DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS

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

12/18/2017

AD # 1739


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, October 20, 2017 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 WAS HEARD FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

                  APPLICATIONS

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

Green Arc Supply
1780 Grimmett Dr. ATTN: Chad Morris
Shreveport, LA 71101
Tractor Supply Company #1797 ( Leesville)
5401 Virginia Way ATTN: Eric Toepfer
Brentwood, TN 37027


The following applicant for a Class 7 Permit was heard and is hereby ratified by the Commission:

Green Arc Supply
1780 Grimmett Dr. ATTN: Chad Morris
Shreveport, LA 71101


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

Jmart Express Fuel
3095 Arkansas Rd.
West Monroe, LA 71291
Praxair Distribution Inc.
261 Hwy 3142
Hahnville, LA 70057
Lighthouse Market #3
100 Reese St.
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Express Mart
816 Hwy 90 East
Iowa, LA 70647
Cajun Kwik Mart
616 N Thompson Ave.
Iowa, LA 70647
Carnicela El Ranchito
2405 Cameron St.
Lafayette, LA 70506
Broussard Discount Tobacco and Beer LLC
4610 Hwy 90 E
Broussard, LA 70518
Fast Mart #2
1016 Anse Broussard Hwy.
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Ridge Grocery
815 Golden Grain Road
Duson, LA 70529
Canal Discount Mart Inc.
521 W Port St.
St. Martinville, LA 70582
More 4 Less
3350 Maplewood Dr.
Sulphur, LA 70663
More 4 Less- Westlake
2401 Westwood Road
Westlake, LA 70669
More 4 Less #35
2482 Toomey Rd.
Vinton, LA 70668
Evan’s Corner Store #3
4252 5th Ave.
Lake Charles, LA 70607
The Corner Store
314 N Cutting Ave.
Jennings, LA 70546
90 Express
1193 Hwy 12
DeQuincy, LA 70663
Simpsons One Stop
378 Hwy 2 East
Sterlington, LA 71280
Pik Pak
1300 N 7th Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
NuNu’s Cajun Market
1410 St. Mary St.
Scott, LA 70583
Kleiser Chevron
104 E. Gloria Switch Rd.
Lafayette, LA 70507
Amigos Beauty Mart
1100 Charity St.
Abbeville, LA 70510
University Food Mart LLC
409 East University Ave.
Lafayette, LA 70503
Iberia Quick Stop
1440 Iberia Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
Rayne Ace Hardware
1403 The Boulevard
Rayne, LA 70578
Richie’s Y-Not Stop LLC
6920 Ambassasor Caffery Pkwy.
Broussard, LA 70518
Shoppers Value
302 South First St.
Amite, La 70422
Lavigne Plaza LLC
2963 US Hwy 190
Mandeville, LA 70471
Crawfish Pot 2
3218 Hwy 1
Napoleonville, LA 70390
Pointe Aux Chene Marina
4266 Hwy 665
Montequt, LA 70377
B- Pelican Food Store
2210 Airline Dr.
Kenner, LA 70062
Magnolia Discount
7600 West Judge Perez Drive
Arabi, LA 70032
Corner Market
995 Martin Luther King Dr.
Many, LA 71449
Country Living
6448 Hwy 28 E
Pineville, LA 71360
Big Easy Food and Gas
2201 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
Read Supernarket
7045 Read Blvd. Suite A
New Orleans, LA 70127



