LAC 56:III.125. Base Priority Value

A. Each project for which a request for priority is received by a planning commission is given a base priority point value depending on the urgency of need. Situations involving an acute and serious threat to community health and safety shall receive highest base point numerical values. The table shall be used for determining the base priority point value of each project. Base Priority Value Table* Order of Need | Project | Priority Value Points 1st | Immediate and Substantial Hazards in Community Drinking Water Systems: a. Quality Hazards [Acute and Serious exceedance of the maximum contaminant level (MCL), or structural defect which cause immediate jeopardy of serious MCL violations, such as bacteria, heavy metals and organic toxins, but not slight exceedance of fluoride, chloride and dissolved solids MCLs] | 4 to 4.9 b. Quantity Hazards [acute and serious drinking water shortages endangering health of community]. | 3 to 3.9 2nd | Immediate Community Needs [Water Supply or sewerage facilities to correct an existing water quality standards violation or high risk of system failure] | 2 to 2.9 3rd | Short Range Community Needs [Water Supply or sewerage facilities for community development] | 1.5 to 1.9 4th | Long Range Water Resources Projects [Flow augmentation, aquifer recharge, impoundments, land treatment, barriers, etc.] | 1 to 1.4 *Complete details available upon request from the Office of Public Works.