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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 10, 2009
Baton Rouge, La. – Today the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) launched a $30 million reimbursement program, designed in collaboration with the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA), to assist the commercial fishing industry that suffered damages from hurricanes Gustav and Ike this past year.
“Today we launch the first fisheries specific program dedicated to those who were affected by the twin storms of 2008,” said LDWF Secretary Robert Barham. “We have developed a program, along-side our state partners, to ensure these funds are invested back into the fishing industry that is so vital to our state and our nation."
1. Reported sales or purchases on LDWF trip tickets during Sept. 1, 2005 through Aug. 31, 2008 (and received by LDWF by Nov. 30, 2008) for crab, oyster, shrimp, saltwater finfish and menhaden
2. Held a 2008 resident Louisiana commercial fishing or wholesale/retail dealer license.
This program will provide reimbursement to Louisiana resident commercial fishermen and wholesale/retail seafood dealers who provide acceptable receipts/invoices documenting expenses of eligible items. Examples of acceptable recovery related expenses are:
1. repairs to boats, motors and engines;
2. Drydocking expenses;
3. Rental of freezer trucks and/or generators; and
4. Cost of Insurance premiums.
“Louisiana’s fishing industry produces nearly one-quarter of our nation’s seafood, making it vital to the success of Louisiana’s economy. In the past three and a half years, our commercial fishermen and seafood dealers have suffered great loss at the hands of four hurricanes, and these much-needed funds are an investment in helping them recover from such devastation,” said Paul Rainwater, executive director of the LRA.
The packets mailed out this week are in envelopes labeled, “HURRICANES GUSTAV & IKE,” and should be opened immediately. After completely filling out the forms, participants must return the forms in the business-reply envelope provided no later than Sept. 30, 2009.
Funding for this program comes from a $40 million appropriation by the U.S. Congress and allocated to Louisiana for fisheries disaster assistance to the commercial fishing industry under sections 308(b) and 308(d) of the Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act (16 U.S.C. 4107) (NOAA Grant Number NA09NMF4520024).
Any questions concerning eligibility or requests for information should be directed to the South Central Planning and Development Commission (SCPDC) by calling 1-800-630-3791 (toll-free) or 985-655-1051 (local) or mailing SCPDC at P.O. Box 1240, Gray, LA 70359-9902 or visiting the SCPDC Web site at www.scpdc.org/fisheriesassistance. LDWF will host a series of seven workshops in coastal communities beginning June 18 to present information about the program.
Created in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) is the coordinating and planning body leading the most extensive rebuilding effort in American history. The central point for hurricane recovery in Louisiana, the LRA works closely with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and partners with state and federal agencies to oversee more than $20 billion worth of programs, speed the pace of rebuilding, remove hurdles and red tape and ensure that Louisiana recovers safer and stronger than before.

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