DCTF Executive Committee Conference Call – June 29, 2022
DCTF Executive Committee Conference Call
June 29, 2022 at 11:30 am
Call-in option: 408-638-0968 | Meeting ID: 841 0660 3888
Meeting Agenda
Goal of the Executive Committee (EC) Conference Call: To provide updates on topics directly impacting the Dungeness crab fishery, and discuss and prioritize topics for consideration by the full DCTF membership.
- Welcome, introductions, agenda overview.
- Public comment on non-agenda items.
- Updates on issues involving the Dungeness crab fishery, including, but not limited to 2022 DCTF Election status, Risk Assessment and Mitigation Program, etc.
- Discuss and develop options for the DCTF’s consideration for more consistent and predictable commercial Dungeness crab fishery season opener dates.
- Continue discussions about tools that can create fishing opportunities when risk of whale entanglements is elevated. Discussion may include but will not be limited to regulations in other states, alternative gear (e.g., stringing traps, pop-up, hoop nets), etc.
- Reminder of priority topics for future EC discussions and the fall 2022 DCTF meeting.
- Adjourn
Agenda items may be taken out of order at the discretion of the DCTF Administrative Team (Admin Team).
* *Public Participation and Comment: All members of the public, including non-EC DCTF members, will be automatically placed on mute upon entering the call. Phone lines will be opened during public comment periods. When the Admin Team opens the call to public comment, you may press *6 to unmute yourself if you wish to provide comments.
Meeting materials will be posted to the DCTF website as they are available. A meeting summary will be made available via the DCTF website.
Questions about the meeting or agenda can be directed to info@dungenesscrabtaskforce.com or 805-845-9852. Any person who has a disability and requires reasonable accommodation to participate in this DCTF meeting should contact Rachelle Fisher (rachelle@strategicearth.com or 805-845-9852) no later than five days prior to the meeting.
For more information about the DCTF please visit the DCTF website at https://opc.ca.gov/2009/04/dungeness-crab-task-force/