As of Oct. 1, 2025, the Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DENR) has become the Department of Conservation and Energy (C&E). We appreciate your patience as we transition over the coming months. If you cannot find the information needed on this website, please visit our DENR Archive Website or contact us at info@la.gov.
Rulemaking
Act 401 of 2014 requires state government agency websites to publish information and reports when it adopts, amends or repeals a rule or fee.
Petitions to the Department and its offices requesting the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule shall be made pursuant to LAC 43:I.107.D, which reads, "An interested person may petition the secretary requesting promulgation, amendment, or repeal of a rule. The petition may be in simple form or by letter, and shall be considered and disposed of in writing within 90 days after submission, either by denial with written reasons, or by initiation of rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the provisions of this Section." Petitions shall be mailed to Office of the Secretary, Department of Energy and Natural Resources, P.O. Box 94396, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396.
Disclaimer: The notices accessible within these pages, as required by Act 401 of 2014, are not certified as the official copies published in the State Register as they may be subsequently revised by the Office of State Register pursuant to La. R.S. 49:983 prior to publishing. Access to official copies of rule making notices are available from the Office of State Register.
- Notice of Intent Submitted 1/9/2026
- Published in LA Register 1/20/2026 Pgs. 80-83
- Public Hearing Info - No hearing was conducted
- Public Comment Info
- January 20,2026 – February 10, 2026
- STATUS - PROPOSED
- Reports
- Initial Report
- Post Hearing Report
- Final Rule
- Rule Effective Date - Proposed April 20, 2026