Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 43 - NATURAL RESOURCES
Part XV - Office of Conservation-Surface Mining
Subpart 2 - Areas Unsuitable for Mining
Chapter 15 - State Process for Designating Areas Unsuitable for Surface Coal Mining Operations
Section XV-1511 - Procedures: Decision

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XV-1511

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

A. In reaching its decision, the office shall use:

1. the information contained in the database and inventory system;

2. information provided by other governmental agencies;

3. the detailed statement prepared under §1509 E; and

4. any other relevant information submitted during the comment period.

B. A final written decision shall be issued by the office, including a statement of reasons, within 60 days of completion of the public hearing or, if no public hearing is held, then within 12 months after receipt of the complete petition. The office shall simultaneously send the decision by certified mail to the petitioner, every other party to the proceeding and to the regional director.

C. The decision of the office with respect to a petition, or the failure of the office to act within the time limits set forth in this Section, shall be subject to judicial review by a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with state law under §926. E of the Act and §3303 of these regulations.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:901-932.

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