Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 33 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part III - Air
Chapter 56 - Prevention of Air Pollution Emergency Episodes
Section III-5605 - Episode Criteria
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code III-5605
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. The administrative authority shall have reason to declare an air pollution alert, air pollution warning or air pollution emergency whenever he determines that air pollutant concentrations have reached a point in any place that is approaching or has reached a level that could, if sustained long enough, cause a substantial threat to the health of persons. In making this determination, the administrative authority will be guided by the following criteria.
1. Air Pollution Forecast. The first state is
the Air Pollution Forecast, which is actuated by an Atmospheric Stagnation
Advisory by the National Weather Service. The air pollution forecast advises
environmental control personnel that atmospheric conditions capable of causing
an air pollution emergency episode exist in the area for which the advisory was
issued.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2054.
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