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August 17, 2018 California State Lands Commission Mineral Resources Management Division 200 Oceangate, 12th Floor Long Beach, CA 90802 Attention: Mr. Richard Greenwood Subject: Field and marine wildlife operations report for Sylmar Ground Return System Remotely Operated Vehicle survey Reference: Geophysical Survey Permit PRC-9306 This Field and Marine Wildlife Operations Report is prepared in compliance with the requirements of Geophysical Survey Permit PRC-9306. The remotely operated vehicle (ROV) survey was performed on July 19 and July 20, 2018. MBC, Weston Solutions, and Pro-ROV services, LLC conducted the ROV survey on the RN Minotaur utilizing a tethered SeaBotix 300-6 ROV operated from the vessel's deck. The survey was conducted along the proposed cable route and electrode array area for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) project to replace the existing Sylmar Ground Return System (SGRS) Marine Facility. The ROV survey was required to ensure the proposed cable route and electrode array will be located within soft bottom conditions and that Caulerpa taxifolia is not present in the area. The survey was conducted utilizing five surveillance track lines along the main proposed cable route, and 20 track lines through the proposed electrode array area. A figure representing the surveyed track lines along with the table containing; track location, track ID, starting and ending global positioning system (GPS) coordinates, area surveyed, and habitat description can be found in Attachment A. A trained marine wildlife observer (MWO) and a National Marine Fisheries-approved MWO were on board the RN Minotaur during both days of vessel transportation and surveys. MBC Senior Technician Jennifer Rankin, a National Marine Fisheries Service-approved MWO, along with trained MWO Dan McCoy from Weston performed wildlife observations. The observers boarded the vessel in Marina Del Rey and provided shipboard observations throughout both days. Using pre-printed forms required by the marine wildlife contingency plan, the MWOs recorded observations of marine wildlife, including periodic entries if no marine mammals were observed. When marine wildlife was observed , the MWO made the vessel captain and ROV operator aware of their presence and made recommendations for modifying survey activities to reduce potential disturbances or impacts to the marine wildlife. Marine wildlife observed in the project area were monitored for a period to confirm they appeared in good health, and to ensure the ROV's umbilical or the course of the survey vessel posed no threat to the wildlife's current course or behavior. During the surveys conducted on July 19 th and July 20 th , an estimated 115 common dolphins, 6 bottlenose dolphins, and 4 California sea lions were observed within the project area. No indications of disturbances, behavioral alterations, and no wildlife was observed on a course to intersect the survey vessel, therefore the survey vessel maintained its course. No disturbance was evident, and no wildlife was harmed during the entirety .,.,,. ,..,,~ ;,; 3000 Red Hi ll Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 I 71 4 .850. 4830 I mbcaquat 1c. com ._ -:{;:,/;1,\l \ , ... l~~ki!~::.S

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  • August 17, 2018

    California State Lands Commission Mineral Resources Management Division 200 Oceangate, 12th Floor Long Beach, CA 90802

    Attention: Mr. Richard Greenwood

    Subject: Field and marine wildlife operations report for Sylmar Ground Return System Remotely Operated Vehicle survey

    Reference: Geophysical Survey Permit PRC-9306

    This Field and Marine Wildlife Operations Report is prepared in compliance with the requirements of Geophysical Survey Permit PRC-9306.

    The remotely operated vehicle (ROV) survey was performed on July 19 and July 20, 2018. MBC, Weston Solutions, and Pro-ROV services, LLC conducted the ROV survey on the RN Minotaur utilizing a tethered SeaBotix 300-6 ROV operated from the vessel's deck. The survey was conducted along the proposed cable route and electrode array area for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) project to replace the existing Sylmar Ground Return System (SGRS) Marine Facility. The ROV survey was required to ensure the proposed cable route and electrode array will be located within soft bottom conditions and that Caulerpa taxifolia is not present in the area. The survey was conducted utilizing five surveillance track lines along the main proposed cable route, and 20 track lines through the proposed electrode array area. A figure representing the surveyed track lines along with the table containing ; track location, track ID, starting and ending global positioning system (GPS) coordinates, area surveyed, and habitat description can be found in Attachment A. A trained marine wildlife observer (MWO) and a National Marine Fisheries-approved MWO were on board the RN Minotaur during both days of vessel transportation and surveys.

