NPDES Monitoring at Two Ocean Outfalls operated by Southern Orange County Water Authority (SOCWA)
Summary
SCH Number
2025101200
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
NPDES Monitoring at Two Ocean Outfalls operated by Southern Orange County Water Authority (SOCWA)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/24/2025
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the Six Scientific Service pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for educational purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to take steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) during the course of sampling, subject to terms and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for the Six Scientific Service’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES) monitoring study. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture steelhead trout during surveys. The applicant will conduct NPDES sampling of nearshore marine species through the use of bottom trawls and hook & line – surface through December 31, 2028.
Contact Information
Name
Dylan Inskeep
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Christopher Clark
Agency Name
Six Scientific Service
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Nearshore Orange County waters (Aliso Creek Mouth & San Juan Creek Mouth)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Calif. Code Regs., §15306, Information Collection, Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
This Project involves NPDES monitoring sampling within nearshore waters of Orange County which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to steelhead trout which are all listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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