LAC 43:V.911. Impediment to Louisiana’s Waterways [Formerly LAC 43:I.1111]

A. The AESP shall not unreasonably adversely impact, impede, obstruct, or interfere with transportation infrastructures, the navigability of any waterway, or the use of the waterway by other users, nor shall it unreasonably interfere with maritime commerce or the recreational use of the waterway. B. The AESP shall be designed to have minimum impact on the chemical, physical, biological integrity, and safety of the waterway. C. The DOTD shall review the AESP to identify any unreasonable adverse impacts the AESL will have on transportation and transportation infrastructures and submit its findings to the board prior to the opening of the AESL bid. Failure by DOTD to submit its findings to the board shall indicate to the board that the AESP has no adverse impact on transportation and transportation infrastructures.