    MBC Senior Technician Jennifer Rankin , a National Marine Fisheries Service-approved MWO, along with trained MWO Dan McCoy from Weston performed wildlife observations. The observers boarded the vessel in Marina Del Rey and provided shipboard observations throughout both days. Using pre-printed forms required by the marine wildlife contingency plan, the MWOs recorded observations of marine wildlife, including periodic entries if no marine mammals were observed.

    When marine wildlife was observed , the MWO made the vessel captain and ROV operator aware of their presence and made recommendations for modifying survey activities to reduce potential disturbances or impacts to the marine wildlife. Marine wildlife observed in the project area were monitored for a period to confirm they appeared in good health , and to ensure the ROV's umbilical or the course of the survey vessel posed no threat to the wildlife's current course or behavior. During the surveys conducted on July 19th and July 20th , an estimated 115 common dolphins, 6 bottlenose dolphins, and 4 California sea lions were observed within the project area. No indications of disturbances, behavioral alterations, and no wildlife was observed on a course to intersect the survey vessel, therefore the survey vessel maintained its course. No disturbance was evident, and no wildlife was harmed during the entirety

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  • of the survey. Copies of the completed marine mammal and wildlife observation and monitoring logs are provided in Attachment B.

    Sincerely,

    MBC Aquatic Sciences

    James Nunez Project Manager

    . phone: 714-850-4830 ext. 227 E-mail: [email protected]

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  • Attachment A ROV Surveyed Track Lines

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  • ROV surveillance routes along the Main Cable Route and the Electrode Array and

    Anchorage Area

  • Track Location, Track ID, Starting and Ending Coordinates, Area Surveilled, and Habitat Description

    Track Location Track

    ID

    North End South End Area Surveilled

    (m2) Habitat Description

    Latitude Longitude Latitude Longitude

    Main Cable Route

    1 34.034603 -118.556307 34.013860 -118.569692 8,574.1 Soft Bottom Habitat

    2 34.034655 -118.556967 34.013757 -118.569999 8,378.1 Small patch of gorgonians

    located near north end of track for approximately 15 ft.

