DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS

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

10/24/2016

AD # 1726

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, September 29 at 7919 Independence Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Mr. Henry D Smith, with the following members present:
Mrs. Carol A. Cleveland, Vice-Chairwoman , Mr. James Hopson, Commissioner, Mr. Dominique Monlezun, Commissioner; also present, John W. Alario, Executive Director; and Attorney Melinda Long.

                  VIOLATIONS
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). Found guilty and assessed a penalty of $500.00

Eltm LP, P.O. Box 1184- ATTN: Amber Ford, Petal, MS 39465 Docket #160047
      1. Did fail to register Transport/Delivery Truck (#650) as required; thus violating LAC 55:IX.166 (A). Found guilty and assessed a penalty of $500.00

Propane Transport International, 11450 Compaq Ctr.., ATTN: Dana Stewart, Houston, TX 75187 Docket #160048
      1. Did fail to register Transport/Delivery Truck (#760) as required; thus violating LAC 55:IX.166 (A). Found guilty and assessed a penalty of $500.00

Mighty Flame, 11098 Route 31. ATTN: Jonah Disanto, Clyde, NY 14433 Docket #160050
      1. Did place DOT cylinders in a cage for sale without an approved sketch; thus violating LAC 55:IX 179. Found guilty and assessed a penalty of $350.00

MK Gas Co. 807 San Angelo Hwy. ATTN: Daniel McBride, Brady, TX 76825 Docket# 160051
      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 guilty plea by waiver and payment of $250.00 penalty.

More for Less #2, 1310 MLK Hwy. ATTN: Jazz Thind, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Docket# 160052
      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.

More for Less #20, 2202 Common St. ATTN: Ashraf Ali, Lake Charles, LA 70605 Docket# 160053
      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.

Smokers Express, 3501 Gerstner Memorial Blvd. ATTN: Ashraf Ali, Lake Charles, LA 70607 Docket# 160054
      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.

Smoke 4 Less, 710 W. McNeese St.. ATTN: Mark Mobhani, Lake Charles, LA 70605 Docket# 160055
      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.

Skeeter’s One Stop LLC, 2727 Hwy 575. ATTN: Ricky Jones, Lake Newellton, LA 71357 Docket# 160056
      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.

Star True Value Hardware, 300 S. State St. ATTN: Star Deblanc, Abbeville, LA 70510 Docket# 160057
      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.

Swan Lake Food Mart, 1400 Swan Lake Food Mart. ATTN: Usman Armed, Bossier, LA 71111 Docket# 160059
      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.

River Ridge Discount, 10232 Jefferson Hwy. ATTN: John Sulleman, River Ridge, LA 70123 Docket# 160060
      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.

Hicks Grocery, 3408 Hwy 121. ATTN: Daniel Harrell, Hicks, LA 71446 Docket# 160061
      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.
Paradise Grocery, 1309 Windsor Place. ATTN: Rasheed Hamideh, Alexandria, LA 71303 Docket# 160062
      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.
Ronald Vidrine Grocery, 4526 Prairie Rhonde Hwy. ATTN: Ronald Vindrine, Opelousas, LA 70570
Docket# 160063
      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. Found guilty in absentia and assessed a penalty of $350.00.

Best Stop Quick Mart #13, 24920 Hwy 42. ATTN: Amandip Singh, Holden, LA 70744 Docket# 160064
      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.

Carters Supermarket, P.O. Box 1558 ATTN: David Strange, Livingston, LA 70711 Docket# 160065
      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.

Dollar Plus, 6130 Renoir Ave. ATTN: Tho Nguyen, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Docket# 160066
      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.
Billy’s Quick Stop, 1623 W. Kirby Place ATTN: Belinda Smith, Shreveport, LA 71103 Docket# 160067
      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.
Cormier’s Country Store, 792 Main Street ATTN: Betty Long, Cankton, LA 70584 Docket# 160068
      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.

Daspit Supermarket Inc., 916 Dartez Dr. ATTN: Tommy Hulin, New Iberia, LA 70563 Docket# 160069
      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.

Ridgecrest Market, 6406 Hwy 84 East ATTN: Mohamad Ismail, Ridgecrest, LA 71334 Docket# 160070
      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.

Downman Center, 7200 Downman Rd. ATTN: Wajdi Ahmed, New Orleans, LA 70126 Docket# 160071
      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.
Crowville Hardware, 5310 Hwy 17 ATTN: Brad Gill, Crowville, LA 71230 Docket# 160073
      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.

Tauton’s Inc, 801 LA Ave. ATTN: Thomas Taunton, Ferriday, LA 71334 Docket# 160074
      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.
C & D Grocery LLC, 1968 Atchafalaya ATTN: Yvette Dupuis, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 Docket# 160075
      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.

Belle Chasse Express, 7812 Hwy 23 ATTN: Jadallah Zaben, Belle Chasse LA 70037 Docket# 160076
      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.
Chalmette Hardware, 223 E Judge Perez Dr. ATTN: Gary Barone, Chalmette, LA 70043 Docket# 160077
      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.



