The Crab Task Force will meet Tuesday, June 4, 2019, 1:00p.m., at St. Bernard Port Harbor and Terminal, 100 Port Blvd., Chalmette, LA 70043

AGENDA

I. Pledge of Allegiance

II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests

III. Approval of March 25, 2019 Minutes and June 4, 2019 Agenda

IV. Financial Report

V. New Business

A. To Receive an Update on the 2019 Blue Crab Stock Assessment- LDWF

B. To Receive an Update on the 2019 Derelict Crab Trap Clean Up Results and the Proposed 2020 Derelict Crab Trap Closure Areas- LDWF

C. To Discuss the Current Issues Facing the Commercial Crabbing Industry as a Result of the Spillway Openings- CTF

D. To Discuss Crab Task Force Membership and Vacancies- CTF

E. To Hear an Update on the 2019 Legislative Session- CTF

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:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1402463764273793293

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