Louisiana Crab Task Force Meeting

Britney Breaux, Chair

Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 1:00p.m.

Terrebonne Parish Main Library

151 Library Dr., Houma, LA 70360

AGENDA

I.        Pledge of Allegiance

II.        Roll Call

III.        Approval of April 26, 2022 Meeting Minutes

IV.        Approval of the August 2, 2022 Meeting Agenda

V.        Financial Report

VI.        New Business

A.    To Discuss and Consider BOEM’s Draft Wind Energy Areas in the Gulf of Mexico- BOEM

B.    To Hear a Presentation and Consider the Proposed 2023 Derelict Crab Trap Clean Up Areas- LDWF

C.   To Discuss and Consider Funding Audubon Gulf RFM Operations for the Next Year- CTF

D.   To Hear an Overview of Air Products’ Seismic Survey of Lake Maurepas- Clayton Spencer, Air Products

E.    To Discuss Adding Crab Meat to the Country of Origin Labeling Bill (HB335)- CTF

F.    To Consider Funding the 2023 LA Fisheries Forward Summit- CTF

G.   To Consider CTF Seat Vacancies and Possible Nominations- CTF

 VII.        Public Comment

VIII.        Set Next Meeting

IX.        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: https://wlf-la.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Biw3BYh-TYe7QXPcK0asiQ

If you would like to call in via phone, you can log onto the webinar by dialing in at 215-861-0674, and using the password- 806520#

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