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LA Rev Stat § 38:12 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§12. Establishment of divisions; appointment of heads

RS 12 - Establishment of divisions; appointment of heads  The work of the department, other than that performed by the director or assigned to the board, shall be distributed among the divisions provided by or established in accordance with this Chapter. The heads of divisions shall be appointed by the director subject to any provisions of law in effect. Except as the internal organization structure of the department and the establishment of divisions are specially provided by this Chapter, the governor, on recommendation of the director, may authorize the director to combine existing divisions, divide existing divisions, establish new divisions, change the names of divisions, add new functions to existing divisions, or transfer functions and staff from one division to another within the department. The director with the approval of the Board of Public Works may create, combine, or divide subordinate units within a division or otherwise alter the internal organization of a division.
LA Rev Stat § 38:13 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§13. Director to prescribe definite plan or organization for department

RS 13 - Director to prescribe definite plan or organization for department  The director shall cause to be designated, and shall prescribe, a definite plan or organization and procedure of the department with a view to the most effective conduct of the work of the department. The plan shall include such elements as unified and systematic procedure, definite allocation of functions to the divisions and other component parts of the department, proper housing and layout of quarters to facilitate the carrying out and supervision of the work in process, effective routing and flow of work and coordination of staff efforts in carrying out the procedures prescribed. The director shall cause standard practice instructions to be prepared for the guidance of all concerned in the operation of the prescribed plan and the system of procedures based on it and for putting the prescribed procedures into effect and fitting them to the plan of organization established in accordance with law.
LA Rev Stat § 38:14 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§14. Governor and director to prescribe general administrative rules

RS 14 - Governor and director to prescribe general administrative rules  The governor may prescribe all general administrative rules for the conduct of the affairs of the administrative departments, not inconsistent with law which he may deem necessary or expedient. The head of the department may prescribe all administrative rules with the approval of the board of the department which he may deem necessary or expedient for the proper conduct of the work of the department and for making effective the provisions of law and which are not inconsistent with any provisions of law or with any general rules prescribed by the governor.
LA Rev Stat § 38:15 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§15. General information, documents; prohibition

RS 15 - General information, documents; prohibition  The assistant secretary shall not authorize reports and recommendations which include the issue, publication, or distribution of general information documents or pamphlets, which are published on a regular basis and are generally known as newsletters.  Acts 1986, No. 823, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 38:16 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§16. Board of Public Works; abolition

RS 16 - Board of Public Works; abolition  A. The Board of Public Works is hereby abolished.  B. The secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development shall be responsible for performing or exercising or delegating to an office within his department any powers or functions heretofore vested in the Board of Public Works.  Amended by Acts 1956, No. 262, §1; Acts 1970, No. 678, §1; Acts 1977, No. 214, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 38:17 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§17. Divisions to exercise functions of department; contracts; grants of money; reports

RS 17 - Divisions to exercise functions of department; contracts; grants of money; reports A. The assistant secretary shall exercise the functions of the office of engineering, subject to the direction and control of the secretary. B. The assistant secretary may enter into written contracts with the federal government or any federal agency, or any political subdivision of the state or private individual for the construction, operation, or maintenance of any public works which under this Chapter the department may administer and may receive and disburse grants of money from the agencies or persons for these purposes. All grants of money shall be credited by the treasurer in a special account subject to withdrawal only by the assistant secretary of the office of engineering. Any portion of any grant unexpended at the end of any fiscal year shall remain to the credit of the department for expenditure during the succeeding fiscal years. C. A complete and itemized report of the public improvements fund of the office of engineering of the previous fiscal year's expenditures shall be made by October first of each year. The report submitted shall include the source of all funds expended on public works projects from the public improvements fund, a project description, the location of the project, the amount of funds granted for each project, and the date and payee of each disbursement of funds expended on each project. The office shall request each recipient of funds from the public improvements fund to provide, in detail, a description of the project for which the funds were used, a listing of the date and amount of all disbursements of funds, to whom each payment was made and for what purpose. If the recipient submits the requested information, the office shall include same in the report. If the information is not submitted, the office shall make note of such fact in the report. The report shall be submitted to the legislative auditor and to the House and Senate committees on transportation, highways, and public works. Acts 1987, No. 926, §1, eff. January 1, 1988; Acts 2012, No. 753, §5.
LA Rev Stat § 38:18 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§18. Conference with wildlife and fisheries commission

RS 18 - Conference with wildlife and fisheries commission  The Louisiana Department of Public Works shall without fail confer with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission in the earliest possible planning stage on every project affecting wetlands and other wildlife habitat, whether such projects be joint state-federal, state-parish or state or parish projects.  Added by Acts 1956, No. 405, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 38:20 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§20. Red River Compact Commission membership

