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l+. EXTENSIONS OF GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY PERMIT PRC 3092 .1, HUMBLE OIL & !<EFINING COMPANY, AND OF GEDPHYSICAL SURVEY PERMIT PRC 3804.1, PHILLIPS PETROL,EUM COMPANY.

During- consideration of Calendar Items 9 and 10 attached, appearances·were made by the following, both in opposition to extending the permits:

Senator Peter Behr, Fourth Senatorial District, who indicated that, in his opinion, these requests represented a very grave danger to the entire California coastline, inasmuch as the primary purpose of the explorati'ons wa9 to discover the li;kely location of oil and gas deposits, which could be the. f .... r~t link in a chain reaction leading inevitably to the commencement-of drilling on the tide and submerged lands of the State, which in turn could endanger the GOastal ecol­ogy. Senator Behr reported that he intended to introduce legislation the fol­lowing Monday, February 1, 1971, that would prohibit any geological or geophysi­cal surveys in the tide and submerged lands of the State which have for their purpose the exploration for or tte, exploi ta ti on of oil e"·1d gas resources. It was his belief that the Lands Conunission must act as the 11 Dew Line 11 of the State -- the early warning lihe -- to prevent any activity that could do irreversible damage to the State 1 s fragile coast. He therefore urged the Commission to deny the applications.

Supervisor Ronald W. Caspers, of Orange County, v1ho presented to the Commission Resolution ·No. 71-94 of the Orange- eounty Board- .of Supervisors, dat.e4 January. 2~, 1971, whereby the Board went on r~cord as opposing the extensions of the permits because it is of the opinion that all fUture offshore drilling in the area, ind all exploration for oil, should be ~rohibited.

During the_ discussions which followed these presentations, it was brought cut that· if the Commission did not issue the permits, the oil companies could never­theless conduct geophysical exploration, .as 1'.bng as they did so without the use. of any e1.-plosi ves, .but that the State would then lose the 'benefit of the confi­den,tial inform~:tion it rec~i ves when permits are granted -- a vast amount of knowledge as to the ocean floor and the geology of the State lands which is of great value to the State in connection with various ecological studies, such as the tsunami disaster that occurred in 6xescent City a few years ago. It was also noted that the mere granting- of e:x:.ploration penni ts would not necessarily be followed by drillipg if oil were f<:mnd, as the issuance of oil and gas leases is subject to strin .. r.:nt laws, rules, imd regulations.

Commissioner Orr then suggested that the permits be renewed for a period of only three months, with further consideration to be given to the matter at a meeting of the Commission when .all thr~e commissioners can be pre~ent. He also sug­Bested that Humqle and Phillips be invited to address the Commission on the matter at that' meeting, if they wished to do so.

UPON MOTION MADE BY COMMISSIONER ORR, SECONDED BY-CHAIRMAN FLOURNOY, AND DULY CARRIED, THE FOLLOWI.NG RESOLUTION WAS AOOPTED:

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1. FINDS THAT THE At\IENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF GEX:>PF•YSICAL SURVEY PERMI'rs PRC 3092 .. l. AJID P'RC 3804.1 WILL NOT HAVE A SIGN~FICANT DETRIMENTAf.. EI~VIHON­MENTAL EFFECT, AND P.;JOPTS THE EL {.t.1."QNMENTAL IMPACT REPORT IDENTIFr.'ED faS EIR 1, A COPY OF WHICH IS A'ITACHED TO THESE MINUTES;

2. AUTHORizEr. THE AMENDMENT OF GEO PHYS !CAL SURVEY PERMIT PRC 3092 .1 ISSUED TO HUMBLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY, AND OF GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY PERMIT 3804.l ISSUED TO PHILLIPS PETROLEUM COMPANY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSY:ON !"-F.Y AT ITS DISCRErION EXTEND THE PRIMARY TERMS OF THE PERMITS AND EXEMPT :.r;.:ERE­FROM, IN AJ?DITION TO Tf~E EXCLUSIONS OUTLINED· IN THE FORM OF PERMIT, ALL TIDE AND StJBMERGED .LAND.3 IN MONTEREY COUNTY :rNCLUDINQ- MONTEREY BAY;

