Letter of Non-Objection to Install and Use Data Collection Sensors
Summary
SCH Number
2023120603
Public Agency
California State Lands Commission
(SLC)
Document Title
Letter of Non-Objection to Install and Use Data Collection Sensors
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/21/2023
Document Description
Request to affix temperature sensors to rock substrate in the intertidal zone, below the ordinary high tide line but above the algae line, to study the range expansion and adaptation of the ribbed limpet.
Contact Information
Name
Ninette Lee
Agency Name
CA State Lands Commission
Job Title
Public Land Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Regions
Statewide
Other Location Info
Site 1 – Scripps Coastal Reserve, San Diego County
Site 2 – Crystal Cove, Orange County
Site 3 – Paradise Cove, Los Angeles County
Site 4 – Arroyo Hondo, Santa Barbara County
Site 5 – Boat House, Santa Barbara County
Site 6 – Hazards, San Luis Obispo County
Site 7 – Cambria, San Luis Obispo County
Site 8 – Point Lobos, Monterey County
Site 9 – Pigeon Point State Park, San Mateo County
Site 10 – Pescadero State Beach, San Mateo County
Site 11 – JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, San Mateo County
Site 12 – Pacific State Beach, San Mateo County
Site 13 – Sculptured Beach, Marin County
Site 14 – Bolinas Point, Marin County
Site 15 – Bodega Reserve, Sonoma County
Site 16 – Fort Ross, Sonoma County
Site 17 – Kruse Ranch, Sonoma County
Site 18 – Point Arena, Mendocino County
Site 19 – Manchester State Park, Mendocino County
Site 20 – Shelter Cove, Humboldt County
Site 21 – Damnation Creek, Del Norte County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CLASS 6, INFORMATION COLLECTION (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 2905, subd. (e)(3))
Reasons for Exemption
Issuance of a letter of non-objection to temporarily place temperature sensors in the Pacific Ocean intertidal zone will only cause 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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