Recreational Clam, Sand Crab, and Shrimp Emergency Rule
Summary
- SCH Number
- 2021020260
- Public Agency
- California Fish and Game Commission (CDFGC)
- Document Title
- Recreational Clam, Sand Crab, and Shrimp Emergency Rule
- Document Type
- NOE - Notice of Exemption
- Received
- Posted
- 2/12/2021
- Document Description
- The proposed project would amend sections 29.20 & 29.80 of Title 14, CCR, to temporarily prohibit the use of hydraulic pumps for recreational take of clam, sand crab, and shrimp, and require each person to keep clams they harvest in a separate container from clams harvested by others.
- Contact Information
-
Harold(David) Thesell
California Fish and Game Commission
Lead/Public Agency
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244-2090
Phone : (916) 653-4899
Harold.Thesell@fgc.ca.gov
Location
- Counties
- Alameda Contra Costa Del Norte Humboldt Los Angeles Marin Mendocino Monterey Orange San Diego San Francisco San Luis Obispo San Mateo Santa Barbara Santa Cruz Sonoma Ventura
- Regions
- Statewide
- Waterways
- Pacific Ocean
Notice of Exemption
- Exempt Status
- Categorical Exemption
- Type, Section or Code
- Class 7 and 8; 14 CCR 15307 & 15308
- Reasons for Exemption
- The action is for the protection of natural resources. The proposed regulation would deter potentially unsustainable harvest of gaper clams. It would also help conserve sensitive eel grass habitats.
- Exempt Status
- Emergency Project
- Type, Section or Code
- Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
- Reasons for Exemption
- The convergence of multiple, concurrent developments has led to a level of clamming that may be unsustainable, while also increasing the disturbance to sensitive eel grass habitats and the level of illegal-market activities. The immediate goal is to stop further unsustainable take, habitat degradation, and illegal-market activities while the California Department of Fish and Wildlife work with the Commission to develop a long-term solution while the emergency rule is in effect.
Attachments
- Notice of Exemption
- 29 PDF 362 K
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