Coastal Pelagic Species Trawl
Summary
SCH Number
2024041270
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Coastal Pelagic Species Trawl
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/30/2024
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 longfin smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys), coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), and Pacific leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) 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 coastal pelagic species trawling survey. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture longfin smelt, coho salmon, Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, and Pacific leatherback sea turtle during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round research of coastal pelagic species along with various other marine species through the use of a Nordic 264 midwater trawl, multi-function trawls and
purse seines through March 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
Regions
Statewide
Other Location Info
Nearshore and offshore waters statewide
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 Statewide which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to longfin smelt, coho salmon, Chinook salmon, Pacific leatherback sea turtle, or steelhead trout which are all listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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