LAC 43:I.5103. Applicability

A. These rules apply to all ground-mounted solar power generation facilities, or parts thereof, with a facility footprint of 10 acres or more located in Louisiana. The facility footprint may be comprised of a single contiguous tract or multiple non-contiguous tracts. B. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as: 1. limiting the authority of the local government or the parties to a lease or other contractual agreement to establish and implement requirements and obligations not specified in this Chapter; 2. authorizing local government to adopt and enforce rules for facilities that are more restrictive than or inconsistent with the rules set forth in this Chapter; 3. limiting the extent to which responsible parties and designated operators of facilities must comply with all other relevant federal, state, and local laws, rules, ordinances, and permit conditions; and 4. requiring the department to enforce and monitor compliance with laws, regulations, and standards of other federal or state agencies. C. These rules are effective on and after the effective date.