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LA Rev Stat § 34:3480 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3480. System of administration

RS 3480 - System of administration  Each governmental entity shall adopt a system of administration which shall require approval of the office for any expenditures made out of state and local matching funds, and no governmental entity shall expend any funds on an approved project without the approval of the office. Each governmental entity shall adopt a system of administration which shall include the development of a capital improvement program on a selective basis, centralized purchasing of equipment and supplies, centralized accounting, and selective maintenance and construction based upon engineering plans and inspections. All contracts for materials, construction, or services shall be advertised and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 38:2212.  Acts 2017, No. 382, §1, eff. July 1, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3481 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3481. Audit of distribution to recipient governmental entities

RS 3481 - Audit of distribution to recipient governmental entities  The state monies distributed to the governmental entity and the local matching funds shall be audited by the legislative auditor or a certified public accountant at least biennially pursuant to R.S. 24:513(A) and shall issue and distribute all audit reports pursuant to R.S. 24:516(A). To the extent that funds available to the legislative auditor permit, the audits of each recipient governmental entity of the use of the monies shall include an investigation of any failure to comply with the recommendations for planning, design, and construction adopted by the office. The recipient governmental entity shall certify annually to the legislative auditor that the funds made available under this Chapter have been expended in accordance with the standards established by law.  Acts 2017, No. 382, §1, eff. July 1, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3482 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3482. Report of any misuse of funds

RS 3482 - Report of any misuse of funds  If the legislative auditor determines that any expenditures by the recipient governmental entity have not been made in accordance with this Chapter, he shall promptly report the facts of such expenditure to the Legislative Audit Advisory Council. The council shall make further investigation of the matter as it deems necessary.  Acts 2017, No. 382, §1, eff. July 1, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3484 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3484. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 423, §1, eff. July 1, 2010.

RS 3484 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 423, §1, eff. July 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3485 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3485. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 423, §1, eff. July 1, 2010.

RS 3485 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 423, §1, eff. July 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3486 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3486. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 423, §1, eff. July 1, 2010.

RS 3486 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 423, §1, eff. July 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3491 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3491. Object; purpose of Chapter

RS 3491 - Object; purpose of Chapter It is the object and purpose of this Chapter to provide for the creation of a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, possessing full corporate powers, known as the Louisiana International Deep Water Gulf Transfer Terminal Authority, hereinafter referred to as the "authority," to promote, plan, finance, develop, construct, control, license, regulate, supervise, operate, manage, maintain, and modify deepwater terminal facilities to be constructed within the jurisdiction of said authority after July 1, 2008, in order to position Louisiana as an international hub for cargo ships, including super-sized cargo ships. Acts 2008, No. 699, §1, eff. July 1, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3494 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3494. Board of commissioners; qualifications; term; vacancies; compensation

RS 3494 - Board of commissioners; qualifications; term; vacancies; compensation  A. The authority shall be governed by a board of nine commissioners, consisting of the secretary of the Department of Economic Development and the secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development, or their designees; five commissioners appointed by the governor to be chosen on the basis of their demonstrated experience in maritime or business leadership, or both, and their stature and ability to act effectively for the best interests of Louisiana as provided in Paragraph (B)(1) of this Section; and two commissioners, who are members of the legislature, serving as provided in Paragraph (B)(2) of this Section. The appointed commissioners shall not be appointed or elected commissioners or board members of any other Louisiana port.  B.(1) Commissioners shall be chosen as follows:  (a) One member selected from a list of three nominees submitted by the Ports Association of Louisiana.  (b) One member selected from a list of three nominees submitted by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry.  (c) One member at large.  (d) One member selected by the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations.  (e) One member selected from a list of two nominees, with the Louisiana River Pilots' Association and the Louisiana Maritime Association each submitting one nominee.  (2)(a) One member shall be the senator who represents the district where the project is located or his designee. The senator's term on the board shall run concurrent with his term in office.  (b) One member shall be the representative who represents the district where the project is located or his designee. The representative's term on the board shall run concurrent with his term in office.  (3) Except as otherwise provided in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection, the commissioners appointed shall be appointed for terms of six years. A member shall serve until his successor is appointed unless removed as provided for in Paragraph (C)(1) of this Section. A commissioner may be reappointed, but no commissioner shall serve more than two consecutive terms.  C.(1) Each appointment by the governor shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation and may be removed by the governor with cause at his discretion.  (2) All vacancies shall be filled in the same manner and the appointee shall have the proper qualifications.  D. The members of the board of commissioners shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in attending meetings or performing duties authorized by the board of commissioners at rates and standards as promulgated by the division of administration.  Acts 2008, No. 699, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2009, No. 237, §1; Acts 2012, No. 775, §§1, 2, eff. June 12, 2012; Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 51, §1, eff. Nov. 5, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3495 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3495. Duties of board; officers; rules; meetings; quorum

