Ocean Observing and Research: Northern California
Summary
SCH Number
2024061034
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Ocean Observing and Research: Northern California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/25/2024
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 educational purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to take longfin smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys) 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 Ocean Observing and Research: Northern California study. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture larval longfin smelt during surveys. The applicant will conduct yearround monthly sampling to collect oceanographic data and plankton samples as the basis for assessing the state of the ecosystem in coastal waters off Northern California through the use of plankton nets
and larval pumps through December 31, 2027.
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
Humboldt
Regions
Countywide, Northern California
Other Location Info
Nearshore and offshore waters of Humboldt County
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 Humboldt County which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to longfin smelt which are all listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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