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Dove (HB 850) Act No. 527
New law allows the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, 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, new law requires the board to 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 La.
Effective upon signature of governor (June 5, 2014).
(Adds R.S. 49:214.5.2(G))