Issuance of a Non-Exclusive Geological Survey Permit

The California State Lands Commission has authorized a one-year non-exclusive geological survey permit to commence on June 23, 2026, for the collection of subsurface geological data through mud-rotary drilling and cone penetrometer test soundings in Georgiana Slough, south of the Tyler Island Bridge near Isleton, California. This action is classified under a categorical exemption per California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15306, which confirms that the activity involves only minor physical disturbances and poses no significant environmental impact, thereby exempting it from a full environmental review under CEQA. The permit is issued to the Sacramento County Department of Transportation as the project proponent, with Christopher Hall, Environmental Scientist at the Commission, serving as the primary point of contact. The permit does not constitute a federal contract and is not governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation, meaning no FAR clauses, evaluation factors, cost data, or federal procurement requirements such as UEI, CAGE codes, small business certifications, or invoicing instructions are applicable. No specific deliverables, inspection criteria, payment terms, or contract administration personnel beyond the permitting authority are formally defined, and the issuance of the permit itself serves as the primary outcome of the action. The activity is limited to non-invasive data collection without altering existing environmental conditions, and no extensions, options, or associated pricing details are included in the authorization.