High-Impact and Large Marine Debris Removal–National Marine Sanctuary System Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024101032
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality
Document Title
High-Impact and Large Marine Debris Removal–National Marine Sanctuary System Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/24/2024
Document Description
The purpose of the Project is to benefit the coastal zone by removing several high-priority large marine debris targets that interfere with navigation and pose ongoing and potential threats to public safety and the environment.
The Project is specifically focused on the removal of three abandoned and derelict
vessels, one personal aircraft, and 16 anchor chains and buoys from the Greater
Farallones and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries. Activities include using lift
and float salvage techniques, technical divers, and other salvage equipment as needed.
Contact Information
Name
Sarmad Alkayssi
Agency Name
SWRCB
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Monterey, San Francisco
Counties
Monterey, San Francisco
Regions
Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
Waterways
Monterey Bay NMS Greater Farallones NMS
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304 Class 4(d): Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
No significant impacts on the environment. Specifically, the activities described by the applicant meet the exemption criteria under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section(s) 15304 class 4(d) for minor alterations in land and water on existing officially designated wildlife management areas which result in habitat improvement.