official proceedings of THE PLAQUEMINES Port, Harbor & Terminal District REGULAR MEETING  - JULY 23, 2026 Minutes of a meeting of the Plaquemines Parish Council, as the Sole Governing Authority of the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District, held in the Pointe-a-la-Hache Council Chambers, 18055 Hwy. 15, Pointe-a-la-Hache, Louisiana on Thursday, July 23, 2026, 3:56 p.m., pursuant to notice to all members with a quorum present as follows: PRESENT: Commissioner Ronnie Newsom, Chairman Commissioner Tyronne Edwards Commissioner Brian Champagne Commissioner Chris Schulz Commissioner Stuart J. Guey Commissioner Carlton M. LaFrance, Sr. Commissioner Mitch Jurisich Commissioner Mark Cognevich Kim M. Toups, Council Secretary ABSENT: Commissioner Patricia McCarty The Port Executive team was present representing the Port. The following items were deferred: • 6d, “A Resolution approving a new visual identity for the Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District; authorizing trademark registration; and authorizing related actions; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto”; and • 6e, “A Resolution reaffirming the legal name of Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District, discontinuing the primary use of the “Louisiana Gateway Port” brand; adopting an interim text-based logo; and authorizing related actions; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto”. Agenda Item 7a(1), “A Resolution authorizing and directing the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District Chairman Port Chairman to enter into an Employment contract with James Ethridge for services as Port Executive Director; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto” was withdrawn. There were no matters to address under Agenda Item 2, “Executive Session”; therefore Commissioner Newsom moved to Agenda Item 3, “Status Report”. Without objection, so ordered. • The M/V Pride is back in service in Belle Chasse; • PALH Ferry landings remain closed; MV Belle Chasse II • In sea trials MV Port Authority II • Vessel is at LCAT for repairs due to the fire New Build Ferry • Anticipated to go out to bid July • One of the aprons has gone off to be sandblasted and painted and the other is expected to be done right about now. They are on track to be installed either by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. More updates will be provided to the community. We hope it will re-open after testing. There were no matters to address under Agenda Item 4, “Bids and Advertisements”; therefore, Commissioner Newsom moved to Agenda Item 5, “Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions”. Without objection, so ordered. 1. A Resolution authorizing and directing the Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District Chairman (“Port Chairman”) to enter into an Employment Contract with James Ethridge for services as Port Executive Director; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COMMISSIONER NEWSOM Commissioner Newsom moved to Agenda Item 6, “Ordinances and Resolutions on Second Final Passage. Without objection, so ordered. ORDINANCE NO. 26-112 The following Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Newsom who moved its adoption: An Ordinance to authorize Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District (“Port’) to amend the 2026 Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District Capital Improvement Budget for the repair and replacement of the aprons of the West and East Pointe a la Hache Ferry Landings, and otherwise to provide respect thereto. DIGEST: The Port seeks to amend the 2026 budget for repairs and replacement of the aprons on the Westbank and Eastbank PALH Ferry Barges to ensure the safety and efficiency of the current ferry landing. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual Ordinance. WHEREAS, Resolution 26-218 authorized the Port to enter a contract with Deep South Construction & Salvage to complete repairs to the aprons of the West and East Pointe a la Hache Ferry Landings; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2026 Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District Capital Improvement Budget to allocate funds for said repairs; NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PORT, HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT: SECTION 1 It hereby authorizes Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District to amend the 2026 Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District Capital Improvement Budget for the repair and replacement of the aprons of the West and East Pointe a la Hache Ferry Landings. SECTION 2 The 2026 Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District, 2026 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, is amended by appropriating $237,000 from the Unrestricted Fund Balance as follows: Fund: 445 Port Harbor Fund Dept/Div: 910-9037 Capital Projects – PALH Ferry Ramp Spinoff - Electrical Object Description Inc/Dec Amendment 528.612 Maintenance - Ramps Inc $237,000 SECTION 3 The Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Ordinance and that Port employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council. Commissioner LaFrance seconded the motion to adopt the Ordinance. The foregoing Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote resulted as follows: YEAS: Commissioners Tyronne Edwards, Chris Schulz, Stuart J. Guey, Ronnie Newsom, Carlton M. LaFrance, Sr., Mitch Jurisich and Mark Cognevich NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioners Brian Champagne and Patricia L. McCarty PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: None And the Ordinance was adopted on this the 23rd day of July, 2026 R E S O L U T I O N NO. 26-237 On Motion of Commissioner Newsom, seconded by Commissioner LaFrance and on roll call, all members present voting “YES”, except Commissioner McCarty who was “ABSENT” the following Resolution was adopted: A Resolution authorizing Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (“Port”) to enter into a contract with Cybership, LLC to provide Computer Software management services to the Port; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. DIGEST: Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District requires Computer Software management services to facilitate operations. The Port seeks approval to award the contract to Cybership, LLC. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution. WHEREAS, PPHTD is in the business of operation, management, development of a publicly owned port jurisdiction in Plaquemines Parish, State of Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the professional has expertise in the area of Computer Software; and WHEREAS, PPHTD desires to engage the Professional to provide certain services in the area of Pro fessional’s expertise and the Professional is willing to provide such services to the PPHTD on an as needed basis as directed by the Chairman of the Board or his designee; NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PORT HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT it hereby authorizes the acceptance and recommendation of Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District to enter into a contract with Cybership, LLC to provide Computer Software management services to the Port. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PORT HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Port employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council. Commissioner Newsom moved to Agenda Item 8, “Approval of the Minutes from the July 9, 2026 Port Meeting”. Without objection, so ordered. R E S O L U T I O N NO. 26-238 On motion of Commissioner Schulz, seconded, seconded by Commissioner Cognevich, and on roll call all members present and voting “YES”, except Commissioner McCarty who was “ABSENT”, the following Resolution was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT it hereby approves the minutes from the July 9, 2026 regular meeting. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PALQUEMINES PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution. There being no further business to come before this Council, on motion Commissioner Cognevich, seconded by Commissioner Schulz, and on roll call all members present voting “YES”, except Commissioners Edwards and Schulz who voted “NO” and Commissioner McCarty who was “ABSENT”, the meeting adjourned at 4:09 p.m. ______________________________________ ChairmanSecretary For a full transcript of discussions and presentations a video of this meeting is available for viewing on the Parish website or on YouTube. August 4, 2026 Cost to Publish: $240.00

PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR VARIANCE PETITION MAP CHANGE PETITION A public hearing for a requested map change by Guilbeau Inc., from R-1C (Single Family Residential) Zoning District to C-2 (General Commercial) Zoning District. A portion of grounds situated West Subdivision, Lots A, 1 & the West of Lot 3, Milan Drive, Port Sulphur, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Section 1, Township 19 South, Range 27 East; parcel numbers 1229800 & 1526200. Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 p.m. at Belle Chasse Council Chambers, 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd. Bldg. 203, Belle Chasse, Louisiana. For additional information, please call (504) 934-6132. Ametra Rose, Superintendent Plaquemines Parish Planning & Zoning Department July 21, 28, 2026; August 4, 2026 Cost to Publish: $72.00

PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR VARIANCE PETITION A public hearing has been requested by Elma B. Wilson, for a minimum front yard setback variance for a manufactured home of the required 7’ to 2’. A portion of ground designated as Village of Ironton Division, Square 5, Lot 18, 109 Johnson Street, Ironton, Louisiana, Plaquemines Parish, Section 7, Township 16 South, Range 25 East, bounded above by property now or formerly Mable Brooks and below by property now or formerly Betty Wilson Et Al, parcel number 1438000 Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 p.m. at Belle Chasse Council Chambers, 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd. Bldg. 203, Belle Chasse, Louisiana. For additional information, please call (504) 934-6132. Ametra Rose, Superintendent Plaquemines Parish Planning & Zoning Department July 21, 28, 2026; August 4, 2026 Cost to Publish: $72.00

PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR VARIANCE PETITION MAP CHANGE PETITION A public hearing for a requested map change by Donna Blanchard, from R-1C (Single Family Residential) Zoning District to C-2 (General Commercial) Zoning District. A portion of grounds situated in Belle Chasse Heights Subdivision, Lot 16, 9003 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Section 5, Township 14 South, Range 24 East; parcel number 1485700.; Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 p.m. at Belle Chasse Council Chambers, 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd. Bldg. 203, Belle Chasse, Louisiana. F or additional information, please call (504) 934-6132. Ametra Rose, Superintendent Plaquemines Parish Planning & Zoning Department July 21, 28, 2026; August 4, 2026 Cost to Publish: $72.00

PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR VARIANCE PETITION MAP CHANGE PETITION A public hearing for a requested map change by Jared Graham, from R-1B (Single Family Residential) Zoning District to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District. A portion of grounds situated in Bradley Place Subdivision, Lot 1, 8703 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Section 13, Township 14 South, Range 24 East; parcel number 1046150. Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 p.m. at Belle Chasse Council Chambers, 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd. Bldg. 203, Belle Chasse, Louisiana. For additional information, please call (504) 934-6132. Ametra Rose, Superintendent Plaquemines Parish Planning & Zoning Department July 21, 28, 2026; August 4, 2026 Cost to Publish: $72.00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING PLAQUEMINES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Plaquemines Parish School Board will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at the Woodland Central Office, located at 1484 Woodland Highway, Room 100, Belle Chasse, Louisiana 70037. Members of the public are invited to attend. The meeting will also be available via live-stream on YouTube, in accordance with the provisions outlined in the attached agenda. By order of the President, Niko Tesvich Plaquemines Parish School Board PPSB Regular Board Meeting 08/06/2026 06:00 PM Woodland Central Office 1484 Woodland Hwy., Rm. 100 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 AGENDA 1. Opening Items A. Call to Order B. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance C. Roll Call and Declaration of a Quorum (or lack of Quorum) D. Approval of Agenda 2. Recognitions and/or Presentations 3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: The following committee meetings were held on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the district’s Woodland Central Office, located at 1484 Woodland Hwy., Rm. 100, Belle Chasse, LA 70037: Land and Construction (chaired by Board Member Jennifer Shelley); Student and Community Advisory (chaired by Board Member Jennifer Sanger); Budget and Finance, (chaired by Board Member Kristee Arbourgh) and Policy Review, (chaired by Board Member Jaime K. Sauer). Based on the recommendations from each respective committee, the following items are being submitted to the full Board for consideration of approval: (Student and Community Advisory) Discussion and/or action regarding the Plaquemines Parish School Board’s participation as a collaborative partner in the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library initiative- Patricia Haydel, Dir. of Head Start.  Recommendation: APPROVE the revised MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) regarding Plaquemines Parish School Board’s participation as a collaborative partner in the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library initiative, as presented.  (Budget and Finance) Discussion and/or action regarding the commitment of General Fund fund balance for the Facilities Master Plan - Katherine Phelan, CFO and J. Patrick Butler, III, CPA, Duplantier, Hrapmann, Hogan & Maher, LLP. Recommendation: Approve, via resolution, the allocation of $143,267,620 to a committed fund, to be established retroactive to June 30, 2026, within the Facilities Master Plan, as presented. (Budget and Finance) Discussion and/or action regarding further diversification of investment funds between two fiduciaries and allowing for higher investment returns - Katherine Phelan, CFO and Jon Larsen, Sr. Vice President | Institutional Portfolio Manager, Regions Bank. Recommendation: Approve, via resolution, further diversification of investment funds between two fiduciaries and allowing for higher potential investment returns, as presented. (Budget and Finance) Discussion and/or action regarding approval of Governor Landy’s Executive Order 26-047 requiring $2,000 teacher and $1,000 support staff stipends for 2026-2027 fiscal year- Katherine Phelan, CFO. Recommendation: In accordance with how the Board approved previous used “ONE-TIME-ONLY” state stipends, (2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026), as presented. (Budget and Finance) Discussion and/or action regarding approval to authorize advertisement of a Request for Qualifications (RFQs) for architectural and engineering design services for the new Belle Chasse Middle School and Belle Chasse High School - Superintendent Dr. Shelley M. Ritz. Recommendation: Approve the authorization to advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQs) for architectural and engineering design services for the new Belle Chasse Middle School and Belle Chasse High School, as presented. (Policy Review) Discussion and/or action regarding approval of the revised Plaquemines Parish School Board Title I Handbook - Tonika Peavy, Dir. of Federal and Educational Programs. Recommendation: Approve the revisions to the Plaquemines Parish School Board Title I Handbook, as presented. (Policy Review) Discussion and/or action regarding approval of the revised Title III Handbook - Tonika Peavy, Dir. of Federal and Educational Programs. Recommendation: Approve revisions to the Plaquemines Parish School Board Title III Handbook, as presented. (Policy and Review) Discussion and/or action regarding approval of the revised Plaquemines Parish School Board Parent and Family Engagement Plan - Tonika Peavy, Dir. of Federal and Educational Programs. Recommendation: Approve revisions to the Plaquemines Parish School Board Parent and Family Engagement Plan, as presented. (Policy Review) Discussion and/or action regarding approval of the Plaquemines Parish School Board Benefits and Risk Management Procedures - Nissan Patel, Dir. of Benefits and Risk Management. Recommendation: Approve the Plaquemines Parish School Board Benefits and Risk Management Procedures, as presented. (Policy Review) Discussion and/ or action regarding approval of the Plaquemines Parish School Board Human Resources Procedures - Nicole Parker, Dir. of Human Resources. Recommendation: Approve Plaquemines Parish School Board Human Resources Procedures, as presented. (Policy Review) Discussion and/or action regarding approval of the Plaquemines Parish School Board 2026-2027 Hurricane Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Handbook - Ronald Bateman, Chief Operations Officer. Recommendation: Approve the Plaquemines Parish School Board 2026-2027 Hurricane Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Handbook, as presented. (Policy Review) Discussion and/or action regarding approval of the Plaquemines Parish School Board 2026-2027 Emergency Operations Plan- Ronald Bateman, Chief Operations Officer. Recommendation: Approve the 2026-2027 Plaquemines Parish School Board Emergency Operations Plan, as presented. Approval of Consent Agenda Items 4. Other Board Action Items A. Discussion and/or action regarding approval of minutes from the July 9, 2026, regular board meeting- Niko Tesvich, Board President. B. Discussion and/or action regarding approval of minutes from the Ad Hoc and Standing Committee Reports- Niko Tesvich, Board President. C. Discussion and/or action regarding approval of the 2026-2027 Plaquemines Parish School Board Pupil Progression Plan - Jamie Blanchard, Chief Academic Officer. D. Discussion and/or action regarding approval of the 2026-2027 Plaquemines Parish School Board Athletic Handbook- Ronald Bateman, Chief Operations Officer. 