    3 34.034588 -118.556531 34.013768 -118.569221 8,592.9 Soft Bottom Habitat

    4 34.034753 -118.556854 34.013975 -118.570294 8,500.1 Soft Bottom Habitat

    5 34.034192 -118.557011 34.013673 -118.569052 7,937.5 Small patch of gorgonians

    located near north end of track for approximately 5 ft

    Main Cable Route Total 41,982.7

    Electrode Array and Anchorage

    Area

    6 34.013701 -118.569832 34.005385 -118.575412 3530.3 Soft Bottom Habitat

    7 34.013595 -118.570424 34.006982 -118.567212 2607.1 Soft Bottom Habitat

    Track Location Track

    ID

    West End East End Area Surveilled

    (m2) Habitat Description

    Latitude Longitude Latitude Longitude

    Electrode Array and Anchorage

    Area

    8 34.013816 -118.574619 34.013873 -118.569787 1,365.0 Soft Bottom Habitat

    9 34.013360 -118.575982 34.013338 -118.568439 2,154.9 Soft Bottom Habitat

    10 34.012685 -118.576229 34.012792 -118.567696 2,417.5 Soft Bottom Habitat

    11 34.012165 -118.577102 34.012203 -118.567494 2,750.9 Soft Bottom Habitat

    12 34.011663 -118.577424 34.011858 -118.565037 3,711.3 Soft Bottom Habitat

    13 34.011368 -118.577482 34.011336 -118.566679 3,271.9 Soft Bottom Habitat

    14 34.011093 -118.575562 34.011135 -118.566802 2,483.1 Soft Bottom Habitat

    15 34.010806 -118.577741 34.010911 -118.566171 3,360.0 Soft Bottom Habitat

    16 34.010578 -118.570116 34.010607 -118.566252 1,095.1 Soft Bottom Habitat

    17 34.010246 -118.577972 34.010312 -118.566102 3,430.3 Soft Bottom Habitat

    18 34.009718 -118.578192 34.009780 -118.566434 3,381.1 Soft Bottom Habitat

    19 34.009060 -118.577891 34.009210 -118.566296 3289.4 Soft Bottom Habitat

    20 34.008601 -118.578036 34.008608 -118.566562 3323.8 Soft Bottom Habitat

  • Track Location, Track ID, Starting and Ending Coordinates, Area Surveilled, and Habitat Description (Cont.)

    Track Location Track

    ID

    West End East End Area Surveilled

    (m2) Habitat Description

    Latitude Longitude Latitude Longitude

    Electrode Array and Anchorage

    Area

    21 34.007980 -118.577616 34.008140 -118.566642 3110.4 Soft Bottom Habitat

    22 34.007535 -118.577712 34.007605 -118.566741 3,161.0 Soft Bottom Habitat

    23 34.006826 -118.577024 34.007040 -118.566904 2,871.3 Soft Bottom Habitat

    24 34.006392 -118.576779 34.006392 -118.567331 2,735.0 Soft Bottom Habitat

    25 34.005820 -118.575811 34.005897 -118.568217 2,143.4 Soft Bottom Habitat

    26 34.005660 -118.570987 34.005637 -118.568636 668.0 Soft Bottom Habitat

    27 34.005327 -118.575352 34.005296 -118.568966 1,822.0 Soft Bottom Habitat

    Electrode Array and Anchorage Area Total 58,682.9

  • Attachment B Marine Wildlife Observation Forms

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  • EXHIBIT H Miiigation Monitoring Program

    ...·. lmplementallonResponsibleMonitoring orEffectivenessMitigation Timing Data(•) andl.o°'tlon •~d Soope of Mitigation PartyReportlrig ActionCrltiltlaMeaaure (MM)· · .. ' · lnltlals

    MM 810-1: Marine : . '

    Document contact OGPP permit Prior to with appropriate

    No adverse All State waters; prior to commencement of survey -::,figholder; survey.operations, the geophysical operator shall: (1) contact effects to Turtle Presence -Mammal and Sea

    Inquiry tomarine sources.the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration clh,l NOAA and

    Information. mammals orLong Beach office staff and local whale-watching Current

    Submit Final local whale composition and relative abundance of marine wildlife

    sea turtles dueoperations and shall acquire information on the current watching

    offshore, and (2) convey sightings data to the vessel to survey Monitoring Report

    operators. operator and crew, survey party chief, and onboard

    activities are after completion of observed. survey activities.

    Marine Wildlife Monitors (MWMs) prior to departure. This information will aid the MWMs by providing data on the approximate number and types of organisms that may be in the area.

    MM 810-2: Marine Document contact OGPP permit Prior to Wildlife Monitors

    Except as provided in section 7(h) of the General Permit, Competent 1-[1'{ .. 1(2-0survey.with and approval by holder.a minimum of two (2) qualified MWMs who are and

    appropriate onboard the survey vessel throughout both transit and

    (MWMs). experienced in marine wildlife observations shall be professional jt-rlmonitoring or agencies.

    marine observation, and data collection responsibilities shall be data collection activities. The specific monitoring,

    mammals and Submit Final identified in the Marine Wildlife Contingency Plan required sea turtles; Monitoring Report as part of all Offshore Geophysical Permit Program after completion of permits. Qualifications of proposed MWMs shall be

    compliance survey activities.

    submitted to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric with established

    Administration (NOAA) and CSLC at least twenty-one monitoring (21) days in advance of the survey for their approval by policies. the agencies. Survey operations shall not commence until the CSLC annroves the MWMs.

