Lobster Advisory Council Agenda

LOBSTER ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING

Wednesday, September 21, 2005

5:00 p.m.

Department of Human Services - Central Offices
442 Civic Center Drive - Augusta

 DRAFT AGENDA        DRAFT AGENDA

  

1. Welcome and Review of Agenda
    

2. Approval of Minutes
    

3. Old Business

            a.      Continued Lobster Effort Discussion

4. New Business

a.   Maine Lobster Promotion Council Nominees
b.   DMR Trawl Survey Report (John Sowles)
c.   Massachusetts Cod Survey (Bill Hoffman)
d.   Landings and Reporting Discussion (Heidi Bray)
e.   License surcharge ($5-$10) added for Marine Patrol needs (equipment, training, etc.)
        (Jim Henderson)
f.    Fishing Vessel Safety Council Update (Bob Baines) 

5. Reports and Updates

a.      DMR Updates
·         Rulemaking
·         ASMFC
·         Whale Update
·         Patrol Update 

b.      Zone/Industry Issues – Summaries

6. Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda