The following is the agenda for the Louisiana Shrimp Task Force Meeting. The public is invited to attend.

Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 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 September 26, 2018 meeting minutes and of the December 5, 2018 Agenda

IV. Treasury Report

   A. Budget Report- LDWF

V. Federal Shrimp Permit Report- STF

VI. New Business

   A. To Hear an Update on the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan and Louisiana’s State Strategy- Doug Daigle

   B. To Hear a Presentation on the Inflation Adjusted Value of Shrimp Landings- LDWF

   C. To Consider An Adjustment to a Nearshore Planning Area-LDWF

   D. Update on the Fishing Industry’s Adaptation Working Groups -Brian Lezina, CPRA

   E. To Discuss the STF Bylaws and Speaking Time Limits- STF

   F. To Discuss STF Vacancies- STF

   G. To Discuss Rescheduling the Shrimp Task Force Washington, D.C. Trip- STF

   H. To Discuss Closed Season Shrimp Violations- Barry Rogers

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

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