Louisiana Shrimp Task Force Meeting
Alan Gibson, Chairman
Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 10:00 a.m.
VIA WEBINAR
AGENDA
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Opening Statement- Meeting Operating Procedure- LDWF
III. Roll Call
IV. Approval of February 5, 2020 Meeting Minutes
V. Approval of the May 6, 2020 Meeting Agenda
VI. Financial Report
VII. Federal Shrimp Permit Report
VIII. New Business
A. To Receive a Presentation on the Upcoming Spring Inshore Shrimp Season- LDWF
B. To Discuss a Request to the Governor’s Office to Reappoint the STF Governor’s Designee Seat- STF
C. To Hear a Presentation on Covid-19 Seafood Safety- Evelyn Watts
D. To Hear a Presentation on Current Industry Issues and Resources Related to Covid-19- Sea Grant-Thomas Hymel
IX. Public Comment
X. Set Next Meeting
XI. Adjourn
NOTE: This meeting of the Shrimp Task Force is being conducted by video conference due to the public health emergency declared in response to the threat presented by COVID-19.
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_HOEm3j8zQRydp_oF5DCTyg
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. For more information, visit us at www.wlf.louisiana.gov, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ldwffb, or follow us on Twitter @LDWF.
To sign up for LDWF commercial fishing alerts sent as text messages or as emails, visit https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/communication/subscribe?email=. For press inquiries please contact Rene LeBreton, 504-286-8745 or [email protected]
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is committed to accommodating all reasonable special requests regarding access to our meetings. Please direct all sign language interpreting services or other accommodation needs to [email protected] at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date.
