SONGS Mitigation Monitoring Program - Performance of Wheeler North Reef
Summary
SCH Number
2024040394
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
SONGS Mitigation Monitoring Program - Performance of Wheeler North Reef
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/9/2024
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the University of
California, Santa Barbara pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for scientific purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to take 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 University of California, Santa Barbara’s long-term monitoring and performance evaluation of the Wheeler North Reef as required by Condition C of the Southern
California Edison’s coastal building permit. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture steelhead trout during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round research of fish and invertebrate species through the use of hook & line – surface 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
Orange, San Diego
Regions
Countywide, Southern California
Other Location Info
Nearshore waters of San Diego and Orange Counties
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 reserach monitoring sampling within nearshore waters of San Diego and Orange Counties which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to steelhead trout which are listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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