LAC 43:I.2501. Office of the Secretary; Oilfield Site Assessments or Restoration

A. The secretary or his agents, upon proper identification and notification, may enter the land of another for purposes of oilfield site assessments or restoration. B. The secretary may enter into contracts for the purposes of site assessments or restoration to carry out the provisions of this Part, under the following circumstances. 1. When the secretary has declared in writing an emergency, he may take informal, detailed written bids from at least three contractors without the necessity of meeting the requirements of the state public bid law. Before execution of a contract, under emergency declaration, a performance bond shall be furnished by the contractor and the contracts shall be reviewed by the commissioner of administration. 2. Where no emergency exists, all contracts shall be made pursuant to the state public bid law.