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1 Revised Regulatory Language Section 632, Title 14, CCR, is amended to read: §632. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Marine Managed Areas (MMAs), and Special Closures. The areas specified in this section have been declared by the commission to be marine protected areas, marine managed areas, or special closures. Public use of marine protected areas, marine managed areas, or special closures shall be compatible with the primary purposes of such areas. MPAs, MMAs, and special closures are subject to the following general rules and regulations in addition to existing Fish and Game Code statutes and regulations of the commission, except as otherwise provided for in subsection 632(b), areas and special regulations for use. Nothing in this section expressly or implicitly precludes, restricts or requires modification of current or future uses of the waters identified as marine protected areas, special closures, or the lands or waters adjacent to these designated areas by the Department of Defense, its allies or agents. (a) General Rules and Regulations: Subsections 632(a)(1) through 632(a)(5), Title 14, CCR remain unchanged. Subsections 632(a)(6) through 632(a)(8), Title 14, CCR are amended to read: Feeding of Fish Option 1 – Maintain existing provisions for feeding of fish. Decision will add or remove text below. (6) Feeding of Fish and Wildlife. The feeding of fish and wildlife is prohibited except permitted scientific collection pursuant to Section 650 or as a result of authorized fishing within state marine conservation areas, state marine parks, and state marine recreational management areas. Feeding of Fish Option 2 – Add provision to authorize feeding of fish in subsection 632(b) for purposes of marine life viewing. Decision will add or remove text below. (6) Feeding of Fish and Wildlife. The feeding of fish and wildlife is prohibited except permitted scientific collection pursuant to Section 650 or as a result of authorized fishing within state marine conservation areas, state marine parks, and state marine recreational management areas. , or unless feeding of fish is specifically authorized in subsection 632(b) for purposes of marine life viewing. (7) Anchoring. Vessels shall be allowed to anchor in any marine protected area or marine managed area with catch onboard unless otherwise specified in subsection 632(b), areas and special regulations for use. Fishing gear shall not be deployed in the water while anchored in a state marine reserve. Fishing gear, except legal fishing gear used to take species identified as allowed for take in subsection 632(b), shall not be deployed in the water while anchored in a state marine recreational management area, state marine park or state marine conservation area. Anchoring regulations shall be

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Revised Regulatory Language Section 632, Title 14, CCR, is amended to read: §632. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Marine Managed Areas (MMAs), and Special Closures. The areas specified in this section have been declared by the commission to be marine protected areas, marine managed areas, or special closures. Public use of marine protected areas, marine managed areas, or special closures shall be compatible with the primary purposes of such areas. MPAs, MMAs, and special closures are subject to the following general rules and regulations in addition to existing Fish and Game Code statutes and regulations of the commission, except as otherwise provided for in subsection 632(b), areas and special regulations for use. Nothing in this section expressly or implicitly precludes, restricts or requires modification of current or future uses of the waters identified as marine protected areas, special closures, or the lands or waters adjacent to these designated areas by the Department of Defense, its allies or agents. (a) General Rules and Regulations: … Subsections 632(a)(1) through 632(a)(5), Title 14, CCR remain unchanged. Subsections 632(a)(6) through 632(a)(8), Title 14, CCR are amended to read: Feeding of Fish Option 1 – Maintain existing provisions for feeding of fish. Decision will add or remove text below. (6) Feeding of Fish and Wildlife. The feeding of fish and wildlife is prohibited except permitted scientific collection pursuant to Section 650 or as a result of authorized fishing within state marine conservation areas, state marine parks, and state marine recreational management areas. Feeding of Fish Option 2 – Add provision to authorize feeding of fish in subsection 632(b) for purposes of marine life viewing. Decision will add or remove text below. (6) Feeding of Fish and Wildlife. The feeding of fish and wildlife is prohibited except permitted scientific collection pursuant to Section 650 or as a result of authorized fishing within state marine conservation areas, state marine parks, and state marine recreational management areas., or unless feeding of fish is specifically authorized in subsection 632(b) for purposes of marine life viewing. (7) Anchoring. Vessels shall be allowed to anchor in any marine protected area or marine managed area with catch onboard unless otherwise specified in subsection 632(b), areas and special regulations for use. Fishing gear shall not be deployed in the water while anchored in a state marine reserve. Fishing gear, except legal fishing gear used to take species identified as allowed for take in subsection 632(b), shall not be deployed in the water while anchored in a state marine recreational management area, state marine park or state marine conservation area. Anchoring regulations shall be

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consistent with federal law and allowances made for anchoring required by emergency or severe weather. (8) Transit or Drifting. Vessels shall be allowed to transit through marine protected areas and marine managed areas with catch onboard. Fishing gear shall not be deployed in the water while transiting through a state marine reserve. Fishing gear, except legal fishing gear used to take species identified as allowed for take in subsection 632(b), shall not be deployed in the water while transiting through a state marine recreational management area, state marine park or state marine conservation area. (9) Water Quality Monitoring. Sampling of water, sediment and marine life, for water quality monitoring or pollution research, or as required in a Monitoring and Reporting Program of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit and Waste Discharge Requirements issued by the State or Regional Water Boards pursuant to the United States Clean Water Act and the California Water Code, is allowed within state marine reserves, state marine conservation areas, state marine parks, and state marine recreational management areas pursuant to a valid scientific collecting permit issued by the department. Public Safety Option 1 – Add general provision to clarify that public safety activities and structures are allowed in all MPA designations. Decision will add the text in proposed subsection 632(a)(10) below. (10) Public Safety. Public safety activities, including installation, maintenance and/or seasonal placement and removal of safety-related artificial structures, including but not limited to lifeguard towers, are allowed within any MPA classification pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. Public Safety Option 2 – Do not add general provision to clarify that public safety activities, and structures are allowed in all MPA designations. Decision will remove proposed subsection 632(a)(10) above. (b) Areas and Special Regulations for Use. Pursuant to the commission's authority in Fish and Game Code Section 2860 to regulate commercial and recreational fishing and any other taking of marine species in MPAs, Fish and Game Code Sections 10500(f), 10500(g), 10502.5, 10502.6, 10502.7, 10502.8, 10655, 10655.5, 10656, 10657, 10657.5, 10658, 10660, 10661, 10664, 10666, 10667, 10711, 10801, 10900, 10901, 10902, 10903, 10904, 10905, 10906, 10907, 10908, 10909, 10910, 10911, 10912, 10913, and 10932 are made inoperative as they apply to Subsection 632(b). All geographic coordinates listed use the North American Datum 1983 (NAD83) reference datum: . . . Subsections 632(b)(1) through 632(b)(73), Title 14, CCR remain unchanged. Subsections 632(b)(74) through 632(b)(119), Title 14, CCR are amended to read: (74) Point Conception State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 34° 27.00' N. lat. 120° 28.28' W. long.;

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34° 27.00' N. lat. 120° 32.15' W. long.; thence southeastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 34° 23.96' N. lat. 120° 25.00' W. long.; and 34° 27.19' N. lat. 120° 25.00' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. Refugio State Marine Conservation Area Option 1 – As proposed in the IPA, remove the existing area from the proposed regulation. (74) Refugio State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 34° 27.63' N. lat. 120° 05.32' W. long.; 34° 27.34' N. lat. 120° 05.75' W. long.; 34° 27.34' N. lat. 120° 02.75' W. long.; and 34° 27.76' N. lat. 120° 02.75' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: finfish, chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobster, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels and marine worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed unless taken incidentally to the take of mussels. 2. Only the following species may be taken commercially: finfish, crabs, ghost shrimp, jackknife clams, sea urchins, algae except giant kelp and bull kelp and worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed, nor may any person pick up, remove, detach from the substrate any other organisms, or break up, move or destroy any rocks or other substrate or surfaces to which organisms are attached. Refugio State Marine Conservation Area Option 2 – Retain the existing regulations for this area within the proposed regulation. Decision will add the text below and subsequent subsections will be renumbered beginning with (76), or decision will remove text below. (74)(75) Refugio State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 34° 27.63' N. lat. 120° 05.32' W. long.; 34° 27.34' N. lat. 120° 05.75' W. long.; 34° 27.34' N. lat. 120° 02.75' W. long.; and 34° 27.76' N. lat. 120° 02.75' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)], chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobster, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels and marine worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed unless taken incidentally to the take of mussels. 2. Only the following species may be taken commercially: finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)], crabs, ghost shrimp, jackknife clams, sea urchins, algae except giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) and bull kelp (Nereocystis spp.) and worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed, nor may any person pick up, remove, detach from the substrate any other organisms, or break up, move or destroy any rocks or other substrate or surfaces to which organisms are attached.

