Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 43 - NATURAL RESOURCES
Part V - Office of Mineral Resources
Chapter 9 - Leasing State Owned Lands and Water Bottoms for the Exploration, Development and Production of an Alternative Energy Source
Subchapter C - Alternative Energy Source Lease Suspension or Cancellation
Section V-946 - Suspension Order [Formerly LAC 43:I.1146]

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code V-946

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. The board, or its authorized representative, shall issue a suspension order in accordance with the following procedures:

1. The suspension order may be in oral form or in writing.

2. The board, or its authorized representative, will send the lessee a written suspension order as soon as practicable after issuing an oral suspension order.

3. The written order shall explain the reasons for issuance and describe the effect of the suspension order on the AESL and any associated activities. The board, or its authorized representative, may authorize certain activities or require the removal of certain equipment at the lessees expense during the period of the suspension, as set forth in the suspension order.

4. The lessee shall have the right to have a hearing at the next scheduled board meeting to petition for the revocation of the suspension order.

B. A suspension order shall last for the period specified in the order. If the board determines that the circumstances responsible for initiation of the suspension order cannot be resolved within a reasonable time period, the board may initiate cancellation of the AESL.

C. A suspension order shall not extend the terms of the AESL for a time period equal to the period of time the lessee is prohibited from conducting activities.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:124.

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