LAC 55:I.2106
LAC 55:I.2106. Investigation Procedure
Cite as La. Admin. Code tit. 55, pt. I, § 2106
A. In accordance with R.S. 40:1749.23(D)(5), established investigative procedures shall adhere to the minimal standards established by the Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) and be demonstrated by an officer’s completion of a certified law enforcement training course. The procedures may include, but are not limited to; observation, interrogation, documentation, collection, intervention, interdiction, mitigation, remediation, litigation, analyzation and recommendation.
B. Investigative procedures permit department investigators to collect and record information, as outlined in LAC 55:I.2106.C, on a standard investigation form; empowering the department to investigate a complaint, issue a citation and adjudicate the complaint.
C. The department’s standard investigation form, titled hazardous materials incident report, may include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. excavator:
a. name;
b. address;
c. representative and title;
d. primary and secondary contact phone numbers;
e. regional notification center dig ticket number;
f. status of dig ticket;
g. status of markings;
2. operator:
a. name;
b. address;
c. representative and title;
d. primary and secondary contact phone numbers;
e. regional notification center dig ticket number;
f. status of dig ticket;
g. status of markings;
3. effects on general public:
a. chemical name;
b. hazard class;
c. amount releasedpotential;
d. injuries;
e. fatalities;
f. fire;
g. road closures;
h. evacuations;
i shelter in place;
j. remediation, mutual aid, and additional agencies on-scene;
4. details:
a. the department’s investigator may provide additional information and data relevant to the investigation.