Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 40, § 2017.6. Acceptance of federal funds; notice of public hearing

A. The department may accept on behalf of the state any federal funds made to assist in meeting the cost of carrying out the purposes of any part of this Chapter. Moneys received from the federal government for a construction project approved by the surgeon general of the United States shall be used solely for the payments to applicants for work performed and purchases made in carrying out approved projects.

B. Whenever the department schedules a public hearing to review any application for a finding of conformity pursuant to the provisions of Section 1122 of the Social Security Act, as amended,  1 the department shall notify each legislator whose district encompasses the proposed location of the facility. The notice shall be provided at least five calendar days prior to the public hearing.