5. Information Items A. Sales Tax Through May 2026 B. Check Register- June 2026 C. Investment Accounts Q4 2025-2026 D. Head Start Budget Report E. Employment Related Action Taken by the Superintendent of Schools for the 2026-2027 school year- Information ONLY 6. Information and/or Announcements A. Superintendent’s Report- Dr. Shelley M. Ritz B. Board Members’ Non-Agenda Items 7. Date, Time & Location of Next Meetings A. Committee Meetings: Monday, August 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., Woodland Central Office, 1484 Woodland Hwy., Belle Chasse, LA 70037 B. Regular School Board Meeting: Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Woodland Central Office, 1484 Woodland Hwy., Rm. 100, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 8. Adjournment This meeting is livestreamed, and all comments must be made at the microphone. Please silence all cell phones and maintain appropriate decorum. Citizens wishing to speak on a Board agenda item must complete a public comment card, then come to the podium, state their name and address for the record, and limit remarks to three minutes. August 4, 2026 Cost to Publish:$150.00

PUBLIC NOTICE Plaquemines Parish School Board MEDIA RELEASE Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) School Food Service Program Plaquemines Parish School Board today announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2026-2027 school year. All students will be served lunch and breakfast at no charge at the following sites: Phoenix High School South Plaquemines Elementary School South Plaquemines High School Boothville-Venice Elementary School For additional information please contact Plaquemines Parish School Board, Attention: Alicia Jones, Food Service Program, 26138 Highway 23, Port Sulphur, Louisiana 70083. (504) 564-0088, aljones@ppsb.org. Non Discrimination Statement: In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; Fax: (202) 690-7442; or Email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. August 4, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE Belle Chasse Academy participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs with USDA issued funds for children that qualify for reduced or free meals. Applications must be filed each school year to determine eligibility and can be submitted ON-LINE at http://bellechasseacademy.org.- and the applications are available in other languages. Paper applications are accepted and can be picked up at Belle Chasse Academy in the cafeteria, or mailed to you, which requires up to 10 days to process. Both paper and on-line applications can be submitted beginning August 10, 2026. Please visit our website for more information. If your student was eligible for free or reduced meals last year, you must apply by October 2, 2026. Households receiving SNAP, FDPIR, or TANF benefits are automatically eligible for free meals; all children in such a household qualify also. Certain children (e.g., foster, homeless, migrants, runaway) are also automatically eligible for free lunch and breakfast. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. August 4, 11, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the availability of federal funds through the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), U.S. Department of Justice, for the FY2026 STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program. The Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE) administers and allocates these funds through the Jefferson Parish Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) & Metropolitan District Law Enforcement Planning and Action Commission (METLEC). The total amount available to the CJCC & METLEC in FY2026 STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program funds is $200,825. The complete Notice of Funding Opportunity, application materials and instructions for submitting proposals may be obtained from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE) website at: Grant Funding Announcements – LCLE. Complete guidelines & instructions for applying may be obtained from the Jefferson Parish Community Justice Agency: Ronald E. Lampard, Director, District 7 – Metropolitan District / Jefferson CJCC, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 607, Jefferson, LA 70123, (504) 736-6844. The deadline for submitting is: August 31, 2026, no later than 12:00 p.m. Proposals will be considered for approval at the CJCC & METLEC Board meetings that will be held on September 9, 2026 at the Joseph S. Yenni Bldg., 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Jefferson, LA 70123 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. respectively. Representatives of agencies under consideration will be required to attend these meetings in order to receive funding. Proposals may be considered for approval at the December 2026 Victim Services Advisory Board (LCLE) meeting. August 4, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notification for Community Water System Port Sulphur Water District Public Water Supply ID: LA 1075006 This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. EPA and LDH do not consider this violation to have any serious adverse health effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure; however, continued long term exposure to TTHMs and HAA5 levels above the standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse