Louisiana Administrative Code Title 43 - NATURAL RESOURCES
Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) Title 43 – Natural Resources governs regulations related to the management, conservation, and development of Louisiana’s natural resources. It is issued under the authority of various state agencies, including the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Office of Conservation, Office of Mineral Resources, and others.
Overview of LAC Title 43 – Natural Resources
Title 43 is divided into several parts, each managed by a specific office or agency. Below is a high-level breakdown:
Part I – Office of the Secretary
Administrative provisions for the Department of Natural Resources.
Rulemaking procedures, public records access, and agency organization.
Part V – Office of Conservation
Regulation of the exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and other minerals.
Key chapters include:
Well permitting and drilling standards
Environmental protection (e.g., groundwater protection, injection wells)
Emergency response and incident reporting
Plugging and abandonment of wells
Part VI – Office of Mineral Resources
Leasing and management of state-owned mineral rights.
Topics covered:
State mineral leases (bidding, royalties, terms)
Operating agreements and unitization
Coastal zone leasing
Part VII – Office of Coastal Management
Coastal Use Permit (CUP) program administration.
Regulations on development activities in Louisiana’s Coastal Zone.
Wetlands protection and mitigation banking.
Part IX – State Mineral Board
Oversight of mineral leasing on state-owned lands.
Procedures for lease sales, nominations, and board meetings.
Part XV – Office of Conservation – Injection and Mining Division
Covers underground injection control (UIC) programs.
Mining operations for salt, solution mining, and related permitting.
Common Subjects Regulated in Title 43
Oil and Gas Operations: Drilling permits, spacing, production reporting.
Water and Soil Conservation: Groundwater management, contamination prevention.
State Leases: Procedures for leasing state-owned land for mineral extraction.
Environmental Compliance: Site restoration, waste disposal, and spill reporting.
Coastal Zone Management: Regulating development to protect coastal resources.
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