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.
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 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. 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. ****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.
The following applicants for a Class 4 Permit were heard and are hereby ratified by the Commission:
The following applicants for a Class 6x Permit were heard and are hereby ratified by the Commission:
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January/ February 2018 FIRES AND ACCIDENTS
THERE WERE NO RELATED FIRES TO REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018. UNRELATED: 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.
CONDEMNED/UNCONDEMNED SYSTEMS
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. ************************************************************************** VIOLATIONS
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 applicants have applied for a Class 6 Permit, were administratively granted and are to be ratified by the Commission
The following applicants have applied for a Class 6X Permit, were administratively granted and are to be ratified by the Commission:
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 . |