City of Oceanside Intensive Monitoring for Invertebrates, Fishes, and Benthic Infauna
Summary
SCH Number
2024120980
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
City of Oceanside Intensive Monitoring for Invertebrates, Fishes, and Benthic Infauna
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/20/2024
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to Marine Taxonomic Services pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for scientific purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially take Southern California DPS 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 Marine Taxonomic Services’ monitoring study. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture steelhead trout during surveys.
The applicant will conduct year-round research of nearshore and offshore fishes, invertebrates, and benthic infauna using hook & line – baited dropper loop and bottom trawls through December 31, 2026.
Contact Information
Name
Dylan Inskeep
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Oceanside
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Nearshore and offshore waters of Oceanside City Beach
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 Oceanside City Beach 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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