Louisiana Administrative Code
Ensuring you are in full compliance with well permitting and operational standards can be a complex hurdle. We have simplified our Rules and Regulations portal to provide operators with a clear, step-by-step roadmap for every stage of a well's lifecycle—from initial application and site preparation to active production and final decommissioning. By centralizing these requirements, we aim to help you navigate the "nitty-gritty" of state and federal mandates, such as casing standards, environmental protections, and reporting timelines, without the usual administrative headache.
Our goal is to foster a transparent environment where safety and productivity go hand-in-hand. Whether you are applying for a new permit to drill (APD) or looking for specific guidelines on waste management and spill prevention, you will find all the necessary forms and technical criteria right at your fingertips. Keeping these resources accessible ensures that your operations remain efficient, lawful, and environmentally responsible.
LAC 43. Part I. Subpart 2
Oilfield Site Restoration: Establishes rules and responsibilities established by Act 404 for the OSR Commission. (Can be found on page 59)
LAC 43. Part VI. Subpart 1
Ground Water Management: Outlines rules and regulations regarding areas of ground water concern, ground water emergencies, and management of the state’s ground water resources. (Can be found on page 133)
LAC 43. Part XVII. Subpart 1 & 2
Class I, III, IV, and V Injection Wells & Class I Hazardous Waste Injection Wells: Establishes general provisions and permitting requirements for listed Injection and Mining well types.
LAC 43. Part XIX. Subpart 1
Statewide Order No. 29-B: Outlines regulations which guide management of Exploration & Production Wastes and general provisions for Oil and Gas well permitting, production & plugging, and abandoning.
LAC 56. Part I
Water Wells: Outlines regulations for registering, construction & plug and abandoning water wells.