LAC 33:I.6911. Responsible Person Unwilling or Unknown

A. If a responsible person required to clean up or conduct abatement measures under LAC 33:I.6909 fails or refuses to do so, or does not complete abatement and/or cleanup, the secretary may declare that an emergency exists in accordance with R.S. 30:2033 and abate the emergency and/or cleanup the release or contract for the emergency abatement and/or cleanup of the release or potential release. B. In the event of an off-site emergency condition resulting in release or potential release of a pollutant in which the responsible person is unknown, the secretary may declare that an emergency exists in accordance with R.S. 30:2033 and initiate emergency abatement and/or cleanup as necessary to protect public health and welfare and the environment.