Announcing the launch of the new La. Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) Website at www.dnr.louisiana.gov.

Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation James H. Welsh has issued effective June 29, 2008, two Emergency Rules regarding drilling safety requirements for oil and gas wells located within the state. The temporary moratorium prohibiting drilling within a quarter of a mile of all Louisiana’s interstate highways is now lifted, he said, and the two emergency rules will be in effect for 120 days.

Louisiana Ground Water Resources Commission’s Quarterly Meeting

State Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle testified before members of the United States Congress yesterday on energy issues, primarily on the future of alternate energy resources in America and oil and gas exploration and production from the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). This is the second time this year that Louisiana has been represented before members of the U.S. Energy and Natural Resources Committee where a national energy policy is expected to be formulated.

Louisiana Ground Water Resources Commission’s Quarterly Meeting

Louisiana Ground Water Resources Commission’s Quarterly Meeting

The Louisiana State Ground Water Resources Commission met Thursday, Dec. 18 to swear in new members and discuss procedural and area concerns members may be tackling in coming months.

Energy Fund Stewardship Awards Presentation

State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle has announced today the release of the Louisiana Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP) draft plan, which includes over 100 proposed projects within the 19 coastal parishes. The release of the draft plan was presented at a meeting of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA).

Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation James Welsh has issued today a second continuance of a drilling ban imposed last November, prohibiting any new permits for wells to be drilled within a quarter of a mile of an interstate highway.

Louisiana Ground Water Resources Commission’s Quarterly Meeting The commission plans to discuss the recent Sparta Aquifer Critical Ground Water Area Designation and other topics including an update on current legislation that deals with ground water supply and a state water management plan.