Section 640 - Management of Fish and Wildlife on Military Lands(a) Agreements: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3450- 3453 of the Fish and Game Code, the department may enter into agreements with the United States Department of Defense to provide for the development and administration of fish and wildlife management plans and programs on military installations. Such plans and programs shall be designed to provide biologically optimum levels of fish and wildlife resource management and use compatible with the primary military use of those lands. Military lands covered by such agreements shall not be available to the general public without the consent of the commanding officer responsible for such military lands.(b) Military Lands Fish and Wildlife Management Plan: A fish and wildlife management plan shall be submitted to the department in writing, pursuant to agreements of Section 640(a). Upon the department's approval, the plan shall be submitted to the Commission for concurrence at the next scheduled meeting. The management plan shall include, but not be limited to the following information: (1) A statement of management objectives;(2) A description of the area;(3) A description of the fish and wildlife resources and a statement on the condition of the habitat;(4) A discussion of the appropriative and non-appropriative use of the resources; and(5) A discussion of the projects on the area to improve habitat for fish and wildlife.(c) Annual Review: The department shall annually review the implementation of the provisions of the management plan for each participating military installation and report its findings to the Commission annually at its February meeting. The Director of the department shall be informed annually prior to December 1 or any proposed modification of the management plan for the following calendar year. Such proposals shall include any request for the adoption of hunting and fishing regulations which may differ from those proposed by the department of the lands adjacent to the specified military installation. The department shall forward such proposals to the Commission within 60 days. Such requests shall include the following information: (1) Species to be regulated;(2) Proposed harvest regimes including areas, seasons, bag and possession limits and special conditions;(3) Opportunities available to the general public, if any; and(4) Biological data to support proposed regulations.(d) Records: Records of the number and species of animals harvested pursuant to the management plan shall be maintained and this information shall be submitted to the department by December 1 of each year.(e) Termination of Agreement: The commanding officer of a participating military installation or the department may terminate any agreement provided for herein upon 30 days' written notice to the Commission.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 640
1. New Chapter 12 (Section 640) filed 3-4-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No.10). Note: Authority cited: Sections 3452 and 3453, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 3450- 3453, Fish and Game Code.
1. New Chapter 12 (Section 640) filed 3-4-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No.10).