Highly Migratory Species Sampling/Tagging Research
Summary
SCH Number
2024040331
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Highly Migratory Species Sampling/Tagging Research
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/8/2024
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for scientific purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to take coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus
tshawytscha), and steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus) during the course of sampling, subject to terms and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for the NOAA
SWFSC’s Highly Migratory Species Sampling/Tagging Research. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture coho salmon, Chinook salmon, and steelhead trout during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round research and tagging of highly migratory species through the use of hook & line – baited dropper loop, hook & line – swimbait, hook & line – surface, and hook & line – longline pelagic through December 31, 2025.
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
Los Angeles, Mendocino, Monterey, Orange, San Diego
Regions
Northern California, Southern California
Other Location Info
Nearshore and offshore waters of the counties of San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Monterey, and Mendocino
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Calif. Code Regs., §15306, Information Collection, Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
The Project involves research sampling within nearshore and offshore waters of the counties of San Diego, Los Angeles, Monterey, and Mendocino which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to coho salmon, Chinook salmon, or steelhead trout which are all listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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