    MM 810-3: Safety Prior to Zone Monitoring.

    Onboard Marine Wildlife Monitors (MWMs) responsible No adverse Compliance with OGPP permit 1[t'H 1/Wsurvey.for observations during veSsel transit shall be responsible effects to permit requirements holder.

    for monitoring during the survey equipment operations. All marine (observers); visual monitoring shall occur from the highest practical jWcompliance with mammals or

    sea turtles due established safety be used to observe the surrounding area, as appropriate. vantage point aboard the survey vessel; binoculars shall

    to survey zones. The MWMs will survey an area (i.e., safety or exclusion activities are zone) based on the equipment used, centered on the Submit Final sound source (i.e., vessel, towfish), throughout time that

    observed; compliance Monitoring Report

    the survey equipment is operating. Safety zone radial after completion of distances, by equipment type, include:

    with established survey activities. safety zones .

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    Updated: 04/23/2014

  • EXHIBIT H Mitigation Monitoring Program

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    lnltlala factors the CSLC will consider will include the timing, type, and location of the survey, the size of the vessel, and the availability of alternate vessels for conducting the proposed survey. CSLC authorizations under this subsection will be limited to individual surveys and under any such authorization; the Permittee shall update the MWCP to reflect how survey operations will occur under the authorization.

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    MM B10-4: Limits on Nighttime OGPP Surveys.

    All State waters; nighttime survey operations are prohibited under the OGPP, except as provided below. The CSLC will consider the use of single beam echosounders and passive equipment types at night on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the equipment specifications, location, timing, and duration of survey activity.

    No adverse Presurvey request effects to for nighttime marine operations, including mammals or equipment sea turtles due specifications and to survey proposed use activities are schedule. observed.

    Document equipment use.

    Submit Final Monitoring Report after completion of survey activities.

    OGPP permit holder.

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    Monitoring Report following completion of survey.

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    MM B10-5: Soft Start.

    All State waters; the survey operator shall use a "soft start" technique at the beginning of survey activities each day (or following a shut down) to allow any marine mammal that may be in the immediate area to leave before the sound sources reach full energy. Surveys shall not commence at nighttime or when the safety zone cannot be effectively monitored. Operators shall initiate each piece of equipment at the lowest practical sound level, increasing output in such a manner as to increase in steps not exceeding approximately 6 decibels (dB) per 5-minute period. During ramp-up, the Marine Wildlife Monitors (MWMs) shall monitor the safety zone. If marine mammals are sighted within or about to enter the safety zone, a power-down or shut down shall be implemented as though the equipment was operating at full power. Initiation of ramp-up procedures from shut down requires that the MWMs be able to visually observe the full safety zone.

    No adverse Compliance with effects to permit requirements marine (observers); mammals or compliance with safe sea turtles due start procedures. to survey activities are Submit Final observed. Monitoring Report

    after completion of survey activities.

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    IImmediately prior to survey.

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    EXHlBIT H Mitigation Monitoring Program

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    • Using the highest frequency band possible for the subbottom profiler;

    • Using the shortest possible pulse length; and • Lowering the pulse rate (pings per second) as much

    No adverse Document initial and OGPP permit IImmePractical effects to during survey holder. diately ~ 1'l I- -:i-1...0Limitations on marine 7quipment settings. prior to Equipment Use mammals or and during Ji:w and Adherence to sea turtles due Submit Final survey.Equipment to survey Monitoring Report Manufacturer's activities are after completion of Routine observed. survey activities. Maintenance as feasible. Schedule. Geophysical operators shall consider the potential

    applicability of these measures to other equipment types (e.g., boomer). Permit holders will conduct routine inspection and maintenance of acoustic-generating equipment to ensure that low energy geophysical equipment used during permitted survey activities remains in proper working order and within manufacturer's equipment specifications. Verification of the date and occurrence of such equipment inspection and maintenance shall be provided in the required

