Louisiana Shrimp Task Force Meeting

Acy Cooper, Chairman

Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 10:00 a.m.

LDWF Headquarters

2000 Quail Dr.

Baton Rouge, LA 70898

AGENDA

I.        Pledge of Allegiance

II.        Roll Call

III.        Approval of September 21, 2022 Meeting Minutes

IV.        Approval of the November 2, 2022 Meeting Agenda

V.         Financial Report

VI.        Federal Shrimp Permit Report

VII.       New Business

A.    To Hear an Update on Shrimp Sustainability Certifications- STF

B.    To Hear an Update on the State of the Industry- STF

C.   To Discuss BOEM’s Renewable Energy Leasing Updates- BOEM

D.   To Hear a Presentation on a Better Bycatch Reduction Device Project- LA Sea Grant

E.    To Consider Funding the 2023 LA Fisheries Forward Summit- LA Sea Grant

VIII.        Public Comment

IX.         Set Next Meeting

X.         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://wlf-la.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EZL7i6eLQQO7ODh58ctXWA

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