House Concurrent Resolution No. [insert number] requests the Department of Conservation and Energy and the Louisiana Geological Survey to prepare a report for the legislature regarding the status and accessibility of subsurface data, including well logs and core samples. The resolution highlights the importance of these data collections for various sectors such as energy development, groundwater management, and environmental protection. The legislature aims to gain insights into the current condition of these data holdings, the progress made in modernizing and preserving them, and any immediate needs or limitations that may hinder their accessibility.

The report is to include a summary of existing subsurface data, actions taken to improve data management, identification of resource gaps, and preliminary recommendations for legislative action. It is required to be submitted by March 1, 2027, to relevant legislative committees and the Natural Resources Commission. Additionally, a written plan with recommendations for future legislation must also be developed and submitted by the same deadline. The resolution emphasizes the need for collaboration between the Department of Conservation and Energy and the Louisiana Geological Survey to enhance the state's subsurface data infrastructure.