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LA Rev Stat § 30:316 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§316. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.

RS 316 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 30:401 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§401. Advisory Commission for Louisiana's Energy, Environment, and Restoration; purpose

RS 401 - Advisory Commission for Louisiana's Energy, Environment, and Restoration; purpose  There is hereby created the Advisory Commission for Louisiana's Energy, Environment, and Restoration within the Department of Natural Resources. The commission shall support programs designed to demonstrate to the general public the importance of the Louisiana oil and natural gas exploration, production, and service industry; encourage the wise and efficient use of energy; promote environmentally sound production methods and technologies; develop existing supplies of Louisiana's oil and natural gas resources; support research and educational activities concerning the oil and gas exploration and production industry; cause remediation of historical oilfield environmental problems; and to have such other authority as provided by law.  Acts 2020, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 30:402 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§402. Commission membership; domicile; chair; term; vacancies; quorum; compensation

RS 402 - Commission membership; domicile; chair; term; vacancies; quorum; compensation  A. The commission shall be composed of the following members:  (1)(a) One member appointed by the governor chosen from a list of three names submitted by the Louisiana Landowners Association board of directors.  (b) One member appointed by the governor chosen from a list of three names submitted by the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association board of directors.  (c) One member appointed by the governor chosen from a list of three names submitted by the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association board of directors.  (2) Two members appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives chosen from a list of six names submitted by the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association board of directors.  (3) Two members appointed by the president of the Senate chosen from a list of six names submitted by the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association board of directors.  B. The commission shall be domiciled in East Baton Rouge Parish.  C. At the first meeting, to be held no later than September 1, 2020, the board shall elect a chair and any other officers it considers necessary for the effective operation of the commission.  D. The terms of the members shall be concurrent with that of the governor. Members may be reappointed.  E. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.  F. A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of taking any action. Actions of the commission may be taken by an affirmative vote of the members of the commission present.  G. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation.  Acts 2020, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 30:403 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§403. Operational plan; legislative recommendations

RS 403 - Operational plan; legislative recommendations  A. The commission shall develop an operational plan and legislative recommendations for the 2021 Regular Session of the Legislature necessary to implement the operational plan by July 1, 2021.  B. Department and legislative staff shall assist the commission in developing the operational plan and legislative recommendations.  C. The operational plan of the commission and legislative recommendations shall be presented to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment no later than March 1, 2021.  Acts 2020, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 30:412 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§412. Measure of damages for failure to supply

RS 412 - Measure of damages for failure to supply When failure to supply natural gas pursuant to a contract is the result of compulsory reallocation or curtailment not otherwise excepted by this Part, the damages due to the former purchaser/recipient shall adhere to the following guidelines: (1) The general rule is that damages are the amount of the loss the purchaser has sustained or the gain of which he has been deprived.  (2) Where applicable, the injured purchaser shall be entitled to recover the cost of alternate fuel based upon the cost of such alternate fuel suitably adjusted for loss of efficiency and increased maintenance costs.  (3) Where applicable, the injured purchaser shall be entitled to all reasonable costs of converting to any alternate fuel. This reimbursement for conversion shall cover charges for transportation, handling, storage, disposal, mechanical adjustments, and new equipment which the conversion necessitates.  (4) The injured purchaser shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable attorney's fees pursuant to any action hereunder.  Added by Acts 1977, No. 674, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 30:413 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§413. Certified emergencies; suspension of act

RS 413 - Certified emergencies; suspension of act A. Whenever there is a compulsory reallocation or curtailment of natural gas resulting in a failure to supply natural gas in Louisiana pursuant to a contract, the assistant secretary, on call of the governor, shall hold a public hearing for the purpose of determining whether, as a result of extreme shortages of natural gas an emergency condition exists within a locality, municipality, parish or region of the state or elsewhere within the United States.  B. In the event that such an emergency is determined to exist, the assistant secretary shall certify such fact to the governor, who shall immediately thereafter issue an official order to that effect.  C. Upon issuance of such order the effect of this Part shall be suspended and inapplicable as regards any action for damages otherwise available herein and arising as a result of compulsory reallocation or curtailment pursuant to the emergency hereinabove declared.  D. This Section shall not preclude a purchaser of natural gas in Louisiana from instituting legal proceedings otherwise available in the event of failure of a supplier to deliver natural gas pursuant to a gas sales agreement with that purchaser if curtailment or reallocation of natural gas results in whole or part from the negligence of the supplier.  Added by Acts 1977, No. 674, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 30:414 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§414. Reallocation hearings; powers and duties of the assistant secretary; reports to the governor

