Plaquemines Parish |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 12. GEOPHYSICAL AND GEOLOGICAL SURVEYS, |
Article II. SEISMIC EXPLORATION |
Division 1. GENERALLY |
§ 12-28. Underwater charges—Generally.
The placing of explosive charges on the bottoms of the water or any area covered by a permit issued pursuant to this article is prohibited. All charges not detonated in holes below the bottom must be suspended and detonated at a point not below the level midway between the surface of the water and the substratum underlying such water; or detonated above the surface of the water. No such charges should be detonated nearer to the bottom or water bed than five (5) feet.
The requirements of the preceding paragraph shall not apply to trial charges and charges for determining position and water speed; provided that such charges are not over five (5) pounds and not fired more often than absolutely necessary.
(Ord. No. 482, § 9, 12-28-83)