Louisiana Shrimp Task Force Meeting
Acy Cooper, Chairman
Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 10:00 a.m.
LDWF Headquarters
2000 Quail Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
AGENDA
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of September 21, 2022 Meeting Minutes
IV. Approval of the November 2, 2022 Meeting Agenda
V. Financial Report
VI. Federal Shrimp Permit Report
VII. New Business
A. To Hear an Update on Shrimp Sustainability Certifications- STF
B. To Hear an Update on the State of the Industry- STF
C. To Discuss BOEM’s Renewable Energy Leasing Updates- BOEM
D. To Hear a Presentation on a Better Bycatch Reduction Device Project- LA Sea Grant
E. To Consider Funding the 2023 LA Fisheries Forward Summit- LA Sea Grant
VIII. Public Comment
IX. Set Next Meeting
X. Adjourn
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