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Saturday March 16, 2024 @ “The Main Street Events” (building), 18210W. Main St. Suite 2, Galliano, La. 70354
Lunch will be served 11:30am-1:00pm
General Meeting begins 1:00pm
Members in good standing or voting members are able to vote at annual meetings. This means you must have your previous years dues (2023) paid before or at the door of this meeting and you must also be a LSA member for one year to the date you joined to be a voting member.
If you have not paid your 2023 annual membership dues, you may pay them at the door. You may also pay online with a credit card on LSA’s secure website: www.louisianashrimp.org . You may mail your dues in to: Louisiana Shrimp Association, 109 East 17th Place, Larose, La. 70373, if you use postal mail, please get them to us in time for us to receive them prior to the March meeting and so that we can have your member status up to date.
If you have questions please contact Ms. Jeannie at 504-382-9341.
New members are welcome and may join and pay annual dues at the door.

House and Senate Bills and Resolutions for the 2024 Legislation Session as of March 3, 2024
Click here to view the list-Legislation 2024

Trade Investigation Infomation-
A questionnaire will be required for members to fill out and send back to commerce. This is a procedure in the anti dumping investigation. This draft will let you know exactly what documents and figures you will need when the official questionnaire is issued. Information on this will be sent out to you soon.
Click here to view the draft application.

INTRODUCING LOUISIANA SHRIMP COALITION
Louisiana Shrimp Coalition (LSC), seeks to protect and restore our coastal communities and to preserve the culture and heritage of Louisiana's commercial fishermen. Our organization is built on a foundation of compassion, integrity, and accountability.
The new umbrella organization builds upon years of the dedication and hard work by Louisiana Shrimp Association in Louisiana's commercial fishing industry. Louisiana Shrimp Coalition has been formed to assist Louisiana's commercial fishermen with community outreach, safety information and training outreach, industry and regulation assistance and disaster outreach information and assistance.
The formation of Louisiana Shrimp Coalition is the latest step in assisting in preserving Louisiana's coastal fishing communities and its seafood harvesters.
Click here to vist the webpage!



Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Sheahan Secures $42 million in the 2023 Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations
https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/secretary-sheahan-secures-fishery-dollars-for-louisiana

Louisiana 2019 flood disaster Grant Update
Please be advised that LDWF has begun reviewing applications for the Equipment Modernization Grant Program. Applicants can view status updates throughout the application process via the online portal under the “My Applications” or “My Tasks” panels on the home dashboard. Applicants can also view the status of their application by clicking on the “Searches” tab on the top of the homepage if using a desktop or the “Magnifying Glass” icon if using a mobile device and then clicking “Search”.
Applications are being reviewed by the Program in the order in which they were submitted.
If the Program requires any additional information or documentation in order to process your application, the Program will reach out to you by phone at the contact phone number provided in your application and through Message in the LDWF Grant Portal.
Thank you for your continued patience during the application review process.
If you have any questions concerning your application, please contact LDWF at 1-855-262-1764. Sincerely,
Office of Fisheries
Fall Inshore Shrimp Season to Close in a Portion of State Waters
https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/fall-inshore-shrimp-season-to-close-in-a-portion-of-state-waters
The Agriculture Fisheries and Land Management Council
"Louisiana seafood is facing a crisis thanks to imported seafood improperly labeled from foreign countries. It’s not only an attack on our agricultural commodities, it is an attack on a culture and heritage. The state’s commercial fishermen need to know that help is on the way as imported seafood has caused untold damage in Louisiana. State labeling laws protect both business owners and consumers."
The Governor has Louisiana's shrimp industry as one of his top priorities.
https://oneteam.la/2024/01/26/the-agriculture-fisheries-and-land-management-council/
Louisiana Shrimp Association v. Biden
Turtle Excluder Device
https://pelicanpolicy.org/cases/louisiana-shrimp-association-v-biden/
OPINION | Preserving our heritage and livelihood – A shrimper’s stand against unjust regulations
By Acy Cooper | Louisiana Shrimp Association
Jan 25, 2024
https://www.livingstonparishnews.com/opinion/editorials/opinion-preserving-our-heritage-and-livelihood-a-shrimper-s-stand-against-unjust-regulations/article_0ddc8138-b95d-11ee-b6cb-db8838481432.html

