1. (a) The Commission may issue only the following permit types:

   1. (1) General Offshore Geophysical Survey Permit

      1. (A) This nonexclusive permit authorizes geophysical survey activity during the permit term.
      2. (B) A General Offshore Geophysical Survey Permit is required for geophysical surveys utilizing low-energy equipment conducted in marine waters under the jurisdiction of the Commission.

   2. (2) Project-Specific Geophysical Survey Permit

      1. (A) This nonexclusive permit authorizes geophysical survey activity related to a specifically defined survey or surveys.
      2. (B) A Project-Specific Geophysical Survey Permit is required for geophysical surveys utilizing low-energy equipment not conducted in marine waters or high-energy equipment anywhere within the Commission's jurisdiction.
2. (b) Assignment: A permit issued under this article may not be assigned or transferred. A permittee may subcontract part or all of the work to be performed, however, no subcontract shall relieve the permittee of its responsibilities or obligations herein.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 6108 and 6212.3, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 6212.3 and 6826, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-13-2019; operative 1-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 46).