La. Admin. Code tit. 56 § V-305

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 12, December 20, 2024

Section V-305 - Exemptions

A. The following wells, excavations, and holes are exempted from the provisions of rules, regulations, standards, and methods stated herein: seismic holes, cathodic-protection holes, saline water wells associated with secondary recovery operations, brine wells, oil and gas wells and holes, geothermal and geopressured holes, brine-injection wells, water disposal wells, holes, and excavations used in the development and/or exploration of mineral resources, including but not limited to, gravel, salt, and sulphur, excavations, and borings associated with the construction of buildings, roads, bridges, and soil boring activities.

B. Although the cited activities are not covered by Act 678 (1974), they are not exempted or excepted by state law. Therefore, persons, corporations, governmental agencies, etc., should take any and all action, and use all protective methods necessary to protect our water supply and to prevent contamination. The exclusion of these activities from Act 678 (1974) does not in any way remove or establish legal liability for health and safety hazards, contamination or pollution problems alleged to be caused by persons engaged in the cited activities in the first paragraph of this Section.

C.

1. As provided for by Section 3073(3) of Act 6781 (1974) the following wells are exempt from the commission's rules, regulations, standards, and methods for the sealing and plugging of abandoned water wells in the district:

a. wells less than 400 feet in depth;

b. wells serving less than six households;

c. wells used for bona fide agricultural or horticultural purposes; and

d. wells used for both domestic and agricultural purposes but not capable of producing more than 50,000 gallons per day.

2. Although the cited wells in the district are exempt from the commission's rules and regulations, they are not exempt from the rules and regulations of other state agencies.

La. Admin. Code tit. 56, § V-305

Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Capital Area Ground Water Conservation Commission, LR 1:386 (September 1975), effective October 1, 1975, repromulgated LR 33:2640 (December 2007).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 38:3076(14) and 38:3079.