Letter of Non-Objection to Install Dynamometers in Tide Pools at Two sites in near Monterey and Two sites in near Santa Cruz and Sample/Specimen Collection at
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Summary
SCH Number
2019078044
Public Agency
California State Lands Commission
(SLC)
Document Title
Letter of Non-Objection to Install Dynamometers in Tide Pools at Two sites in near Monterey and Two sites in near Santa Cruz and Sample/Specimen Collection at
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/11/2019
Document Description
Title Cont.: all Four Sites, Located in the Pacific Ocean, Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties
Authorize approval for Moss Landing Marine Laboratories to install dynamometers in tide pools at two sites in near Monterey and two sites in near Santa Cruz and sample/specimen collection at all four sites. The research is examining the byssal thread strength of the California mussel (Mytilus californianus) in exposed versus protected microhabltats.
Contact Information
Name
JENNIFER LUCCHESI
Agency Name
State Lands Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Monterey, Santa Cruz
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
class 6, 15306
Reasons for Exemption
Issuance of a letter of non-objection for the above-mentioned activity(ies} will cause only a minor physical change in the environment and .will not change existing activities In the area. There are no unusual circumstances surrounding the project that will result in significant environmental impacts. Therefore, the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and the above categorical exemption applies.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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