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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES | |||
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04/19/2018
AD # 1743
AD # 1743
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!!!
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. 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 .
**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, March 29, 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, Major Mark Morrison, and Attorney Melinda Long.
- 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. Commission accepted guilty plea by waiver and payment of $250.00 penalty.
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. Commission accepted guilty plea by waiver and payment of $250.00 penalty.
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. Found guilty in absentia; assessed a penalty of $300.00
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. Found guilty in absentia; assessed a penalty of $300.00
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. Commission accepted guilty plea by waiver and payment of $250.00 penalty.
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. Commission accepted guilty plea by waiver and payment of $250.00 penalty.
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. Found guilty in absentia; assessed a penalty of $300.00
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. Commission accepted guilty plea by waiver and payment of $250.00 penalty.
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. Commission accepted OOB and dismissed charge.
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. Commission accepted guilty plea by waiver and payment of $250.00 penalty.
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. Commission accepted guilty plea by waiver and payment of $250.00 penalty.
- APPLICATIONS
| Pico Propane Operating, LLC 1826 N Loop 1604 W Suite 325 Attn: David Seery San Antonio, TX 78248 |
The following applicants for a Class 6 Permit were heard and are hereby ratified by the Commission:
| R.P. Custom Trailers and Service LLC 17359 LA Hwy 42 Attn: Ryan Pierce Livingston, LA 70754 | Claudes Trailers & Sales 6400 Highway 14 Attn: James Sprague New Iberia, LA 70560 |
| Tractor Supply Company #2258 (Meraux) 5401 Virginia Way Attn: Eric Toepfer Brentwood, TN 37027 | Core Feed LLC 83103 Hwy 25 Attn: Willie Core Folsom, LA 70437 |
| Tractor Supply Company #2253 (Scott) 5401 Virginia Way Attn: Eric Toepfer Brentwood, TN 37027 | Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. PC 1007 2341 Deerfield Drive Attn: John Stokes Fort Mill, SC 29715 |
| Tractor Supply Company #2192 (Donaldsonville) 5401 Virginia Way Attn: Eric Toepfer Brentwood, TN 37027 | Osprey Lakes Development, LLC 7143 Big Lake Road Attn: Alan Courmier Lake Charles, LA 70605 |
| BR Welding Supply LLC dba TNT Gas and Supply 2020 N. 3rd Street Attn: Chip Villarreal Baton Rouge, LA 70802 | Whispering Meadow RV Park 3210 Westwood Rd. Attn: Larry Savoy Westlake, LA 70669 |
| Turner’s Downtown Conoco & Auto Services, LLC 550 W. Laurel Ave. Attn: Spencer LeBlanc Eunice, LA 70535 |
The following applicants for a Class 6x Permit were heard and are hereby 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 |
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March 2018
FIRES AND ACCIDENTS
- RELATED:
- THERE WERE NO RELATED FIRES TO REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF March 2018.
- UNRELATED:
FIRE: Herring Gas Co. Inc., Jena, reported a fire that destroyed the residence of Larry Boudin, Harrisonburg, LA. Cause of fire reported as suspected wiring in the home. No injuries or product loss reported.
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- March 2018
CONDEMNED/UNCONDEMNED SYSTEMS
- THERE WERE NO COMDEMNED/UNCONDEMNED SYSTEMS TO REPORT
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission will meet at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday April 25, 2018 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, April 26, 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 TO BE HEARD FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2018.
APPLICATIONS
The following applicants have applied for a Class 6X Permit, were administratively granted and are to be ratified by the Commission:
| VJ’s Hackley Hill LLC. 31141 Sam Thomas Road Franklinton, LA 70438 | Mann’s Grocery 1964 Harmon Johnson Rd. Monroe, LA 71202 |
| Ideal Market #9 4421 Airline Hwy. Metairie, LA 70001 | Happy Quick Stop 8155 Hwy 21 Bush, LA 70431 |
| Food Junction 6602 Hwy 3 Benton, LA 71006 | Step In #16 515 Hwy 384 Lake Charles, LA 70601 |
| Logansport Truck Stop 2200 Main Street Logansport, LA 71049 | SI Food Mart #2 2280 Old Baton Rouge Hwy. Hammond, LA 70403 |
| LeCompte Food Mart 1810 Hardy St. LeCompte, LA 71346 | Kornbread’s Korner 1813 Hwy 71 Montgomery, LA 71454 |
| Raceway #6730 7174 Airline Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70805 | Petro Plus 22697 Hwy 435 Abita Springs, LA 70420 |
| Petro Plus 19056 Hwy 40 Covington, LA 70435 | YA Nuway 19410 Hwy 16 E Amite, LA 70422 |
| 51 Food Market 215 South 1st St. Amite, LA 70422 | Pearls & Sids 13868 US Hwy 165 Kelly, LA 71441 |
| Bayou Boil N Geaux of Cut Off LLC 15741 E. Main Ste. A Cut Off, LA 70345 | B & S Neighborhood Mkt. LLC 1075 Chicot Park Rd. Ville Platte, LA 70586 |
| Haddad’s Super Market 409 N. Preston Street Marksville, LA 71351 | Smeer Sunshine 333 E. Mark St. Marksville, LA 71351 |
| Campti Quick Stop 3035 Hwy 71 Campti, LA 71411 | Bentley Country Corner 19069 Hwy 167 Bentley, LA 71407 |
| Tobacco Outlet 1830 Gerstner Memorial Blvd. Lake Charles, LA 70601 |
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 .