3. AUTHORISES THE EXTENSION OF GJroPHYSICAL SURVEY PERMIT PRC 3092 .'·l FROM FEBRUARY i, 1971, THROUGH APRIL 30, 1971, AND OF GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY Pt-~ITT PRC 3801:;.,1 FROM JANUARY 28, 1971, THROUGH APRIL 27, 1971; ALL orrHER 1·~~ AND CONDITIONS OF THE PERMITS TO REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

4. DIRECTS THAT TEE MA'ITER OF THE IJ:WO. ABOVE-MENTIONED PERMITS BE CONSID:E'fS.D AGAIN AT A MEETING . .OF" :nIE COMMISSION WHEN ALL THREE MEMBERS CAN BE PRESENT; AND THAT REPRESENTATIVES OF HUMBLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY AND OF PHILLT?S PETROLEUM COMPANY BE INVITED TO APPEAR AT SAID MEETING AND ADDRF.SS TE.::r ~OM­MISSION IF THEY WISH TO ro SO.

Attachments: Calendar Item 9 (12 pages) Calendar Item 10 (2 pages)

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PERMITrEE:

LOCATION:

CALEiID.AR ITEM

EXi'ENSION OJP GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY PERMIT

Humble Oil & Refining Company.

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The offshort area lying between the neaward extension of the northern boundary of Mendocino County and the southern boundary of the .State of California, excepting the following-describe~ areas:

A. San Fr~cisco Bay and other inland ;:aters draining therein;

B. I.ands included in Section 6871. 2(b) of the Public Resources Code Cs an ta Barbara Sanctuary);

C. Lands lying adjacent to the mainland ~etween a line forming the northwesterly boundary of the City of Newport Beach, Orange County, an~ the seaward e~tegslon thereof, a.r:d a line forming th~ southeasterly boundary of Orarige County and the seaward extension thereof;

D. All tide and submerged lands in Monterey County including Monterey Bay.

ENVIRO~NTAL Il ,,.. .CT: ·Pursuant to Section 6371 of the Public Resources Code, an environmental impact report has been made and is 017: fil~ in the office of the Commission and available for :public review. The report concludes the,t seismic operations will :have no significant adverse effect on ecology, marine life or coastal rlevelopment.

METHOD OF EXPLORATION: Seismic.

PRESENT-PERMIT EXPIRES: January 31, 1971.

rr IS RECOMMENDED T".dAT THE COMMISSION:

1. FIND THAT TP.i.E Al\.fENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF G'OOPHYSICAL SURVEY PERMIT PRC 3092 .1 WILL NOT HAVE A.SIGNIFICANT DETRIMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT AND AroPT THE ENVIR,O~AL IMPACT REFDRT, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION IDENTIFIED AS ExHIBIT 11A11

, EIR 1, A'ITACHED AND BY REii'ERENCE MADE A PART HEREOF;

2. AUTHORIZE THE AMENDMENT ·OF1 GEO~HY~3ICAL SURVEY PERMIT PRC 3092 .1, ISSUED 'l'O HU!vfRLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY. TO PROVIDE THA~ THE COMMISSION MAY AT ITS DISCRETION EXTEND ~HE PRIMARY, TERM OF THE PERMIT AND EXF..:MP-l' THEREFROM, IN ADDITION TO THE EXCLUSIONS' OtJrLIN:ED IN THE FORM 011., P~RMIT, AI-TJ TIDE AND SUBMERGED LANDS IN MONTEREY COUN'l'Y INCLUDI~TG MONTEREY BAY;

3. AtrrHORIZE T"tIE EXrrENSION OF' GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY PERMIT PRC 3092 .1 ~OM FEBRUARY 1, 197~, rrh'RoUGH JANUARY 31, 1972; ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ~HE PERMIT .ARE 1D REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND P,zyFECT.

