Do I need a permit to acquire seismic data on State lands or water bottoms?
Yes, if the State lands or water bottoms are unleased you need to obtain a permit from the Office of Mineral Resources. If the State lands or water bottoms are leased you need a permit or permission from the State lessee. Prior to conducting seismic activities in the State of Louisiana, you are responsible for and must acquire permission or permits from all applicable property owning entities and Federal, State, Parish, and Local governmental agencies having jurisdiction over seismic activities within the geographic boundaries of the area in which seismic activities are to be conducted, including, private landowners, public agencies, state agencies, the State of Louisiana or the Federal government and its various agencies (Contact List).
