How to Start an LCP

Starting a Local Coastal Program

Excerpt from Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 43, Section 725

A. Letter of Intent.

Parishes intending to apply for grants to prepare a local coastal management program (LCMP) shall notify the secretary of LDNR by sending a letter of intent approved by the parish Police Jury or Council.

B. Program Development

The process for developing a local program will consist of a number of tasks leading to development of a local program document which will include necessary components pertaining to an up to date characterization of coastal resource management issues in the parish.

C. Program Content

Local programs may be submitted for approval after being developed in accordance with Subsection B and shall consist of multiple components that characterize conditions in the parish, and reflect the commitment of the local government offices to the administration of such a program.

D. Program Approval

Local programs may be submitted for approval after promulgation of these rules and the state guidelines, many of which pertain to the ensuring of adequate opportunity for public review and input. Fifteen copies of the complete proposed local program shall be submitted to the secretary of LDNR. The local government shall have additional copies available for distribution upon request. The secretary shall, within fifteen days of the filing of a complete program give public notice of the submittal of the proposed local program.

G. Funding of Local Programs

All funds provided to local governments by the department for program implementation shall be subject to specific guidelines. Any state or federal funds provided to local governments for implementation of approved local program shall be by contract with LDNR. Any such financial assistance shall be subject to these specific rules and any applicable federal requirements. Such financial assistance shall be on a matching fund basis, with a share provided through the federal grant to the State of Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, and the remainder generated at the local level.

For a more complete description of the process and requirements for developing a local coastal program refer to Rules and Regulations.

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