Joint LEC / LETC Meeting March 2023

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. EDT

I.   Introductions – N. Pearce (Chair) / L. Casterline (Vice-Chair)

II.  Approval of Minutes (October 2022 – Closed Session) – N. Pearce (Chair) / L. Casterline (Vice-Chair)

III.  Rank Nominations for the 2022 Law Enforcement Officer / Team of the Year Award – All

REGISTER for WEBINAR

10:00 am – 3:00 pm EDT

1.  Introductions and Adoption of Agenda – N. Pearce (Chair) / L. Casterline (Vice-Chair)

2.  Approval of Minutes (October 2022 – General Session) – N. Pearce (Chair) / L. Casterline (Vice-Chair)

 

GULF COUNCIL LETC ITEMS

3.  SEFHIER Program Update – A. Lasseter

• i.  Modification of For-Hire Vessel Trip Declaration Requirements

4.  Potential Changes to Reef Fish Harvest Restrictions – A. Lasseter

• i.  Gray Triggerfish Commercial Trip Limit
• ii.  Greater Amberjack Management Measures
• iii.  Gag Grouper Recreational Fishing Season

5.  Council SOPPs Regarding Fishing Violations (update) – A. Lasseter

 

GSMFC LEC ITEMS

6. IJF Program Activity – S. Vanderkooy

• a.  Mangrove Snapper Profile Preparations
• b.  Commissions Pubs

7. State Report Highlights – All

• a.  Florida
• b.  Alabama
• c.  Mississippi
• d.  Louisiana
• e.  Texas
• f.  USCG
• g.  NOAA OLE
• h.  USFWS

8.  Other Business