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(75) Kashtayit State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 34° 28.13’ N. lat. 120° 14.46’ W. long.; 34° 27.30’ N. lat. 120° 14.46’ W. long.; 34° 27.30’ N. lat. 120° 12.47’ W. long.; and 34° 28.23’ N. lat. 120° 12.47’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)], invertebrates except rock scallops and mussels, and giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) by hand harvest. 2. Take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(75)(C) is allowed. (C) Maintenance of artificial structures and operation and maintenance of existing facilities is allowed inside the conservation area pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. (76) Naples State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 34° 26.51’ N. lat. 119° 58.00’ W. long.; 34° 25.00’ N. lat. 119° 58.00’ W. long.; 34° 25.00’ N. lat. 119° 56.00’ W. long.; and 34° 26.13’ N. lat. 119° 56.00’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. The recreational take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)], including Pacific bonito, and white seabass by spearfishing [Section 1.76] is allowed. 2. The commercial take of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) by hand harvest is allowed, or by mechanical harvest is allowed only under the following condition: a. Duplicate landing records must be kept on board the harvest vessel in accordance with the requirements of Section 165. 3. Take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(76)(C) is allowed. (C) Operation and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. Campus Point Option 1 – IPA regulations. Decision will add or remove text below. (77) Campus Point State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 34° 25.20’ N. lat. 119° 53.60’ W. long.; 34° 21.48’ N. lat. 119° 53.60’ W. long.; thence eastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 34° 21.21’ N. lat. 119° 50.65’ W. long.; and 34° 24.30’ N. lat. 119° 50.65’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.

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Campus Point Option 2 – MPA designation changed to SMCA and a provision to allow operation and maintenance of artificial structures is added. Decision will add or remove text below. (77) Campus Point State Marine ReserveConservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 34° 25.20’ N. lat. 119° 53.60’ W. long.; 34° 21.48’ N. lat. 119° 53.60’ W. long.; thence eastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 34° 21.21’ N. lat. 119° 50.65’ W. long.; and 34° 24.30’ N. lat. 119° 50.65’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except for take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(77)(C). (C) Operation and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. (75)(78) Goleta Slough State Marine Park.Conservation Area. (A) This area consists ofincludes the waters below the mean high tide line within Goleta Slough Ecological Reserve:northward of latitude 34° 25.02’ N. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from designated areasfor take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(78)(D). (C) In waters below the mean high tide line inside the Goleta Slough Ecological Reserve as defined within Section 630, the following restrictions apply: 1. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the park. (D)2. No person shall enter this parkarea and remain therein except on established trails, paths or other designated areas except department employees or designated employees of Santa Barbara Airport, City of Santa Barbara, Goleta Sanitary District and Goleta Valley Mosquito AbatementVector Control District for the purposes of carrying out official duties. (D) Routine maintenance, dredging, habitat restoration, research and education, maintenance of artificial structures, and operation and maintenance of existing facilities in the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or activities pursuant to Section 630, or as otherwise authorized by the department. (76)(79) Richardson Rock (San Miguel Island) State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line of Richardson Rock and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 34° 07.905' N. lat. 120° 28.200' W. long.; 34° 02.211' N. lat. 120° 28.200' W. long.; 34° 02.211' N. lat. 120° 31.467' W. long.; thence northward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 34° 07.905' N. lat. 120° 28.200' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (77)(80) San Miguel Island Special Closure. Special restrictions on boating and access apply to San Miguel Island as follows.

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(A) Boating is allowed at San Miguel Island except west of a line drawn between Judith Rock (34° 01.50' N. lat. 120° 23.30'120° 25.30' W. long.) and Castle Rock (34° 03.30' N. lat. 120° 26.30' W. long.) where boats are prohibited closer than 300 yards from shore. 1. Notwithstanding the 300-yard boating closure between Judith Rock and Castle Rock, the following shall apply: a. Boats may approach San Miguel Island no nearer than 100 yards from shore during the period(s) from March 15 through April 30, and October 1 through December 15; and b. Boats operated by commercial sea urchin divers may enter waters of the 300- yard area between the western boundary of the Judith Rock State Marine Reserve at 120° 26.60' W. long. and Castle Rock for the purpose of fishing sea urchins during the period(s) from March 15 through April 30, and October 1 through December 15. 2. The department may rescind permission for boats to enter waters within 300 yards between Judith Rock and Castle Rock upon finding that impairment to the island marine mammal resource is imminent. Immediately following such closure, the department will request the commission to hear, at its regularly scheduled meeting, presentation of documentation supporting the need for such closure. (B) Other Requirements: 1. Boats traveling within 300 yards of the shoreline or anchorages shall operate with a minimum amount of noise and shall not exceed speeds of five miles per hour. 2. Except as permitted by federal law or emergency caused by hazardous weather, boats may be anchored overnight only at Tyler Bight and Cuyler Harbor. 3. Landing is allowed on San Miguel Island only at the designated landing beach in Cuyler Harbor. 4. No person shall have access to all other offshore rocks and islands at San Miguel Island. (78)(81) Harris Point (San Miguel Island) State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 34° 03.160' N. lat. 120° 23.300' W. long.; 34° 09.285' N. lat. 120° 23.300' W. long.; thence southeastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 34° 06.322' N. lat. 120° 18.400' W. long.; and 34° 01.755' N. lat. 120° 18.400' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (C) An exemption to the reserve, where commercial and recreational take of living marine resources is allowed, exists between the mean high tide line in Cuyler Harbor and a straight line between the following points: 34° 03.554' N. lat. 120° 21.311' W. long.; and 34° 02.908' N. lat. 120° 20.161' W. long. (79)(82) Judith Rock (San Miguel Island) State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 34° 01.802' N. lat. 120° 26.600' W. long.; 33° 58.508' N. lat. 120° 26.600' W. long.; thence eastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 33° 58.510' N. lat. 120° 25.300' W. long.; and

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34° 01.618' N. lat. 120° 25.300' W. long.;long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (80)(83) Carrington Point (Santa Rosa Island) State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 34° 01.296' N. lat. 120° 05.200' W. long.long.; 34° 04.000' N. lat. 120° 05.200' W. long.; 34° 04.000' N. lat. 120° 01.000' W. long.; 34° 00.500' N. lat. 120° 01.000' W. long.; and 34° 00.500' N. lat. 120° 02.930' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (81)(84) Skunk Point (Santa Rosa Island) State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 59.000' N. lat. 119° 58.808' W. long.; 33° 59.000' N. lat. 119° 58.000' W. long.; 33° 57.100' N. lat. 119° 58.000' W. long.; and 33° 57.100' N. lat. 119° 58.257' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (82)(85) South Point (Santa Rosa Island) State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 33° 55.014' N. lat. 120° 10.000' W. long.; 33° 51.506' N. lat. 120° 10.000' W. long.; thence eastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 33° 50.657' N. lat. 120° 06.500' W. long.; 33° 53.800' N. lat. 120° 06.500' W. long.; and 33° 53.800' N. lat. 120° 06.544' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (83)(86) Painted Cave (Santa Cruz Island) State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 34° 04.492' N. lat. 119° 53.000' W. long.; 34° 05.200' N. lat. 119° 53.000' W. long.; thence eastward along a line one nautical mile offshore to 34° 05.000' N. lat. 119° 51.000' W. long.; and 34° 04.034' N. lat. 119° 51.000' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except for the recreational take of lobster and pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)]. (84)(87) Gull Island (Santa Cruz Island) State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points except where noted: 33° 58.065' N. lat. 119° 50.967' W. long.; 33° 58.000' N. lat. 119° 51.000' W. long.; 33° 58.000' N. lat. 119° 53.000' W. long.;

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33° 55.449' N. lat. 119° 53.000' W. long.; thence eastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 33° 54.257' N. lat. 119° 48.000' W. long.; and 33° 57.756' N. lat. 119° 48.000' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (85)(88) Scorpion (Santa Cruz Island) State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 34° 02.958' N. lat. 119° 35.500' W. long.; 34° 06.202' N. lat. 119° 35.500' W. long.; thence eastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 34° 06.245' N. lat. 119° 32.800' W. long.; and 34° 02.700' N. lat. 119° 32.800' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (86)(89) Anacapa Island Special Closure. (A) No net or trap may be used in waters less than 20 feet deep off the Anacapa Islands commonly referred to as Anacapa Island. (B) A brown pelican fledgling area is designated from the mean high tide mark seaward to a water depth of 20 fathoms (120 feet) on the north side of West Anacapa Island between a line extending 000° True off Portuguese Rock (34° 00.91' N. lat. 119° 25.26' W. long.) to a line extending 000° True off the western edge of Frenchy's Cove (34° 00.417' N. lat. 119° 24.600' W. long.), a distance of approximately 4,000 feet. No person except department employees or employees of the National Park Service in the performance of their official duties shall enter this area during the period January 1 to October 31. (87)(90) Anacapa Island State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 34° 00.828' N. lat. 119° 26.623' W. long.; 34° 00.800' N. lat. 119° 26.700' W. long.; 34° 03.940' N. lat. 119° 26.700' W. long.; thence eastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 34° 04.002' N. lat. 119° 24.600' W. long.; and 34° 00.417' N. lat. 119° 24.600' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except for the recreational take of lobster and pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)] and the commercial take of spiny lobster. (88)(91) Anacapa Island State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 34° 00.417' N. lat. 119° 24.600' W. long.; 34° 04.002' N. lat. 119° 24.600' W. long.; thence eastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 34° 04.033' N. lat. 119° 21.400' W. long.; 34° 01.000' N. lat. 119° 21.400' W. long.; and 34° 00.960' N. lat. 119° 21.449' W. long.

