Louisiana Crab Task Force Meeting
Pete Gerica, Chairman
Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 1:00pm
UNO CERM Building
2045 Lakeshore Dr., RM 216
New Orleans, LA 70122
AGENDA
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests
III. Approval of December 4, 2018 Minutes and February 5, 2019 Agenda
IV. Financial Report
V. New Business
A. To Discuss LCTF Draft Legislative Bills on Escape Rings and Increased Penalties for Certain Violations- LDWF
B. To Consider a Resolution to Support the Continued Action and Participation by Louisiana in the Effort to Reduce the Gulf Hypoxic Zone- Doug Daigle, Gulf Hypoxia Task Force
C. To Discuss Changing the Restriction on Crabbing Before Sunrise from ½ Hour to 1 Hour Before Sunrise- CTF
D. Officer Elections – CTF
E. To Receive a report on Coastal Fishing Industry Adaptation Workgroups (CFIAW) and the Louisiana Seafood Future- Dr. Robert Twilley, Louisiana Sea Grant Director
VI. Public Comment
VII. Set Next Meeting
VIII. Adjourn
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