DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS

    PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
BOBBY JINDAL
GOVERNOR
JOHN W. ALARIO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

03/20/2018

AD # 1742






TO ALL DEALERS:

WARNING!!!! WARNING!!!! WARNING!!!!

COMPLIANCE AUDITS ARE ONGOING STATEWIDE IN REFERENCE TO FILLING OUT- OF-DATE CYLINDERS, NOT USING SCALES WHEN FILLING CYLINDERS AND OTHER COMMISSION RULES AND REGULATIONS.
                                  STATE POLICE –Transportation and Environmental Safety Section - SPECIAL NOTICE!!!
Please notify LA State Police HazMat Hotline, as a courtesy, prior to flaring any L. P. Gas tanks. Toll free number is 1-877-925-6595.
CETP & CONTINUING EDUCATION NOTICE!!!

TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN LOUISIANA, MANDATORY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FULFILLED. EFFECTIVE AUGUST 31, 2009, ALL APPLICABLE EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT EXEMPT AND HAVE NOT COMPLETED CETP TRAINING WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RENEW THEIR CARDS OF COMPETENCY. PLEASE REFER TO LAC 55:IX.107 (8)(C) FOR MORE DETAILS. IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS, CONTACT YOUR INSPECTOR.
SPECIAL NOTICE!!! SPECIAL NOTICE!!! SPECIAL NOTICE!!!
AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2016, THERE WAS AN AMENDMENT TO THE L.P. GAS COMMISSION RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ALL PROPANE PERMIT HOLDERS. PROPANE PERMIT HOLDERS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY NO LESS THAN $150.00. CLASS 6X - YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A LIST OF ALL LOCATIONS WITH COMPLETE ADDRESSES AND STORE NUMBERS ALONG WITH YOUR PERMIT RENEWAL. THE PERMIT RENEWAL IS $150.00 FOR EACH LOCATION

CLASSES 1, 4, AND 6 PERMIT HOLDERS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY THE MARKET DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT. PLEASE SEE YOUR RENEWAL FORMS FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
AS A REMINDER TO ALL NEW APPLICANTS AND SUPPLIERS, Application requests shall be ADMINSTRATIVELY GRANTED by the office of the Director upon completion of ALL Commission requirements as set forth in the Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 55, and the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. Requirements vary by permit class but include submission of a formal application, permit fee, filing fee, certificate of insurance on approved proprietary form, and may include employee certification, sketch of installations, and/or inspections of transport vehicles. Under the authority of the Director, the applicant may engage in the specified L.P. Gas business immediately as a licensed permit holder with the Commission. The application process is finalized by the Commission ratifying the permit at their first subsequent meeting after the applicant has completed all necessary requirements.
****REMINDER**** TRAINING AVAILABLE****REMINDER****
**TRAINING ON HOW TO PROPERLY CONDUCT LEAK CHECKS AS WELL AS ANY OTHER SAFETY TRAINING THAT MAY BE NEEDED CAN BE DONE BY ANY INSPECTOR. CONTACT THE INSPECTOR FOR YOUR AREA TO HELP WITH ANY TRAINING .


The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission scheduled regular meeting for Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 7919 Independence Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Mr. Henry D Smith, with the following members present:
Mr. Ira Cleveland, Vice-Chairman, Mr. Dominique Monlezun, Commissioner, Mr. James Hopson, Commissioner; also present, John W. Alario, Executive Director, and Attorney Melinda Long.
                      VIOLATIONS
              NO VIOLATIONS WERE HEARD FOR JANUARY 2018
                    APPLICATIONS
The following applicants for a Class 1 Permit were heard and are hereby ratified by the Commission:

Leon’s Propane LLC
2181 Hwy 171 ATTN: Leon Schmidt
DeRidder, LA 70634


The following applicants for a Class 4 Permit were heard and are hereby ratified by the Commission:

Axis Transport LLC
P.O. Box 2133 ATTN: Tommy Hanks
Kilgore, TX 75663


The following applicants for a Class 6x Permit were heard and are hereby ratified by the Commission:

Speedy’s Food Mart
577 W. Park Ave
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Atheno’s C- Store
1562 Grand Caillou
Houma, LA 70363
M E Majoria, Inc.
13413 Hwy 90
Boutte, LA 70039
Sky’s Pantry
62501 Commercial St.
Roseland, LA 70456
Compak
2090 Woodmere Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
Time Saver 3 LLC
1801 Gause Blvd West
Slidell, LA 70460
Birdie’s Food & Fuel #19
301 Hwy 20
Schriever, LA 70395
County Market
1920 Louisville Ave.
Monroe, LA 71201
Magic Mart
2301 Broadway Ave.
Alexandria, LA 71302
Super Looper
1344 West Grolee St.
Opelousas, LA 70570