    I presurvey notification to CSLC.MM B10-7: The Marine Wildlife Contingency Plan (MWCP) developed No adverse Document pinniped OGPP permit IMonitoring Avoidance of and implemented for each survey shall include effects to reactions to vessel holder. Report rl,t.1-?-/'WPinniped Haul-Out identification of haul-out sites within or immediately pinnipeds at presence and following . , Sites. adjacent to the proposed survey area. For surveys within haul outs are equipment use. comple- ~

    300 meters (m) of a haul-out site, the MWCP shall further observed. lion of require that: Submit Final survey. • The survey vessel shall not approach within 91 m of Monitoring Report

    a haul-out site, consistent with National Marine after completion of Fisheries Service (NMFS) guidelines; survey activities.

    • Survey activity close to haul-out sites shall be conducted in an expedited manner to minimize the potential for disturbance of pinnipeds on land; and

    • Marine Wildlife Monitors shall monitor pinniped activity onshore as the vessel approaches, observing and reporting on the number of pinnipeds potentially disturbed (e.g., via head lifting, flushing into the water). The purpose of such reporting is to provide CSLC and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) with information regarding potential disturbance associated with OGPP surveys.

    Updated: 04/23/2014

  • EXHIBIT H Mitigation Monitoring Program

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    defined by the permit holder, and the applicability of the Submit Final J,ea-Jsurvey to the allowable MPA activities shall be delineated Monitoring Report by the pennit holder. If deemed necessary by CDFW, after completion of geophysical operators will pursue a scientific collecting survey activities. permit, or other appropriate authorization, to secure approval to work within a MPA, and shall provide a copy of such authorization to the CSLC as part of the required presurvey notification to CSLC. CSLC, CDFW, and/or other permitting agencies may impose further restrictions on survey activities as conditions of approval.

    MM HAZ-1: Permittees shall develop and submit to CSLC staff for Reduction in Docµmentation of OGPP permit IPrior to Oil Spill review and approval an OSCP that addresses accidental the potential proper spill training. holder and survey. lo(?lContingency Plan releases of petroleum and/or non-petroleum products for an contract (OSCP) Required during survey operations_ Pennittees' OSCPs shall .),t-,,,}accidental Notification of vessel Information. include the following information for each vessel to be spill. Proper responsible parties in operator.

    involved with the survey: and timely the event of a spill. • Specific steps to be taken in the event of a spill, response and

    including ·notification names, phone numbers, and notification of locations of: (1) nearby emergency medical facilities, responsible and (2) wildlife rescue/response organizations (e.g., parties in the Oiled Wildlife Care Network); event of a

    spill. procedures; and

    • Description of crew training and equipment testing

    • Description, quantities, and location of spill response equipment onboard the vessel.

    MM HAZ-2: Vessel fueling shall only occur at an approved docking Reduction in Documentation of Contract FollowingVessel fueling facility. No cross vessel fueling shall be allowed. 11-lc'l -t -:1 i1.cthe potential fueling activities. vessel survey.restrictions. for an operator.

  • EXHIBIT H Mitigation Monitoring Program

    .. ImplementationRaapo11alblaMitigation M!!11ltorlng•. or·• Effil4»iv•~- Data(8) andLocation anc(ScoJia ofMltlgailon Timing .Criteria. Raporilrig Action PartyM•••~ra (MM) · , . . Initials ability to respond to worst-case spill.

