Louisiana Shrimp Task Force Meeting

Andrew Blanchard, Chairman

Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 10:00 a.m.

Terrebonne Parish Main Library

151 Library Drive, Houma, LA 70360

AGENDA

I. Pledge of Allegiance

II. Call to Order

III. Roll Call

IV. Approval of May 1, 2024 Meeting Minutes

V. Approval of July 10, 2024 Meeting Agenda

VI. Federal Shrimp Permit Report

VII. Financial Report

VIII. New Business

      A. To Hear an Update on the Equipment Modernization Grant Program- LDWF

      B. To Hear a Shrimp Legislative Update- STF/ LDWF

      C. To Discuss the Possible Re-Opening of White Shrimp Season- STF

      D. To Discuss and Designate a STF Representative to Attend Upcoming BOEM Offshore Wind Development Meetings- STF

      E. To Discuss LDH Nutritional Labeling Regulations- STF

      F. To Request that Photos be Included in Future Shrimp Reports Provided to the Task Force- STF

      G. To Schedule a Date for Shrimp Task Force Meeting Training- STF

IX. Public Comment

X. Set Next Meeting

XI. Adjourn

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