Attachment: Exhibit 11 A11

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EXHIBIT ''A"

ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT . . GEOPHYSICAL fiURVEY PERMITS

Table of Contents

1. General

a. Description of Project b. ~..,,cation

c. Climate

2. Inventory of Environmental Factors

a. Marine Biology b. Geology and Submarine Topography c. Recrea.tion

3. Coordination with Other Agencies

a. Boards of Supervisors, Civic Groups b. U. S. Corps- of Engineers c. Department of Fish and Game

4. Environmental Impact of the Proposed Work

a. Submarine Topography b. Vegetation and Wildlife -c. Recreation

5; Potential Adverse Environmental Effects that Cannot Be Avoided

6. Mitigation Measures Proposed to Minimize the Impact

7. Alternatives

8. Relationship between Local Sho~t-term Use of Man's Environment and

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9. Any Irreversible and Irretrievable Comrni tments of Resc11rces which Would.Be Involved Should the Proposed Project Be Implemented 5

10. Recorranendation 5

Exhibits: 1. Fonn of Permit 2. Regional Map

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EXHIBIT "A" EIR l

ENvIRONMENTAL STATEMENT

GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY PERMITS

1. General

a. Description of Project

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Section 6826 of the Public Resources Code provides that the State Lands Commission may permit geological surveys oh State lands and may grant permits therefor upon such terms and conditions as the Commission shall specify by regulation.

Proposals are being considered to continue the conduct of seismic explo­rations in the offshore area. Reflection and refraction surveys u~ing subsurface ,explosions to create accoustical seismic impulses are to be recorded by .a series of hydTophones.

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Those tide and stibmerged lands under the jurisdiction of the State Lands Commission in the area lying between the seaward extension of the northern boundary of Mendocino County and the southern ~boundary of the State of California excepting the- following":'described_ar~as:

A. San Francisco Bay and other inland waters draining therein;

B. Lands included in Section 6871.2(b) of the Public Resources Code (Santa Barbara Sanctuary);

c. Lands lying adjacent to the mainland betw~en a line forming the north­westerly boundary of the City of Newport Beach, O~ange County, ·and the seaward extension thereof, and. a line forming the southeasterly boun­dary of Orange County and the seaward extension thereof;

D. All tide and submerged lands in Monterey County including Monterey Bay.

c. Climate

In general, :tnstead of the usual four seasons, the year in this area is limited to two; the wet and the dry. The temperature in the coastal areas is milder and more uniform thRn in corresponding latitudes east of mountain ranges. The dryness of the air lessens the extreme heat of the summer. Annual average rainfall varies from more than 100 inches in the northwest section of the State to three inches or less in the southeast corner. The State's climate is generally referred to as Mediterranean and characterized qy "low sun" rains and "high sun" drought.

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2. Inven~oq of Environment~l Factors

a. Marine Biology

Game fishes, crustaceans and mollusks inhabiting offshore area are as follows.: Tuna (Yellow Fin, Bluefin and Albacore, Skipjack and Bonito), Striped Marlin, Barracuda. (from Point Conception south), Yellowtail, Kelp Bass, White Sea Bass, Black Sea Bass (Jewfish and Corvina), Salt Wat~r Perch, Rockfish, Flat fishes (Sole, Flounder, 'Jl.ltrbot, Halibut, Rex Sole, Petra le Sole, San f.a.bs and Starry Flounder), Crustaceans (Crab, Spiny Lobster, Crayfish) Shrimp), Mollusks (Oysters, Clams, Mussels, Scallops, Abalone and Snails).

