Louisiana § 36:238 Offices; purposes and functions

Louisiana Statutes

§ 36:238 — Offices; purposes and functions

Louisiana § 36:238

Title 36Organization of the Executive Branch of State Government

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Bluebook

La. Stat. Ann. § 36:238 (2026).

Text

§238. Offices; purposes and functions A. The purpose for which the offices of the Department of Environmental Quality are created shall be as set forth in this Section. B.

(1)The executive office of the secretary shall provide for the general oversight and supervision of the department in addition to providing internal audits, technical advisory support, and communications.

(2)The executive office of the secretary shall also include a legal division which shall provide legal consultation and representation to the various offices of the department with regard to permitting, enforcement, grants, contracts, personnel, legislation, intergovernment agreements, or such other matters as may be necessary. C. The office of environmental assessment shall provide for environmental air quality assess

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§238. Offices; purposes and functions
A. The purpose for which the offices of the Department of Environmental Quality
are created shall be as set forth in this Section.
B.(1) The executive office of the secretary shall provide for the general oversight and
supervision of the department in addition to providing internal audits, technical advisory
support, and communications.
(2) The executive office of the secretary shall also include a legal division which
shall provide legal consultation and representation to the various offices of the department
with regard to permitting, enforcement, grants, contracts, personnel, legislation,
intergovernment agreements, or such other matters as may be necessary.
C. The office of environmental assessment shall provide for environmental air
quality assessment and water quality assessment and shall administer underground storage
tank service activities, all remediation services, and such duties as delegated by the secretary.
D. The office of environmental compliance shall provide for surveillance of the
regulated community, enforcement of environmental laws and regulations, and the issuance
of necessary licenses, registrations, exemptions, and certifications of radiation sources.
E. The office of environmental services shall provide for environmental assistance
and the issuance of permits, licenses, registrations, variances, exemptions, and certifications,
except as provided in Subsection D of this Section.

Legislative History

Acts 1983, No. 97, §2, eff. Feb. 1, 1984; Acts 1984, No. 254, §2; Acts 1988, No. 964, §3, eff. July 27, 1988; Acts 1990, No. 245, §2; Acts 1997, No. 27, §2; Acts 1999, No. 303, §2, eff. June 14, 1999; Acts 2005, No. 21, §2; Acts 2010, No. 48, §3; Acts 2016, No. 378, §1.