Shrimp Task Force Meeting
The following is the agenda for the Louisiana Shrimp Task Force Meeting. The public is invited to attend.
Wednesday, January 16, 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 December 5, 2018 meeting minutes and of the January 16, 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 Coastal Fisheries Industry Adaptation Workgroup (CFIAW)- Patrick Banks, Fisheries Assistant Secretary- LDWF
B. To Discuss the Importance of the Shrimp Sustainability Program and the Bycatch Study- Audubon G.U.L.F.
C. To Discuss and Consider Shrimp Task Force Seat Vacancy Nominations- STF
D. Officer Elections
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 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7554417136053135107
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