Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, div. 1, 3, ch. 3, exh. B

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 43, October 25, 2024

Exhibit B - Incidental Take Authorization Standards for Research and Monitoring During the Candidacy Period for Coho Salmon

Research Proposals

Take of coho salmon during the candidacy period is authorized for individuals, agencies, or universities and landowners for purposes of research and monitoring provided that:

(i) For ongoing research, a written, detailed project proposal describing objectives, methods (gear, sampling schedules and locations), efforts to minimize adverse effects to the species, estimated level of take of the species, and a copy of a permit authorizing take pursuant to the Federal Endangered Species Act shall be provided to the appropriate Department Regional Manager within 45 days of this regulation becoming effective.

(ii) For research which has not yet commenced, a written, detailed project proposal describing objectives, methods (gear, sampling schedules and locations), efforts to minimize adverse effects to the species, estimated level of take of the species, and a copy of a permit authorizing take pursuant to the Federal Endangered Species Act shall be provided to the appropriate Department Regional Manager.

(iii) The research or monitoring may commence once the Department issues written concurrence that the research and monitoring activities conducted are consistent with the Department's research and monitoring programs and are sufficient to protect coho salmon. The Department may specify additional terms and conditions for the protection of coho salmon and the reporting of all data collected to the Department.

Alternative Procedure

At the discretion of the Department, research and monitoring activities not addressed by the above procedures may receive separate authorization for take of coho salmon by the Department pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081.

Department of Fish and Game Contacts

Regional Manager, Northern California -- North Coast Region; 601 Locust Street, Redding, CA 96001 -- (530) 225-2300.

Regional Manager, Central Coast Region; 7329 Silverado Trail, P.O. Box 46, Yountville, CA 94599 -- (707) 944-5500.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, div. 1, 3, ch. 3, exh. B