LAC 7:XXIII.3307. Appropriate Actions

A. When the commissioner has determined that there is a presence of pesticide wastes and that the pesticide wastes do not exceed promulgated federal or state standards, or when the commissioner determines that the concentrations of pesticides do not pose a threat or reasonable expectation of a threat to human health or to the environment, the commissioner may take one or more of the following actions: 1. issue appropriate orders to provide for proper disposal; 2. take such other action as the commissioner deems appropriate under circumstances. B. When the commissioner has determined that there is a presence of pesticide wastes and that the pesticide wastes exceed promulgated federal or state standards, or when the commissioner determines that the concentrations of pesticides pose a threat or reasonable expectation of a threat to human health or to the environment, the commissioner may take one or more of the following actions: 1. issue appropriate protective orders to mitigate the further contribution to the accumulation of the pesticide or pesticide wastes; 2. issue remedial orders directing prompt remedial action to correct the offending situation; 3. communicate his determination to any appropriate governmental agency; 4. participate in issuing a public communication concerning the determination. Where a cooperative agreement exists, each public communication shall be issued in accordance with same; 5. take such other action as the commissioner deems appropriate under circumstances.