La. R.S. § 30:905.1 [Effective 1/10/2024] Abandoned Mine Reclamation; Fund Participation

• Library: Louisiana Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
• Year: 2023
• Citation: La. R.S. § 30:905.1

A. The commissioner is authorized to take all action necessary to ensure Louisiana's participation to the fullest extent practicable in the abandoned mines reclamation fund established by the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, as amended, 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.; and the office of conservation of the Department of Natural Resources shall function as the state's agency for such participation. Pursuant to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, as amended, 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq., the commissioner shall by rule establish priorities that meet the terms of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act as amended, 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq., and applicable federal regulations for the expenditure of those funds; designate the land and water eligible for reclamation or abatement expenditures; submit reclamation plans, annual projects, and applications to the appropriate authorities; undertake emergency reclamation projects pursuant to the terms of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, as amended, 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq., and applicable federal regulations; and administer all money received for abandoned mine reclamation or related purposes.

B.

(1) The following funds shall be deposited immediately upon receipt into the state treasury:

(a) Monies granted by the secretary of the United States Department of the Interior for purposes of this Chapter.

(b) Monies appropriated by the legislature for purposes of this Chapter.