MBC Marine Sampling

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a scientific permit to MBC Aquatic Sciences under Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for the MBC Marine Sampling project. This authorization allows for the year-round research sampling of nearshore marine species using bottom trawling in the waters of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties. A key component of the permit is the authorization to potentially capture steelhead trout during these surveys for scientific purposes. The project is designated as a forecast and is officially valid through December 31, 2028. The project is granted a categorical exemption from further environmental review under California Code of Regulations Section 15306, as the information collection activities are determined to have minimal disturbance to endangered species. Administrative oversight is provided by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, with Shane Beck identified as the project applicant and Dylan Inskeep serving as the primary environmental scientist contact. There are no specified federal acquisition regulations, pricing structures, or socioeconomic set-asides associated with this state-level environmental permit.