La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § I-1151

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 8, August 20, 2024

Section I-1151 - Fees

A. Fee for Declaratory Ruling

1. After a petition for a declaratory ruling has been received by the department, the appointing authority will determine how the department will proceed according to LAC 33:I.1119.A. If the department decides to proceed via LAC 33:I.1119.A.1 or LAC 33:I.1119.A.3, a minimum $1,500 nontransferable and nonrefundable fee shall be submitted to the department.

2. Prior to the issuance of the declaratory ruling, a final fee determination shall be made.

a. An appropriate fee shall be computed based on the maximum hourly overtime salary, including associated related benefits, of the departments civil service employee who issues the ruling.

b. The fee shall be computed by multiplying the salary figure calculated according to Subparagraph A.2.a of this Section by every overtime hour, or portion thereof, worked by the department employee on the declaratory ruling.

c. If the final fee based on these calculations exceeds $1,500, the applicant shall be invoiced the final fee amount, less the $1,500 already received paid. The declaratory ruling shall not be issued until this amount is paid.

B. Refunds. The fees in this Section are nontransferable and nonrefundable.

C. Methods of Payment

1. All payments made by check, draft, or money order shall be made payable to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, and mailed to the department at the address provided on the invoice.

2. Electronic Methods of Payment

a. Persons wishing to make payments using the electronic pay method should access the departments website and follow the instructions provided on the website.

b. Persons wishing to make payments using the electronic funds transfer (EFT) method shall contact the Office of Management and Finance for further instructions.

3. Cash is not an acceptable form of payment.

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § I-1151

Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of the Secretary, Legal Division, LR 43931 (5/1/2017).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2014.