Louisiana SCR84: LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Requests the Department of Conservation and Energy in consultation with the U.S. Geological Survey to create the Earthquake Task Force to study seismic activity in certain parishes and to develop a seismic monitoring strategy for Louisiana.

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A concurrent resolution To urge and request the Department of Conservation and Energy, in consultation with the United States Geological Survey, to create the Earthquake Task Force to study seismic activity in Red River, Bienville, Caddo, DeSoto, and Natchitoches parishes and to develop a multipurpose plan for monitoring seismicity in Louisiana.

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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To urge and request the Department of Conservation and Energy, in consultation with the United States Geological Survey, to create the Earthquake Task Force to study seismic activity in Red River, Bienville, Caddo, DeSoto, and Natchitoches parishes and to develop a multipurpose plan for monitoring seismicity in Louisiana. WHEREAS, seismic activity has been reported in and around Red River, Bienville, Caddo, DeSoto, and Natchitoches parishes in recent months, including earthquakes of sufficient magnitude to be felt by residents, damage property, and be detected by regional and national seismic monitoring networks; and WHEREAS, the Department of Conservation and Energy has cooperated with the Red River Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and other entities to monitor the situation and coordinate an appropriate response; and WHEREAS, earthquakes arise from a variety of natural processes, including movement along subsurface faults, regional geologic stresses, and other naturally occurring structural processes; and WHEREAS, seismic events may originate at varying depths and at a distance from potential contributing factors; and WHEREAS, the scientific literature recognizes that certain human activities may in Page 1 of SLS 26RS-795 ORIGINAL SCR NO. some circumstances contribute to or trigger seismic activity; and WHEREAS, earthquakes of only moderate magnitude have the potential to threaten the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Louisiana and may …

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