House Resolution No. by Representative Bayham urges members of the Louisiana House of Representatives and relevant state officials, particularly from the Department of Transportation and Development and Louisiana Economic Development, to review the "Critical Development Issues Overview" report by Vickerman and Associates, LLC. This report was commissioned by the St. Bernard parish government in response to concerns from local residents regarding the proposed Louisiana International Terminal project by the Port of New Orleans. The report highlights significant issues, including the lack of due diligence by the Port in justifying the terminal's development and the potential negative impacts on local infrastructure, traffic, and safety.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of considering the findings of the report, which warns of possible catastrophic scenarios similar to recent barge collisions in other states that could threaten local levees and human life. It calls for the St. Bernard parish government to distribute copies of the report to relevant state departments and all members of the Louisiana legislature, ensuring that the critical issues raised are taken into account in the decision-making process regarding the terminal's location.