Dungeness Crab Task Force
The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is designated as the body responsible for establishing and administering a Dungeness Crab Task Force (DCTF) pursuant to Senate Bills 1690 (Wiggins, 2008) and 369 (Evans, 2011). The task force is directed to review and evaluate Dungeness crab fishery management measures, including a new trap limits program for California permits, and provide its recommendations to the Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture, the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG), and the Fish and Game Commission (FGC). Pursuant to SB1690, the task force was established in January 2009, provided recommendations by January 15, 2010, and ceased to exist on January 1, 2011. Pursuant to SB369, the task force was re-established in January 2012, and will make initial recommendations by January 15, 2015 and final recommendations by January 15, 2017.
To stay informed about DCTF meetings, sign up for the DCTF listserve.
DCTF MEMBERS
For the Dungeness Crab Task Force roster of members established pursuant to SB1690, please click here.
For the Dungeness Crab Task Force roster of members established pursuant to SB369, please click here.
DCTF MEETINGS
Current Meeting Schedule
1. DCTF Meeting #1 – March 12, 2012 – Ukiah
- Agenda
- Presentations
- Task Force Overview - Administrative Team
- Trap Limit Program DRAFT Regulations - CA Dept. of Fish and Game
- Meeting Summary – FINAL
- Meeting Summary, Abridged – FINAL
2. DCTF Meeting #2 – April 2, 2012 – Ukiah
- Agenda
- Trap Limit Program DRAFT Regulations (updated Mar 30, 2012) – CA Dept. of Fish and Game
- Presentations
- Trap Limit Program DRAFT Regulations - CA Dept. of Fish and Game
- DCTF Interests
- Meeting Summary – FINAL
- Meeting Summary, Abridged – FINAL
DCTF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
1. DCTF Executive Committee Meeting – May 10, 2012
2. DCTF Executive Committee Conference Call Meeting Summary – May 24, 2012
3. DCTF Executive Committee Update – June 2012
4. DCTF Executive Committee Conference Call Meeting Summary - October 10, 2012
Archived Meeting Summaries
1. DCTF Meeting- May 26 and 27, 2009- – -FINAL Meeting 1 Summary
DCTF Meeting- June 29, 2009- CANCELLED
2. DCTF Meeting- Sept 8-10, 2009- – -FINAL Meeting 2 Summary (Appendix 1, Appendix 2, Appendix 3)
3. DCTF Meeting- Oct. 7 and 8, 2009- FINAL Meeting 3 Summary
4. DCTF Meeting- Oct. 21-23, 2009- FINAL Meeting 4 Summary
5. DCTF Meeting- Feb. 17 and 18, 2010 – FINAL Meeting 5 Summary
6. DCTF Meeting- June 28, 2010- FINAL Meeting 6 Summary
7. DCTF Meeting- August 9, 2010- FINAL Meeting 7 Summary
DCTF REPORTS
Legislatively-Mandated Reports
- Report #1- Recommendations from the California Dungeness Crab Task Force regarding management of the fishery in accordance with SB1690- Report submitted to the California legislature, the Department of Fish and Game and the Fish and Game Commission on January 15, 2010
- Report #2- Recommendations from the California Dungeness Crab Task Force regarding management of the fishery in accordance with SB1690- Report submitted to the California legislature, the Department of Fish and Game and the Fish and Game Commission on March 31, 2010
- Report #3-Recommendations from the California Dungeness Crab Task Force regarding regulations for the tiered trap limit program in accordance with SB369- Report submitted to the California Department of Fish and Game on April 27, 2012
Other Reports
- DCTF Record of the Proceedings- Released November 2010- This document contains a comprehensive record of the work of the DCTF and is intended to guide future efforts in the Dungeness crab industry
DCTF INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS
Draft Regulations
Background Documents (Per SB369)
Member Informational Binder
- Table of Contents
- Senate Bill 369 (Evans, 2011)
- Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act
- DCTF Member Roster
- Commercial Regulations
- Sport Fishing Regulations
- Key Resources (website, listserv, contact information)
General
Background Documents (Per SB1690)
- DCTF Background Documents
- Informational materials provided to DCTF Members
- DCTF Situational Analysis – May 2009
DCTF Documents
- DCTF Final Charter- DCTF operating procedures approved Sep 8, 2009.
- Sport Fishery Workgroup Outputs- Summary from the Sport Fishery Workgroup teleconference meeting held Oct 1, 2009
- DCTF Final Charter-Revised- DCTF operating procedures approved Mar 12, 2012.
- Team Roles- DCTF team roles as of Mar 12, 2012.
Interim/Milestone Documents and Materials
- Conditional Management Measures Survey- Provided to DCTF Members between meetings 3 and 4 to discuss with their constituents
- DCTF Summary of Final Votes from Meeting 4
- Key Topics for Meeting 5- Provided to DCTF Members prior to Meeting 5 to discuss with their constituents
- Proposed Objectives for Meeting 5- Provided to DCTF Members prior to Meeting 5 to discuss with their constituents
- Management Approach Straw Poll from Day 1 of meeting 5
- DCTF Summary of Final Votes from Meeting 5
- Amendments to SB1093 proposed by DCTF (7/9/10)- Based on Meeting 6 discussions
- Amendments to SB1093 for the DCTF’s consideration- distributed to the DCTF prior to Meeting 7 (based on the August 2, 2010 version of SB1093)
- Amendments to SB1093 proposed by DCTF (8/10/10)- Based on Meeting 7 discussions
COMMENT RECEIVED
Comments and Proposals – Submitted by DCTF Members
- Click here to read written proposals and comments by DCTF Members
Comments – Public and Agency
- Click here to read written proposals and comments submitted for the DCTF’s consideration
DCTF CONTACT AND UPDATES
Please direct all questions and comments to crabs@scc.ca.gov. You may also sign up for the DCTF listserve to stay informed about DCTF meetings.
OPC Staff: Valerie Termini, 510-286-0319
Administrative Team: Rachelle Fisher, 805-845-9852 or Kelly Sayce, 310-738-2665
