Amend§§ 106, 107, add 106.5, CA Code Regulations (CCR), Re: Drift Gill Net

SCH Number: 2019078105
Lead Agency: Fish and Wildlife (Headquarters), Department of (Sacramento) (Department of Fish and Wildlife, Headquarters)
Document Title: Amend§§ 106, 107, add 106.5, CA Code Regulations (CCR), Re: Drift Gill Net
Document Type: NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received: 7/19/2019
Posted: 7/19/2019
Project Applicant: California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Document Description: The proposed project would reduce the number of drift gill nets deployed in state waters, with an eventual complete phase out. This would reduce by-catch of marine mammals, sharks, and sea turtles. The proposed project would also clean up outdated regulatory language, as well as add new regulatory language.

Contact Information: John Ugoretz
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
1416 Ninth Street, Room 1342-A
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone : (805) 568-1226

Exempt Status: Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code: 15307, 15308
Reasons for Exemption: Class 7 categorical exemption exempts actions for the protection of natural resources. The proposed action would reduce bycatch of marine mammals, sharks, and sea turtles. Class 8 categorical exemption exempts actions for the protection of the environment. The proposed action would reduce bycatch, and support sustainable fishing methods for swordfish in state waters.