BUSINESS RESOURCE GUIDE (Business Advice and Technical
Assistance)
ADDITIONAL
LICENSE
AND REGISTERING INFORMATION
State
The Louisiana Services Directory provides
a consolidated and comprehensive online directory of requirements for
licenses and permits, certifications, registrations, and filings, as
well as publications, databases and information resources, www.srch2.doa.state.la.us/sdsprod/user/usermain.asp.
New
Business Registration -- For information and forms, contact
the Louisiana Secretary of State’s First Stop Business Shop.
Contact: 800-259-0001 or (225) 922-2675. www.sec.state.la.us
Alcoholic Beverage and/or Tobacco
Licenses -- Any business selling beer, liquor, soft drinks
or tobacco must obtain a state alcoholic beverage and/or tobacco
license; the issuing authority is the Louisiana Department of Public
Safety, Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Contact: (225) 925-4041. http://www.dps.state.la.us
Hospital, Nursing Home and
Adult Day Care Center Licenses -- A license is required
by the
State of Louisiana before a hospital, nursing home or adult
day care center may be opened; the issuing authority is the Louisiana
Department of Health and Hospitals.
Contact:(225) 342-0138; http://www.state.la.us.
Day Care Center Licenses --
A license is required by the State of Louisiana before
a day care center may be opened; the issuing authority is the Department
of Social Services.
Contact: (225) 342-0138, http://www.dss.state.la.us
Environmental Licenses and
Permits -- A range of licenses and permits are granted
to businesses in compliance with state and federal environmental
regulations; the issuing authority for most federal and state licenses
and permits is the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
For further information on state and federal regulations, permits
and licenses, contact the appropriate office listed below or visit
DEQ's Website at http://www.deq.state.la.us
Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste
Divisions: (888) 763-5424 or (225) 765-0869.
Air Quality and Radiation Protection
Divisions: (225) 765-2595.
The Department of Environmental
Quality also offers a technical assistance program for small
businesses. The hotline number is (800) 259-2890 or (225) 765-2453.
The Northwest (Shreveport) regional office
may be contacted at (318) 676-7476.
Office of Water Resources:
(888) 763-5424 or (225) 765-0246 (for
information on Water Pollution Control).
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Federal
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) -- OSHA requires no licenses or permits;
however, it does require the display of a poster describing relevant
rights and responsibilities. Most employers must keep a log of work-related
injuries and illnesses, which must be accessible to employees.
Contact: State Office: (225) 298-5458. www.osha.gov
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) -- The EPA oversees all federal environmental legislation.
It also has jurisdiction over the issuance of various permits and
licenses, although this jurisdiction does not extend over all states
for all environmental matters.
To determine whether a particular business
enterprise is subject to EPA regulations and whether the EPA or
the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is the appropriate
licensing authority, contact: Region 6 Office (includes Louisiana),
(214) 665-2200. www.epa.gov
The EPA also provides toll-free hot lines
to provide information on specific legislative acts and requirements.
For general information about EPA requirements and about the limits
of federal licensing and permitting jurisdiction, visit: www.epa.gov/epahome/hotline.htm.
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RED
RIVER
AND WETLANDS APPLICATIONS
Red River Construction/Activities --
The Caddo-Bossier Port Commission by law is mandated to regulate commerce
and traffic on the Red River within the parishes of Caddo and Bossier.
Performance under this mandate requires permit procedures for certain
types of activities, including: construction and/or dredging affecting
navigable waters, passenger and/or marina type activities, and any
activity on the Red River requiring permit authority from any Planning
Commission or Levee Board and/or U.S. Coast Guard. Approval must be
obtained from the appropriate agency/agencies before the Port Commission
will make a final determination. Contact: (318) 524-2272, www.portsb.com.
Wetlands Applications --
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for permits involving
the waters of the United States. Often a 404 Permit or Wetlands mitigation
permit is required in development. All applications or inquiries should
be directed to the Vicksburg District, (601) 631-5053.
www.usace.army.mil
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