DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS

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

07/20/2016

AD # 1724

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!!!
PROPANE REBATE PROGRAM – THE REBATE PROGRAM FOR APPLIANCES IS CURRENTLY SUSPENDED. PLEASE SEE A CLASS 1 OR IV DEALER FOR REBATES ON THE PURCHASE OR CONVERSION OF PROPANE FUELED COMMERICAL LAWNMOWERS. PLEASE CONTACT THIS OFFICE OR VISIT WWW.LOUISIANAPROPANE.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION AND/OR FUTURE UPDATES.

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


The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission scheduled regular meeting for Thursday, June 23 at 7919 Independence Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Mr. James Hopson, with the following members present:
Mrs. Carol A. Cleveland, Vice-Chairwoman , Henry D. Smith, Commissioner, Mr. Charles W. Cain, Commissioner; also present, John W. Alario, Executive Director; and Attorney Melinda Long.

                  VIOLATIONS
Earl’s Pawn Shop Inc., 4703 Hwy 15., ATTN: Mike Garner. Winnsboro, LA 71295 Docket #160021
    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. Commission accepted OOB and dismissed charge.
Lakeview Grocery LLC, 135 Robert E Lee Blvd., ATTN: Drew Leblanc. New Orleans, LA 70124 Docket #160022
      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. Found guilty in absentia and assessed a penalty of $350.00.
L & B Transport LLC, P.O. Box 74870., ATTN: Rachel Vielee. Baton Rouge, LA 70874 Docket #160023
      1. Did continue to engage in the L.P. Gas business without paying the required (Class A4) permit fee; thus violating R.S. 40:1849 (A) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. Commission accepted OOB and dismissed charge.
KNB Mart, 13142 Hwy 73, ATTN: Chinh Hoang. Geismar, LA 70734 Docket #160024
      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. Commission accepted OOB and dismissed charge.
Transtech Energy LLC, P.O Box 8197, ATTN: Gordon Eldridge. Rocky Mount, TX 27804 Docket #160025
      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. Found guilty in absentia and assessed a penalty of $350.00.
Tiger Touchdown, 225 W. Milton Ave., ATTN: Mohammad Ali. Milton, LA 70558 Docket #160026
      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. Found guilty in absentia and assessed a penalty of $350.00.
Sammy’s Country Store, 5884 US Hwy 167, ATTN: Sammy Picard. Maurice, LA 70555 Docket #160027
      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. Commission accepted guilty plea by waiver and payment of $250.00 penalty.
Rice City Chervon, 530 N Eastern Ave., ATTN: Minnie Ali. Crowley, LA 70526 Docket #160028
      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. Commission accepted guilty plea by waiver and payment of $250.00 penalty.
Nexair LLC- Alexandria, 834 Dallas Ave., ATTN: Rocky Smith. Alexandria, LA 71302 Docket #160029
      1. Did continue to engage in the L.P. Gas business without paying the required (Class 8) permit fee; thus violating R.S. 40:1849 (A) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. Commission accepted guilty plea by waiver and payment of $250.00 penalty.
Airgas Specialty Gases Inc., 1075 Cinclare Dr., ATTN: Eric Goodman. Port Allen, LA 70767 Docket #160030
      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. Commission accepted OOB and dismissed charge.
Airgas Specialty Gases Inc., 1075 Cinclare Dr., ATTN: Eric Goodman. Port Allen, LA 70767 Docket #160031
      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. Commission accepted OOB and dismissed charge.
Bergeron’s Boudin & Cajun Meats, 760 Lobdell Hwy., ATTN: Craig Bergeron. Port Allen, LA 70767 Docket #160032
      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. Commission accepted OOB and dismissed charge.
Birdie’s Food & Fuel, P.O. Box 416, ATTN: Joan Melancon. Lutcher, LA 70071 Docket #160033
      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. Proposed to July.

Busy Bee, 3005 Lake Street, ATTN: Nick Khinda. Lake Charles, LA 70601 Docket #160034
      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. Found guilty in absentia and assessed a penalty of $350.00.
Cajun Tire, 17727 Hwy 190, ATTN: Keisha Leger. Port Barre, LA 70577 Docket #160035
      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. Commission accepted OOB and dismissed charge.
Cash Saver, 1714 South Main St., ATTN: Karl Douet. St. Martinsville, LA 70582 Docket #160036
      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. Commission accepted guilty plea by waiver and payment of $250.00 penalty.
Chevron Gas-N-Go, 206 Ambassador Caffery, ATTN: Glynn Hux. Scott, LA 70583 Docket #160037
      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. Found guilty in absentia and assessed a penalty of $350.00.
Chervon Metro #91, 333 Texas St, ATTN: Grant Tims. Shreveport, LA 71101 Docket #160038
      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. Found guilty in absentia and assessed a penalty of $350.00.

