Orange County Sanitation District NPDES Permit-Mandated Ocean Monitoring Program
Summary
SCH Number
2026041279
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marine Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Orange County Sanitation District NPDES Permit-Mandated Ocean Monitoring Program
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/28/2026
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the Orange County Sanitation District 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 Orange County Sanitation District’s mandatory National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit no. CA0110604 monitoring. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes
the applicant to potentially capture steelhead trout during surveys. The applicant will conduct yearround research sampling of nearshore marine species through the use of hook & line – surface and bottom trawls through December 31, 2029.
Contact Information
Name
Dylan Inskeep
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Danny Tang
Agency Name
Orange County Sanitation District
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Nearshore waters of Orange County
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 Orange Coutny 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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