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October 2017
FIRES AND ACCIDENTS
          RELATED:
          THERE WERE NO RELATED FIRES TO REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2017.
          UNRELATED:
        FIRE: O’Nealgas, Winnsboro, reported a fire that destroyed the property of Linda Ashley, Baskin, LA. Cause of fire is unknown. No product or injuries reported.
        FIRE: O’Nealgas, Haughton, reported a fire that destroyed the property of Ken Mangham, Coushatta, LA. Cause of fire is unknown. No product or injuries reported.
        FIRE: Ferrell Gas, Baton Rouge, reported at fire at RE Logistics, Hammond, LA. Cause of fire was from the valve separating from the hose, which produce a spark causing a small fire. Employees received minor burns. No product lost.
        FIRE: Southern LP Gas Inc., Natchitoches, reported a fire that destroyed the property of Debra Nugent, Natchitoches, LA. Cause of fire is unknown. No product or injuries reported.
        ACCIDENT: Safeway Transportation, Port Allen, reported an at-fault accident which occurred due to driver error on I-10 E, Port Allen, LA. Tractor was totaled and damage to trailer was reported. No product loss occurred.
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        October 2017
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 November 29, 2017 at 7919 Independence Blvd, Conference Rooms C & D, 1st Floor, Baton Rouge, LA. The meeting is for routine business transpiring during the month and will be continued at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, November 30, at 7919 Independence Blvd, Conference Room C&D, 1st Floor, Baton Rouge, LA. Wednesday morning, violations will be heard and applications for permits will be considered.
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                      VIOLATIONS
Chataignier Food Mart, 5971 Vine Street, ATTN: Mohamed Mellouki. Chataignier, LA 70524 Docket #170042
        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
Bernice One Stop, 206 Cherry Street, ATTN: Darren Balsamo. Bernice, LA 71222 Docket #170043
        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
Sunrise Grocery, 1309 Windsor Place, ATTN: Shaker Hamideh. Alexandria, LA 71303 Docket #170044
        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
Baldwin Food Mart, 109 Main Street, ATTN: Musa Alrubaid. Baldwin, LA 70514 Docket #170045
        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
Ready Power, 4809 Clio Street, ATTN: Jeremiah Johnson. New Orleans, LA 70125 Docket #170046
        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

Mamou Exxon, 1326 6th Street, ATTN: Ashok Reddy. Mamou, LA 70554 Docket #170047
        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
Maplewood Discount, 4124 Maplewood Dr., ATTN: Kaushal Patel. Sulphur, LA 70663 Docket #170048
        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

Reno and Hope Seafood, 8187 John Leblanc Blvd., ATTN: Reno Gregoire. Sorrento, LA 70778 Docket #170049
        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

Vidrines Grocery, 4525 Prairie Ronde Hwy, ATTN: Ronald Vidrine. Opelousas, LA 70570 Docket #170050
        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
Soha Fastrip LLC, 2710 N. Hwy 190, ATTN: Sheraz Shah. Covington, LA 70433 Docket #170051
        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
BBC Sales Group Inc., 9885 Chef Menteur Hwy., ATTN: Earnest Burton. New Orleans, LA 70127 Docket #170052
        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

Friends Quickstop #2, 13154 Hwy 442 W, ATTN: Brian McCarthy. Tickfaw, LA 70466 Docket #170053
        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

Broussard Discount Tobacco and Beer LLC, 118 Windrow St., ATTN: Shadi Alsamour. Broussard, LA 70518 Docket #170054
        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 has applied for a Class 6 Permit, was administratively granted and is to be ratified by the Commission

Baker Hardware LLC
6655 Lavey Ln. ATTN: Jared Hebert
Baker, LA 70714


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

Sullivan’s Grocery #12
718 Ave G
Kentwood, LA 70444
Orleans Ave Market LLC
3340 Orleans Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70119
Ideal Market #2
250 South Broad St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
Slidell Food Mart
60329 Hwy 11
Slidell, LA 70458
Town Crier #17
604 Robert Blvd.
Slidell, LA 70458
Jay’s Quick Stop
1625 Hwy 182
Raceland, LA 70394
Corey’s Express
8058 Park Ave.
Houma, LA 70364
Jay’s Quick Stop #2
420 Crescent Ave.
Lockport, LA 70374
Wakeside Marina
1615 Hwy 1
Grand Isle, LA 70358
Templets Grocery
3602 Hwy 70 South
Pierre Part, LA 70339
Le Marche LLC
6179 US Hwy 167
Maurice, LA 70555
Bet R Stores
2812 Kalurah St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Ideal Market #8
1807 S. Sherwood Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
NA Quick LLC
6122 Hwy 4
Winnsboro, LA 71295
Lagniappe Seafood Shack
5990 West Main St.
Houma, LA 70361
Samz Discount Tobacco Short Stop
149 GB Cooley Rd.
West Monroe, LA 71291
Monterey Market
6369 Hwy 129
Monterey, LA 71354
Gas Lane
7732 Hwy 61
St. Francisville, LA 70775
Time Zone
810 Parent St.
New Roads, LA 70760
Snappy’s
1521 Hwy 190 West
Port Allen, LA 70767


The following applicant has applied for Permit and is unable to meet the requirements of the Commission; therefore, it is requested that the application be withdrawn

Fat Boy’s LLC
970 Hwy 1207
Deville, LA 71328


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 .