Louisiana Crab Task Force Meeting
Pete Gerica, Chairman
Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 1:00pm
UNO Advanced Technology Center
2021 Lakeshore Dr., STE 210
New Orleans, LA 70122
AGENDA
I. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests
II. Approval of January 9, 2018 Minutes and May 8, 2018 Agenda
III. Financial Report
A. Tier 2.1 Financial Disclosure Filing Reminder
IV. New Business
A. To Hear an Update on the Current Blue Crab Stock Assessment- LDWF/CTF
B. To Hear Survey Results of 2019 Crab Management Options
C. To Hear an Update on the Crab Tagging Program- Sea Grant
D. To Hear a Proposal to Make Changes to Restrictions on Crabbing Before Sunrise- CTF
E. Discussion of the Rules and Regulations of Derelict Crab Trap Cleanups- Bobby Lovell
F. To Consider Banning Immature Female Blue Crab Harvest- Al Cassagne
G. Discussion to Consider New Crab Gear- Nolan Exsterstein
H. Discussion of Crab Task Force Shirt Order- CTF
V. Public Comment
VI. Set Next Meeting
VII. Adjourn
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