Add Sections 5.78 and 27.93, and Amend Sections 5.79, 5.80, 27.90, and 27.92 of Title 14, CCR, Regarding Candidacy Period of White Sturgeon under the California
Summary
SCH Number
2025060003
Public Agency
California Fish and Game Commission
(CDFGC)
Document Title
Add Sections 5.78 and 27.93, and Amend Sections 5.79, 5.80, 27.90, and 27.92 of Title 14, CCR, Regarding Candidacy Period of White Sturgeon under the California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/2/2025
Document Description
This readoption of emergency regulation amendments would allow for the catch-and-release take of white sturgeon during California Endangered Species Act candidacy. See attachment for full description.
Contact Information
Name
Melissa Miller-Henson
Agency Name
California Fish and Game Commission
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Petaluma, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Rosa
Counties
Marin, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Sonoma, Yuba
Regions
Statewide
Other Information
Waterways where white sturgeon are found
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
This exemption is related to agency actions to mitigate an economic emergency. Total closure of the white sturgeon recreational fishery as a result of the species becoming a candidate species for CESA listing represents a financial crisis to Californians who rely on this fishery as part of their business, this includes boat captains, fishing guides, and businesses that rely on anglers such as bait and tackle stores and suppliers, marinas, and other boat services. Additionally, many of these businesses have already been impacted by other major fishery changes in the state, including two years of closure to the salmon fishery and changes to the halibut and rockfish fisheries.
County Clerks
Marin, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Joaquin, Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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