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File #: 19-1103    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Approved
File created: 11/22/2019 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 12/10/2019 Final action: 12/10/2019
Title: Approval of Transmission of Letter of Support for the Designation of the Pacific Coastal Waters as Critical Habitat for Humpback Whales to the National Marine Fisheries Services (Sponsors: Supervisors Haschak and Gjerde)
Attachments: 1. 12-10-19 Humpback Whales

 

To:  Board of Supervisors

FromSupervisor Haschak and Supervisor Gjerde

Meeting DateDecember 10, 2019

 

Department Contact:  

Supervisor Haschak

Phone: 

463-4221

Department Contact:  

Supervisor Gjerde

Phone: 

463-4221

 

Item Type:   Consent Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: N/A

 

 

Agenda Title:

title

Approval of Transmission of Letter of Support for the Designation of the Pacific Coastal Waters as Critical Habitat for Humpback Whales to the National Marine Fisheries Services

(Sponsors: Supervisors Haschak and Gjerde)

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Approve transmission of letter of support for the designation of the Pacific coastal waters as critical habitat for humpback whales to the National Marine Fisheries Services; and authorize Chair to sign same. 

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

The BOS has repeatedly taken positions against off shore drilling and military sonar testing, and in support of healthy oceans.                     

 

Summary of Request

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) sent out a request for comments regarding designation of critical habitat for humpback whales of the Pacific coastal waters including the coastal waters of Mendocino County. The Noyo Center in Fort Bragg helped to develop this letter to the NMFS. Supervisors Haschak and Gjerde request the Board approve a letter of support designating the pacific coastal waters as critical habitat for humpback whales. 

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Do not approve letter.                      

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                          

vote requirement:  Majority

                                          

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: NA

budgeted in current f/y: N/A

current f/y cost: NA

if no, please describe:

annual recurring cost: NA

revenue agreement: N/A

 budget clarification: N/A

 Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Choose an item.

 

CEO Liaison: Janelle Rau, Deputy CEO

 

 

CEO Review: Yes 

 

 

CEO Comments:

 

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Lindsey Dunham, Deputy Clerk of the Board

Final Status:Approved

Date: December 13, 2019