This Chapter shall be effective upon final approval of the State's program of regulations by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to Section 503 of Public Law 95-87. Provided, that the commissioner shall, upon signing of this Chapter by the Governor of the State, immediately issue regulations pursuant to this Chapter as required to insure approval of the State program of regulations by the Secretary of the Interior. The regulations shall be effective upon the effective date of this Chapter.
30 U.S.C.A. § 1253.
La. R.S. § 30:931