Louisiana Oyster Task Force Meeting
Mitch Jurisich, Chairman
Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 10:00 a.m.
East Bank Regional Library
4747 W Napoleon Ave
Metairie, LA 70001
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests
III. Approval of January 24, 2023 meeting minutes and February 14, 2023 Agenda
IV. Treasury Report
A. LOTF Financial Report & Oyster Tag Sales
V. Committee Reports
A. Public and Private Oyster Grounds Committee (Mitch Jurisich)
B. Enforcement (Major Edward Skena)
C. Legislative (Jakov Jurisic)
D. Legal (Jakov Jurisic/ Brad Robin)
E. Research (Earl Melancon)
F. Coastal Restoration (Dan Coulon)
G. Marketing (LDWF)
H. Health (Justin Gremillion)
I. Aquaculture (Steve Pollock)
J. Joint Task Force Working Group (Mitch Jurisich)
VI. New Business
A. To Discuss the March- April Seasonal Reclassification Line in LA28 (Vermilion and Iberia Parishes)- OTF/ LDH
B. To Consider a Letter Regarding the Cameron Parish LNG Project- OTF
C. To Discuss the Progress of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project- OTF
D. To Discuss Oyster Strike Force License Fee- OTF/ LDWF
E. To Hear a Reminder Regarding Reporting Harvesting Information- LDWF
VII. Public Comment
VIII. Set Next Meeting
IX. Adjourn
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