Testing of Sub Sea Sonics Pop-Up Gear in the California and Dungeness Crab and Hagfish Fisheries
Summary
SCH Number
2024030161
Public Agency
California Fish and Game Commission
(CDFGC)
Document Title
Testing of Sub Sea Sonics Pop-Up Gear in the California and Dungeness Crab and Hagfish Fisheries
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/6/2024
Document Description
Experimental fishing permit (EFP) to test the commercial use of Sub Sea Sonics’ timed- and acoustic release pop-up gear systems in conjunction with Longsoaker Fishing System’s Guardian line management system in the Dungeness crab fishery. The information collected will inform future alternative gear certification under the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Risk Assessment Mitigation Program (RAMP). The applicant has also amended the application to include the hagfish fishery in testing the use of timed- and acoustic release pop-up gear. Currently pop-up gear is prohibited in the hagfish fishery and testing in this fishery could inform future changes to regulations that prohibit pop-up gear, thereby reducing entanglement risk.
Contact Information
Name
Melissa Miller-Henson
Agency Name
California Fish and Game Commission
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma
Regions
Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California
Other Location Info
The project will occur in waters off the coast of California between the California/Oregon border (42° N. latitude) and Point Conception (34° 27’ N. latitude).
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
The purpose of the project is to gather information for improving fisheries management or expanding fishing opportunities in the state by allowing researchers and fishers to engage in commercial or recreational marine fishing activities that are otherwise prohibited. All activities conducted under the project must comply with the terms and conditions placed on the permit for research purposes and the conservation and management of marine resources and the environment.
County Clerks
Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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