La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § I-3703

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
Section I-3703 - Definitions
A. As used in LAC 43:I.Subpart 3, unless the context requires otherwise, the terms set forth below shall have the following meanings.

Biological Survey-a survey made to determine the biological test data, which is reported on a form prescribed by the board.

Biological Test Data-surveys of oyster beds and grounds by a certified biologist to determine the quality, condition and value of oyster beds and grounds.

Board-the Oyster Lease Damage Evaluation Board.

Certified Biologist-a biologist certified by the board as qualified to make biological surveys.

Department-the Department of Natural Resources.

Final Biological Survey-the biological survey made and filed by the owner or leaseholder, as applicable, pursuant to §3903 C

Initial Biological Survey-the biological survey made and filed by the owner or leaseholder, as applicable, pursuant to §3903 A

Intervenor-a party having an interest in the proceedings who is granted permission by the board to take part in the proceedings to the extent reasonable and necessary to assert or protect such party's interests.

Leaseholder-an owner of an oyster lease granted by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Mineral Activity-exploration (including all seismic operations) production, transportation (of equipment or product) and any other activity associated with the production of oil and gas. Also referred to as Oil and Gas Activity.

Owner-an owner or operator of a mineral activity.

Part XV-Part XV of Chapter 1 of Title 56 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.

Party-leaseholder, owner or intervenor.

Secretary-the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources, or his designee.

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § I-3703

Promulgated by Department of Natural Resources, Office of the Secretary, LR 25:308 (February 1999).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 56:700.10 et seq.