Louisiana HR344: LEGISLATIVE POWERS: Urges and requests the Department of Conservation and Energy in consultation with the United States Geological Survey to study seismic activity in Northwest Louisiana parishes and develop a seismic monitoring strategy for Louisiana

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A resolution To urge and request the Department of Conservation and Energy, in consultation with the United States Geological Survey, to study seismic activity in Red River, Sabine, De Soto, Caddo, Bienville, and Natchitoches Parishes, to develop a seismic monitoring strategy for Louisiana, and to present a written report of its findings to the House of Representatives.

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A RESOLUTION To urge and request the Department of Conservation and Energy, in consultation with the United States Geological Survey, to study seismic activity in Red River, Sabine, De Soto, Caddo, Bienville, and Natchitoches Parishes, to develop a seismic monitoring strategy for Louisiana, and to present a written report of its findings to the House of Representatives. WHEREAS, seismic activity has been reported in and around De Soto, Caddo, Sabine, Natchitoches, Bienville, and Red River 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, 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 distances from areas in which potential contributing factors are located; and WHEREAS, the scientific literature recognizes that certain human activities may, in some circumstances, contribute to or trigger seismic activity; and Page 1 of HLS 26RS-5738 ORIGINAL HR NO. WHEREAS, earthquakes of only moderate magnitude have the potential to threaten the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Louisiana and may result in damage to homes, infrastructure, public facilities, pipelines, transportation systems, and other property; and WHEREAS, understanding the geologic structures, fault systems, subsurface …

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