La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § IX-1307
Administrative Authority- the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality or his designee or the appropriate assistant secretary or his designee.
Annual Fee-the fee which is paid annually based on the state's fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). This fee shall be applicable to all facilities subject to regulation under the Louisiana Water Control Law, R.S. 30:2071 et seq.
Department- the Department of Environmental Quality.
Due Date- the date indicated on the invoice.
Facility-for the purposes of the Louisiana Water Pollution Control Fee System, a pollution source, or any public or private property or site and all contiguous land and structures, other appurtenances and improvements, where an activity is conducted that discharges or may result in the discharge of pollutants into waters of the state.
Inactive Facility-any facility which has been permanently closed and inoperative except for minor and essential maintenance activities for a period of at least one year but retains a valid permit to facilitate a potential resumption of operations. Facilities that are temporarily closed for maintenance or turnaround activities or inventory reduction are not considered to be inactive.
Major Facility-for the purposes of the Louisiana Water Pollution Control Fee System, any facility classified as such by the administrative authority.
Minor Facility-any facility not classified as a major facility by the administrative authority.
Municipal Facility-any facility operated by the state or a city, town, village, district or parish governing authority for the purpose of providing necessary public services.
New, Modified, or Reissued Permit Fee- the fee applicable to any such permit action.
Permit or License- for the purposes of the Louisiana Water Pollution Control Fee System, written authorization issued by the administrative authority to discharge, emit, or dispose of liquid, gaseous, semi-solid or solid waste or reusable materials, or radioactive material from or at a site or facility, including all conditions set forth therein.
La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § IX-1307