effects on human health. The Port Sulphur Water District is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids as set forth by the State [Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code (LAC 51:XII)] and the Federal Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) set drinking water standards and requires the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBPs). EPA and LDH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acid (HAAs). Some people who drink water containing THMs in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. In December 1998, EPA set enforceable drinking water standards for TTHMs at 80 parts per billion (ppb) and for HAA5 at 60 parts per billion (ppb) to reduce the risk of cancer or other adverse health effects. Compliance with the new TTHMs and HAA5 standard for public water systems serving less than 10,000 individuals initially became effective and enforceable on January 1, 2004. Compliance with the TTHMs standard is determined by calculating a locational running annual average (LRAA) of quarterly TTHMs sample results. Compliance calculations performed for the second quarter of 2026 show that the system’s current TTHMs LRAAs are 96 ppb at DBP04 – TIGER PASS, 119 ppb at DBP06 – SHELL HELIPORT and 88 ppb at DBP08 – 34158 Hwy 11. The system’s current HAA5 LRAA is 69 ppb at DBP04 – Tiger Pass; thus, the system is currently in violation of the TTHM and HAA5 standards. Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. Flushing was increased in the affected area to reduce TTHM and HAA5 levels. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact the Port Sulphur water district at (504) 392-4177. August 4, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notification for Community Water System Pointe A La Hache Water District Public Water Supply ID: LA 1075005 This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. EPA and LDH do not consider this violation to have any serious adverse health effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure; however, continued long term exposure to TTHMs and HAA5 levels above the standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse effects on human health. The Pointe a la Hache Water System is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes as set forth by the State [Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code (LAC 51:XII)] and the Federal Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) set drinking water standards and requires the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBPs). EPA and LDH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acid (HAAs). Some people who drink water containing THMs in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. In December 1998, EPA set enforceable drinking water standards for TTHMs at 80 parts per billion (ppb) and for HAA5 at 60 parts per billion (ppb) to reduce the risk of cancer or other adverse health effects. Compliance with the new TTHMs and HAA5 standard for public water systems serving less than 10,000 individuals initially became effective and enforceable on January 1, 2004. Compliance with the TTHMs standard is determined by calculating a locational running annual average (LRAA) of quarterly TTHMs sample results. Compliance calculations performed for the first quarter of 2026 show that the system’s current TTHMs LRAA is 84 ppb at DBP01 - Tabony; Thus, the system is currently in violation of the TTHMs standard. Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. Flushing was increased in the affected area to reduce TTHM levels. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact the Pointe a la Hache water district at (504) 392-4177. August 4, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE - 3 - WEST BAY FIELD 26-262 STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA. In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, upon the application of HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY. At such hearing the Department of Conservation and Energy will consider evidence relative to the issuance of Orders pertaining to the following matters relating to the 7 Marker Sand, Reservoir D, in the West Bay Field, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. 1. To establish rules and regulations governing the exploration for and production of oil and gas from the 7 Marker Sand, Reservoir D. 2. To create a single drilling and production unit for this sand and to force pool and integrate all separately owned tracts, mineral leases and other property interests within the unit so created. 3. To designate Hilcorp Energy Company as operator of the 7M RD SUA. 4. To designate the Hilcorp Energy Company-BLD E No. 187 (SN 237049) as the unit well for the 7M RD SUA. 5. To provide that the 7 Marker Sand, Reservoir D, should be exempt from the spacing provisions of Statewide Order No. 29-E. 6. To provide that the Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Energy may reclassify the reservoir by supplemental order and without the necessity of a public hearing should such reclassification be warranted based on evidence furnished to the Department of Conservation and Energy. 7. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent. The 7 Marker Sand, Reservoir D is hereby defined as being that oil and gas bearing sand encountered between the depths of 4,990’ and 5,137’ (electric log measured depths) in the Hilcorp Energy Company-BLD E No. 187 Well, located in Section 7, Township 23 South, Range 31 East. A plat is available for inspection in the Department of Conservation and Energy in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Louisiana. http://dnr.louisiana.gov/conshearings All parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof. BY ORDER OF: DUSTIN H. DAVIDSON, SECRETARY MONIQUE M. EDWARDS DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY Baton Rouge, LA 7/29/26;8/1/26 L IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE AT THE HEARING, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE. August 4, 2026