    MM HAZ-1: Outlined under Hazards and Hazardous Materials (above) ~(2?-Oil Spill JAJContingency Plan (OSCP) Required Information. MM HAZ-2: Outlined under Hazards and Hazardous Materials (above) l:,;z,2 Vessel fueling JitWrestrictions. MM HAZ-3: Outlined under Hazards and Hazardous Materials (above) b(,z,zOSCP equipment and sunnlies. ~ MM BI0-9: Outlined under Biological Resources (above) Limitations on b(i-2 Survey Operations Jie,,.} in Select MPAs. MM REC-1: U.S. All California waters where recreational diving may occur; No adverse Notify the USCG, OGPP permit Prior to Coast Guard as a survey permit condition, the CSLC shall require effects to local harbormasters, holder. survey. lo/22--(USCG), Permittees to provide the USCG with survey details, recreational and local dive shops Harbormaster, and J.u.)including information on vessel types, survey locations, divers from of planned survey Dive Shop times, contact information, and other details of activities survey activity. Operator that may pose a hazard to divers so that USCG can operations. Notification. include the information in the Local Notice to Mariners, Submit Final

    advising vess91s to avoid potential hazards near survey Monitoring Report areas. Furthermore, at least twenty-one (21) days in after completion of advance of in-water activities, Permittees shall: (1) post survey activities. such notices in the harbormasters' offices of regional harbors; and (2) notify operators of dive shops in coastal locations adjacent to the proposed offshore survey ocerations.

    Updated: 04/23/2014

  • EXHIBIT H Mitigation Monitoring Program

    MI1I11at1on · Measure (MM)

    . . . .

    Location antl Soope of.M(Qij11t1oh; . .: ___ ·-. " .: . . _·.

    Effalltlve11eea . · Criteria

    Mo111tor1og .or Reporting .Action

    .

    • • " !

    Responsible Party Timing

    llllplementatlon Date(a)and

    Initials MM FISH-1: U.S. Coast Guard

    All California waters; as a survey permit condition, the CSLC shall require Permittees to provide.the USCG with

    No adverse effects to

    Notify the USCG and local harbormasters

    OGPP permit Prior to holder. survey. tof2z

    (USCG) and Harbonmaster

    survey details, including infom,ation on vessel types, survey loc·ations, times, contact information, and other

    commercial fishing gear in

    of planned survey activity.

    dit,J Notification. details of activities that may pose a hazard to mariners place.

    and fishers so that USCG can include the information in Submit Final the Local Notice to Mariners, advising vessels to avoid Monitoring Report potential hazards near survey areas. Furthenmore, at after completion of least twenty-one .(21) days in advance of in-water survey activities. activities, Permittees shall post such notices in the harbormasters' offices of reaional harbors.

    MM FISH-2: Minimize

    To minimize interaction with fishing gear that may be present within a .survey area: (1) the geophysical vessel

    No adverse effects to

    Visually observe the survey area for

    OGPP permit Imme-holder. diately "?Il 'i -1- '1, ( Zo

    Interaction with Fishing Gear.

    (or designated vessel) shall traverse the proposed survey corridor prior to commencing survey operations to note

    commercial fishing gear in

    commercial fishing gear. Notify the gear

    prior to survey J~

    and record the presence, type, and location of deployed place. owner and request (prior to fishing gear (i.e., buoys); (2) no survey lines within 30 m relocation of gear each (100 feet) of observed fishing gear shall be conducted. outside survey area. survey The survey crew shall not remove or relocate any fishing day). gear; removal or relocation shall only be accomplished by Submit Final the owner of the gear upon notification by the survey Monitoring Report operator of the potential conflict. after completion of

    survey activities. MM FISH-1: USCG and

    Outlined under Commercial and Recreational Fisheries (above) Col ZL

    Harbonmaster Notification.

    Jt!,0

    Acronyms/Abbreviations: GARB= California Air Resources Board; CDFW = California Department of Fish and Wildlife; CSLC = California State Lands Commission; dB = decibels; kHz = kilohertz; MPA = Marine Protected Area; MWCP = Marine Wildlife Contingency Plan; MWM = Marine Wildlife Monitor; m= meter(s); NOAA= National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; NO,= Nitrogen Oxide; OGPP = Offshore Geophysical Permit Program; OSCP = Oil Spill Contingency Plan; USCG= U.S. Coast Guard ·

    Updated: 04/23/2014

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