Louisiana Shrimp Task Force Meeting
Andrew Blanchard, Chairman
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
Terrebonne Parish Government Tower
Council Chambers
8026 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360
AGENDA
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Call to Order
III. Roll Call
IV. Approval of July 31, 2024 Meeting Minutes
V. Approval of October 9, 2024 Meeting Agenda
VI. Financial Report
VII. Federal Shrimp Permit Report
VIII. New Business
A. To Discuss the Protect American Fisheries Act- Coby Sammis, Legislative Assistant to Congressman Higgins
B. To Discuss the Save Our Shrimpers Act- Coby Sammis, Legislative Assistant to Congressman Higgins
C. To Discuss Re-Appropriating STF Funding for Shrimp Testing- STF
D. To Discuss and Consider Funding for Shrimp Testing- David Williams, Seed Consulting
E. To Consider Funding for a STF Trip to Washington, D.C.- STF
IX. Set Next Meeting
X. Adjourn
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