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(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (89)(92) Footprint (Anacapa Channel) State Marine ReserveReserve. (A) This area is bounded by the straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 33° 59.300' N. lat. 119° 30.965' W. long.; 33° 57.510' N. lat. 119° 30.965' W. long.; thence eastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 33° 57.264' N. lat. 119° 25.987' W. long.; 33° 59.300' N. lat. 119° 25.987' W. long.; and 33° 59.300' N. lat. 119° 30.965' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (90) Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the 5- fathom depth contour, the 20-fathom depth contour, and the following points: 34° 04.79' N. lat. 119° 02.03' W. long.; 34° 03.92' N. lat. 119° 02.70' W. long.; 34° 02.97' N. lat. 119° 00.00' W. long.; and 34° 03.86' N. lat. 119° 00.00' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (C) Swimming. No person shall swim, wade, dive, or use any diving equipment within the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve except as authorized pursuant to scientific research approved by the department. (D) Boating. Except as allowed pursuant to Federal law, no person shall launch or operate a boat or other floating device within the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve except to pass through the area during the normal course of vessel transit along the coast, to avoid inclement weather, or pursuant to scientific research approved by the department. (E) Firearms. No person shall possess, fire, or discharge any firearm, bow and arrow, air or gas gun, spear gun, or any other weapon of any kind within, or into the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve except as authorized pursuant to scientific research approved by the department. (F) Public Entry. Public entry into the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve may be restricted at the discretion of the department to protect wildlife, aquatic life, or habitat. No person, except state and local law enforcement officers, fire suppression agencies and employees of the department in the performance of their official duties or persons possessing written permission from the department, or institution or agency entering into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the department, may enter an area which is closed to public entry. (G) Pesticides, Herbicides, and Other Regulated Chemicals. The use of pesticides, herbicides, and other regulated chemicals is prohibited in the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve except as authorized pursuant to scientific research approved by the department. Where such chemicals are intended to be used as a part of any research program, any necessary authorization and/or permits required to dispense such chemicals into state waters or tide and submerged lands shall be obtained prior to final approval of the research by the department.

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(H) Litter. No person shall deposit, drop, or scatter any debris on the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve. Any refuse resulting from a person's use of an area must be removed from that area by such person. (I) Aircraft. No person shall operate any aircraft or hovercraft within the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve, except as authorized pursuant to scientific research approved by the department. (J) Pets. Pets, including but not limited to, dogs and cats, are prohibited from entering the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve unless authorized by the department. (K) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The department may enter into MOU's with colleges, universities, and other bonafide research organizations to conduct marine-related research within the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve. (L) The department shall notify the California Department of Parks and Recreation of scientific research approved within the Big Sycamore Canyon State Marine Reserve. (93) Begg Rock (San Nicolas Island Quad) State Marine Reserve. (A) This area includes all state waters below the mean high tide line surrounding Begg Rock, located in the vicinity of 33° 21.71’ N. lat. 119° 41.76’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (91)(94) Santa Barbara Island State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 33° 28.500' N. lat. 119° 01.847' W. long.; 33° 28.500' N. lat. 118° 58.051' W. long.; thence along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 33° 24.842' N. lat. 119° 02.200' W. long.; and 33° 27.973' N. lat. 119° 02.200' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (95) Point Dume State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 34° 02.28’ N. lat. 118° 53.00’ W. long.; 33° 59.14’ N. lat. 118° 53.00’ W. long.; thence southeastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 33° 56.96’ N. lat. 118° 49.20’ W. long.; and 34° 00.76’ N. lat. 118° 49.20’ W. long. Point Dume Take Option A – Take as proposed in IPA. Decision will add or remove text in subsection 632(b)(95)(B). (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. The recreational take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)], including Pacific bonito, and white seabass by spearfishing [Section 1.76] is allowed. 2. The commercial take of coastal pelagic species [Section 1.39] by round haul net [Section 8750, Fish and Game Code] and swordfish by harpoon [subsection 107(h)(1)] is allowed. Point Dume Take Option B– Adds allowance for take associated with permitted activities occurring within the SMCA. Decision will add or remove text in subsections 632(b)(95)(B) and 632(b)(95)(C). (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:

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1. The recreational take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)], including Pacific bonito, and white seabass by spearfishing [Section 1.76] is allowed. 2. The commercial take of coastal pelagic species [Section 1.39] by round haul net [Section 8750, Fish and Game Code] and swordfish by harpoon [subsection 107(h)(1)] is allowed. 3. Take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(95)(C) is allowed. (C) Beach nourishment and other sediment management activities are allowed inside the conservation area pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. (96) Point Dume State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 34° 00.76’ N. lat. 118° 49.20’ W. long.; 33° 56.96’ N. lat. 118° 49.20’ W. long.; thence eastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 33° 57.06’ N. lat. 118° 47.26’ W. long.; and 34° 01.20’ N. lat. 118° 47.26’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (97) Point Vicente State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 33° 44.80’ N. lat. 118° 24.82’ W. long.; 33° 44.80’ N. lat. 118° 28.93’ W. long.; thence southeastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 33° 41.16’ N. lat. 118° 23.80’ W. long.; and 33° 44.19’ N. lat. 118° 23.80’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited, except for take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(97)(C). (C) Remediation activities associated with the Palos Verdes Shelf Operable Unit of the Montrose Chemical Superfund Site are allowed inside the conservation area pursuant to the Interim Record of Decision issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and any subsequent Records of Decision. (92)(98) Abalone Cove State Marine ParkConservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 33° 44.53' N. lat. 118° 22.83' W. long.; 33° 44.47' N. lat. 118° 22.83' W. long.; 33° 44.14' N. lat. 118° 22.47' W. long.; 33° 44.14' N. lat. 118° 22.12' W. long.; and 33° 44.19' N. lat. 118° 22.12' W. long. 33° 44.19’ N. lat. 118° 23.80’ W. long.; 33° 41.16' N. lat. 118° 23.80' W. long.; thence southeastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 33° 40.85' N. lat. 118° 22.50' W. long.; and 33° 44.24' N. lat. 118° 22.50' W. long.

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(B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational take of finfish by hook and line or spear. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. The recreational take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)], including Pacific bonito, and white seabass by spearfishing [Section 1.76], and market squid by hand-held dip net [Section 1.42] is allowed. 2. The commercial take of coastal pelagic species [Section 1.39] and Pacific bonito by round haul net [Section 8750, Fish and Game Code], and swordfish by harpoon [subsection 107(h)(1)] is allowed. 3. Take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(98)(C) is allowed. (C) Remediation activities associated with the Palos Verdes Shelf Operable Unit of the Montrose Chemical Superfund Site are allowed inside the conservation area pursuant to the Interim Record of Decision issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and any subsequent Records of Decision. (93) Point Fermin State Marine Park. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points: 33° 42.31' N. lat. 118° 17.57' W. long.; 33° 42.21' N. lat. 118° 17.57' W. long.; 33° 42.47' N. lat. 118° 17.00' W. long.; and 33° 42.47' N. lat. 118° 17.13' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational take of: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. (94)(99) Bolsa Chica State Marine Park.Bolsa Bay State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area consists ofincludes the waters below the mean high tide line within the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve.Bolsa Bay estuary southward of a line that approximates the Warner Avenue bridge located between the following two points: 33° 42.70’ N. lat. 118° 03.63’ W. long.; and 33° 42.70’ N. lat. 118° 03.61’ W. long.; and northward of a line that approximates the pedestrian bridge located between the following two points: 33° 42.22’ N. lat. 118° 03.17’ W. long.; and 33° 42.19’ N. lat. 118° 03.18’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from designated areas around outer Bolsa Bay.take of finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)] by hook and line from shore in designated areas only, or take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(99)(F) is allowed. (C) Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the parkconservation area.

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(D) No person, except Statestate and local law enforcement officers, fire suppression agencies and employees of the department in the performance of their official duties or persons possessing written permission from the department or employees of Signal Corporation and its invitees for the purpose of carrying out oil and gas operations, shall enter this parkconservation area and remain therein except on established trails, paths, or other designated areas. (E) No person shall enter this parkconservation area between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. (F) The County of Orange, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities for fish and wildlife, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and use of associated equipment. (F) Routine operation and maintenance, habitat restoration, maintenance dredging, research and education, and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or activities pursuant to Section 630, or as otherwise authorized by the department. (100) Bolsa Chica Basin State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area includes the waters below the mean high tide line within the Bolsa Chica Basin estuary northeastward of the Pacific Coast Highway Bridge, approximated by a straight line between the following two points: 33° 41.02’ N. lat. 118° 02.15’ W. long.; and 33° 40.98’ N. lat. 118° 02.11’ W. long.; and southeastward of a straight line between the following two points: 33° 42.22’ N. lat. 118° 03.17’ W. long.; and 33° 42.19’ N. lat. 118° 03.18’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited, except for take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(100)(F). (C) Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the conservation area. (D) No person, except state and local law enforcement officers, fire suppression agencies and employees of the department in the performance of their official duties or persons possessing written permission from the department or employees of Signal Corporation and its invitees for the purpose of carrying out oil and gas operations, shall enter this conservation area and remain therein except on established trails, paths, or other designated areas. (E) No person shall enter this conservation area between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. (F) Routine operation and maintenance, habitat restoration, maintenance dredging, research and education, and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or activities pursuant to Section 630, or as otherwise authorized by the department. Arrow Point to Lion Head Option 1 – As proposed in the IPA, retains existing MPA offshore boundary using distance from shore. Decision will add or remove text below. (95)(101) Special Closure: Arrow Point to Lion Head Point (Catalina Island) Invertebrate AreaState Marine Conservation Area.

