Section 2100.04 - Requirement for a Permit(a) All geophysical surveys on State sovereign lands must be permitted by the Commission prior to commencement of survey activities, except those listed in subsection (b).(b) A permit is not required for the following activities:(1) Geophysical surveys utilizing passive equipment as the only means of data collection.(2) Use of autonomous vehicles equipped with low-energy equipment operating at 200 kilohertz or higher.(3) Biological surveys during which the collection of geophysical data by means of low-energy equipment is incidental.(4) Geophysical surveys performed in support of dredging to maintain or increase the depth of navigation channels, anchorages, or berthing areas.(c) The fee for a permit issued under this article is $5,000.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 2100.04
1. New section filed 11-13-2019; operative 1-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 46). Note: Authority cited: Sections 6108, 6212.3 and 6218, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 6212.3 and 6826, Public Resources Code.
1. New section filed 11-13-2019; operative 1/1/2020 (Register 2019, No. 46).