La. R.S. 30:131

The Department of Public Works, parish surveyors, State Highway Engineers, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College and any board, department or institution of the state and the governing authorities of political subdivisions shall make such surveys, reports and investigations, and furnish such records and information as may be required by the State Mineral and Energy Board for the purposes of determining boundaries, character, title, location and other matters relating to lands.