Study on Rockfish Opsins
Summary
SCH Number
2026080002
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marine Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Study on Rockfish Opsins
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/3/2026
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to Cornell University 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 (O. tshawytscha) and steelhead trout (O. mykiss) during the course of sampling, subject to terms and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for the Cornell University’s research study on rockfish opsins. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture coho salmon, Chinook salmon, and steelhead trout during surveys. The applicant will conduct yearround research sampling of nearshore rockfish species using hook & line 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
Peter Searle
Agency Name
Cornell University
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
San Diego, Santa Cruz
Regions
Countywide, Northern California, Southern California
Other Location Info
Nearshore waters of Santa Cruz and San Diego counties
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 and permanent collection sampling within nearshore waters of Santa Cruz 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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