Professional Plumbing, 1682 Ira Breaux Rd., ATTN: Martin Bonvillain. Lake Charles, LA 70615 Docket #160039
      1. Did continue to engage in the L.P. Gas business without paying the required (Class R1) permit fee; thus violating R.S. 40:1849 (A) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. Found guilty in absentia and assessed a penalty of $350.00.

Crawdaddy Seafood, 802 St Mary. ATTN: Robert Broggi, Thibodaux, LA 70301 Docket#160040
      1. Did fail to provide a current certificate of insurance as required; thus violating R.S. 40:1847 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. Found guilty in absentia and assessed a penalty of $350.00.
BJ’s Country Store, 320 St. Clair Rd. ATTN: Asad Abdal Jabbar, Boyce, LA 71409 Docket#160041
      1. Did fail to provide a current certificate of insurance as required; thus violating R.S. 40:1847 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. Commission accepted guilty plea by waiver and payment of $250.00 penalty.

Northshore RV Repairs LLC, 48516 Hwy 445. ATTN: Gary Calloway, Loranger, LA 70446 Docket#160042
      1. Did fail to provide a current certificate of insurance as required; thus violating R.S. 40:1847 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. Commission accepted guilty plea by waiver and payment of $250.00 penalty.
Safari Seafood, 5990 West Main St. ATTN: Nelson Leblanc, Loranger, LA 70446 Docket#160043
      1. Did fail to provide a current certificate of insurance as required; thus violating R.S. 40:1847 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. Found guilty in absentia and assessed a penalty of $350.00.
                  APPLICATIONS

The following applicant for a Class 4 Permit was heard and is hereby ratified by the Commission:

High Pressure Transports LLC
P.O. Box 507 ATTN: Evan Winters
Kingfisher, OK 73750

The following applicant for a Class 6 Permit was heard and is hereby ratified by the Commission:

CLM Industries
59655 Hwy 1148 Lot 51
ATTN: Jacob Barbier
Plaquemine, LA 70764

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

Busch Fireplaces, Inc.
406 Settlers Trace
Lafayette, LA 70508
4 Way Quick Stop
213 Ave E
Kentwood, LA 70444
PJ’s Corner Stop
129 Hwy 2943
Monterey, LA 71354


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June 2016
FIRES AND ACCIDENTS
          UNRELATED:
        FIRE: Macon Ridge, Jena, reported a fire that destroyed the property of Ronnie Savage, Jena, LA. Cause of fire reported as A/C unit in the window. No injuries or product loss reported.
        FIRE: Macon Ridge, Delhi, reported a fire that destroyed the property of DL McCall, Delhi, LA. Cause of fire reported as vehicle parked under the carport. No injuries or product loss reported.
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          ACCIDENT: Lake Arthur Butane Co., Lake Arthur, reported a not-at-fault accident which occurred on Jeff Davis Line Rd., Bell City, LA. No injuries or product loss reported.
                                                                        June 2016
CONDEMNED/UNCONDEMNED SYSTEMS
                                                      THERE WERE NO COMDEMNED/UNCONDEMNED SYSTEMS TO REPORT FOR JUNE 2016.

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The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission will meet at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday June 27,at 7919 Independence Blvd, Conference Room C & D , 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, July 28, at 7919 Independence Blvd, Conference Room C & D, 1st Floor, Baton Rouge, LA. Thursday morning, violations will be heard and applications for permits will be considered.

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                  VIOLATIONS
Tractor Supply #1530, 5401 Virginia Way, ATTN: Licensing, Brentwood, TN 37027 Docket #160045
      1. Did allow, Jacob Fanguy, to fill an out-of-date DOT cylinder (#0205985T); thus violating LAC 55:IX.181 (E) (8).
      2. Did allow, Jacob Fanguy, to fill a DOT cylinder (#0205985T) without use of scales; thus violating
    LAC 55:IX.181 (E) (7).
      3. Did allow, Jacob Fanguy, to fill a DOT cylinder (#0205985T) without a card of competency; thus violating
      R.S.40:1849 (C) (1).
Martin Transport Inc., P.O. Box 191., ATTN: JR. Sheridan, Kilgore, TX 75663 Docket #160044
      1. Did fail to register Transport/Delivery Truck (#2732) as required; thus violating LAC 55:IX.166 (A).

