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What are the requirements for buying or selling an installed UST system?
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Louisiana Mercury Initiative
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Other Divisional Templates
Explore LDEQ administrative divisions including audits, finance, legal, outreach, small business.
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What does an assessment involve, how often must my laboratory be assessed, what can prompt an additional assessment, and how much does it cost?
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Lafayette Consolidated Government wins an award for their MS4 program - October 14, 2015
On Sept. 28, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) announced the first winners of a new national municipal stormwater and green infrastructure awards program. Developed through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the program recognizes high-performing regulated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) communities and inspires them to exceed requirements through innovative and cost-effective approaches.
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Who do I call for information about a proposed regulation?
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Wood Refinishers
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Applying for Accreditation
Thank you for your interest in obtaining accreditation with the Louisiana Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program
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Louisiana Administrative Code. 2011. LAC Title 33 Part IX. Environmental Quality -Water Quality
Declares waters of the state of Louisiana are among the state's most important natural resources and their continued protection and safeguard is of vital concern to the citizens of this state. To insure the proper protection and maintenance of the state's waters, authorizes adoption of a system to control and regulate the discharge of waste materials, pollutants, and other substances into the waters of the state. Establishes surface water quality standards which will: 1. provide for the protection and preservation of the abundant natural resources of Louisiana's many and varied aquatic ecosystems; 2. protect the public health and welfare that might otherwise be threatened by degradation of water quality; 3. protect or enhance the quality of public waters for designated uses; and 4. serve the objectives of the Louisiana Water Control Law and the Clean Water Act. In particular for nutrients, LAC 33:IX.1109 and 1119 (Antidegradation Policy/Implementation, including reference to NPS BMPs) and LAC 33:IX.1113(B)(8) (narrative nutrient criteria).
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What are Source Water Protection Areas and How Are They Delineated?
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What is a Beneficial Environmental Project (BEP)?
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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Monthly Regulation Changes 2014
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Monthly Regulation Changes 2013
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Monitoring and Reporting
Find LDEQ waste monitoring and reporting resources, including data submission guidance and compliance information for regulated waste facilities.
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Lead-Based Paint Accreditations
Find lead-based paint accreditation requirements, training, and certification guidance to ensure safe work practices and compliance with state regulations
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Open Burning Regulations: LAC 33:III.1109
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Recycling
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Louisiana Waste Tire Program Task Force Meeting - December 01, 2014
This meeting has been scheduled on 12/3/2014 to study, report and make recommendations the DEQ Waste Tire program
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Louisiana Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (LELAP)