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January/ February 2018
FIRES AND ACCIDENTS
          RELATED:
          THERE WERE NO RELATED FIRES TO REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018.
          UNRELATED:
        FIRE: O’Nealgas, Choudrant, reported a fire that destroyed the residence of Anthony Benamati, Simsboro, LA. Cause of fire reported as unknown. No injuries or product loss reported.
        FIRE: Lacox Propane, Hammond, reported a fire that destroyed the residence of Kristie Barnum, Springfield, LA. Cause of fire reported started by the Christmas tree in the Living Room. No injuries or product loss reported
        FIRE: Lacox Propane, Farmerville, reported a fire that destroyed the residence of Terry Reed, Spearsville, LA. Cause of fire reported as unknown. No injuries or product loss.
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                                                            January/February 2018
CONDEMNED/UNCONDEMNED SYSTEMS
                                                      THERE WERE NO COMDEMNED/UNCONDEMNED SYSTEMS TO REPORT
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The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission will meet at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday March 28, 2018 at 7919 Independence Blvd, Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Baton Rouge, LA. The meeting is for routine business transpiring during the month and will be continued at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, March 29, at 7919 Independence Blvd, Conference Room 3000, 3rd Floor, Baton Rouge, LA. Thursday morning, violations will be heard and applications for permits will be considered.
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                      VIOLATIONS
      Kolin General Store, 3937 Old Marksville Hwy, ATTN: Damin Horich. Pineville, LA 71360 Docket #180054
      1. Did continue to engage in the L.P. Gas business without paying the required (Class 6X) permit fee; thus violating R.S. 40:1849 (A) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended

      Superior RV LLC, 2360 N. Bolton, ATTN: Emmitt Wells. Alexandria, LA 71303 Docket #180055
      1. Did continue to engage in the L.P. Gas business without paying the required (Class 2) permit fee; thus violating R.S. 40:1849 (A) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended

      Superior Equipment Services Inc., P.O. Box 435, ATTN: Steve Pierce. Watson, LA 70786 Docket #180056
      1. Did continue to engage in the L.P. Gas business without paying the required (Class 5) permit fee; thus violating R.S. 40:1849 (A) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended

      Juban Express #1, 8404 Florida Blvd., ATTN: Sam Hatel. Denham Springs, LA 70726 Docket #180057
      1. Did continue to engage in the L.P. Gas business without paying the required (Class 6X) permit fee; thus violating R.S. 40:1849 (A) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended

      J & M Garage Inc., 23314 Wyldewood Dr., ATTN: Jerry Stearns. Little Rock, AR 72210 Docket #180058
      1. Did continue to engage in the L.P. Gas business without paying the required (Class 6X) permit fee; thus violating R.S. 40:1849 (A) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended

      Peterson Living Rental LLC, 405 W. 159th St., ATTN: Tommy Peterson. Galliano, LA 70354 Docket #180059
      1. Did continue to engage in the L.P. Gas business without paying the required (Class 6) permit fee; thus violating R.S. 40:1849 (A) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended

      Pirates Cove Cajun Café LLC, 1567 Caribbean Dr., ATTN: Joe Duhon. Florien, LA 71429 Docket #180060
      1. Did continue to engage in the L.P. Gas business without paying the required (Class 6) permit fee; thus violating R.S. 40:1849 (A) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended

      Specialty Hitches & RV Ctr. LLC, P.O. Box 13025, ATTN: Ed Dye. Alexandria, LA 71315 Docket #180061
      1. Did continue to engage in the L.P. Gas business without paying the required (Class 2) permit fee; thus violating R.S. 40:1849 (A) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended

      Connect Transport, 7 Grogan Park Drive Ste #1, ATTN: Heather Niccum.The Woodlands, TX 77380 Docket #180062
      1. Did continue to engage in the L.P. Gas business without paying the required (Class 7) permit fee; thus violating R.S. 40:1849 (A) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended

      Bobby Enterprises LLC, 59269 Hwy 10 West, ATTN: Balwinder Singh. Bogalusa, LA 71360 Docket #180063
      1. Did continue to engage in the L.P. Gas business without paying the required (Class 6X) permit fee; thus violating R.S. 40:1849 (A) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended

      A’Bear’s Lil Store, 18267 E. Main, ATTN: Regina Hebert. Galliano, LA 70354 Docket #180064
      1. Did continue to engage in the L.P. Gas business without paying the required (Class 6X) permit fee; thus violating R.S. 40:1849 (A) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended

                      APPLICATIONS
The following applicant have applied for a Class 1 Permit, were administratively granted and are to be ratified by the Commission

