La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § I-2503

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-2503 - Definitions

A. The following terms used in this Chapter shall have the meanings listed below, unless the context otherwise requires, or unless specifically redefined in a particular Section.

Beneficial Environmental Project (BEP)-a project that provides for environmental mitigation which the defendant/respondent is not otherwise legally required to perform, but which the defendant/respondent agrees to undertake as a component of a settlement of a violation or penalty assessment.

Environmental Mitigation-that which tends to lead in any way to the protection from, reduction of, or general awareness of potential risks or harm to public health and the environment. Environmental mitigation includes any and all projects that conform to the requirements set forth in LAC 33:I.2505.

Not Otherwise Legally Required to Perform-the approved project is not required of the defendant/respondent by any federal, state, or local law, regulation, or permit (except that early compliance may be allowed) or actions which the defendant/respondent may be required to perform as injunctive relief in the instant case or as part of a settlement or order in another action.

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § I-2503

Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Environmental Assessment, Environmental Planning Division, LR 26:1603 (August 2000), amended by the Office of the Secretary, Legal Affairs Division, LR 34:1889 (September 2008).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2011(D)(1), 2031, and 2050.7(E).