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(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, to a distance of 1000 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and tide line of any shoreline southeastward of a line connecting the following two points: 33° 28.64' N. lat. 118° 32.33' W. long.; 33° 28.82' N. lat. 118° 32.33' W. long.; 33° 27.25' N. lat. 118° 29.90' W. long.; and 33° 27.18' N. lat. 118° 30.07' W. long. 33° 28.660’ N. lat. 118° 32.310’ W. long.; and 33° 28.820’ N. lat. 118° 32.310’ W. long. And northwestward of a line connecting the following two points: 33° 27.240’ N. lat. 118° 29.900’ W. long.; and 33° 27.170’ N. lat. 118° 30.100’ W. long. (B) Recreational take of invertebrates is prohibited. Take of all other living marine resources is allowed. Arrow Point to Lion Head Option 2 – Boundaries modified as coordinates connected by straight lines that approximate the distance from shore. Decision will add or remove text below. (95)(101) Special Closure: Arrow Point to Lion Head Point (Catalina Island) Invertebrate AreaState Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 1000 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points: 33° 28.64' N. lat. 118° 32.33' W. long.; 33° 28.82' N. lat. 118° 32.33' W. long.; 33° 27.25' N. lat. 118° 29.90' W. long.; and 33° 27.18' N. lat. 118° 30.07' W. long. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 28.660’ N. lat. 118° 32.310’ W. long.; 33° 28.820’ N. lat. 118° 32.310’ W. long.; 33° 27.600’ N. lat. 118° 30.800’ W. long.; 33° 27.240’ N. lat. 118° 29.900’ W. long.; and 33° 27.170’ N. lat. 118° 30.100’ W. long. (B) Recreational take of invertebrates is prohibited. Take of all other living marine resources is allowed. (96)(102) Catalina Marine Science Center State Marine Reserve.Blue Cavern (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 26.65' N. lat. 118° 29.33' W. long.; 33° 26.83' N. lat. 118° 29.13' W. long.; 33° 26.96' N. lat. 118° 28.56' W. long.; 33° 26.92' N. lat. 118° 28.53' W. long.; and 33° 26.87' N. lat. 118° 28.62' W. long. 33° 25.96’ N. lat. 118° 27.00’ W. long.; 33° 27.50’ N. lat. 118° 27.00’ W. long.; 33° 27.50’ N. lat. 118° 29.30’ W. long.; and

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33° 26.64’ N. lat. 118° 29.30’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except for take pursuant to activities authorized under subsections 632(b)(102)(D) and 632(b)(102)(E). (C) Except as pursuant to Federal law, emergency caused by hazardous weather, or as provided in this section, it is unlawful to anchor or moor a vessel in the Catalina Marine Science Center State Marine ReserveBlue Cavern State Marine Conservation Area. (D) The director of the Catalina Marine Science Center Marine Blue Cavern State Marine ReserveConservation Area, or any person that the director of the reserve conservation area has authorized may anchor or moor a vessel or take, for scientific purposes, any fish or specimen of marine life under the conditions prescribed by the department or the reserve director.in a scientific collecting permit issued by the department. (E) Maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. (103) Bird Rock (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 33° 27.50’ N. lat. 118° 27.00’ W. long.; 33° 29.97’ N. lat. 118° 27.00’ W. long.; thence northwestward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 33° 30.81’ N. lat. 118° 29.30’ W. long.; and 33° 27.50’ N. lat. 118° 29.30’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. The recreational take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)], including Pacific bonito, by hook and line or by spearfishing [Section 1.76], white seabass by spearfishing [Section 1.76] and market squid by hand-held dip net [Section 1.42] is allowed. 2. The commercial take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)] by hook and line and swordfish by harpoon [subsection 107(h)(1)] is allowed. (104) Long Point (Catalina Island) State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 33° 24.38’ N. lat. 118° 21.98’ W. long.; 33° 25.50’ N. lat. 118° 21.98’ W. long.; 33° 25.50’ N. lat. 118° 24.00’ W. long.; and 33° 25.11’ N. lat. 118° 24.00’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (105) Casino Point (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 20.90’ N. lat. 118° 19.43’ W. long.; 33° 20.90’ N. lat. 118° 19.42’ W. long.; 33° 20.92’ N. lat. 118° 19.38’ W. long.; 33° 20.95’ N. lat. 118° 19.42’ W. long.; 33° 20.97’ N. lat. 118° 19.47’ W. long.; 33° 21.00’ N. lat. 118° 19.52’ W. long.; and

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33° 20.96’ N. lat. 118° 19.56’ W. long. Casino Point Take Option 1 – IPA take regulations. Decision will add or remove text of subsections 632(b)(105)(B) and 632(b)(105)(C) below. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited, except for take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(105)(C). (C) Maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. Casino Point Take Option 2 – Adds authorization for feeding of fish for marine life viewing. Decision will add or remove text of subsections 632(b)(105)(B), 632(b)(105)(C) and 632(b)(105)(D) below. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited, except for take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(105)(C). (C) Maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. (D) Feeding of fish for marine life viewing is allowed. (106) Lover’s Cove (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 20.46’ N. lat. 118° 18.90’ W. long.; 33° 20.70’ N. lat. 118° 18.90’ W. long.; and 33° 20.70’ N. lat. 118° 19.31’ W. long. Lover’s Cove Take Option 1 – IPA take regulations. Decision will add or remove text of subsections 632(b)(106)(B) and 632(b)(106)(C) below. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited, except for recreational take by hook and line from Cabrillo Mole or take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(106)(C). (C) Maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. Lover’s Cove Take Option 2 – Adds authorization for feeding of fish for marine life viewing. Decision will add or remove text of subsections 632(b)(106)(B), 632(b)(106)(C) and 632(b)(106)(D) below. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited, except for recreational take by hook and line from the Cabrillo Mole or take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(106)(C). (C) Maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. (D) Feeding of fish for marine life viewing is allowed. (107) Farnsworth (Catalina Island) Onshore State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 21.00' N. lat. 118° 29.08' W. long.; 33° 21.00' N. lat. 118° 30.00' W. long.;

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33° 19.00' N. lat. 118° 29.00' W. long.; 33° 19.00' N. lat. 118° 27.90' W. long.; and 33° 19.56' N. lat. 118° 27.90' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. The recreational take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)], including Pacific bonito, and white seabass by spearfishing [Section 1.76], market squid by hand-held dip net [Section 1.42], and marlin, tunas, and dorado (dolphinfish) (Coryphaena hippurus) by trolling [subsection 27.80(a)(3)] is allowed. 2. The commercial take of coastal pelagic species [Section 1.39] by round haul net [Section 8750, Fish and Game Code] and swordfish by harpoon [subsection 107(h)(1)] is allowed. (97)(108) Farnsworth Bank (Catalina Island) Offshore State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area consists of waters shallower than 250 feet within the areais bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 33° 21.00' N. lat. 118° 32.00' W. long.; 33° 21.00' N. lat. 118° 30.50' W. long.; 33° 20.00' N. lat. 118° 30.50' W. long.; 33° 20.00' N. lat. 118° 32.00' W. long.; and 33° 21.00' N. lat. 118° 32.00' W. long. 33° 21.00’ N. lat. 118° 30.00’ W. long.; 33° 21.00’ N. lat. 118° 32.88’ W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 33° 19.00’ N. lat. 118° 31.98’ W. long.; and 33° 19.00’ N. lat. 118° 29.00’ W. long. (B) Take of purple coral (Stylaster californicus) is prohibited. Take of other living marine resources is allowed.Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. The recreational take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)], including Pacific bonito, by hook and line or by spearfishing, white seabass by spearfishing [Section 1.76], market squid by hand-held dip net [Section 1.42], and marlin, tunas and dorado (dolphinfish) (Coryphaena hippurus) by trolling [subsection 27.80(a)(3)] is allowed. 2. The commercial take of coastal pelagic species [Section 1.39] by round haul net [Section 8750, Fish and Game Code], and swordfish by harpoon [subsection 107(h)(1)] only is allowed. (109) Cat Harbor (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area includes the waters below the mean high tide line on the west side of Catalina Island northward of a straight line connecting Pin Rock (33° 25.50’ N. lat. 118° 30.28’ W. long.) and Cat Head Point (33° 25.32’ N. lat. 118° 30.76’ W. long.). (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. The recreational take of finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)] by hook and line or by spearfishing [Section 1.76], squid by hook and line, and lobster and sea urchin is allowed. 2. The commercial take of sea cucumbers by diving only, and spiny lobster and sea urchin is allowed. 3. Aquaculture of finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)] pursuant to any required state permits is allowed. 4. Take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(109)(C) is allowed.

