The following is the agenda for the Louisiana Shrimp Task Force Meeting. The public is invited to attend.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 10:00 a.m.

Terrebonne Council Meeting Room

8026 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360

 AGENDA

I.  Pledge of Allegiance

II. Roll call and Introduction of Guests

III. Approval of the January 16, 2019 meeting minutes and of the February 27, 2019 Agenda

IV. Treasury Report

A. Budget Report- LDWF

V. Federal Shrimp Permit Report- STF

VI. New Business

A. To Hear an Update on the Concerns of the Shrimp Bycatch Study Brought to LDWF at the Last Meeting- LDWF

B. To Discuss a Proposal for Limited Entry into the Commercial Shrimping Industry- STF

C. To Discuss a Seafood Label of Origin for Restaurants- STF

D. To Hear an Update on the Shrimp Industry’s Trip to Washington, D.C. and the LA Alive Event- STF

E. To Discuss and Consider Shrimp Task Force Seat Vacancy Nominations- STF

F. Officer Elections- STF

VII.  Public Comment

VIII. Adjourn

The meeting will be held in compliance with Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law as defined by Louisiana R.S. 42:11, et seq.  The public is invited to attend.  To listen in to the meeting via webinar register at

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is committed to accommodating all reasonable special requests regarding access to our meetings. Please direct all sign language interpreting services or other accommodation needs to rlebreton@wlf.la.gov at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date.