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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Top Story
New La. drilling safety rules stricter than any other state
Post-Hurricane Information
Louisiana In-State Production Weekly Status Update
News from the Department
Office of the Secretary
Atchafalaya Basin board prepares for final planning push
Includes related image Happier Holidays for Baton Rouge Family- Wins Home Energy Efficiency Contest (Alliance to Save Energy, 12/2008)
Includes related image DNR participates in Energy Awareness event
Harper recognized with Service Award
State, Clean Groups to show some propane power
Basin Program Online at DNR has new look and info
Angelle sends FEMA letter on generator policy
Atchafalaya Basin board adopts new project rules
DNR Secretary expresses vindication on court ruling
Governor-Elect Bobby Jindal Announces Scott Angelle as Secretary of Natural Resources (BobbyJindal.com, 12/13/2007)
Statewide PSAs Say Build and Re-Build Efficiently
Produced by the DNR Technology Assessment Division: Listen to Radio and TV Public Service Announcements Now Being Broadcast:  Radio PSA    Television PSA
Mineral Resources
December mineral lease sale brings $1.4 million
November mineral lease sale brings $3.5 million
The Online Nomination process is now operational. The procedural steps for its use are found on the Office of Mineral Resources web page in the How-To Guide. Please remember that when following the procedural steps as set forth, a separate registration for online use, apart from all other registrations already required to nominate and own State mineral leases, is necessary as a one-time step, not to be repeated when later using the online nomination process.
Should any questions regarding the process become apparent in attempting to use the online nomination process, please contact Emile Fontenot, Petroleum Lands Assistant Director, at (225) 342-1080.
Notice to Bidders: Transparencies are no longer necessary when submitting portion bids.
Notice to Royalty Payors: Effective January 1, 2007, Act 519 of the 2006 Regular Legislative Session became law. For more information, see the Notices and News section on the Office of Mineral Resources home page.
Important information for bidders Adobe Acrobat File (PDF)
Conservation
Ground water staff reaching out to north La.
Ground Water Use Advisory: Commissioner of Conservation Recommends Wise Water Use Planning in the Haynesville Shale
Ground Water Commission meets to update new members
DNR reinforces well notification rules
Water Video Says Conserve
Drilling permit spike highlights trend of increasing exploration
New Rules for the Louisiana Oilfield Announced (*Updated)
Clarification of Fees Assessed for the Underground Injection Control Program Adobe Acrobat File (PDF) (11/12/2008)
Memoranda from the Commissioner, Updated 11/24/2008
05/05/2008: Requirement for Location Plats and Proposed Unit PlatsAdobe Acrobat File (PDF)
07/28/2008: Units for the Haynesville Shale and Other FormationsAdobe Acrobat File (PDF)
08/19/2008: Exemption of Haynesville Zone units from production test requirementAdobe PDF
11/19/2008: Off-Site Storage, Treatment and/or Disposal of Exploration and Production Waste Generated from Drilling and Production of Oil and Gas WellsAdobe Acrobat File (PDF)
11/24/2008: Well Spacing PolicyAdobe Acrobat File (PDF)
ATTENTION ALL OPERATORS: The semiannual well test forms (DM 1 R and DT-1) are due before November 1, 2008.
Statewide Order No. 29-R-08/09 Adobe Acrobat File (PDF) - Fee Schedule for FY 08/09, effective November 20, 2008
Coastal
DEQ, DNR announce assistant secretaries
Proposal to spend $300 million surplus (Baton Rouge Advocate, 8/14/2008)
DNR presents 2007 coastal projects review booklet
Governor Bobby Jindal Signs Executive Order to Maximize Efficiency of State Coastal Restoration and Hurricane Protection Efforts
(Governor's Office, 01/23/2008)
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