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(C) Maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. (98) Lover's Cove State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 100 yards seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points: 33° 20.64' N. lat. 118° 19.25' W. long.; 33° 20.67' N. lat. 118° 19.20' W. long.; 33° 20.59' N. lat. 118° 18.94' W. long.; and 33° 20.56' N. lat. 118° 18.98' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the commercial take of finfish and kelp. (99)(110) Upper Newport Bay State Marine ParkConservation Area. (A) This area consists ofincludes the waters below the mean high tide line within the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve bounded by; the southern end of Shellmaker Island (33° 37.20' N. lat. 117° 53.51' W. long.) in the south, Back Bay Drive, East Bluff Drive, and Jamboree road in the east, the 10-foot elevation in the north and west, and a line connecting North Star Beach (33° 37 .38' N. lat. 117° 53.60' W. long.) to the southern end of Shellmaker Island northeastward of Pacific Coast Highway approximated by a line between the following two points: 33° 37.02’ N. lat. 117° 54.24’ W. long.; 33° 37.02’ N. lat. 117° 54.32’ W. long.; and southwestward of Jamboree Road approximated by a line between the following two points: 33° 39.07’ N. lat. 117° 52.02’ W. long.; and 33° 39.03’ N. lat. 117° 52.01’ W. long. Upper Newport Bay Option 1 – As in the IPA, existing swimming, boating and shoreline access restrictions apply to the entire SMCA area. Decision will add or remove the text in subsections 632(b)(110)(B) through 632(b)(110)(F) below. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational hook and line take of species other than kelp.take of finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)] by hook and line from shore only, or take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(110)(F), is allowed. (C) Swimming is allowed only in the area between North Star Beach and mid-channel. (D) Boats are limited to speeds less than five miles per hour. (E) Shoreline access is limited to established trails, paths, or other designated areas. (F) A $2.00 day use pass or a valid $10.00 annual wildlife pass is required of all users of Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve except: users that possess a valid California sport fishing license, hunting license or trapping license; users that are under 16 years of age; or users that are part of an organized youth or school group and having free permits issued by the appropriate regional office. Refer to subsections 550(b)(4) and (5), Title 14, CCR, for regulations for fee requirements for wildlife areas. (F) Maintenance dredging, habitat restoration, research and education programs, maintenance of artificial structures, and operation and maintenance of existing facilities inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or activities pursuant to Section 630, or as otherwise authorized by the department.

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Upper Newport Bay Option 2 – Existing restrictions on swimming, boating and shoreline access apply only to waters within the Ecological Reserve. Decision will add or remove the text in subsections 632(b)(110)(B), 632(b)(110)(C), and 632(b)(110)(D) below. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational hook and line take of species other than kelp.take of finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)] by hook and line from shore only, or take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(110)(F)(D), is allowed. (C) In waters below the mean high tide line inside the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, northeastward of a line connecting Shellmaker Island (33° 37.20' N. lat. 117° 53.51' W. long.) and North Star Beach (33° 37.38' N. lat. 117° 53.60' W. long.) the following restrictions apply: (C)(1) Swimming is allowed only in the area between North Star Beach and mid-channel. (D)(2) Boats are limited to speeds less than five miles per hour. (E)(3) Shoreline access is limited to established trails, paths, or other designated areas. (F) A $2.00 day use pass or a valid $10.00 annual wildlife pass is required of all users of Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve except: users that possess a valid California sport fishing license, hunting license or trapping license; users that are under 16 years of age; or users that are part of an organized youth or school group and having free permits issued by the appropriate regional office. Refer to subsections 550(b)(4) and (5), Title 14, CCR, for regulations for fee requirements for wildlife areas. (F)(D) Maintenance dredging, habitat restoration, research and education programs, maintenance of artificial structures, and operation and maintenance of existing facilities inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or activities pursuant to Section 630, or as otherwise authorized by the department. Robert E. Badham Option 1 – As proposed in the IPA, existing MPA is subsumed into Crystal Cove SMCA. This option is linked to Crystal Cove Boundary Options 1 and 2. Decision will add or remove the text below. (100) Robert E. Badham State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 200 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points: 33° 35.42' N. lat. 117° 52.22' W. long.; 33° 35.40' N. lat. 117° 52.24' W. long.; 33° 35.03' N. lat. 117° 51.78' W. long.; and 33° 35.05' N. lat. 117° 51.74' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut,

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sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. Robert E. Badham Option 2 – Retains existing MPA name. Divides Crystal Cove SMCA in the IPA (Crystal Cove Boundary Option 1) into two MPAs and retains the historic name of Robert E. Badham in the area north of the State Park land boundary. Take regulations match the take regulations from Crystal Cove Take Option A (as proposed in the IPA). This option is linked to Crystal Cove Boundary Options 3 and 4 due to shared boundaries. Decision will add the following text and subsequent subsections will be renumbered starting with (112), or decision will remove the text below. (100)(111) Robert E. Badham State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 200 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points: and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 35.42' N. lat. 117° 52.22' W. long.; 33° 35.40' N. lat. 117° 52.24' W. long.; 33° 35.03' N. lat. 117° 51.78' W. long.; and 33° 35.05' N. lat. 117° 51.74' W. long. 33° 35.373' N. lat. 117° 52.648' W. long.; 33° 35.065' N. lat. 117° 52.692' W. long.; 33° 34.633' N. lat. 117° 52.126' W. long.; and 33° 35.033' N. lat. 117° 51.723' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. 1. The recreational take of finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)] by hook and line or by spearfishing [Section 1.76], and lobster and sea urchin is allowed. 2. The commercial take of coastal pelagic species [Section 1.39] by round haul net [Section 8750, Fish and Game Code], spiny lobster by trap, and sea urchin is allowed. 3. Take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(111)(C) is allowed. (C) Beach nourishment and other sediment management activities, and operation and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. Robert E. Badham Option 2-R – Same as Robert E. Badham Option 2, but revises option to add language clarifying that take within tidepools is prohibited, as proposed in Crystal Cove Take Option C. This option is linked to Crystal Cove Boundary Options 3 and 4 due to shared boundaries. Decision will add the

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following text and subsequent subsections will be renumbered starting with (112), or decision will remove the text below. (100)(111) Robert E. Badham State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 200 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points: and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 35.42' N. lat. 117° 52.22' W. long.; 33° 35.40' N. lat. 117° 52.24' W. long.; 33° 35.03' N. lat. 117° 51.78' W. long.; and 33° 35.05' N. lat. 117° 51.74' W. long. 33° 35.373' N. lat. 117° 52.648' W. long.; 33° 35.065' N. lat. 117° 52.692' W. long.; 33° 34.633' N. lat. 117° 52.126' W. long.; and 33° 35.033' N. lat. 117° 51.723' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. 1. The recreational take of finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)] by hook and line or by spearfishing [Section 1.76], and lobster and sea urchin is allowed. 2. The commercial take of coastal pelagic species [Section 1.39] by round haul net [Section 8750, Fish and Game Code], spiny lobster by trap, and sea urchin is allowed. 3. Take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(111)(C) is allowed. (C) Beach nourishment and other sediment management activities, and operation and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. (D) Take of all living marine resources from inside tidepools is prohibited. For purposes of this section, tidepools are defined as the area encompassing the rocky pools that are filled with seawater due to retracting tides between the mean higher high tide line and the mean lower low tide line. Crystal Cove Boundary Option 1 – IPA boundaries. This option is linked to Laguna Beach Options 1, 2, and 3, or 1-R, 2-R, and 3-R due to shared boundaries, and Robert E. Badham Option 1. Decision will add or remove the text below: (101)(111) Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, the 20-fathom depth contour, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 35.05' N. lat. 117° 51.74' W. long.; 33° 34.76' N. lat. 117° 52.32' W. long.;