                  APPLICATIONS
The following applicant for a Name Change was heard and is hereby ratified by the Commission:

Chauvin’s Inspections & Properties LLC (Class 6)

Change To:

Superior Custom Golf Carts, Inc.
4651 Hwy 1 ATTN: Raphael Chauvin
Raceland, LA 70394

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

Kenan Transport LLC
4366 Mount Pleasant Street NW
ATTN: Jessica Putman
North Canton, OH 44720

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

Bayou Supply & Safety
804 Crescent Ave. ATTN: Beau Comardelle
Lockport, LA 70374

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

Mickey’s Carwash LLC
173 Pebble Beach Dr. ATTN: Michael Mickey
Slidell, LA 70458
North LA Moblie Home & RV Supply LLC
242 Porterville Rd. ATTN: Wanda Early
Sarepta, LA 71071
Easy Automotive LLC
3138 W. Pinhook Rd. ATTN: Rene Owens
Lafayette, LA 70508
Safe and Sound Storage LLC
9807 Maurice Ave. ATTN: Lee Wood
Maurice, LA 70555
Neighborhood Tires One Stop
110 North Alexander Ave. ATTN: Claude White Jr.
Port Allen, LA 70767
Ivy’s Auto & Farm Supply LLC
2584 Hwy 1 ATTN: Nita Dupuy
Marksville, LA 71351


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

Bayou Supply & Safety
804 Crescent Ave.
Lockport, LA 70374
Pineville Exxon
3595 Hwy 28 E
Pineville, LA 71360
Hick Chiks #2
700 Louisiana Ave.
Ferriday, LA 71334
Best Stop Quick Mart #26
25385 LA Hwy 43
Springfield, LA 70462
E-Z Shop
936 Front St.
Cottonport, LA 71327
The Landing
173 Bodark Road
Monterey, LA 71354
The Station
701 Bushley Street
Harrisonburg, LA 71340
Louisiana Sportsman Paradise Chervon
42763 Hwy 445
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Choctaw Mobile Home Park
59655 Hwy 1148
Plaquemine, LA 70764
Now Save #20
5402 Cypress Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
Spring Creek Grocery and Fuel
1549 Hwy 38
Kentwood, LA 70444
Reunion Lake Resort
43234 Highway 445
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Swan Lake Food Mart
1400 Swan Lake Rd.
Bossier City, LA 71111
Builders Supply of Ruston, Inc.
2039 Hwy 33
Ruston, LA 71273
Hollywood Ave. Food Mart
1416 Hollywood Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71108
Grab N Geaux
6830 Tom Hebert Rd.
Lake Charles, LA 706017
Barksdale Exxon
2264 Barksdale Blvd.
Bossier City, LA 71112
C & M Propane LLC
4543 Johnston St.
Lafayette, LA 70503
Spring Market #701
1445 Old Hwy 13
Mamou, LA 70554
Spring Market # 702
620 N Hwy 26
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
Spring Market # 704
501 W. Hwy 90
Iowa, LA 70647


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September 2016
FIRES AND ACCIDENTS

THERE WERE NO FIRES OR ACCIDENTS TO REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2016.

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                      September 2016
CONDEMNED/UNCONDEMNED SYSTEMS
THERE WERE NO COMDEMNED/UNCONDEMNED SYSTEMS TO REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2016.

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The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission will meet at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday October 26, 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, October 27, at 7919 Independence Blvd, Conference Rooms 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
            No Violations for the month of October


                  APPLICATIONS
The following applicant has applied for a Class 6 Permit, was administratively granted and is to be ratified by the Commission

Fox Stop LLC
24047 Highway 8 ATTN: David Fox
Leesville, LA 71446
Family Farm & Garden
1545 San Antonio Ave. ATTN: Chris Walker
Many, LA 71449


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

Spring Market #705
1495 Obrie St.
Zwolle, LA 71486
Spring Market #703
1506 Main Street
Colfax, LA 71417
Now Save #1
4399 Hwy 165 South
Monroe, LA 71202
Loranger Supermarket of Bohning & Co, LLC
19520 Hwy 40
Loranger, LA 70446
Robert Supermarket of Bohning & Co, LLC
22610 Hwy 190
Robert, LA 70455
After Hours Mechanic
4500 Pontchartrain Dr.
Slidell, LA 70458
American Marine and Wire Rope Supply
5026 Highway 56
Chauvin, LA 70344
LaCombe True Value, Inc.
28017 Hwy 190
LaCombe, LA 70445
Giras Inc.
2926 Opelousas Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
G & G Superette Inc.
13342 N. Hwy 165
Glenmora, LA 71433
J & Z LLC
19597 Hwy 21 North
Bogalusa, LA 70427
Star 2014 LLC
13029 Hwy 190
Covington, LA 70435
Stop 1 Inc.
1305 Washington St.
Franklinton, LA 70438
Grand Bayou General Store
12275 Resort Parkway
Coushatta, LA 71019
Kassim LLC
120 Carolina Ave.
Bogalusa, LA 70427
Hewitts Archery
201 South EE Wallace
Ferriday, LA 71334
Fox Stop LLC
23566 Highway 8
Leesville, LA 71446
Pointe-Aux Chenes Super Market Inc.
1482 Hwy 665
Montegut, LA 70377
South Lewis St. Hop In
304 South Lewis St.
New Iberia, LA 70560
University Ave Food Mart
2700 N University Ave.
Lafayette, LA 70507
Matherne’s Supermarket of Riverlands, LLC
1424 W. Airline Hwy
LaPlace, LA 70068


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