The
Louisiana Secretary of Natural Resources is a state executive position in the Louisiana state government. Appointed by the governor, the department was created in 1976 and also includes the Office of Coastal Management, the Office of Conservation, and the Office of Mineral Resources.
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The Secretary heads the Department of Natural Resources, whose mission is "to preserve and enhance the nonrenewable natural resources of the state, consisting of land, water, oil, gas, and other minerals, through conservation, regulation, management and development to ensure that the state of Louisiana realizes appropriate economic benefit from its asset base."[1]
Current officeholder
Stephen Chustz is the interim Louisiana Secretary of Natural Resources. Chustz was appointed by Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) on August 8, 2012 following Scott Angelle's resignation.[2]
Previous incumbent Scott Angelle was appointed by Gov. Kathleen Blanco in 2004 and resigned on August 8, 2012, in order to run for the Louisiana Public Service Commission.[3]
Authority
The Department of Natural Resources was created in 1976 by R.S. 36:351.[4]
Appointments
The Secretary of Natural Resources is appointed by the governor.
Duties
The main duties of the office are set out in the mission statement:[5]
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is to preserve and enhance the nonrenewable natural resources of the state, consisting of land, water, oil, gas, and other minerals, through conservation, regulation, management and development to ensure that the state of Louisiana realizes appropriate economic benefit from its asset base. Also, DNR exercises complex regulatory and permitting functions through the Office of Coastal Management and the Office of Conservation.
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Divisions
There are three primary divisions in the Department of Natural Resources - the Office of Coastal Management, the Office of Conservation, and the Office of Mineral Resources. There is also an Office of Management and Finance.
Office of Mineral Resources
- The Office of Mineral Resources manages the state's mineral assets and advises the State Mineral and Energy Board. It is headed by the Assistant Secretary, who also serves as the Secretary of the State Mineral and Energy Board.
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Department Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2827
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-2827
Department Physical Address: 617 North Third Street
LaSalle Building, 8th Floor
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Email: omr@dnr.state.la.us
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Office of Conservation
- The Office of Conservation has primary statutory responsibility for regulation and conservation of oil, gas, lignite, and other natural resources.
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| James Welsh, Commissioner of Conservation
Phone: 225-342-5515
Department Mailing Address: Office of Conservation
P.O. Box 94275
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
70804-9275
Department Physical Address: Office of Conservation-9th Floor
617 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
70802
FAX:225-342-3094
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Office of Coastal Management
- The Office of Coastal Management is responsible for the maintenance and protection of the state's coastal wetlands.
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| Louis Buatt, Assistant Secretary
Phone: 225-342-7591
Hotline:1 800-267-4019
FAX:225-342-9439
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Office of Management and Finance
- The Office of Management and Finance is responsible for the timely and cost effective administration of accounting and budget control, procurement and contract management, information technology, management and program analysis, personnel management, and grants management to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
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| Robert Harper, Undersecretary
Phone: 225-342-4540
Department Address: 617 North Third Street
P.O. Box 94396
Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804
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Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2012
In 2012, the secretary was paid an estimated $129,210. This figure comes from the Council of State Governments.
2010
In 2010, the Louisiana Secretary of Natural Resources was paid an estimated $129,210 according to the Council of State Governments.[6]
Contact information
Office of the Secretary
Phone: 225.342.2710
Fax: 225.342.5861
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 94396
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396
See also
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Department of Natural Resources, "About the Agency," accessed July 15, 2011
- ↑ CBS News, "La. Governor's natural resources secretary resigns," August 9, 2012
- ↑ CBS News, "La. Governor's natural resources secretary resigns," August 9, 2012
- ↑ Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, "About the Agency," accessed August 27, 2011
- ↑ Department of Natural Resources, "About the Agency," accessed August 27, 2011
- ↑ The Council of State Governments,"The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," retrieved June 21, 2011