Pico Propane Operating, LLC
1826 N Loop 1604 W Suite 325 Attn: David Seery
San Antonio, TX 78248

The following applicant have applied for a Class 2 Permit, were administratively granted and are to be ratified by the Commission

Wilhite Electric Company
4450 Viking Loop Attn: Cody Hutzler
Bossier City, LA 71111

The following applicants have applied for a Class 6 Permit, were administratively granted and are to be ratified by the Commission

R.P. Custom Trailers and Service LLC
17359 LA Hwy 42 Attn: Ryan Pierce
Livingston, LA 70754
Parish Home & Farm, LLC
2442 Morganza Hwy. Attn: Matt Scott
New Roads, LA 70760
Tractor Supply Company #2258 (Meraux)
5401 Virginia Way Attn: Eric Toepfer
Brentwood, TN 37027
Tractor Supply Company #2192 (Donaldsonville)
5401 Virginia Way Attn: Eric Toepfer
Brentwood, TN 37027
Tractor Supply Company #2253 (Scott)
5401 Virginia Way Attn: Eric Toepfer
Brentwood, TN 37027
BR Welding Supply LLC dba TNT Gas and Supply
2020 N. 3rd Street Attn: Chip Villarreal
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Garden Mart, Inc.
7540 Highway 165N Attn: Mark Lindstrom
Monroe, LA 71203
Turner’s Downtown Conoco & Auto Services, LLC
550 W. Laurel Ave. Attn: Spencer LeBlanc
Eunice, LA 70535
Lagniappe Seafood Shack LLC
363 Sugar Highland Blvd. Attn: Scottie Aucoin
Houma, LA 70360
Claudes Trailers & Sales
6400 Highway 14 Attn: James Sprague
New Iberia, LA 70560
Core Feed LLC
83103 Hwy 25 Attn: Willie Core
Folsom, LA 70437
Kenjabruch Ag & Equipment
P.O. Box 1228 Attn: Wesley Hayes
Kinder, LA 70648
Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. PC 1007
2341 Deerfield Drive Attn: John Stokes
Fort Mill, SC 29715
Crawdaddy Seafood
802 Saint Mary St. Attn: Todd Brossi
Thibodaux, LA 70302
Osprey Lakes Development, LLC
7143 Big Lake Road Attn: Alan Courmier
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Da’Bait Shop LLC
1007 A Leblanc Rd. Attn: Andre Leger
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Whispering Meadow RV Park
3210 Westwood Rd. Attn: Larry Savoy
Westlake, LA 70669

The following applicants have applied for a Class 6X Permit, were administratively granted and are to be ratified by the Commission:

Columbia Street Seafood
1123 N. Columbia St.
Covington, LA 70433
Jeb’s General Store
13475 Hwy 5
Longstreet, LA 71046
Grand Cane Express
8631 Hwy 171
Grand Cane, LA 71032
Reddy’s
301 LA 1204
Ball, LA 71405
KS Discount
12139 Hwy 90
Luling, LA 70070
Taylor’s Beer, Bait, and Tackle
3282 Hwy 165 South
Monroe, LA 71202
Berry Convenience Inc.
7601 Hwy 165 North
Monroe, LA 71203
Wilmer Quick Stop
21526 Hwy 10
Kentwood, LA 70444
T & P Ventures LLC/Taylor’s Express
964 Hwy 3125
Gramercy, LA 70052
John Ward Hardware, Inc.
1415 Metro Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
Mamou Exxon
1326 6th Street
Mamou, LA 70554
Sam’s Club #8114
3222 Ambassador Caffery Parkway
Lafayette, LA 70506
Trahan Foods LLC
601 North Arenas
Rayne, LA 70578
LA88 Discount Food Mart
4709 Coteau Rd.
New Iberia, LA 70560
Alby’s
2336 N. Sherwood Forest Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
Uncle Bud’s Cabins & R.V. Park LLC
2436 Hwy 3102
Jonesville, LA 71343
S & C Ventures LLC
10699 Hwy 1
Moreauville, LA 71355
Centerpoint Fuel LLC
1002 Hwy 107
Centerpoint, LA 71323


NOTICE: ALL APPLICANTS FOR NEW PERMITS MUST HAVE A REPRESENTATIVE (OWNER, MANAGER OR OFFICER) AT THE MEETING. THE ONLY EXCEPTIONS ARE CLASS 6-X, R-1 & R-2 REGISTRATIONS AND NAME CHANGES FOR SUCH.

BY ORDER OF THE LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM GAS COMMISSION

JOHN W. ALARIO, DIRECTOR

The L.P. Gas Commission Web Home Page Internet address is www.dps.louisiana.gov/lpg .