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33° 33.27' N. lat. 117° 49.62' W. long.; and 33° 33.40' N. lat. 117° 49.18' W. long. 33° 35.373' N. lat. 117° 52.648' W. long.; 33° 35.065' N. lat. 117° 52.692' W. long.; 33° 32.400' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long.; and 33° 33.233' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long. Crystal Cove Boundary Option 2 – South boundary only is modified using existing point on shore and extends perpendicular to shore. This option is linked to Laguna Beach Options 4 and 5, or 4-R and 5-R due to shared boundaries, and Robert E. Badham Option 1. Decision will add or remove the text below: (101)(111) Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, the 20-fathom depth contour, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 35.05' N. lat. 117° 51.74' W. long.; 33° 34.76' N. lat. 117° 52.32' W. long.; 33° 33.27' N. lat. 117° 49.62' W. long.; and 33° 33.40' N. lat. 117° 49.18' W. long. 33° 35.373' N. lat. 117° 52.648' W. long.; 33° 35.065' N. lat. 117° 52.692' W. long.; 33° 32.768' N. lat. 117° 49.683' W. long.; and 33° 33.233' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long. Crystal Cove Boundary Option 3 – Divides the area from Boundary Option 1 into two MPAs in order to retain the historic name of Robert E. Badham north of Crystal Cove State Park land. This option is linked to Laguna Options 1, 2, and 3, or 1-R, 2-R, and 3-R due to shared boundaries, and Robert E. Badham Options 2 and 2-R. Decision will add text below and subsequent subsections will be renumbered starting with (113), or decision will remove the text below. (101)(112) Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, the 20-fathom depth contour, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 35.05' N. lat. 117° 51.74' W. long.; 33° 34.76' N. lat. 117° 52.32' W. long.; 33° 33.27' N. lat. 117° 49.62' W. long.; and 33° 33.40' N. lat. 117° 49.18' W. long. 33° 35.033' N. lat. 117° 51.723' W. long.; 33° 34.633' N. lat. 117° 52.126' W. long.; 33° 32.400' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long.; and 33° 33.233' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long. Crystal Cove Boundary Option 4 – Divides the area from Boundary Option 2 into two MPAs in order to retain the historic name of Robert E. Badham north of Crystal Cove State Park land. This option is linked to Laguna Options 4 and 5, or 4-R and 5-R due to shared boundaries, and Robert E. Badham Options 2 and 2-R. Decision will add text below and subsequent subsections will be renumbered starting with (113), or decision will remove the text below. (101)(112) Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area.

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(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, the 20-fathom depth contour, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 35.05' N. lat. 117° 51.74' W. long.; 33° 34.76' N. lat. 117° 52.32' W. long.; 33° 33.27' N. lat. 117° 49.62' W. long.; and 33° 33.40' N. lat. 117° 49.18' W. long. 33° 35.033' N. lat. 117° 51.723' W. long.; 33° 34.633' N. lat. 117° 52.126' W. long.; 33° 32.768' N. lat. 117° 49.683' W. long.; and 33° 33.233' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long. Crystal Cove Take Option A- Take regulations from IPA. Decision will add or remove the text below: (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: finfish, chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobster, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels and marine worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed unless taken incidentally to the take of mussels. 2. Only the following species may be taken commercially: finfish, crabs, ghost shrimp, jackknife clams, sea urchins, algae except giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) and bull kelp (Nereocystis spp.) and worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed, nor may any person pick up, remove, detach from the substrate any other organisms, or break up, move or destroy any rocks or other substrate or surfaces to which organisms are attached. 1. The recreational take of finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)] by hook and line or by spearfishing [Section 1.76], and lobster and sea urchin is allowed. 2. The commercial take of coastal pelagic species [Section 1.39] by round haul net [Section 8750, Fish and Game Code], spiny lobster by trap, and sea urchin is allowed. 3. Take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(111)(C) is allowed. (C) Beach nourishment and other sediment management activities, and operation and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. Crystal Cove Take Option B- Take regulations are revised to prohibit commercial take (per State Parks request). Decision will add or remove the text below: (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: finfish, chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobster, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels and marine worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed unless taken incidentally to the take of mussels. 2. Only the following species may be taken commercially: finfish, crabs, ghost shrimp, jackknife clams, sea urchins, algae except giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) and bull kelp (Nereocystis spp.) and worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed, nor may any person pick up, remove, detach from the substrate any other organisms, or break up, move or destroy any rocks or other substrate or surfaces to which organisms are attached.

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1. The recreational take of finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)] by hook and line or by spearfishing [Section 1.76], and lobster and sea urchin is allowed. 2. Take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(111)(C) is allowed. (C) Beach nourishment and other sediment management activities and operation and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. Crystal Cove Take Option A-R - Same as Crystal Cove Take Option A, but revises option to specify that take is only allowed outside of tidepools. Decision will add or remove the text below: (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: finfish, chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobster, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels and marine worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed unless taken incidentally to the take of mussels. 2. Only the following species may be taken commercially: finfish, crabs, ghost shrimp, jackknife clams, sea urchins, algae except giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) and bull kelp (Nereocystis spp.) and worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed, nor may any person pick up, remove, detach from the substrate any other organisms, or break up, move or destroy any rocks or other substrate or surfaces to which organisms are attached. 1. The recreational take of finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)] by hook and line or by spearfishing [Section 1.76], and lobster and sea urchin is allowed. 2. The commercial take of coastal pelagic species [Section 1.39] by round haul net [Section 8750, Fish and Game Code], spiny lobster by trap, and sea urchin is allowed. 3. Take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(111)(C) is allowed. (C) Beach nourishment and other sediment management activities, and operation and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. (D) Take of all living marine resources from inside tidepools is prohibited. For purposes of this section, tidepools are defined as the area encompassing the rocky pools that are filled with seawater due to retracting tides between the mean higher high tide line and the mean lower low tide line. Crystal Cove Take Option B-R - Same as Crystal Cove Take Option B (per State Parks request), but revises option to specify that take is only allowed outside of tidepools. Decision will add or remove the text below: (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: finfish, chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobster, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels and marine worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed unless taken incidentally to the take of mussels. 2. Only the following species may be taken commercially: finfish, crabs, ghost shrimp, jackknife clams, sea urchins, algae except giant kelp (Macrocystis

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pyrifera) and bull kelp (Nereocystis spp.) and worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed, nor may any person pick up, remove, detach from the substrate any other organisms, or break up, move or destroy any rocks or other substrate or surfaces to which organisms are attached. 1. The recreational take of finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)] by hook and line or by spearfishing [Section 1.76], and lobster and sea urchin is allowed. 2. Take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(111)(C) is allowed. (C) Beach nourishment and other sediment management activities and operation and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. (D) Take of all living marine resources from inside tidepools is prohibited. For purposes of this section, tidepools are defined as the area encompassing the rocky pools that are filled with seawater due to retracting tides between the mean higher high tide line and the mean lower low tide line. (102) Irvine Coast State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points: 33° 35.05' N. lat. 117° 51.74' W. long.; 33° 35.00' N. lat. 117° 51.84' W. long.; 33° 33.37' N. lat. 117° 49.28' W. long; and 33° 33.40' N. lat. 117° 49.18' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. Laguna Beach Boundary Option 1 – As proposed in the IPA, but designation changed to a state marine conservation area due to permitted activities. This option is linked with Crystal Cove Boundary Options 1 and 3, and Dana Point Boundary Option 1 due to shared boundaries. Decision will add or remove the following text: (103)(112) Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 32.86' N. lat. 117° 48.35' W. long.; 33° 32.78' N. lat. 117° 48.45' W. long.; 33° 30.37' N. lat. 117° 45.17' W. long.; and 33° 30.43' N. lat. 117° 45.06' W. long. 33° 33.233' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long.;

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33° 30.050' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long.; and 33° 30.050' N. lat. 117° 44.771' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: except for take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(112)(D). 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. (C) Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the conservation area only during daylight hours. (D) Operation and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. Laguna Beach Boundary Option 2 – Divides Laguna Beach Boundary Option 1 geography into two MPAs (SMR/SMCA), with SMR designation except for southern 1.5 miles, which is designated as an SMCA to accommodate other regulated activities. This Option is linked to Crystal Cove Boundary Options 1 and 3, and Dana Point Boundary Option 1 due to shared boundaries. Decision will add the text below and subsections will be renumbered starting with (114), or decision will remove the text below: (103)(112) Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area.Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 32.86' N. lat. 117° 48.35' W. long.; 33° 32.78' N. lat. 117° 48.45' W. long.; 33° 30.37' N. lat. 117° 45.17' W. long.; and 33° 30.43' N. lat. 117° 45.06' W. long. 33° 33.233' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long.; 33° 30.800’ N. lat. 117° 49.200’ W. long.; and 33° 30.800’ N. lat. 117° 45.631’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:prohibited. 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. (C) Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the reserve only during daylight hours.

