Discharge
of Substances
No
person shall deposit or discharge any materials or substances
except:
- Fish
or parts and chumming materials (bait)
- Water
(including cooling water ) and other biodegradable effluents
incidental to vessel use of the sanctuary generated by:
- marine
sanitation devices;
- routine
vessel maintenance, e.g. deck wash down:
- engine
exhaust; or
- meals
aboard vessels;
- Effluents
incidental to hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation
activities as allowed by these regulations.
Alteration
of, or Construction on, the Seabed
Except
in connection with the laying of any pipeline as allowed
by these regulations, within two nautical miles of any island,
no person shall:
- Construct
any structure other than a navigation aid, or
- Drill
through the seabed, or
- Dredge
or otherwise alter the seabed in any way, other than
- to
anchor vessels, or
- to
bottom trawl from a commercial fishing vessel.
Commercial
Vessel Operations
Except
to transport persons or supplies to or from an island, no
person shall operate within one nautical mile of an island
any vessel engaged in the trade of carrying cargo, including
but not limited to tankers and other bulk carriers and barges,
or any vessel engaged in the trade of servicing offshore
instillations. In no event shall this section be construed
to limit access for fishing (including kelp harvesting)
, recreational or research vessels.
Disturbing
Marine Mammals and Birds
No
person shall disturb seabirds or marine mammals by flying
motorized aircraft at less than 1,000 feet over the waters
within one nautical mile of any island except
- for
enforcement purposes;
- to
engage in kelp bed surveys; or
- to
transport persons or supplies to or from an island.
Removing
or Damaging Historical or Cultural Resources
No
person shall remove or damage any historical or cultural
resource.
Penalties for commission of acts (section 935.8) Section
303 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries
Act authorizes the assessment of a civil penalty of not
more than $100,000 against any person subject to the jurisdiction
of the United States for each violation of any regulation
issued pursuant to the Act, and further authorizes a proceeding
in rem against any vessel used in violation of any such
regulation.
For
a complete statement of CINMS regulations, see the National Marine Sanctuary Act and the National Marine Sanctuary Program Regulations.
Other agencies that have management responsibility and regulations:
CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL
PARK
The National Park Service (NPS) is responsible for managing
the Channel Islands National Park which includes the northern
Channel Islands (San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz and
Anacapa) and Santa Barbara Island. The NPS has administrative
jurisdiction includes a one nautical mile boundary around
the islands. Through a cooperative agreement with the sanctuary
the NPS has assumed additional responsibilities in the CINMS
relating to research and resource protection.
Channel Islands National Park, 1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura
CA 93001 (805) 658-5700.
THE
NATURE CONSERVANCY
The Nature Conservancy, which owns nine-tenths of Santa
Cruz Island, is a national, private, nonprofit conservation
organization dedicated to the preservation of the island.
Landing on the island is by permit only.
The Nature Conservancy, 213 Stearn's Wharf, Santa Barbara,
CA, 93101 (805) 962-9111.
CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
The California Department of Fish & Game is responsible
for the management of living marine resources in the sanctuary
from mean high tide to three nautical miles offshore. State
management is aimed at the conservation, maintenance, and
utilization of living marine resources. The primary management
vehicle is the dissemination and enforcement of California
commercial and sport fishing regulations which are updated
periodically by the Fish & Game Commission. Fishing in the
sanctuary requires a state license.
California Department of Fish & Game, Marine Resources Division,
1416 Ninth Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 653-6281.
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
The United States Coast Guard enforces regulations related
to vessel safety, foreign fishing, entry of foreign aliens,
drug trafficking, and ocean dumping. They also conduct search
and rescue operations, and respond to complaints of improper
conduct and vessel operation within the sanctuary
United States Coast Guard, 111 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara,
CA 93109 (805) 962-7430. .
NATIONAL
MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
All marine mammals in the sanctuary are protected by the
Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, which stipulates that
they may not be harassed, hunted, captured or killed. According
to the Act, harassment may be interpreted as any activity
that alters the behavior of the animals. The National Marine
Fisheries Service also assists in the enforcement of the
Pacific Fishery Management Council's Fishery Management
Plans for anchovies, ground fish and salmon in federal waters
(beyond 3 nautical miles from mean high tide).
NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Region,
501 W. Ocean Blvd, Suite 4200, Long Beach, California 90802.
Our main telephone number is (562)980-4000.
ENDANGERED
SPECIES ACT AND THE FISH AND WILDLIFE COORDINATION ACT
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (FWCA) are major federal statutes designed
to protect plant and animal resources from adverse effects
due to development projects. Both acts require consultation
with wildlife authorities before commiting resources to
certain types of projects.
NOAA
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary,
113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 (805) 966-7107.,
Contact the CINMS
Manager
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