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eports. Funding for a GFNMS Tomales Bay Project Coordinator is needed to implement this recommendation. STRATEGY VM-4: Strengthen existing enforcement partnerships to ensure compliance with all vessel-related mandates, policies and regulations for Tomales Bay. Enforcement is critical for the TBMP to achieve its water quality, resource protection, and public safety goals. The Partner Agencies identified in the activities that follow, have considered how best to coordinate the existing authorities, efforts, and resources to implement the overall goals of the TBVMP. Below is a discussion of short- and longterm strategies for ensuring implementation and enforcement of all of the elements contained in the TBVMP. There are extensive overlapping jurisdictions and authorities within Tomales Bay. The CCC has permitting authority over the entire bay and those portions of the upland areas that are in the coastal zone. The CSLC has leasing authority over the state-owned tidelands and submerged lands. The GFNMS has permitting authority over certain activities in the submerged lands and in the water column to the Mean High Water Line, including activities that alter the seabed. PRNS has jurisdiction over the west side of the Tomales Bay, extending 0.25 miles into the bay from the shoreline and under. The GGNRA has jurisdiction along the eastern shoreline out to the PRNS boundary. If there is any construction in the tidelands, Marin County Community Development Agency requires issuance of a tidelands permit. The CDFG has authority over the management of oyster lease areas. The RWQCB has permitting authority for all discharges into Tomales Bay, and GFNMS has permitting authority over most discharges as well. The primary agencies that are involved in the enforcement of county, state and/or federal regulations with respect to boating operation in Tomales Bay include the County of Marin Sheriff’s Office, CSP, NPS, CCC, CSLC, GFNMS, and USCG. The NPS has patrol vessels and operators working on Tomales Bay. CSP has one ranger on the west side of the bay and GFNMS has a NOAA law enforcement agent assigned to Tomales Bay. These agencies are currently working together to coordinate enforcement in Tomales Bay. The Coast Guard also has the authority to enforce federal regulations in Tomales Bay. The CCC’s enforcement tools include cease and desist and/or restoration orders and filing complaint(s) for civil penalties. Cease and desist orders are used by the CCC to halt ongoing violations, to order removal of un-permitted development, and to force developers to comply with the permit process; restoration orders are used to bring about the removal of un-permitted development and/or restoration of damaged coastal resources. The CSLC has authority to enforce the terms of any mooring lease issued under the TBVMP as provided by law, including but not limited to, the enforcement of delinquent accounts receivables for lease payments, expired insurance, or other violations of lease terms and conditions, or unauthorized use of State-owned property. August 23, 2012 48
Activity VM 4.1 - Conduct an analysis of Tomales Bay enforcement capabilities and review and determine if a formal agreement is needed among enforcement agencies. GFNMS staff will conduct an analysis of enforcement capability of each of the coordinating agencies to determine the number and type of enforcement officers, the need for cross-deputization or issuance of summary settlement authority, and need for providing public outreach materials to encourage compliance. The analysis will also determine the need for subsequent formal agreements. Potential Partner Agencies: NOAA Office of Law Enforcement (NOAA OLE), NPS, CSP, Marin County Sheriff’s Department Estimated Cost: Cost is limited to Partner Agency enforcement and contracting personnel staff time. Funding for a GFNMS Tomales Bay Project Coordinator is needed to implement this recommendation. Activity VM 4.2 - Ensure adequate patrol of the bay from aircraft, vessels and by on-foot observation. GFNMS staff will convene a subcommittee of the TBIC regulatory agencies to develop an annual Tomales Bay patrol operations plan that identifies the following: principal participating agencies, partner agencies, points of contact, regulatory compliance priorities, prioritized patrol activities, directed short-term enforcement actions, and training requirements. This plan will ensure that the bay is patrolled regularly on a continuous basis. Potential Partner Agencies: NOAA OLE, NPS, CSP, Marin County Sheriff’s Department Estimated Cost: A percentage of the cost to fly the NOAA Twin Otter aircraft over Tomales Bay is approximately $500 per flight, which includes the cost of all staff time. Additional costs are incurred to enforcement and GFNMS regulatory personnel staff time. Activity VM 4.3 - Enhance training of enforcement personnel on Tomales Bay vessel related issues and regulations. GFNMS staff will host a training session for all enforcement personnel with enforcement jurisdiction on the bay that will cover existing regulations related to vessel usage and provide education and outreach messages and/or materials to be used as part of an enforcement program. Potential Partner Agencies: NOAA OLE, NPS, CSP, Marin County Sheriff’s Department Estimated Cost: Costs include staff time for GFNMS and enforcement agency personnel. See Strategy EO-1 for additional costs for associated outreach materials. August 23, 2012 49
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I. INTRODUCTION PURPOSE AND SCOPE O
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TABLE 2 — SUMMARY OF IMPACT ASSES
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DECISION TREE FOR OBTAINING AN
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