California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt's Oceanography Department Field Sampling
Summary
SCH Number
2022030094
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt's Oceanography Department Field Sampling
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/2/2022
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to Humboldt State University pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for research purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to take Longfin Smelt, Coho Salmon, and steelhead trout during the course sampling, subject to terms and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for research and educational opportunities for students. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture Longfin Smelt, Coho Salmon, and steelhead trout during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round sampling of nearshore and coastal water fishes and invertebrates through the use of hand nets, plankton nets, midwater trawls, and otter trawls through June 30, 2022.
Contact Information
Name
Dylan Inskeep
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Humboldt Bay, Pacific Ocean, Trinidad Harbor
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15306, Information Collection, Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
The Project involves sampling within Humboldt County nearshore and coastal waters which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to Longfin Smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys), Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), or steelhead trout (O. mykiss), which are all listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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