Extensive kelp beds exist within the offshore .area between the islands offshore and the mainland and many varieties of seabirds inhabit the coastal areas.

b. Geology and Submarine Topography

The permit area covers a portion of the submerged continental shelf. The southern :part of the shelf (south of Point Conception) has a maximum width of 13 miles south of Los Angeles and an average width ,of 4. 5 miles. From Point Conception to Cape Mendocino the shelf .reaches a maximum width of 30 miles off of San Francisco and narrows to less than two miles off Monterey County. The predominantly flat, seaward-sloping plain is characterized by elastic sands .and gravels grading to silts· seaward. The generally monotonous subseascape is incised 'by submarine canyons, the largest of which are clustered on either sides of Point C9nce,ption, Monterey Peninsula, and in tae vicinity of La Jolla and the ~outh of the Tiajuana River. Generally, they are winding and V-shaped anQ bave numerous tributaTies entering along their entire length. The continental slope does not necessarily have its counterpart landward; indeed, the scarcity of valleys in many of these slopes is in contrast to their abundance on land.

c. Recreation

The offshore area, the shores and beaches of the Pacific and its many bays and inlets constitute a common denominator for most of the playgrounds outside the cities of California. Sport fishing, boating of all types and general water

· """ · recr1aational activities, offshore as well as those associated with beach areas; scuba diving, hard hat diving and abalone diving are all part of the increas­ing· recreational interest of the Californir offshore.

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3. Coordination with Other Agencies - ----a. Prior to 1969, although not required by statute, the Boards of Supervisors of the counties of Del Norte, Humboldt, Mend~cino, Sonoma, Marin, San Franc~sco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luj.s Ob is po, Santa Barb_ara, Ventura, Orange ,and San Di.ego counties were apprised of the proposed permit and solicited for comments. The Mayor and the City Council of Santa Barbara and the Greater Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce were also informed of the proposed operations.

Eµrsuant to Rection 6826 of the Public Besources Code (amended by Chapter 1238, Statutes of 1969), prior to permit issuance a public hearing on the proposed operatipna .. shall be sqheduled and ea.ch city or county adjacent to the area where such ,surveys 1't0Ulil be· cond~ct~d shall be given. nC't less than sixty (60) days written .notice thereof.

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."o. The U ~ S • Corps of Engin~er;S requires the. t a navigation permit be valid during periods 'Of operation•

c. The Department of Fish and Ga.Jile, wn~~h Agency has done extensive· re~earch on the effects of seismi.r.. operation~ on marine life, has issued st1;ingent restrictions regarding the protection of life in the marine environment. Such regulations are a part of the permit fonn attached as Exhibit "1 11

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4. Ei'nvironmental ImP!ct of the Proposed Work

a. Submarine Topography

Seismic operations such as those being conducted will provide knowledge of sub­marine plains, canyons, seamounts and other topographic features of the marine offshore which will ultimately assist man in his quest t~ produce minerals from as well as enhance the storehouse of knowledge of the ocean floor.

b. Vegetation and Wildlife

Aquatic bird life, vegeta:tion and life in the marine environment would not be appreciably affected. The minimal fish kill resulting from seismic detoria.tions is inconsequential and, due to an observer aboard as required by the Department of Fish and Game and State lands Division, weil regulated. All edible fish kille4 are disposed of through normal commercial channels. Near shore biota are not affected.

Possible damage to kelp beds can result from three sources: i. Effect of the detonation; 2. damage by propellers; and 3. damage from hydrophone cables .. Most seism_ic shots a.re detonated in a clear spot in the lcelp beds. Any defoli­ation resulting from. such shots ~rill soon be repla9e.d by new growth. Propel­lers are responsible for a minimal amount of kelp destruction. Observations in the field indicate that a 1400-foot cable may pick up about 20 to 30 fronds up to six feet long) depending on the angle at which a bed is approached.

c. Recreation

Acquisition by the operator of a required navigation permit from the u. s .. coast Guard fruniliarizes the operation with recreational activities scheduled in .areas to be surveyed. Such permit together with other restrictions (Exhibit. "1") would result in no long-term effect on the recreational aspect of the area.