RS 414 - Reallocation hearings; powers and duties of the assistant secretary; reports to the governor A. Whenever there has been a failure to supply natural gas as a result of compulsory reallocation or curtailment procedures other than as provided for at R.S. 30:571 and R.S. 30:413, the assistant secretary shall call a public hearing pursuant to the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act for the purpose of determining the reasons for the compulsory action, the sustained and impending harm to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the state as a result of the compulsory action, and the beneficiaries of the natural gas otherwise made available as a result of the compulsory action. B. Evidence derived from the hearing shall be immediately made available to the governor for the purpose of determining the necessity of issuing emergency proclamations or orders, calling a special session of the legislature, or other action as may be necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the state, or to prevent the physical and economical waste of natural resources of the state. Added by Acts 1977, No. 674, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 30:431 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§431. Liquefied petroleum gas emergency; declaration; duration

RS 431 - Liquefied petroleum gas emergency; declaration; duration A. The governor of Louisiana is hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the state, to join with the governor of any other state in declaring a liquefied petroleum gas emergency. When the declaration is issued, trucks and operators carrying liquefied petroleum gas and meeting all certification, permit, and licensing requirements of the federal government and their home state shall be permitted to transport liquefied petroleum gas in and through Louisiana without obtaining any license, permit, or certification required by this state.  B. This exception and waiver of Louisiana licensing, permitting, and certification requirements regarding trucks and operators transporting liquefied petroleum gas shall be valid only during the period of the declared emergency.  Acts 1990, No. 240, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 30:501 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§501. Citation

RS 501 - Citation The provisions of this Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Natural Resources and Energy Act of 1973.  Added by Acts 1973, Ex.Sess., No. 16, §1, emerg. eff. Dec. 8, 1973, at 9:55 A.M.
LA Rev Stat § 30:504 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§504. Division of Natural Resources and Energy

RS 504 - Division of Natural Resources and Energy A. The commissioner shall establish in the State Department of Conservation a Division of Natural Resources and Energy through which he shall administer, enforce and carry out the powers, duties and functions transferred to him by Part II of this Chapter or otherwise vested in him by this Chapter.  B. All of the funds, property and other things, and persons and functions merged, consolidated and transferred by the provisions of Part II of this Chapter to the commissioner and/or the State Department of Conservation shall be in the Division of Natural Resources and Energy.  Added by Acts 1973, Ex.Sess., No. 16, §1, emerg. eff. Dec. 8, 1973, at 9:55 A.M.
LA Rev Stat § 30:521 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§521. Merger and consolidation of agencies or functions

RS 521 - Merger and consolidation of agencies or functions A. In order to merge and consolidate into one agency, under authority of Section 32 of Article III of the Constitution of 1921, certain executive and administrative offices, boards, commissions and agencies of the state of Louisiana whose duties and functions are of a similar nature or character, the following named offices, boards, commissions and agencies are merged and consolidated into the State Department of Conservation: (a) the natural gas committee or commission authorized by Act 395 of the 1972 Regular Session;1 (b) to (d). Repealed by Acts 1979, No. 449, §5, eff. Jan. 1, 1980. B. Repealed by Acts 1979, No. 449, §5, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.  C. Except as otherwise provided herein, on and after April 1, 1974, the commissioner shall exercise those functions of the state, authorized by the state, or now or hereafter authorized by the constitution and laws to be exercised which relate to the administration, management and operation of the functions, programs and facilities of the offices, boards, commissions, and agencies hereby merged and consolidated, as well as the functions, powers, and duties transferred to the commissioner by Subsection B of this Section.  Added by Acts 1973, Ex.Sess., No. 16, §1, emerg. eff. Dec. 8, 1973, at 9:55 A.M. 1R.S. 30:401 et seq.
LA Rev Stat § 30:522 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§522. Effect of transfer of functions

