Louisiana Crab Task Force Meeting
Pete Gerica, chairman
Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 1:00 p.m.
UNO Advanced Technology Center
2021 Lakeshore Dr., Room 210
New Orleans, Louisiana 70122

AGENDA

I.         Roll Call and Introduction of New Task Force Members and Guests

II.        Approval of February 7, 2017 Minutes and April 11, 2017 Agenda

III.       Financial Report

A.     Financial Disclosure Filing Reminder

IV.       Old Business

A.     Update on the Derelict Crab Trap Removal Program- Jeff Marx
B.     Update on the Joint Task Force Working Group Meeting- Warren Delacroix

V.         New Business

A.     Discussion of Crab Trap Clean Up Boat Registration-Paul Alfonso
B.     Discussion of Task Force Name Tags/ Email Addresses-Paul Alfonso
C.     Discussion of  Crab Marketing Opportunites- Thomas Hymel
D.     Discussion of Imported Crab Tariffs- Eric Blanchard
E.     Officer Elections

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/6999010917597021697

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is committed to accommodating all reasonable special requests regarding access to our meetings. Please direct all sign language interpreting services or other accommodation needs to the contact at the top of this announcement at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date.