RS 3495 - Duties of board; officers; rules; meetings; quorum  A. The board of commissioners shall be the governing body of the authority with full power to promulgate rules and regulations for the maintenance and operation of the authority but may defer certain matters to the executive board provided for in Subsection C of this Section for consideration and action. Any action taken by the executive board shall be ratified by the board of commissioners.  B. The board of commissioners shall formulate general policy. It shall decide upon all matters relating to the authority development program. It shall adopt an annual report, presenting in detail the operations of the board for the preceding fiscal year, ending June thirtieth, and such other statistical and financial data as may be requisite to show the nature, extent and results of the operations of the board.  C. The commissioners shall elect a president, a vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer from among the members of the board of commissioners to serve for a term of two years and shall constitute the executive board.  D. The executive director shall be chosen by the board of commissioners.  E. The board of commissioners shall prescribe its own rules, which shall be adopted and promulgated.  F. The board of commissioners or the executive board shall meet at least once every ninety days, or upon the written request of three members, or upon the written request of the president. The board may, upon the affirmative vote of a majority of its members, extend the ninety-day time interval between regular meetings.  G. All matters to be acted upon by the board of commissioners or the executive board shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the board, with the exception that the affirmative vote of not less than six commissioners shall be required to select the executive director.  Acts 2008, No. 699, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2009, No. 237, §1; Acts 2014, No. 471, §1, eff. June 4, 2014; Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 51, §1, eff. Nov. 5, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3496 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3496. Annual reports; budget unit; funding limitation

RS 3496 - Annual reports; budget unit; funding limitation  A. The board of commissioners shall make an annual report to the governor and the House and Senate committees on transportation, highways, and public works not later than February first of each year. The report shall include a summary of the authority's progress since its inception, the board's plans in the coming year to advance the authority's development program, and a financial report.  B. The authority shall comply with the Louisiana Local Government Budget Act.  C. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no construction or development project of the authority, or related to the authority, shall be eligible for inclusion in, and the authority shall receive no funds from, the Port Construction and Development Priority Program provided for in Chapter 47 of this Title, R.S. 34:3451 et seq.  D. The board of commissioners shall annually submit the budget of the authority for review to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget.  Acts 2008, No. 699, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 51, §1, eff. Nov. 5, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3497 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3497. Executive director; selection; duties; employees; compensation

RS 3497 - Executive director; selection; duties; employees; compensation A. The board of commissioners shall select an executive director who shall exercise control over all executive functions and the general operation of the authority. The executive director may employ on a contract basis such other agents, employees, and professional employees, permanent and temporary, as he may require and shall determine their qualifications, duties, and compensation. All employees of the authority shall be responsible to the executive director who shall organize the personnel employed by the authority in the most efficient manner to accomplish the purpose of the authority as provided in this Chapter and by regulations established by the authority's board. B. The executive director, in addition to his usual functions, shall be secretary to the board of commissioners. The board of commissioners shall fix the compensation of the executive director. Acts 2008, No. 699, §1, eff. July 1, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3498 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3498. Acquisition of sites; lease of state-owned lands and water bottoms