5. Potential Adverse Environment~}.._EffectE.._~hat Cannot Be Avoided

Damage to fish life at the present time is thought to be largely limited to those species possessing an air bladder. The ability of an underwater ezj;>lo­sion to inflict damage decreases inversely a.s the cube of the distance. A fish ten feet away frQm an explosion will receive approximately eight times the force from the shock wave as a. fish 20 f'eet. from the same explosioLi• The greatest estimated quantity ever killed as a result of one eA-plosion was a.pproximateJ..y' ·two tons of Rock Fish, but there have been numerous times when not a single fish was killed in a whole day's operation.

A sniall amount bf kelp fronds are torn loose by the blast, by the bqa.t propel"." lers·, or 'by hydropi-ion~ cables; however, such min:i.mai amounts .are soon replaced

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It appears likely that kelp drifting onto the beach as a result of seismic operations is negligible compared with the amount drifting onto the beach :t'rom natural causes. ·

Mitigation ~.ures Proposed t~ Minimize the Impact

Decrease in the size and amount of explosive charges during operations has reduced the number of fish kills.

The Department of Fish and Game regulates operations by the imposition of rigid restrictions pertaining to the survey permit listed as Exhibit "l". The record­ing ship is followed by a Department of Fish and Game boat rigged with sonar equipment that can detect fish within an arc of 75 degrees to port and 75 degrees to staiboard for a distance of 4000 to 5000 feet from the boat. This boat carries a trained warden of the Department of Fish and Game who has com­plete authority over the operation and can halt or delay detonations if he feels a substantial number of fish are endangered. The State Lands Division also has an observer aboard.

The agencies most concerned s~em to feel that ill effects are negligible or nonexistent, and the oil companies have produced a considerable body of expert ·testimony in support of this position.

Seismic crews are required to shoot in open spaces in the lrnlp beds wharever possible and boat operations and hydrophone cable placement in the kelp beds are kept at the lowef:lt p9ss~ble m~J1iJ!lum .

7. Alternatives

Under certain circumstances nonexplosive types of seismic exploration may be used. Such types may include the Sparker or Arcer type surveys. In this system, the discharge of a high-voltage, high-current electric arc is a source .. of an accoustical impulse. Sparker or Arcer types are listed as Continuous / Seismic Profiler, Seismic Section Profiler, Electro-sonic Profiler, Continuous / Marine Profiler and Wire Arc Seismic Section Profiler. // ,,. ,,,-Another alternative :i'.s "the Gas Exploder type employing the technique whereby a mixture of gases is exploded inside of a flexible rubber tube generat:tbg an accoustical impulse, reflecting from subsurface strata beneatn ~e·..-Ocean floor and being detected by hydrophones mounted in a streamer pulle_9...-1Sy the boat. Gas exploder types are the Gas Source Seimic Profiler, the Aqua~ulse system, and Dinoseis.

~ir gQns may be used employing the explosive release of high-pressure air directly into the water causing an aco11stic wave of great intensity. Air gun types are Par Air Gun,. Digital Air Gun System and Hydro··Sein.

V~bratory Seismic Systems use hydraulic or electromagnetic vibrators as a source of vibratory energy, as does the Vib"""'•seis System.

Certain·Gravity Surveys may be conducted offshore mainly by airborne operations. ~n aeri~l gravity Sl;lrvey detects the ~riations i~ denf?ity of the· ear~h 1 _s crust due, to some ·anp~e!loµS,: sl.ibsurf~ce. ccmd":[tion.

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Finally, magnetic surveys may be conducted in conjunction with gravity surveys. cMagrietic surveys basically det~ct the distribution end-concentration of ?¥tg-. netite in the earth's crust. ·

Relationshi;p between Local &'hort.-term Use of Man 1 s Enviro,nment and the Mainten­ance ~.a. ~nhance~ of. Long•term Productivity

Scientific diita to be acquired as a result of the project will .contribute significant~y to the over-all Comprehensive Ocean Area Plan for the California offshore. The authorized project by acquisition of such infonnation will improve long-tenn productivity.

