Letter of Non-Objection to Install Experimental Silvetia compressa Outplanting Modules
Summary
SCH Number
2026010243
Public Agency
California State Lands Commission
(SLC)
Document Title
Letter of Non-Objection to Install Experimental Silvetia compressa Outplanting Modules
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/12/2026
Document Description
Request to affix planting modules to existing rocks via drilling and stainless-steel eye bolt epoxy anchoring. There will be up to 180 branches affixed to sets of 20 three-inch diameter disks installed at two sites. The structures are temporary and will be removed no later than January 7, 2027.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Sapunor
Agency Name
CA State Lands Commission
Job Title
Public Land Management Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Erica Nielsen
Agency Name
The Nature Conservancy
Job Title
LaFetra Reasearch Fellow (lead agency phone and email provided)
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Santa Barbara
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Pacific Ocean, adjacent to Assessor’s Parcel Number 083-510-068 near Point Conception
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CLASS 6, INFORMATION COLLECTION (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15306)
Reasons for Exemption
Issuance of a letter of non-objection to study Silvetia compressa reforestation methods and feasibility will only cause a minor physical change in the environment and will not change existing activities in the area. There are no unusual circumstances surrounding the project that will result in significant environmental impacts. Therefore, the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and the above categorical exemption applies.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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