RS 3498 - Acquisition of sites; lease of state-owned lands and water bottoms A. To enable the authority to perform the work herein provided, the state of Louisiana, acting by and through the commissioner of administration as register of state lands, is hereby authorized to grant to the authority a lease on state-owned lands and water bottoms which are requested by the authority as sites for terminal facilities if approved by the House and Senate committees on transportation, highways, and public works. The mineral rights on any and all state lands shall be reserved to the state of Louisiana. B. The register of state lands shall lease the selected tracts to the authority for one dollar per acre per annum. C. All such leases shall be for a term of not more than ninety-nine years, but the legislature may reevaluate the rental payments upward or downward to reflect changing economic conditions. D. All proceeds arising from the transfer of such leases of state-owned lands and water bottoms shall be paid by the authority to the state treasurer and shall become part of the general fund of the state of Louisiana. E. Nothing in this Chapter is intended to authorize the authority to lease state-owned lands and water bottoms for the exploration, development and production of oil, gas, sulphur, or authority of the State Mineral and Energy Board and Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to lease for such purposes. Acts 2008, No. 699, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2009, No. 196, §3, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3499.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3499.1. Audit and inspection of records

RS 3499.1 - Audit and inspection of records A. Any contract, agreement, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative endeavor agreement entered into in order to carry out the purposes of this Chapter by the authority with any other party, whether public or private, shall require the contracting party to tender their annual financial audit, including all documents required to be submitted to federal regulators, to the authority for each year the agreement is in effect. B. Any party to a contract listed in Subsection A of this Section shall allow the legislative auditor, the legislative auditor's authorized representatives, and the state of Louisiana, independently and with or through the authority, to inspect and audit all data and financial records of the contracting party related to its performance with respect to the contract, in accordance with the provisions set forth in R.S. 24:513 et seq. C. The rights of inspection and audit set forth in this Section shall commence as of the date of the contract and shall continue until four years have elapsed from the date the contract is terminated. Acts 2014, No. 471, §1, eff. June 4, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3500 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3500. Protection of deepwater ports and pre-existing offshore terminals

RS 3500 - Protection of deepwater ports and pre-existing offshore terminals A. To prevent impairment of the bonds of the seven deepwater ports as defined in Article VI, Section 43 of the Constitution of Louisiana, other non-deepwater ports, harbors, and related authorities, and the deepwater terminal facility of the offshore terminal authority, and to recognize the existing authority of and functions performed by the established ports and harbors of Louisiana, it is hereby recognized that the function, power and authority of the various existing port authorities established pursuant to Article 14, Section 31 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1921, and Article VI, Section 43 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the offshore terminal authority, and other non-deepwater ports, harbors, and related authorities established by specific constitutional provision or by state law are not to be diminished by the jurisdiction and powers exercised by the authority except as provided in this Chapter. B. The authority may enter into intergovernmental contract agreements with existing port authorities, individually, with the offshore terminal authority, or with any other parish, city, municipality, or subdivision of the state, and may engage jointly in the exercise of any power or the making of any improvements which each of the participating authorities may exercise or undertake individually under any provision of general or special law. Acts 2008, No. 699, §1, eff. July 1, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3501 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3501. Purchases

RS 3501 - Purchases  The authority may purchase machinery and equipment related to the operation of deep draft vessels and intermodal terminal facilities including but not limited to container cranes. The provisions of Part II of Chapter 10 of Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, R.S. 38:2211 et seq., shall not be applicable to purchases made with nonstate funds.  Acts 2008, No. 699, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 55, §1, eff. Nov. 5, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3504 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3504. Issuance and transfer of licenses

