La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LXX-3101

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section LXX-3101 - Mission Statement

A. The mission of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans is to protect the health and welfare of the citizens and property in the state of Louisiana. Navigation on the Mississippi River is a hazardous endeavor. Safe and efficient navigation on the Mississippi River is essential to the prosperity of the nation and the state of Louisiana.

B. State pilots are the only maritime professionals whose exclusive duty is to protect the interests of Louisiana and its citizens. Pilots must manage and mitigate risk to enhance commerce and prosperity. Pilots must balance the commercial interests with safety and the interests of the citizens and property in the state to develop and encourage commerce.

C. Acknowledging that economic interests, environmental interests, and social policy are often in conflict, the board and the pilots collaborate with public interests, professional mariners, and users of the Mississippi River to balance these conflicting interests. The goal is to promote prosperity and safety while achieving environmental and commercial viability and to continue to develop and encourage such commerce.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LXX-3101

Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners, LR 47878 (7/1/2021).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 34:991(B)(3).