RS 522 - Effect of transfer of functions A. Under the transfer of functions provided for by this Part, any pending or unfinished business of any of said agencies shall be taken over and be completed by the commissioner with the same power and authority as the agencies from which the functions are transferred. The commissioner shall be the successor in every way to the agencies from which such functions are transferred, and every act done by the commissioner in the exercise of such functions shall be deemed to have the same force and effect under any provisions of the constitution and laws in effect on and after the effective date of this Part as if done by the agencies from which such functions are transferred.  B. Whenever any agency from which functions are transferred hereby is referred to or designated by the constitution or by any law or contract or other document, such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the commissioner. The legislature hereby specifically states that the provisions of this Part are in no way and to no extent intended to nor shall they be construed in any manner which will impair the contractual obligations of any agency heretofore existing, or of the state of Louisiana with respect to any such agencies. It is hereby specifically provided that all such obligations hereafter shall be deemed to be the obligations of the commissioner to the same extent as if originally made by the commissioner. In like manner, and in order to prevent any violation of the provisions, terms or conditions of any gift, donation, deed, will, trust, or other instrument or disposition by which property of any nature or description has been vested in any agency affected by this merger, consolidation and transfer, or diversion from the purposes for which such property was donated, deeded, devised or bequeathed or otherwise vested in any such agency, it is hereby specifically provided that each and every such instrument or disposition hereafter shall be deemed to have been vested in the commissioner in the same manner and to the same extent as if originally so done. In addition, the provisions of this Part shall not be construed or applied in such manner as to prevent full compliance by the state or any agency thereof with the requirements of any Act of the Congress of the United States or any regulation made thereunder by any officer or agency of the federal government by which federal aid or other federal assistance from the United States has been or is hereafter made available to this state or any subdivision or agency thereof, anything contained in this Part to the contrary notwithstanding, and such compliance hereafter shall be accomplished by the commissioner.  Added by Acts 1973, Ex.Sess., No. 16, §1, emerg. eff. Dec. 8, 1973, at 9:55 A.M.
LA Rev Stat § 30:523 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§523. Transfer of records, money and equipment

RS 523 - Transfer of records, money and equipment All books, paper, records, money, choses in action and other property of every kind and description, movable and immovable, real and personal, heretofore possessed, controlled or used by any of the agencies affected by this Part, in the exercise of functions hereby transferred, are hereby transferred to the State Department of Conservation.  Added by Acts 1973, Ex.Sess., No. 16, §1, emerg. eff. Dec. 8, 1973, at 9:55 A.M.
LA Rev Stat § 30:524 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§524. Commissioner or merged agencies as agency of state for accepting and expending federal funds and carrying out purposes of federal laws

RS 524 - Commissioner or merged agencies as agency of state for accepting and expending federal funds and carrying out purposes of federal laws The commissioner is designated as the sole agency of the state for accepting, administering and expending any and all federal funds awarded or allocated to the state of Louisiana for any purpose covered by any provision of this Chapter and for carrying out the purposes of any federal law concerning any matter covered by the provisions of this Chapter; however, each of said agencies shall remain in existence as agencies within the Division of Natural Resources and Energy of the Department of Conservation and to the full extent required by any federal law or regulation shall serve as the agency of the state to accept federal funds and administer them in connection with their programs and functions as provided by law prior to this merger and consolidation.  Added by Acts 1973, Ex.Sess., No. 16, §1, emerg. eff. Dec. 8, 1973, at 9:55 A.M.
LA Rev Stat § 30:525 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§525. Transfer of employees

RS 525 - Transfer of employees All employees heretofore engaged in the performance of duties in any agency in the exercise of functions transferred by this Part to the commissioner shall be transferred with such functions to State Department of Conservation to the full extent necessary to carry out the purposes of this Chapter and shall, so far as practicable and necessary, continue to perform the duties heretofore performed, subject to the state civil service laws and regulations and the laws and regulations governing the state employees retirement system.  Added by Acts 1973, Ex.Sess., No. 16, §1, emerg. eff. Dec. 8, 1973, at 9:55 A.M.
LA Rev Stat § 30:526 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§526. Orderly transfer

