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LPWIC adopts minutes from Nov. 12, 2024; commission sets follow‑ups and new task forces
Summary
The commission adopted minutes from its Nov. 12, 2024 meeting and adjourned after setting new follow‑up assignments, including forming a resiliency and sustainability task force and a deep‑draft interconnectivity task force. The commission asked for follow‑up updates, including site‑by‑site air‑gap timelines and a 30‑day report on anchorages.
The Louisiana Ports and Waterways Interim Commission adopted the minutes from its Nov. 12, 2024 meeting by voice vote during its meeting. The chair called for a motion to adopt the minutes; a motion and second were made and the commission approved the minutes by voice: “All in favor? Aye. All opposed? Okay. Ayes have it,” the chair said.
The commission reported that working groups have submitted project information for the statewide strategic plan, and staff are organizing and categorizing that data to prioritize projects in coordination with LED (Louisiana Economic Development) and DOTD. The chair and commissioners emphasized that the strategic plan should be completed before the end of the year and that projects need ranking to maximize statewide and regional economic benefit.
New task forces: commissioners announced two forthcoming task forces. The resiliency and sustainability task force will be co‑chaired by the Energy Institute representative who presented during the meeting and will coordinate with the EPA Clean Ports planning work. A deep‑draft port interconnectivity task force will be co‑chaired by Paul Matthews to examine rail, trucking and other intermodal connections among deep‑draft ports.
Follow‑ups and assignments: in addition to the specific instructions on air‑gap site visits and the working‑group 30‑day anchorages report, the commission asked staff to circulate minimum criteria for port plan submissions and to coordinate a schedule for the next meeting. The chair asked staff to send meeting dates and to introduce Anne Arrington, who will assist DOTD and the Office of Multimodal Commerce in working with ports and stakeholders.
Votes at a glance: - Motion to adopt minutes from Nov. 12, 2024 — outcome: adopted by voice vote (no roll‑call tally specified). - Motion to adjourn — outcome: adopted by voice vote.
Ending: The commission adjourned after the announcements; staff will issue follow‑up emails and schedule the next meeting.
