Louisiana Crab Task Force Meeting
Pete Gerica, Chairman
Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 1:00pm
UNO Advanced Technology Center
2021 Lakeshore Dr., STE 210
New Orleans, LA 70122

AGENDA

I.    Pledge of Allegiance

II.  Roll Call and Introduction of Guests

III. Approval of September 18, 2018 Minutes and November 13, 2018 Agenda

IV. Financial Report

V.   New Business

A. To Hear the Results of the Diversion Panel Discussion from the 2018 LFF Summit- LA Sea Grant

B. Update on the Fishing Industry’s Adaptation Working Groups – Brian Lezina, CPRA

C. To Hear a Presentation on the Findings on Missing Traps from the 2015 Commercial Crabber Survey – LDWF

D. To Hear Recommendations for a Legislative Proposal to Increase Penalties for Crabbing Violations- 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:

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