Office of the Secretary
Statement from Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle on the passing of F. Malcolm Hood, Jr.
“We at the Department of Natural Resources wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Malcolm Hood, Jr. His death will be strongly felt not only by the members of his family, his friends and business associates who knew him best, but also the people in the energy industry and those who may never have known the important role that he played in leading several organizations and participating in the legislative process in ways that bettered government for the citizens of the state and for business."
Harper recognized with Service Award
The Louisiana Civil Service League has recognized the service of state Department of Natural Resources Undersecretary Robert Harper in making him one of the chosen few honorees of its annual Monte M. Lemann Award this year.
Angelle sends FEMA letter on generator policy
Louisiana Secretary of Natural Resources Scott Angelle has called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to change its rules to give more relief to people and families dealing with long-term loss of electrical power following the recent hurricane strikes on the Gulf Coast.
Angelle Tapped to Brief President Bush on Hurricane Gustav Energy Issues
Gov. Bobby Jindal tapped Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle to brief President George W. Bush on energy issues during Bush’s visit to Baton Rouge on Sept. 3 in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.
DEQ, DNR announce assistant secretaries
BATON ROUGE – The Departments of Environmental Quality and Natural Resources announced today that the agencies are making changes at the assistant secretary position. DNR Secretary Scott Angelle announced Louis Buatt is taking the position of Assistant Secretary of the Office of Coastal Restoration and Management. DEQ Secretary Harold Leggett said that Paul Miller has been named as Assistant Secretary of the Office of Environmental Assessment, the position Buatt is leaving.
DNR Secretary expresses vindication on court ruling
The State Supreme Court issued a decision yesterday in New Orleans to uphold Act 312 of 2006, a legislative enactment designed to ensure proper remediation of environmental damage caused by oilfield operations. The high court declared Act 312 constitutional, emphasizing that the district courts do maintain control of the restoration process, and thus overruling a decision made by a district court judge in Catahoula parish in January 2007.
DNR staff appointments named
State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle announced today the appointment of three members of his executive staff. Robert D. Harper, Marjorie McKeithen, and James H. Welsh have returned to top positions they previously held with the department.
DNR Secretary announces new deputy secretary
State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle has announced the appointment of Lori E. LeBlanc as the department's new Deputy Secretary.
Humane Society Honors State Officials
State Department of Natural Resources’ Human Resources Director Mary Ginn was recently recognized for her role in animal protection, specifically for wildlife on Louisiana state parks.
DNR Secretary Spends Time on the Hill to push for OCS vote
State Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle traveled to Washington D.C. this week in an effort to meet with congressional lawmakers as they consider legislation for increasing oil and gas royalties to coastal states.