LAC 43:XV.3711. Program Services and Data Requirements

A. To the extent possible with available funds, the commissioner shall select and pay a qualified laboratory to make the determination and statement and provide other services referenced in §3711.B for eligible operators who request assistance. B. The commissioner shall determine the data needed for each applicant or group of applicants. Data collected and the results provided to the commissioner shall be sufficient to satisfy the requirements for: 1. the determination of the probable hydrologic consequences of the surface mining and reclamation operations in the proposed permit area and adjacent areas, including the engineering analyses and designs necessary for the determination in accordance with §2523 and any other applicable provisions of these regulations; and 2. the drilling and the statement of the results of test borings or core samplings for the proposed permit area in accordance with §2509.B. and any other applicable regulations; 3. the development of cross-section maps and plans required by §2537; 4. the collection of archaeological and historic information and related plans required by §§2505.A.2 and 2731 and any other archaeological and historic information required by the office; 5. pre-blast surveys required by §2707; and 6. the collection of site-specific resources information, the production of protection and enhancement plans for fish and wildlife habitats required by §2713, and information and plans for any other environmental values required by the office under the Act. C. Data collection and analysis may proceed concurrently with the development of mining and reclamation plans by the operator. D. Data collected under this program shall be made publicly available in accordance with §3111. The commissioner shall develop procedures for interstate coordination and exchange of data.