RS 526 - Orderly transfer In order to effect an orderly transfer of the agencies and functions affected by this Part the following procedure shall be effected, to-wit: (1) Not later than January 1, 1974, the governing authorities of each of the agencies herein merged, consolidated and transferred shall transmit to the governor, the commissioner of administration and the commissioner such information necessary to effect plans for such consolidation, merger and transfer as may be prescribed by the commissioner of administration, including but not limited to the following: (a) a complete list of all personnel, their salaries and job description, (b) a complete inventory of all furniture, fixtures and equipment of every kind and description whatsoever; (c) all financial and bookkeeping records; (d) a summary of all floor space in state office buildings or otherwise then being utilized.  (2) There then shall be prepared and transmitted to the governor and commissioner of administration a "transition plan for consolidation" not later than February 15, 1974. This plan shall include a detailed procedure for the consolidation and merger of offices and functions, including the transfer and utilization of jobs, personnel, funds, office space and equipment, and such other information as the governor may require. Said plan shall be used by the commissioner in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter in effectuating and implementing the purposes of this Chapter.  Added by Acts 1973, Ex.Sess., No. 16, §1, emerg. eff. Dec. 8, 1973, at 9:55 A.M.
LA Rev Stat § 30:527 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§527. Effective date of merger, consolidation and transfer of functions: appropriations

RS 527 - Effective date of merger, consolidation and transfer of functions: appropriations The merger, consolidation and transfer of functions provided for by this Part shall commence on March 1, 1974, and shall be completed on or before thirty days thereafter, and it is hereby specifically provided that when and as the merger, consolidation and transfer of functions is effectuated as to each of the boards, commissions, agencies, and entities affected by this Part, all funds then remaining to the credit of each from legislative appropriations, and any funds budgeted for or otherwise available to or for the benefit of any agency, institution, facility or program to carry out the functions herein consolidated, merged and transferred, shall follow the functions and activities herein transferred to the commissioner. Thereafter the disbursement of and the accountability for said funds shall be the responsibility of the commissioner.  Added by Acts 1973, Ex.Sess., No. 16, §1, emerg. eff. Dec. 8, 1973, at 9:55 A.M.
LA Rev Stat § 30:528 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§528. Agencies created at same session

RS 528 - Agencies created at same session In the event that any other laws are enacted at this 1973 Extraordinary Session which create and provide for boards or other agencies charged with the functions of the administration, enforcement, management or operation of matters and facilities governed by this Chapter, each such board or agency and its functions are hereby merged, consolidated and transferred into the State Department of Conservation in the same manner and to the same extent as are the boards, commissions, agencies and offices enumerated in this Part, such merger, consolidation and transfer to be completed no later than April 1, 1974.  Added by Acts 1973, Ex.Sess., No. 16, §1, emerg. eff. Dec. 8, 1973, at 9:55 A.M.
LA Rev Stat § 30:541 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§541. General power; assistant secretary, requirements

RS 541 - General power; assistant secretary, requirements To accomplish the purposes of this Chapter, the assistant secretary is authorized to: (1) Employ such officers, agents, employees, and professional personnel, including legal counsel, as he deems necessary for the performance of his powers and duties and prescribe the powers and duties and fix the compensation of such officers, agents, employees, and professional personnel.  (2) Contract, upon such terms as he may agree upon, for legal, financial, engineering, and other professional services necessary or expedient in the conduct of the affairs of the office of conservation under the provisions of this Chapter; however, counsel retained by the assistant secretary to represent the interests of the state before the congress and the federal energy agencies and to advise the assistant secretary regarding the same shall not be deemed to be a public employee within the meaning of Chapter 15 of Title 42 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.  (3) Utilize the services of the other executive departments of the state upon mutually agreeable terms and conditions.  (4) Receive, by gift, grant, donation, or otherwise, any sum of money, aid, or assistance from any person or the United States, its agencies, the state of Louisiana, or any political subdivision thereof.  (5) Do any and all things necessary or proper for the development, regulation, and accomplishment of the purposes of this Chapter.  (6) Repealed by Acts 1979, No. 449, §5, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.  Added by Acts 1973, Ex.Sess., No. 16, §1, emerg. eff. Dec. 8, 1973, at 9:55 A.M. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 482, §1, eff. July 13, 1977; Acts 1985, No. 1015, §1, eff. July 24, 1985.