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(113) Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 30.800’ N. lat. 117° 45.631’ W. long.; 33° 30.800’ N. lat. 117° 49.200’ W. long.; 33° 30.050’ N. lat. 117° 49.200’ W. long.; and 33° 30.050’ N. lat. 117° 44.771’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(113)(D). (C) Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the conservation area only during daylight hours. (D) Operation and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. Laguna Beach Boundary Option 3 – Southern boundary modified in portion of boundary shared with the northern boundary of Dana Point SMCA in Option 1. Southwestern boundary on shore is moved northward to exclude area where permitted activities occur and retains SMR designation. This Option is linked to Crystal Cove Boundary Options 1 and 3, and Dana Point Boundary Option 2 due to shared boundaries. Decision will add or remove the text below: (103)(112) Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area.Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 32.86' N. lat. 117° 48.35' W. long.; 33° 32.78' N. lat. 117° 48.45' W. long.; 33° 30.37' N. lat. 117° 45.17' W. long.; and 33° 30.43' N. lat. 117° 45.06' W. long. 33° 33.233' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long.; 33° 30.050' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long.; 33° 30.084' N. lat. 117° 46.084' W. long.; and 33° 30.685' N. lat. 117° 45.289' W. long33° 30.713' N. lat. 117° 45.264' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. (C) Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the reserve only during daylight hours. Laguna Beach Boundary Option 4 – Southern and northern boundaries modified nearshore for feasibility. Southern boundary is the same as in Laguna Beach Boundary Option 3, and northern boundary modified in the portion shared with

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the Crystal Cove SMCA. This Option is linked to Crystal Cove Boundary Options 2 and 4, and Dana Point Boundary Option 2 due to shared boundaries. Decision will add or remove the text below: (103)(112) Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area.Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 32.86' N. lat. 117° 48.35' W. long.; 33° 32.78' N. lat. 117° 48.45' W. long.; 33° 30.37' N. lat. 117° 45.17' W. long.; and 33° 30.43' N. lat. 117° 45.06' W. long. 33° 33.233' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long.; 33° 32.768' N. lat. 117° 49.683' W. long.; 33° 30.050’ N. lat. 117° 49.684’ W. long.; 33° 30.084' N. lat. 117° 46.084' W. long.; and 33° 30.685' N. lat. 117° 45.289' W. long33° 30.713' N. lat. 117° 45.264' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. (C) Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the reserve only during daylight hours. Laguna Beach Boundary Option 5 – Southern and northern boundaries modified nearshore as in Laguna Beach Boundary Option 4, but extend perpendicular to shore to 3 mile offshore line. This Option is linked to Crystal Cove Boundary Options 2 and 4, and Dana Point Boundary Option 2 due to shared boundaries. Decision will add or remove the text below: (103)(112) Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area.Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 33° 32.86' N. lat. 117° 48.35' W. long.; 33° 32.78' N. lat. 117° 48.45' W. long.; 33° 30.37' N. lat. 117° 45.17' W. long.; and 33° 30.43' N. lat. 117° 45.06' W. long. 33° 33.233' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long.; 33° 30.905' N. lat. 117° 51.618' W. long.; thence southeastward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 33° 28.567' N. lat. 117° 48.088' W. long.; and 33° 30.685' N. lat. 117° 45.289' W. long33° 30.713' N. lat. 117° 45.264' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. except:

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1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. (C) Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the reserve only during daylight hours. Laguna Beach Option 1-R – Same as Laguna Beach Option 1, but revises option by removing boat launching and anchoring restrictions and expanding description of permitted activities. This option is linked with Crystal Cove Boundary Options 1 and 3, and Dana Point Boundary Option 1 due to shared boundaries. Decision will add or remove the following text: (103)(112) Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 32.86' N. lat. 117° 48.35' W. long.; 33° 32.78' N. lat. 117° 48.45' W. long.; 33° 30.37' N. lat. 117° 45.17' W. long.; and 33° 30.43' N. lat. 117° 45.06' W. long. 33° 33.233' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long.; 33° 30.050' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long.; and 33° 30.050' N. lat. 117° 44.771' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: except for take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(112)(D)(C). 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. (C) Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the conservation area only during daylight hours. (D)(C) Operation and maintenance of artificial structures and facilities, beach grooming, maintenance dredging, habitat restoration inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. Laguna Beach Option 2-R – Same as Laguna Beach Option 2, but revises option by removing boat launching and anchoring restrictions from SMR and SMCA and expanding description of permitted activities inside the SMCA. This Option is linked to Crystal Cove Boundary Options 1 and 3, and Dana Point Boundary

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Option 1 due to shared boundaries. Decision will add the text below and subsections will be renumbered starting with (114), or decision will remove the text below. (103)(112) Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area.Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 32.86' N. lat. 117° 48.35' W. long.; 33° 32.78' N. lat. 117° 48.45' W. long.; 33° 30.37' N. lat. 117° 45.17' W. long.; and 33° 30.43' N. lat. 117° 45.06' W. long. 33° 33.233' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long.; 33° 30.800’ N. lat. 117° 49.200’ W. long.; and 33° 30.800’ N. lat. 117° 45.631’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:prohibited. 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. (113) Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 30.800’ N. lat. 117° 45.631’ W. long.; 33° 30.800’ N. lat. 117° 49.200’ W. long.; 33° 30.050’ N. lat. 117° 49.200’ W. long.; and 33° 30.050’ N. lat. 117° 44.771’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(113)(D)(C). (C) Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the conservation area only during daylight hours. (D)(C) Operation and maintenance of artificial structures and facilities, beach grooming, maintenance dredging, and habitat restoration inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. Laguna Beach Option 3-R – Same as Laguna Beach Option 3, but revises option by removing boat launching and anchoring restrictions. This Option is linked to Crystal Cove Boundary Options 1 and 3, and Dana Point Boundary Option 2 due to shared boundaries. Decision will add or remove the text below: (103)(112) Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area.Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:

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33° 32.86' N. lat. 117° 48.35' W. long.; 33° 32.78' N. lat. 117° 48.45' W. long.; 33° 30.37' N. lat. 117° 45.17' W. long.; and 33° 30.43' N. lat. 117° 45.06' W. long. 33° 33.233' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long.; 33° 30.050' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long.; 33° 30.084' N. lat. 117° 46.084' W. long.; and 33° 30.685' N. lat. 117° 45.289' W. long33° 30.713' N. lat. 117° 45.264' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. (C) Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the conservation area only during daylight hours. Laguna Beach Option 4-R – Same as Laguna Beach Option 4, but revises option by removing boat launching and anchoring restrictions. This Option is linked to Crystal Cove Boundary Options 2 and 4, and Dana Point Boundary Option 2 due to shared boundaries. Decision will add or remove the text below: (103)(112) Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area.Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 32.86' N. lat. 117° 48.35' W. long.; 33° 32.78' N. lat. 117° 48.45' W. long.; 33° 30.37' N. lat. 117° 45.17' W. long.; and 33° 30.43' N. lat. 117° 45.06' W. long. 33° 33.233' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long.; 33° 32.768' N. lat. 117° 49.683' W. long.; 33° 30.050’ N. lat. 117° 49.684’ W. long.; 33° 30.084' N. lat. 117° 46.084' W. long.; and 33° 30.685' N. lat. 117° 45.289' W. long33° 30.713' N. lat. 117° 45.264' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially.

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(C) Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the conservation area only during daylight hours. Laguna Beach Option 5-R – Same as Laguna Beach Option 5, but revises option by removing boat launching and anchoring restrictions. This Option is linked to Crystal Cove Boundary Options 2 and 4, and Dana Point Boundary Option 2 due to shared boundaries. Decision will add or remove the text below: (103)(112) Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area.Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 32.86' N. lat. 117° 48.35' W. long.; 33° 32.78' N. lat. 117° 48.45' W. long.; 33° 30.37' N. lat. 117° 45.17' W. long.; and 33° 30.43' N. lat. 117° 45.06' W. long. 33° 33.233' N. lat. 117° 49.200' W. long.; 33° 32.768' N. lat. 117° 49.683' W. long.; 33° 30.050’ N. lat. 117° 49.684’ W. long.; 33° 30.084' N. lat. 117° 46.084' W. long.; and 33° 30.685' N. lat. 117° 45.289' W. long33° 30.713' N. lat. 117° 45.264' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. (C) Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the conservation area only during daylight hours. (104) Heisler Park State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 32.66' N. lat. 117° 47.61' W. long.; 33° 32.53' N. lat. 117° 47.66' W. long.; 33° 32.43' N. lat. 117° 47.26' W. long.; and 33° 32.56' N. lat. 117° 47.30' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (C) Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the reserve only during daylight hours. (105) South Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, the 20-foot depth contour, and the following points: 33° 30.43' N. lat. 117° 45.06' W. long.; 33° 30.37' N. lat. 117° 45.17' W. long.; 33° 30.04' N. lat. 117° 44.91' W. long.; and

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33° 30.15' N. lat. 117° 44.81' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. (106) Niguel State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 1200 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points: 33° 29.15' N. lat. 117° 44.05' W. long.; 33° 29.15' N. lat. 117° 44.30' W. long.; 33° 27.74' N. lat. 117° 43.18' W. long.; and 33° 27.74' N. lat. 117° 42.95' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. (107)(113) Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area. Dana Point Boundary Option 1 – IPA boundaries. This option is linked to Laguna Beach Boundary Options 1 and 2, or 1-R and 2-R due to shared boundaries. Decision will add or remove the following text in subsection 632(b)(113)(A): (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 1200 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 27.74' N. lat. 117° 42.95' W. long.; 33° 27.74' N. lat. 117° 43.18' W. long.; 33° 27.47' N. lat. 117° 42.28 W. long.; and 33° 27.63' N. lat. 117° 42.45' W. long. 33° 30.050' N. lat. 117° 44.771' W. long.; 33° 30.050' N. lat. 117° 46.000' W. long.; 33° 30.000’ N. lat. 117° 46.000’ W. long.; 33° 27.300’ N. lat. 117° 43.300’ W. long.; 33° 27.478' N. lat. 117° 42.276' W. long.; and 33° 27.622' N. lat. 117° 42.425' W. long. Dana Point Boundary Option 2 – Northern boundary is moved northward based on shared boundary with Laguna Beach Boundary Option 3. This option is linked to Laguna Beach Boundary Options 3, 4, and 5, or 3-R, 4-R, and 5-R due to shared

