Geophysical Permit Program

REVIEW OF CSLC GEOPHYSICAL PERMIT PROGRAM

An environmental consultant is currently reviewing the Offshore Geophysical Permit Program, with the goal of updating programmatic California Environmental Quality Act documentation underlying the requirements of the permit.

Concurrently, Commission staff is reviewing existing permit language and requirements with the intent of updating the permit and the program requirements.  We welcome comments from companies, or from individuals that are conducting or may conduct offshore geophysical surveys. 

Please address your comments and questions regarding permit requirements to our Statewide Geophysical Coordinator at greenwr@slc.ca.gov., or by mail to:  Richard Greenwood, California State Lands Commission, 12th Floor, 200 Oceangate, Long Beach, CA 90802.

To view a generic geophysical permit go here.