declares that the management, protection, and development of water resources in the state are essential for public welfare, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability. To fulfill these objectives, it is necessa…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:98.10 Funding and financial assistance
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§98.10. Funding and financial assistance The department may seek, receive, and administer funding, grants, and financial assistance from federal, state, local, and private sources to implement the objectives of this Chapter. Acts 2025, No. 458, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:98.11 Agricultural use exemption
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§98.11. Agricultural use exemption Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, nothing in this Part shall be construed to impact, burden, or impose regulatory requirements or fees upon agricultural water users. Agricultural water use, including but not limited to …
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:98.12 Public water supply prioritization
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§98.12. Public water supply prioritization Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, in carrying out its authorities established by this Part the department shall prioritize and protect the sustainability of public water supplies in its management and regulatory…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:98.13 Severability
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§98.13. Severability If any provision of this Chapter or its application is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Chapter are se…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:98.2 Definitions
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§98.2. Definitions The department shall define through rules adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act necessary terms relevant to the comprehensive water resource management program. Acts 2025, No. 458, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:98.3 Powers of the Department of Conservation and Energy
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§98.3. Powers of the Department of Conservation and Energy A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, in carrying out the provisions of this Part, the Department of Conservation and Energy is exclusively empowered to do the following: (1) Prepare required form…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:98.4 Regional districts; water resource management
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§98.4. Regional districts; water resource management A. The secretary may in consultation with the Natural Resources Commission promulgate rules and regulations for the appointment or designation of regional water districts, which when so appointed may be delegated the powers, au…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:98.5 Comprehensive water resource plan
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§98.5. Comprehensive water resource plan A. The department, utilizing the Natural Resources Commission, shall develop, implement, and periodically update a comprehensive statewide water resource management plan, addressing current and future water demands, conservation strategies…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:98.6 Enforcement and compliance
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§98.6. Enforcement and compliance A. The department shall have the exclusive authority to enforce the provisions of this Part consistent with its authority under law. B. The department shall have the authority to collaborate with federal, state, and local agencies to ensure coord…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:98.7 Administrative review and appeals
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§98.7. Administrative review and appeals Any party adversely affected by a decision or action of the department under this Part shall be entitled to an administrative hearing in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act. Judicial review shall be a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:98.8 Immunity from liability
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§98.8. Immunity from liability The department and its officers, employees, agents, and designated representatives acting in the discharge of their duties under this Chapter shall be immune from civil liability for actions taken in good faith in compliance with established rules a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 30:98.9 Cooperation with other agencies
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§98.9. Cooperation with other agencies The department is authorized to collaborate and enter into agreements with local, state, federal, and private entities to facilitate efficient and effective water resource management and conservation efforts. Acts 2025, No. 458, §1, eff. Oct…