The Marine Science Floating Lab
Summary
SCH Number
2024040445
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
The Marine Science Floating Lab
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/10/2024
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the Los Angeles County Office of Education pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for educational 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 Los Angeles County Office of Education’s Marine Science Floating Lab which is an educational field study program investigating ocean biodiversity and oceanic resources for 4th – 12th graders. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture steelhead trout during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round educational sampling of nearshore marine species through the use of an otter trawl 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
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
marine waters of Los Angeles County (Long Beach Harbor, Los Angeles Harbor, and San Pedro Bay)
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 educational sampling within Los Angleles Harbor, Long Beach Harbor, and San Pedro Bay 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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