Administrative Procedure Act (APA)-the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.
Applicant -anyperson who has submitted an application to be considered for selection into the Pilot Development Program for New Orleans and Baton Rouge steamship pilot(s).
Application-the completed written application including all supporting documentation supplied to the board by an applicant who desires to become a New Orleans and Baton Rouge steamship pilot.
Apprentice-any person duly selected by the members of NOBRA, but not yet commissioned, who is serving in the Pilot Development Program.
Association or NOBRA-New Orleans and Baton Rouge Steamship Pilot Association.
Association Officer-any person duly elected by the members of NOBRA to serve as vice president(s), secretary/treasurer or other officer of the association.
Association President-any person duly elected by the members of NOBRA to serve as president of the association.
Board of Examiners or Board-Board of Examiners for New Orleans and Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots for the Mississippi River, as established in R.S. 34:1041 et seq.
Deputy Pilot-a commissioned pilot in the Pilot Development Program.
Fit for Duty-a pilot who meets the board's requirements regarding licensure, physical and medical competency and is current with their continuing education requirements.
Pilot-a New Orleans and Baton Rouge steamship pilot, as designated in R.S. 34:1041 et seq.
Services of a Pilot-any advice or assistance with respect to pilotage by the commissioned pilot, including but not limited to advice concerning weather, channel conditions, or other navigational conditions.
VTC-Vessel Traffic Center, or any other similarly related United States Coast Guard or governmental facility, institution, or program whatsoever.
La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LXX-6304