Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part IX - Office of State Parks › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section IX-101 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. As used by the
				Office of State Parks (OSP) in association with the operation of its holdings
				and public facilities:
Assistant Secretary
-the assistant secretary
				  of the office of state parks is executive head of the office and is appointed
				  by the lieutenant governor with consent of the Senate. This officer is subject
				  to the overall direction and control of the secretary of the Department of
				  Culture, Recreation and Tourism (DCRT) while having direct responsibility for
				  the policies of the OSP, and for the administration, control and operation of
				  the functions, programs and affairs of the office.
Classification System
-the method of
				  categorizing OSP sites based on purpose, selection, development and management
				  criteria. The categories established by this system are state park, state
				  historic site, and state preservation area. Use of these classification terms,
				  in any official name or public or private lands or holdings is prohibited
				  except when approved by the secretary of DCRT, and when such areas meet the
				  classification criteria as identified in
				  R.S.
				  56:1684.
Department of Culture, Recreation and
				  Tourism
(DCRT)
-a governmental agency duly created by
				  the Louisiana State Constitution of 1974. This department is responsible for
				  planning, developing and implementing improved opportunities for the enjoyment
				  of cultural and recreational activities by the people of Louisiana and for
				  greater development of their cultural and physical potential. This department
				  is responsible for the development, maintenance and operation of state
				  libraries, parks, recreational facilities, museums and other cultural
				  facilities This department is also
				  responsible for statewide development and implementation of cultural,
				  recreational and tourism programs as well as planning for the future leisure
				  needs of the people.
Office of State Parks
(OSP)
-the office within the DCRT responsible for planning,
				  designing, constructing, operating, interpreting and maintaining a system of
				  parks, natural areas, historic sites and recreational facilities.
Secretary
-the Secretary of the Department of
				  Culture, Recreation and Tourism, who serves as the executive head and chief
				  administrative officer of the department and is appointed by the lieutenant
				  governor with consent of the Senate. This officer has responsibility for the
				  policies of the department and for the administration, control and operation of
				  the functions, programs and affairs of the department.
Site
-any holding of the OSP including, but
				  not limited to state historic sites, state parks, state preservation areas, and
				  special holdings.
State Historic Site
(SHS)-an official
				  designation within the classification system of the OSP. State historic sites
				  are areas with statewide historical, cultural or memorial significance.
State Park
(SP)
-an official
				  designation within the classification system of the OSP. State parks are
				  natural areas which when evaluated on a statewide basis, possess outstanding
				  scenic and natural qualities, as well as outstanding potential for recreation
				  utilization.
State Preservation Area
(SPA)
-an official designation within the classification system
				  of the OSP. State preservation areas are unique natural sites preserved for
				  future generations because of their exceptional scenic, ecological and
				  biological values. Natural history education is the purpose of such areas and
				  is accomplished through active interpretive programs, visitor centers, museums
				  and trail systems.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 56:1681-1690, R.S. 56:1801-1809 and
				  R.S.
				  36:204.