Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 30, § 2019. Promulgation of rules and regulations

D. (1)(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Subtitle to the contrary, this Subsection shall be complied with prior to or concurrent with the proposal of any rule.

(b) The secretary or his designee shall make a written determination, based on sound scientific information, that the environmental and public health benefits to be derived from the proposed rule outweigh the social and economic costs reasonably expected to result from the proposed rule. This written determination shall be submitted to the legislative fiscal office for its review. The written determination shall be submitted at the same time to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget for its approval. The written determination, at a minimum, shall include an assessment of the environmental and public health benefits to be derived from the proposed rule; the estimated economic cost to all persons directly affected by the proposed rule; and an explanation of the data, assumptions, and methods used in making the determination. These factors shall be identified to the maximum extent practical and, where feasible, quantified. A statement that the environmental and public health benefits to be derived from the proposed rule outweigh the social and economic costs reasonably expected to result from the proposed rule, which has been submitted for review to the legislative fiscal office, shall be included in any notice required under R.S. 49:961(A).

(a) Is required for compliance with a federal law or regulation.

(b) Is identical to a federal law or regulation applicable in Louisiana.

(c) Will cost the state and affected persons less than one million dollars, in the aggregate, to implement.

(d) Is an emergency rule under R.S. 49:962.