The program would involve short-tern use of inuhediate survey areas as the operation is transient and. does not requ,_ire involvement with a local environ­ment for an extended period of time.

Sport fishery would actually P-enefit by long-term use of the subject environ­ment, as familiarity dur~pg=-c;perationF with fish concentrations as required "Jy the Department of Ei-sn and Game ·vfould provide invalua"ble information to the sport-fishing pub · c. ·

9. Any :trrever, le ·and Irretrievable Commitments of Resources which Would.Be Involv~ in the Proposed Project Sh0•.ild It Be Implemented

/ ~e are no irreversible and irret:rievable commitments of resources which

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~ Destruction of marine life is inconsequential, well regulated, and supervised // by the .Department of Fish and Game and State Lands Division.

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There is no pollutj;on involved, and due to the transiency of the operation no irreversible and irretriev~ble commitments of the resources or use of the environment.

10. Recommendation

Geophys:tcal :survey operations will provide scientific knowledge of the marine offshore which will assist man in the production of minerals from and enhance his_ knowle11c;e of the ocean floor. Life in the marine environment ·will not be apprecie:bl'r altered or affected and, due to the regulatory restrictions and observance by the Department of Fish and Game ·and.the State lands Division, the operation will be well sµperintended.

It is recommended that State Geophysical Survey Permits be issued in accordance with Section 6826 of the Public Resources Code as such operations will not have a detrimental effect upon the environment .

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EXHIBIT "1"

PERMIT FOR THE CONDUCT OF GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS ON TIDE AND SUBMERGED LANDS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Permission is granted hereby to for the conduct of submarine seismic exploration

work during the period through on those tide and submerged lands under the jurisdiction of the State Lands Commission in the area lying between the seaward extension of the northern bound-ary of Mendozino County and the southern boundary of the State of California, excepting the following-described areas:

A. San Francisco Bay and other inland waters draining therein;

B. Lands included in Section 6871.2(b) of the Public Resources Code;

C. Lands lying adjacent to the mainland between a line forming the Northwesterly Boundary of the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, and the seaward extension thereof, and a line forming the South-easterl ► Boundary of Orange County and the seaward extension thereof;

D. All tide and submerged lands in Monterey County including Monterey Bay.

The conduct of any operations under this permit is subject to the following specific conditions:

1. No explosives shall be discharged under any circumstances unless an inspector of the State Lands Division is aboard the recording boat of each seismic crew in operation, or permission to proceed with the discharge of explosives has been given by such inspector of the State Lands Division. In the event that the inspector determines that the proposed discharge of explosives at any location within the area covered by this permit may affect the safety of any vessel, structure or person, said inspector shall prohibit the proposed discharge of explosives.

2. Operations -shall be suspended on order of the State Lands Division inspector whenever and for such time as may be ,required to establish that the condi-tions of this permit are being , c6Mplied with.

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4. A copy of. a daily log of operations, showing date, location, number, size and type of placement of detonation shall be furnished to the State Lands Divisioµ inspector within 24 hours of the completion of the day's shooting schedule.

5. Speci~ic compliance must be had with any and all re~uirements of any permit issued by the State Department of Fish and Gmne for operations iri the per-mi tt.ed area.

6. Only explosives of a size or type as authorized u.~der concurrent permit by the Fish and Game Commission shall be used in submarine seismic exploration operations whether shots are 11 jetted11 or are 11 opep 11

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7. Explosive charge§ may be placed only in areas of water sufficiently clear of kelp to minimize physical damage from the detonation of any submarine seismic exploration shots.

8. No shots shall be permitted:

(a) At distances closer tha.ri one statute mile from the ordinary high water mark in the offshore Santa Barbara County area between a line drawn due South from Gaviota and the projection seaward of the Santa Barbara-Ventura County Line.

(b) At distances closer than one-quarter statute mile from the ordinary high water mark in the balance of the Santa Barbara County offshore area.