Propane Transport International, 11450 Compaq Ctr.., ATTN: Dana Stewart, Houston, TX 75187 Docket #160046
      1. Did fail to register Transport/Delivery Truck (#649) as required; thus violating LAC 55:IX.166 (A).

                  APPLICATIONS


The following applicant has applied for a Class A4 Permit, was administratively granted and is to be ratified by the Commission

High Pressure Transports, LLC
P.O. Box 504 ATTN: Evan Winters
Kingfisher, OK 73750

The following applicant has applied for a Class 4 Permit, was administratively granted and is to be ratified by the Commission

Acadiana Propane Exchange, LLC
504 South Chevis Street ATTN: John Hollier
Rayne, LA 70578
Nelson Propane LLC
P.O. Box 2127 ATTN: Shane Hill
Corsicana, TX 75151

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

Acadiana Propane Exchange, LLC
504 South Chevis Street ATTN: John Hollier
Rayne, LA 70578
Jac’s Market & Deli #4
3217 E. Milton Ave. ATTN: John M. Jones
Youngsville, LA 70592
Mickey’s Carwash LLC
173 Pebble Beach Dr. ATTN: Michael Mickey
Slidell, LA 70458
Neighborhood Tires One Stop
110 North Alexander Ave. ATTN: Claude White Jr.
Port Allen, LA 70767
One Stop Rental LLC
18094 Parish Line Rd. ATTN: John LaCour
Kinder, LA 70648
Lacassine RV Park LLC
5393 Big Lake Rd. ATTN: Kyle Clawson
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Easy Automotive LLC
3138 W. Pinhook Rd. ATTN: Rene Owens
Lafayette, LA 70508

The following applicant has applied for a Class 9 Permit, was administratively granted and is to be ratified by the Commission

Acadiana Propane Exchange, LLC
504 South Chevis Street ATTN: John Hollier
Rayne, LA 70578

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

OB Express
2280 Old Baton Rouge Hwy.
Hammond, LA 70403
Chataignier Food Mart
5971 Vine St.
Chataignier, LA 70524
Steve-N-T LLC
1601 South Vienna St.
Ruston, LA 71270
Rogers Four Corners LLC
6511 US 80
Princeton, LA 71067
Shell #90
1623 W. Kirby Place
Shreveport, LA 71103
Raceway #6942
9535 Mansfield Road
Shreveport, LA 71118
Bourg Supermarket Inc.
4512 Country Dr.
Bourg, LA 70343
Plaza Latina LLC
762 Grand Caillou Rd.
Houma, LA 70363
Galliano Properties LLC
16860 Highway 3235 Ste. B
Cutoff, LA 70345
Baldwin Food Mart
109 Main St.
Baldwin, LA 70514
Grocery Mart Inc.
900 N. Chestnut St.
Tallulah, LA 71282
KRM Bait And Tackle LLC
3282 Hwy 165-S
Monroe, LA 71202
Partain’s Grab and Geaux
4098 Bienville Rd.
Ringgold, LA 71068
Duckroast Seafood and Deli
13277 Hwy 431
St. Amant, LA 70774
Interstate Liquor
450 Hwy 546 West
West Monroe, LA 71292
Carter’s Supermarket
29186 Hwy 43
Albany, LA 70711
Carter’s Supermarket
29760 Walker South Road
Walker, LA 70785
Carter’s Supermarket
29186 Hwy 43
Albany, LA 70711

The following applicants have applied for a Permit and are unable to meet the requirements of the Commission; therefore, it is requested that the application be withdrawn:

Crawfish Corner-Scott
P.O. Box 2315 ATTN: Mitch Olivier
Opelousas, LA 70571
Tractor Supply Company #1435 (Bastrop)
5401 Virginia Way ATTN: Eric Toepfer
Brentwood, TN 37027
Tractor Supply Company #1435 (New Roads)
5401 Virginia Way ATTN: Eric Toepfer
Brentwood, TN 37027


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