In accordance with the provisions of R.S. 56:700.1 et. seq., notice is given that 4 claims in the amount of $20,000.00 were received for payment during the period April 1, 2012 – April 30, 2012.

There were 4 claims paid and 0 claims denied.

Latitude/Longitude Coordinates of reported underwater obstructions are:

2913.178 8959.467 JEFFERSON
2914.671 9039.656 TERREBONNE
2917.687 8954.202 PLAQUEMINES
2932.241 9003.833 JEFFERSON

A list of claimants and amounts paid can be obtained from Gwendolyn Thomas, Administrator, Fishermen’s Gear Compensation Fund, P.O. Box 44277, Baton Rouge, LA 70804 or you can call (225)342-9388.

Source: Jessica Diez, Coastal Resources Scientist, LA Dept. of Natural Resources, Office of Coastal Management, Field Services