RS 20 - Red River Compact Commission membership A. There shall be two members appointed to represent the state of Louisiana on the Red River Compact Commission as required by Act No. 71 of the 1978 Regular Session of the Legislature. One member shall be the chief engineer of the office of engineering of the Department of Transportation and Development or his designee and one member shall be appointed by the governor, subject to Senate confirmation. B. The member of the Red River Compact Commission appointed by the governor to represent the state as provided by Article IX of the Red River Compact contained in Act No. 71 of the 1978 Regular Session of the Legislature shall be entitled to receive a per diem allowance of fifty dollars for each day of a meeting of the administration or any of its committees actually attended by such member, to be paid out of funds available for the purpose by the office of engineering of the Department of Transportation and Development, on his own warrant. In addition, such member of the administration shall be entitled to be reimbursed for expenses actually incurred in attending meetings of the administration or its committees, or in the transaction of any business of the administration, to be paid out of funds available for that purpose by the office of engineering of the Department of Transportation and Development. Acts 1987, No. 706, §1; Acts 2012, No. 753, §5.
LA Rev Stat § 38:21 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§21. Intent

RS 21 - Intent  It is the responsibility of the state to provide a means for the inspection, regulation, and supervision of all present or future dams within the state and the operation and maintenance of those as specified in this Chapter, both federal and nonfederal but excluding the Toledo Bend Dam, in order to prevent and correct potential hazards to downstream life and property in the event of failure of any dam.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 733, §1, eff. July 23, 1981. Acts 1984, No. 270, §1, eff. July 1, 1984.
LA Rev Stat § 38:22 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§22. Definitions

RS 22 - Definitions  For the purposes of this Chapter, a dam is any artificial barrier, including appurtenant works, which does or will impound or divert water or any other liquid substance and which (1) is or will be twenty-five feet or more in height from the bed of the watercourse measured at the downstream toe of the barrier or from the lowest elevation of the outside limit of the barrier, if it is not across a stream channel or watercourse, to the maximum water storage elevation or (2) has or will have an impounding capacity at maximum water storage elevation of fifty acre-feet or more. This definition does not include any dam or barrier that is not or will not be in excess of six feet in height, regardless of storage capacity or which has or will have a storage capacity of maximum water storage elevation not in excess of fifteen acre-feet, regardless of height.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 733, §1, eff. July 23, 1981.
LA Rev Stat § 38:23 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§23. Permit or consent required

RS 23 - Permit or consent required All dams, as herein above described, both federal and nonfederal but excluding the Toledo Bend Dam, shall be under the jurisdiction of the state acting through the chief engineer of the Department of Transportation and Development, office of engineering. The chief engineer, or his authorized representative, shall have supervision and overview of the construction, modification, operation, and maintenance of the dams to the extent required to protect life and property and to provide for the safety and welfare of the public. No person, partnership, association, corporation, agency, or political subdivision shall construct any such dam or make, construct, or permit to be made or constructed any change in the dam without first obtaining the written consent or permit of the chief engineer. No permit is required for routine maintenance. Added by Acts 1981, No. 733, §1, eff. July 23, 1981; Acts 2012, No. 753, §5.
LA Rev Stat § 38:24 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§24. Rules and regulations; inspection of dams

RS 24 - Rules and regulations; inspection of dams A.(1) The chief engineer shall adopt and may from time to time amend rules and regulations in order to establish standards for the construction, modification, operation, and maintenance of such dams and to administer and enforce these provisions. In order to secure conformity with the adopted rules and regulations and to assure compliance with any consent or permit granted pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, the chief engineer or his authorized representative, is authorized and it shall be his duty to inspect all such dams. The number of inspections is to be based on the category of dams, as defined in the rules and regulations, but periodical changes may be necessitated according to future development of a categorized dam in the rules and regulations. The chief engineer or his authorized representative shall have the right of access to private property in order to make inspections of such dams. (2) The provisions of this Subsection shall apply to both existing dams and new construction, except that dams under construction or completed prior to August 15, 1995, shall not be required to meet the new dam construction requirements unless the owner elects to make major modifications or repairs or the chief engineer determines that the impoundment structure has developed major deficiencies, requiring rehabilitation or reconstruction. The provisions of this Paragraph shall become effective upon promulgation and formal adoption of rules and regulations under the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act to implement the provisions of this Subsection. B. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law or any rules and regulations to the contrary, the legally constituted boards of commissioners of Black Lake, Clear Lake, and Saline Lake in Natchitoches Parish may recommend directly to the Department of Transportation and Development that the dams situated on said lakes should be opened for flood-control purposes only. The chief engineer, or his authorized representative, shall have the final authority for determining the necessity of opening the dams, and no other department of state government shall be involved in these flood-control activities. Acts 1991, No. 532, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1049, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 38:25 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§25. Exemptions for other programs; additional requirements

RS 25 - Exemptions for other programs; additional requirements  A. Where the impoundment of liquid substances or hazardous wastes and materials by dikes, dams, or barriers is permitted or regulated under the Department of Natural Resources, that office shall adopt rules and regulations for the construction, operation and maintenance of said facilities in accordance with the requirements, rules and regulations promulgated under this Chapter and such impoundments are exempted from the provisions of this Chapter.  B. The requirements of this Chapter and rules and regulations adopted hereunder shall be in addition to the requirements for permits and leases of state waterbottoms contained in R.S. 41:1701 et seq.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 733, §1, eff. July 23, 1981.
LA Rev Stat § 38:27 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§27. Damage claims

RS 27 - Damage claims  No action may be brought against the state of Louisiana, its agencies, or its agents and employees for the recovery of damages caused by the partial or total failure of any dam or through the operation of any dam on the basis that such defendant or defendants is liable to the claimant because of the approval of the dam, or the approval of plans for flood handling during the period of construction, or the issuance or enforcement of orders relative to maintenance or operation of the dam, or the control and regulation of the dam, or the measures taken to protect against failure of the dam during an emergency.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 733, §1, eff. July 23, 1981.
LA Rev Stat § 38:28 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§28. Penalties

RS 28 - Penalties  A. It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this Chapter relative to dams, or any provision of the orders, rules, regulations, or lawful requirements of the chief engineer; or to willfully obstruct, hinder, or prevent the chief engineer, or his authorized representative, from performing the duties imposed herein; or for any director, officer, agent, or employee of a contractor who engages in the construction, modification, maintenance, or removal of any dam, to knowingly do work or permit work to be done on the dam without the approval or in violation of any approval as provided in this Chapter; or for any inspector, agent, or employee of the chief engineer to fail to immediately notify him of such improper work of which he has knowledge.  B. Whoever violates any of the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or be imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 733, §1, eff. July 23, 1981.
LA Rev Stat § 38:30 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§30. Purpose

RS 30 - Purpose  A. The legislature hereby acknowledges that water as a source of life is the most important element of man's environmental resources. Louisiana has been favored with abundant water resources and has had little to prompt the establishment of a state policy and program addressing the short and long-term availability of and need for water. However, the planning, development, and wise management of the state's water resources will be necessary to sustain its people, commerce, and industry.  B. To ensure an adequate and safe supply of water to Louisiana users, the legislature hereby creates a statewide program for the planning, development, and management of water resources.  Added by Acts 1983, No. 625, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 38:31 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§31. Definitions

RS 31 - Definitions  For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section:  (1) "Entity" means any municipality, parish, special district, or other political subdivision or combination thereof. (2) "Office" means the office of engineering of the Department of Transportation and Development. (3) "Planning commission" means one of the state's eight regional planning commissions. (4) "Project" means:  (a) Any engineering undertaking or work to conserve and develop surface or subsurface water resources of the state for any useful and lawful purpose by the acquisition, improvement, extension, or construction of water storage projects and filtration and treatment plants. (b) Any system necessary to distribute water from storage to points of distribution or filtration and treatment plants. (c) Any facility for the distribution of water from storage or filtration and treatment plants to wholesale or retail purchasers. (d) Any sewerage system to improve or develop sewage treatment, collection, or distribution capabilities consistent with provisions of R.S. 38:32. Added by Acts 1983, No. 625, §1; Acts 2012, No. 753, §5.
LA Rev Stat § 38:33 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§33. Regional planning commissions

RS 33 - Regional planning commissions A. Each of the eight regional planning commissions created throughout the state pursuant to the authorization provided in Subparts C and F of Part IV of Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 shall be authorized to and shall assist the office of engineering in preparation of that office's annual report to the governor, the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works, the Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works, and the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget regarding priorities for project funding in accordance with the requirements of R.S. 38:32. B. Each planning commission shall solicit proposals for project funding from local governments and from special districts, boards, and commissions having water resources and sewerage responsibilities, which entities are located within the area of jurisdiction of the planning commission. Each planning commission shall set a deadline for receipt of project proposals, following which it shall rank in order of priority those projects needing and deserving of project funding. Each planning commission shall establish guidelines acceptable to and approved by the office of engineering by which to evaluate and rank project proposals. C. Each planning commission shall prepare and submit to the office of engineering a report setting forth a list of projects recommended for funding. Said report shall be submitted to the office at least one hundred twenty days prior to the date upon which the office plans to submit its comprehensive list of prioritized projects to the governor, the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works and the Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works, and the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget. Added by Acts 1983, No. 625, §1. Acts 1984, No. 377, §1; Acts 2012, No. 753, §5. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1984, NO. 377, §3.}}
LA Rev Stat § 38:34 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 38 - Public Contracts, Works and Improvements|§34. Project evaluation and ranking

RS 34 - Project evaluation and ranking A. Upon receipt of reports by the regional planning commissions as required by R.S. 38:33, the office of engineering shall evaluate them on a regional basis and shall rank them in order of priority for funding, according to its rules and regulations and consistent with water resource plans and program priorities as developed in the office of environmental affairs, where applicable. B. The report by the office of engineering shall be submitted to the governor, the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works and the Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works, and the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget by January fifteenth of each calendar year. The report shall include narrative providing the following information for each proposal contained in the report: (1) A statement of project needs and benefits. (2) Rationale for priority ranking. Added by Acts 1983, No. 625, §1; Acts 2012, No. 753, §5.