Crab Task Force public meetings in 2021
5 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Crab Task Force
The task force approved changes to recreational crabbing regulations to prohibit the take of crabs smaller than 5 inches and immature female crabs. Members also decided to maintain current rules regarding shrimping in Lake Pontchartrain and the derelict crab trap removal program.
- Approved prohibiting recreational take of crabs smaller than 5 inches and immature female crabs
- Approved leaving shrimping rules in Lake Pontchartrain as is and sending a joint letter to the Senate Natural Resources Committee
- Approved leaving the derelict crab trap removal program as it is
- Approved May 3, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approved financial report showing $275,105 fund balance and $5,931 budget balance
Crab Task Force
The Louisiana Crab Task Force will meet to review the Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo Pilot Program and survey results. The body will also discuss recreational crabbing possession limits and hurricane industry planning.
- Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo Pilot Program and Alternative Program Survey results
- Commercial landings of shrimp and blue crabs from Lake Pontchartrain (2015-2020)
- Recreational crabbing possession limit regulations
- Senate Resolution 105 regarding taking shrimp in Lake Pontchartrain
- Hurricane outreach and industry planning
Crab Task Force
The Louisiana Crab Task Force will meet to hear a presentation on a proposed commercial licensing restructure from the LDWF. The body will also discuss submitting comments regarding the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Draft EIS.
- Presentation on Proposed Commercial Licensing Restructure
- Discussion of Proposed Commercial Licensing Restructure
- Discussion regarding Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Draft EIS
The Crab Task Force voted to request that LDWF replace a proposed $.50 per trap fee with a $50 gear fee. The group also decided to submit official comments regarding the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Draft EIS.
- Approved February 18, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approved May 3, 2021 meeting agenda
- Accepted financial report showing $330,936 fund balance and $100,580 budget balance
- Motioned to request LDWF remove $.50 per trap fee and replace it with a $50 gear fee
- Motioned to submit official comment on Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Draft EIS
Crab Task Force
The Crab Task Force will meet via webinar to review financial reports and consider funding for MSC and RFM audits. The group will also discuss the FDA's proposed rule regarding food traceability records and address vacancies on the CTF seat.
- Consideration of funding for Combined MSC and RFM Audits
- Discussion of FDA proposed rule on additional traceability records for certain foods
- Update on CTF seat vacancy proposals
The Task Force voted to submit a public comment opposing the FDA's proposed traceability record requirements for certain foods. Members also approved combining the MSC and Gulf RFM sustainability certification assessments to reduce costs. Additionally, the board approved the January 2021 minutes and the current financial report.
- Approved combining MSC and Gulf RFM Sustainability Certification Assessments
- Approved submitting public comment in opposition to FDA's 'Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods' rule
- Approved January 12, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approved February 18, 2021 meeting agenda
- Approved financial report showing $324,307 fund balance and $101,432 budget balance
Crab Task Force
The Louisiana Crab Task Force meets to discuss CARES Act funding qualifications, 2019 fisheries disaster spending, and the sustainability of the LA blue crab fishery. The meeting also includes officer elections and nominations for task force seats. Public attendance is limited due to COVID-19, with a webinar option available.
- Discussion of CARES Act funding and qualifications for LDWF
- 2019 Fisheries Disaster Spending Plan from LDWF
- Sustainability of the LA Blue Crab Fishery and MSC vs. RFM certifications
- Update on proposed CTF seat vacancies and possible nominations
- Officer elections for the Crab Task Force
The task force approved a financial report and appointed Britney Breaux as chairman and Pete Gerica as vice chairman. Members voted to send letters to legislators and the LDWF requesting lower loss requirements and expanded eligibility for CARES Act funding. Chalin Delaune was appointed as the point of contact for RFM sustainability certification.
- Approved October 6, 2020 meeting minutes
- Approved January 12, 2021 meeting agenda
- Unanimously approved financial report (Fund Balance: $312,972; Budget Balance: $101,432)
- Approved motion to request lower loss % requirements and Schedule C tax document acceptance from congressional delegation and state representatives
- Approved motion to request lower loss % requirements, Schedule C tax acceptance, and a re-application period from LDWF
- Unanimously appointed Chalin Delaune as sustainability certification point of contact
- Appointed Britney Breaux as chairman
- Appointed Pete Gerica as vice chairman