Broadnose sevengill shark finclips & sixgill finclips
Summary
SCH Number
2025101225
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Broadnose sevengill shark finclips & sixgill finclips
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/24/2025
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to California State University, Fullerton pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for educational purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to take coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), and 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 California State University Fullerton’s research studies on broadnose sevengill sharks (Notorynchus cepedianus) and sixgill sharks (Hexanchus griseus). The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture coho salmon, Chinook salmon, and steelhead trout during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round research of broadnose sevengill and sixgill sharks through the use of hook & line – baited dropper loop 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
Ryan Le
Agency Name
California State University, Fullerton
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Los Angeles, Monterey, Orange, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Ventura
Regions
Countywide, Southern California
Other Location Info
Nearshore waters of the counties of Monterey, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego
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 waters of the counties of Monterey, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to coho salmon, Chinook salmon, or steelhead trout which are all listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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