The House Concurrent Resolution No. by Representative Zeringue urges the state of Louisiana to actively participate in the Gulf of America Hypoxia Action Plan and Task Force. Louisiana has been involved in this initiative since 1998 and has reaffirmed its commitment through various legislative actions and support from multiple state agencies. The resolution emphasizes the importance of Louisiana's representation on the Task Force, particularly through the Governor's Office of Coastal Activities, which has historically played a key role in collaborating with other states and federal agencies to implement the Action Plan aimed at reducing the Gulf Hypoxic Zone.
The resolution outlines specific recommendations for the governor, including appointing the Governor's Office of Coastal Activities as the representative on the Task Force, designating the Louisiana Office of Soil and Water Conservation as co-chair of the Interagency Nutrient Team, and including the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as a full partner in the state's Gulf Hypoxia policy efforts. Additionally, it calls for annual presentations to the House and Senate Natural Resources committees to report on the progress of state agencies in achieving the Action Plan's goals, and mandates that meetings of the Interagency Nutrient Team be public and include legislative oversight.