Louisiana Crab Task Force Meeting
Pete Gerica, chairman
Wednesday, June 8, for 1:00 p.m.
UNO Advanced Technology Center
2021 Lakeshore Dr., Room 210
New Orleans, Louisiana 70122
AGENDA
I. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests
II. Approval of April 5, 2016 meeting minutes and June 8, 2016 agenda
III. Financial Report
IV. Old Business
A. Discussion of Management Options- Jeff Marx
New Business
A. Update on Sustainability Certification- Damon Morris
B. Discussion of 2016 Blue Crab Stock Assessment and Additional Analyses of the Estimated Impacts of Potential Rule Changes- Jeff Marx
C. Update on Commission Meeting Items
D. Discussion of the Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board’s Summary of Efforts, Funding- Karen Profita
E. Discussion of Black Drum Regulations and Issues that Protect Smaller Crab Population- Emery Lebouef
F. Discussion and Proposed funding of Industry Congressional Staff Tour- Chalin Delaune
VI. Public Comment
VII. Set Next Meeting
VIII. Adjourn
The meeting will be held in compliance with Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law as defined by Louisiana R.S. 42:11, et seq. The public is invited to attend. To listen in to the meeting via webinar register at
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