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            A. Where the impoundment of liquid substances or hazardous wastes and materials by dikes, dams, or barriers is permitted or regulated under the Department of Energy and Natural Resources, that office shall adopt rules and regulations for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the facilities in accordance with the requirements, rules, and regulations promulgated under this Chapter, and the impoundments are exempted from the provisions of this Chapter.

            B. The requirements of this Chapter and rules and regulations adopted hereunder shall be in addition to the requirements for permits and leases of state waterbottoms contained in La. Rev. Stat. 41:1701 et seq.

            Added by Acts 1981, No. 733, §1, eff. July 23, 1981; Acts 2023, No. 150, §12, eff. Jan. 10, 2024.