DIGEST
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the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of
the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Dove HB No. 850
Abstract: Authorizes the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board to authorize the
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) to contract for the study,
investigation, and cleanup of, or response to, hazardous substances located in an
integrated coastal protection program project.
Proposed law allows the CPRA, with approval of the CPRA Board, to enter into a contract for
the study, investigation, and cleanup of, or response to, hazardous substances directly with an
entity who is already under contract with the Corps of Engineers for an integrated coastal
protection project where the hazardous substance is located and where federal law, rules,
regulations, guidance, or the terms of a cooperative, partnership, or other agreement for the
project require the state to directly take action relative to the hazardous substance. In approving
the contract with the Corps of Engineers contracting entity, proposed law requires the board
determine that the Corps of Engineers entered into the contract with its contractor through a
public bid process, get at least two estimates for the work from other contractors qualified to
conduct such work, get an estimate for the needed work from the Corps of Engineers contractor,
and determine that contracting directly with the Corps of Engineers contractor is economical,
feasible, and in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state of
Louisiana.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 49:214.5.2(G))