Mitch Jurisich, Chairman

Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

New Orleans Lakefront Airport

6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70126

 

Agenda:

I. Pledge of Allegiance

II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests

III. Approval of March 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes and the April 7, 2026 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 Davis Madere)

C. Legislative (Brad Robin)

D. Legal (Brad Robin/Jakov Jurisic)

E. Research (Earl Melancon)

F. Coastal Restoration (Capt. George Ricks)

G. Marketing (BMF)

H. Health (LDH)

I. Aquaculture (Steve Pollock)

J. Joint Task Force Working Group (Mitch Jurisich)

VI. New Business

A.     To Hear a Presentation on Ocean Acidification and Its Effects on Shellfish- SDMI

B.     To Discuss the LOOP Oil Spill Damages and Economic Impacts  - OTF

C.    To Hear an Update on Current Legislative Bills  - OTF

D.    To Discuss a Requirement for Oyster Task Force Approval for Legislative Bills Relating to the Oyster Task Force - OTF

E.     To Discuss Updating the Harvester License Training to Reflect Current Time and Temperature Regulations - OTF

F.     To Discuss Oyster Processors Culling Oysters Onshore – OTF

VII. Public Comment

VIII. Set Next Meeting

IX. Adjourn

 

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