ADD/CVC Petition filed October 25, 2023
An Antidumping duty ("ADD") petition was filed on October 25, 2023 by the American Shrimp Processors Association ("petitioners") on imports of frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador and Indonesia, and a countervailing duty ("CVC") petition against frozen warmater shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
We send our thanks to Ronnie "Chevo" Anderson-Louisiana Shrimp Association USSC and Rocky Moorehead-SC Shrimpers Association USSC, for testifying before the US International Trade Commission on behalf of the American shrimp harvesters. Great job, we appreciate you guys! US Shrimpers Coalition "USSC" are included in this new investigation as interested parties. USSC was formed by: Louisiana- LSA, Georgia-GCFA, Mississippi-GCSS, Texas-TSA, South Carolina-SCSA and North Carolina-NCFA
Petition-LSA Update
The Petition, attachments and other public documents are listed below to view.
US Shrimpers Coalition ITC EOA.pdf
Public Service List
US Shrimpers Coalition
ADD/CVC Petition 2023
View Petition Exhibits Here
Anti Dumping Bullet Point Beggining 2003




Louisiana Governor's disaster request, due to the influx of imports causing injury to the shrimp industry, has been denied.
Read letter here-
Letter to Governor

LSA President met with the Louisiana Governor on the state our industry is in. The Governor pledged his help for our shrimp industry.
Follow up letters may be viewd on the links below.
Governors Letter to LSA President
Governors Letter to the President Biden
LSA submitts a letter to Louisiana Governor JB Edwards asking him to delcare a state of emergency for the Louisiana Shrimp Industry.
Click here to read letter.

Louisiana Shrimp Association petitions US Departmenf of Commerce and other U.S. federal agencies, to intiate an investigation into the influx of imported shrimp being allowed to enter the U.S.A.
Click here to read more here


Louisiana Shrimp Association Press Release July 7, 2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the National Export Strategy 2023 in June.
Louisiana Shrimp Association supports the U.S. Department of Commerce's decision to balance international trade which is hampering America's seafood industry.
Louisiana Shrimp Association and its members stand strongly united to protect the future of our industry.
A joint organization letter may be viewed on the link below.
https://www.laseagrant.org/wp-content/uploads/Shrimp-Industry-Input-Natl-Seafood-Strategy-03.31.2023.pdf
LSA also submitted a letter from its organization with suggestions to include in the Draft National Seafood Strategy of NOAA fisheries. This letter may be viewed on the link below.
LSA's Letter Seafood Strategy 2023
Chapter 9 of the published stategy document is the information on the Seafood Industry in the document.
Click here to view the U.S. National Export Strategy 2023 here
Chapter 9-"Fishing Industry" may be viewed here:National Export Strategy 2023
Lawmakers taking action to protect state's seafood industry
Read Here
Louisiana shrimpers are in trouble.
Read Here
FDA is responsible for the safety of all fish and fishery products entering the United States. The agency uses every available tool to identify immediate or potential threats as well as the best course of action to protect public health and safety. As part of the FDA’s import safety effort, the agency provides as much available information and guidance as possible to consumers, industry, and government about seafood safety.
Imported Seafood Safety Program
Study blasts loopholes in NOAA's seafood inspection program."Roughly 60 percent of all seafood coming into the United States is not covered by a federal inspection program operated by NOAA" Read Here
LOUISIANA CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN INFORMATION
NOTE: This has to be renewed each year
Under the authority of 56:303E,(1), this form may be used to qualify a Louisiana licensed commercial fisherman as "certified". An IRS registered tax preparer possessing a PIN must complete the form certifying that based upon his most recent federal income tax return that the fisherman earns at least fifty percent of his income from commercial fishing activities, and have it notorized, then mailed in to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Click here to down load the form

COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN TAX EXPEMPT FORM
Commercial fisherman may apply for a certificate of exemption from Louisiana state sales and use taxes under Louisiana Revised Statute 47:305.20.
Click here to download the form

Become Louisiana Certified

  • "The primary mission of the Louisiana Seafood Certification Program is to build a unified brand to attract consumers as well as foodservice and seafood distribution buyers who want to be sure they’re sourcing the best-tasting seafood in the world—Louisiana Seafood." The basic requirements along with instruction on how to apply to become a Louisiana Seafood Certified Program participant can be found here- Louisiana Certification Program

    Our Goal

    • is to incorporate the participation of everyone involved in the Shrimp Industry, and to preserve the culture and heritage of the traditional Louisiana Shrimper.

INDUSTRY TOPICS

  • Contact your Representatives in Washington DC!
    Not sure of your congressional district or who your member is? This service will assist you by matching your ZIP code to your congressional district, with links to your member's website and contact page. Click here to find out.





  • Commercial Fishermen Louisiana Sales Tax Exemption Form






  • Buy domestic USA wild caught shrimp,
    buy Louisiana Certified!

    Educate and inform your neighbors!
    Friends don't let friends eat imported shrimp!



    109 East 17th Place
    Larose, La. 70373