( c) At distances closer than one statute mile fro.-n the ordinary high water mark in the adjoining residential areas of the cities of Ventura and Port Hueneme, Ventura County.

9. Violation of .any of the provisions of this permit, or of any penni t 1.ssued by the State Department of Fish and Game for the same area, shall result in immediate suspension of all operations on orders given by the State Lands Division inspector assigned to the project, and may result in termination of the permit by order of the Executive Officer, State Lands Commission. Sur.h termina:teid permit may be reinstated only by action of the State Lands Commission •

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10. For each seismic crew in operation, the permittee shall make an advance deposit of $800 before the commencement of operations under this pennit, and $800- every calendar_month thereafter, as a minimum deposit to defray the costs of the State Lands Division that are involved in inspection under this permit. Actual coi;;ts to the State Lands Di visj.on of such inspection which are in excess of the afor&·said minimum deposit shall be remitted by the perntittee upon receipt of a statement of such additional costs.

11. The permittee agrees to indemnify the State against any and all losses, dama~es, claims, demands, or actions c~used by, arising out of, or con­nected with the operations of the permittee hereunder.

12. This permit shall be effective only when a concurrent permit for t.pe same operating area specified herein is authorized by the State Fish and Grune Commission.

13. The State Lands Commission reserves the right to inspect and, upon request by the Commission, the pennittee shall make available for such inspection all factual and physical exploration results, logs, and records resulting from the operations under this permit for the confidential use of the Commission.

This permit is revocable at any time by the State Lands Commission .

MAILED IN TRIPLICATE

All terms, conditions and provisions of the foregoing permit are accepted by the applicant:

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PERMITrEE:

IDCATION:

CALENDAR ITEM

10.

EXTENSION OF GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY PERMIT PRC 3804.1

Phillips Petroleum Company.

1/71 PRC 38o4.l

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The off shore area lying between the seaward extension of the northern boundary of Mendocino County and the southern boundary of the State of California, excepting the following-described areas:

A. San Francisco Bay and other inland waters draining therein;

B. Lands included in Section 6871.2(b) of the Public Resources Code (Santa Barbara Sanctuary);

C. Lands lying adjacent to the ma:i.nland ~)etween a line forming the· northwesterly boundary 0f the Qity of Newport Beach, Orange County, and the seaward ex~ension thereof, and a line forming the southeasterly boundary of Orange County and the seaward extension thereof;

D. All tide and submerged lands in Monterey County including ·r::mterey Bay.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Pursuant to Section 6371 of the Public Resources CodeJ an environmental impact report has been made cmd :i. s on file in the office of the Commission ~nd availeble for public review. The report concludes that seismic operations will ·have no significant adverse effect on ecology, .·marine life or coastal development.

METHOD OF EXPLORATION: Seismic.

PRESENT PERMIT EXPIRES: January 26, 1971.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE COMtliISSION:

1. li'IND THAT THE AMENDMENT AND EXTENf?ION OF GEOPI{YSICAL SURVEY P1'RMIT PRC 3804 .1 WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNili'ICAl'IT DETRIMENTAL ENVIRONMENTA.L EFFECT AND AOOPT THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT APPROVED IN CALENDAR ITEM 9 OF THIS AGENDA, AND IDENTIFIED AS EIR l .

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2. AUTHORIZE THE AMENDMENT OF GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY PERMIT PRC !1&l4.l, ISSUED TO PHILLIPS PETROLEUM COMPANY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION MAY AT ITS DIS­CRETION !t'l{TEND THE FR~MARY TERM OF THE PERMIT AND EXEMPT THEREFROM, IN

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3. AUTHORIZE THE EX11!:NSION OF GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY PERMIT PRC 3&l4. l FROM JANUARY 27,. 1971, THROUGH JAfmARY 26, 1972; ALL OTHER TEP.Ms f\ND CONDITIONS OF ~HE ·PERMIT. ARE TO REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECrr .

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