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Table 1 (Continued): Proposed Actions Summary Table Issue Strategy Activity 5. Swimming Beach/Boat Launch Areas: No moorings shall be allowed within 100 feet of swimming beaches and boat launch ramps. 6. State Parks Criteria: No moorings shall be allowed within 1000 feet offshore of State Parks property. VESSEL MOORING PROGRAM (VM) VM-1: (CONTINUED) Implement siting criteria and zones for vessel moorings in Tomales Bay based on a marine spatial planning approach. 7. Aquaculture: No moorings shall be allowed within areas that fail to meet the California Department of Public Health calculations for safe distances between moorings and shellfish growing operations. No moorings shall be located within state water bottom lease areas for aquaculture unless directly associated with aquaculture pursuant to a valid lease, permit, license or other authorization issued by the State of California. 8. Navigation Channels: No moorings shall be allowed within navigation channels of Tomales Bay. VM 1.2- Implement mooring zones sited within historically used mooring locations of the bay that are consistent with the criteria in Activity VM 1.1, and regulatory requirements of all TBIC agencies. VM 2.1 - Develop CSLC lease terms and conditions that are consistent with all TBIC agencies’ mandates, regulations and policies, and are in compliance with mooring criteria established in Activity VM 1.1. VM-2: Implement a Tomales Bay Vessel Mooring Permitting Process based on a marine spatial planning approach VM 2.2 - Establish policies/regulations limiting the maximum number of moorings allowed under the TBMP to no more than 165 moorings. VM 2.3 - Implement mooring tackle requirements to include specifications for mooring tackle and a program for inspection and maintenance. August 23, 2012 18
Table 1 (Continued): Proposed Actions Summary Table Issue Strategy Activity VESSEL MOORING PROGRAM (VM) VM-3: Introduce a process for compliance with Vessel Mooring Program that includes a clear public education and outreach component. VM-4: Strengthen existing Tomales Bay enforcement partnerships to ensure compliance with all vessel-related mandates, policies and regulations VM 3.1 - Implement a process to introduce the Vessel Mooring Program and permitting process to the community. VM 3.2 - Continue to implement a process for removing derelict and deserted moorings. VM 3.3 - Define and implement a process for ensuring future compliance with the Vessel Mooring Program. VM 4.1 - Conduct an analysis of Tomales Bay enforcement capabilities and review and determine if a formal agreement is needed among enforcement agencies. VM 4.2 - Ensure adequate patrol of bay from aircraft, vessels and by on-foot observation. VM 4.3 - Enhance training of enforcement personnel on Tomales Bay vessel related issues and regulations. BOATER EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM (EO) EO-1: Develop a Tomales Bay Boater Education and Outreach Program. EO 1.1- Ensure local businesses receive existing boater education materials. EO 1.2– Conduct outreach to inform Tomales Bay boaters of the TBVMP and promote boater compliance with the Vessel Mooring Program and other laws, regulations and policies. EO 1.3- Develop a Tomales Bay boater website and a map (interactive and hard copy). EO 1.4- Develop and provide new outreach materials and programs specific to Tomales Bay boating. EO 1.5- Develop an educational program for proper boat anchoring practices. INTRODUCED SPECIES (IS) IS-1: Encourage vessel operators to prevent the introduction of nonnative species. IS-2: Encourage ongoing monitoring of introduced species IS 1.1 – Promote Best Management Practices (BMPs) by distributing recommendations on how to prevent introduced species to the Tomales Bay boating community. IS 2.1 – Support efforts by agencies and organizations that conduct regular monitoring of introduced species, including writing letters of support for specific projects. August 23, 2012 19
Page 1 and 2: DRAFT TOMALES BAY VESSEL MANAGEMENT
Page 3 and 4: • Gene Maffucci, Herring Fishman
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Figure 6: Map of Proposed Tomales B
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Figure 6b: Map of Tomales Bay Moori
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Figure 7 - Shoreline Restroom Facil
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Tomales Bay State Park State 1. Hea
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TABLE 3 — TOMALES BAY AQUACULTURE
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agricultural uses with a trend towa
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C. BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT Biologica
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Several species of marine mammals h
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Masking ADDITIONAL REFERENCES S STU
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Duarte, C. M., J. J. Middelburg, an
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I. INTRODUCTION PURPOSE AND SCOPE O
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Table 1 (Continued): Proposed Actio
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Table 1 (Continued): Proposed Actio
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TABLE 2 — SUMMARY OF IMPACT ASSES
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significant threat to seagrass habi
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Impacts of the No Action Alternativ
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Pathogens in human and animal waste
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V. NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND CEQA EN
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VI. CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Th
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d) A substantial temporary or perio
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Discussion (a - f) Highway 1 and Si
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VII. REFERENCES CITED IN THIS ENVIR
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leasing of state lands for marinas,
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and Public Property) on land and wa
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are not subject to the MSD regulati
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2-SS 3-SS 4-SS 5-SS 6-SS 7-SS The A
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3-MC The Advisory Council supported
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7-MZ Recommends that at mooring zon
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5-PP The Advisory Council recommend
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days of notification, then it will
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• CSLC does not guarantee that a
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Rode: • Chain, if used, and all m
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• If the mooring lease applicatio
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DECISION TREE FOR OBTAINING AN
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AAPPENDIX VII: MOORING ANCHOR PULL
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