RS 3504 - Issuance and transfer of licenses A. No person shall construct or operate, or cause to be constructed or operated, terminal facilities after July 1, 2008, within the jurisdiction of the authority without first obtaining a license, the transfer of any license granted to the authority, or other appropriate authorization from the authority. B. A license shall be issued, any license granted to the authority shall be transferred, or other appropriate authorization granted, only if the authority finds that the applicant or transferee is qualified, and that the facilities or operations conform to the provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations of the authority and will be consistent with the public interest declared in this Chapter. Any license so issued or transferred or other appropriate authorization shall be subject to and contain such reasonable conditions as necessary to carry out the purposes of this Chapter. C. The authority shall establish such other qualifications for applicants or transferees, which may include evidence of financial responsibility or performance bonds, as will ensure an applicant's or transferee's ability to comply with this Chapter and the rules and regulations of the authority. D. The authority shall establish the procedures for submission of applications for the issuance of licenses, the transfer of any license granted to the authority, or the issuance of other appropriate authorization, and shall determine what information must be submitted by the applicant. The authority may impose reasonable filing fees and may require the applicant to reimburse the authority for all expenses incurred in processing the application. E. The authority shall determine the length of time during which a license shall be valid, and the conditions upon which it may be revoked. The transfer by the authority of any of its rights under a license, certificate, permit, or authorization granted to the authority shall be for the term specified in the original authorization to the authority. Licenses may be revoked, suspended, annulled, or withdrawn in accordance with the procedures established by the authority. F. Rules, regulations, and procedures pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall be adopted and promulgated, but shall be subject to prior approval by the House and Senate committees on transportation, highways, and public works. Acts 2008, No. 699, §1, eff. July 1, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3505 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3505. Remedies and enforcement

RS 3505 - Remedies and enforcement In addition to all other rights herein granted, the authority and the courts shall have the power to assure compliance with the purposes of this Chapter as follows: (1) If the authority's board of commissioners or executive director has reasonable cause to believe that there exists a violation of this Chapter or of the authority's rules and regulations, which could result in irreparable injury to the authority's operations, the environment, or the public interest, the authority may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for appropriate mandatory, injunctive, or other relief pending final adjudication of such matters. (2) The authority may issue such orders as the public interest and equities of the case may require, and as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Chapter, including but not limited to cease and desist orders, revocation of or other appropriate action affecting licenses issued by the authority, and such affirmative action as may be appropriate. (3) In the event that the authority should determine that any order made by it, and not then the subject of judicial review, is being violated, the authority may institute a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction, for enforcement of the authority's order. The enforcement proceeding shall be confined to the record before the authority. The court may enforce, remand, reverse, or modify the order of the authority. Acts 2008, No. 699, §1, eff. July 1, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3506 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3506. Coordination and cooperation

RS 3506 - Coordination and cooperation A. It is the policy of this Chapter that the authority development program be pursued so that there is full coordination and cooperation between agencies and groups that have complementing or overlapping interests with the authority. It is not the policy of this Chapter that the authority development program be pursued independently and with a view toward narrow, short-term interests. B. The board of commissioners shall take affirmative steps to ensure that the authority development program develops programs for, or is coordinated into the planning programs of other modes of transportation, to include rail, road, waterway, air, and pipeline, so that there is a long-term and orderly pursuit of transportation services in the coastal zone or related to the facility which are interrelated and coordinated so as to achieve the most efficient and economical transportation program that is feasible and that will be least destructive of other values in the state. C. The board of commissioners shall ensure that the appropriate federal agencies which are required by federal law to plan or regulate transportation facilities or programs are consulted regularly and are fully involved in the authority development program where appropriate. D. All ships and vessels inward or outward bound to and from the authority's facilities shall have a state commissioned pilot on board from the boarding position three miles off the Southwest Pass Sea Buoy to the terminal location. The pilots whose duty it shall be to pilot all vessels into and out of such facility shall be the Associated Branch Pilots of the Port of New Orleans. Acts 2008, No. 699, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2009, No. 237, §1.