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boundaries. Decision will add or remove the following text in subsection 632(b)(113)(A): (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 1200 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 33° 27.74' N. lat. 117° 42.95' W. long.; 33° 27.74' N. lat. 117° 43.18' W. long.; 33° 27.47' N. lat. 117° 42.28 W. long.; and 33° 27.63' N. lat. 117° 42.45' W. long. 33° 30.685' N. lat. 117° 45.289' W. long.;33° 30.713' N. lat. 117° 45.264' W. long.; 33° 30.084' N. lat. 117° 46.084' W. long.; 33° 27.300’ N. lat. 117° 43.300’ W. long.; 33° 27.478' N. lat. 117° 42.276' W. long.; and 33° 27.622' N. lat. 117° 42.425' W. long. Dana Point Take Option A – Take as proposed in the IPA. Decision will add or remove the following text in subsections 632(b)(113)(B) and 632(b)(113)(C): (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally below the mean lower low-water mark: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally below the mean lower low tide line only: finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)] by hook and line or by spearfishing [Section 1.76], and lobster and sea urchin. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. 2. The commercial take of coastal pelagic species [subsection 1.39] by round haul net [Section 8750, Fish and Game Code], and spiny lobster and sea urchin only is allowed. 3. Take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(113)(C) is allowed. (C) Operation and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. Dana Point Take Option B – Same as Dana Point Take Option A, but expands description of allowed activities and specifies that take is only allowed outside of tidepools. Decision will add or remove the following text in subsections 632(b)(113)(B) through 632(b)(113)(D): (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally below the mean lower low-water mark: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear.

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1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally below the mean lower low tide line only: finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)] by hook and line or by spearfishing [Section 1.76], and lobster and sea urchin. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. 2. The commercial take of coastal pelagic species [subsection 1.39] by round haul net [Section 8750, Fish and Game Code], and spiny lobster and sea urchin only is allowed. 3. Take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(113)(C) is allowed. (C) Operation and maintenance of artificial structures and facilities, beach grooming, maintenance dredging, and habitat restoration inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. (D) Take of all living marine resources from inside tidepools is prohibited. For purposes of this section, tidepools are defined as the area encompassing the rocky pools that are filled with seawater due to retracting tides between the mean higher high tide line and the mean lower low tide line. Dana Point Access Option A – Removes existing restrictions on entry into tidepools for purposes of take, and removes scientific collecting oversight by the appointed director of the Dana Point SMCA. Decision will remove the following text of subsections 632(b)(113)(C) through 632(b)(113)(G) below. (C) Except as expressly provided in this section, it is unlawful to enter the intertidal zone in the Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area for the purpose of taking or possessing, or to take or possess, any species of fish, plant, or invertebrate, or part thereof; to use or have in possession any contrivance designed to be used for catching fish; to disturb any native plant, fish, wildlife, aquatic organism; or to take or disturb any natural geological feature. This subdivision does not prohibit persons from entering the intertidal zone for the purpose of entertainment, recreation, and education while having a minimum impact on the intertidal environment and the living organisms therein. For this purpose, minimum impact includes foot traffic; general observation of organisms in their environment with immediate replacement of any unattached organisms to their natural location after temporary lifting for examination; and photography. Minimum impact does not include removal of attached organisms from their environment; gathering of fishing bait; littering, collecting rocks and shells; or turning rocks or other acts destructive to the environment. (D) The department director may appoint a director of the Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area. (E) The director of the Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area may issue a special collecting permit authorizing any person to enter the conservation area for the purposes of scientific collecting under the conditions of a scientific collector's permit issued by the department. (F) Notwithstanding subsections 632(b)(89)(B) or 632(b)(89)(C), the director of the Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area, or any person who has a scientific collector's permit from the department and to whom the director of the Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area has issued a special collecting permit may take, for scientific

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purposes, any fish or specimen of marine plant life under the conditions prescribed by the department. (G) This section does not prohibit the entry of state and local law enforcement officers, fire suppression agencies, and employees of the department in the performance of their official duties. This section does not prohibit or restrict navigation in the Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area pursuant to federal law. Dana Point Access Option B – Retains existing restrictions on entry into tidepools for purposes of take, and retains scientific collecting oversight by the appointed director of the Dana Point SMCA, in the area southward of a line at latitude 33° 27.74’ N only. Decision will add or remove the following text in subsection 632(b)(113)(D). (C)(D) Southward of a line at latitude 33° 27.74’ N., the following restrictions and provisions apply: 1. Except as expressly provided in this section, it is unlawful to enter the intertidal zone in the Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area for the purpose of taking or possessing, or to take or possess, any species of fish, plant, or invertebrate, or part thereof; to use or have in possession any contrivance designed to be used for catching fish; to disturb any native plant, fish, wildlife, aquatic organism; or to take or disturb any natural geological feature. This subdivision does not prohibit persons from entering the intertidal zone for the purpose of entertainment, recreation, and education while having a minimum impact on the intertidal environment and the living organisms therein. For this purpose, minimum impact includes foot traffic; general observation of organisms in their environment with immediate replacement of any unattached organisms to their natural location after temporary lifting for examination; and photography. Minimum impact does not include removal of attached organisms from their environment; gathering of fishing bait; littering, collecting rocks and shells; or turning rocks or other acts destructive to the environment. (D)2. The department director may appoint a director of the Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area. (E)3. The director of the Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area may issue a special collecting permit authorizing any person to enter the conservation area for the purposes of scientific collecting under the conditions of a scientific collector'scollecting permit issued by the department. (F)4. Notwithstanding subsections 632(b)(89)(113)(B) or 632(b)(89)(C)(113)(D)(1), the director of the Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area, or any person who has a scientific collector'scollecting permit from the department and to whom the director of the Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area has issued a special collecting permit may take, for scientific purposes, any fish or specimen of marine plant life under the conditions prescribed by the department. (G)5. This section does not prohibit the entry of state and local law enforcement officers, fire suppression agencies, and employees of the department in the performance of their official duties. This section does not prohibit or restrict navigation in the Dana Point State Marine Conservation Area pursuant to federal law. Doheny Beach Option 1 – As proposed in the IPA, removes the existing area from the proposed regulation. Decision will remove the text below. (108) Doheny Beach State Marine Conservation Area.

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(A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points: 33° 27.70' N. lat. 117° 41.38' W. long.; 33° 27.60' N. lat. 117° 41.38' W. long.; 33° 27.27' N. lat. 117° 40.28' W. long.; and 33° 27.35' N. lat. 117° 40.21' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. Doheny Beach Option 2 – Retain the existing MPA and regulations for this area within the proposed regulation (per State Parks request). Decision will add the text below and subsequent subsections will be renumbered beginning with (115), or decision will remove the text below. (108)(114) Doheny Beach State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points: 33° 27.70' N. lat. 117° 41.38' W. long.; 33° 27.60' N. lat. 117° 41.38' W. long.; 33° 27.27' N. lat. 117° 40.28' W. long.; and 33° 27.35' N. lat. 117° 40.21' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)] shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. Doheny Beach Option 2-R – Same as Doheny Beach Option 2 (per State Parks request), but is revised to add a provision to allow operation and maintenance of artificial structures and activities associated with development, construction and operation of desalination facilities. Decision will add the text below and subsequent subsections will be renumbered beginning with (115), or decision will remove the text below. (108)(114) Doheny Beach State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points: 33° 27.70' N. lat. 117° 41.38' W. long.; 33° 27.60' N. lat. 117° 41.38' W. long.;

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33° 27.27' N. lat. 117° 40.28' W. long.; and 33° 27.35' N. lat. 117° 40.21' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, California corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, Pacific barracuda, California sheephead, Pacific bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish [subsection 632(a)(2)] shall be taken only by hook and line or by spearfishing gear. 2. Only spiny lobster may be taken commercially. 3. Take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(114)(C) is allowed. (C) Operation and maintenance of artificial structures and development, construction, and operation and maintenance of desalination facilities inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. (109) Doheny State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 1,500 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points: 33° 27.70' N. lat. 117° 41.38' W. long.; 33° 27.45' N. lat. 117° 41.39' W. long.; 33° 27.15' N. lat. 117° 40.38' W. long.; and 33° 27.35' N. lat. 117° 40.21' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: finfish, chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobster, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels and marine worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed unless taken incidentally to the take of mussels. 2. Commercial take is allowed. (110) Buena Vista Lagoon State Marine Park. (A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the Buena Vista Lagoon Ecological Reserve. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational take of species other than kelp by hook and line in designated areas and at designated times only. (C) Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the park. (D) The County of San Diego, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities for fish and wildlife, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and use of associated equipment. (111) Agua Hedionda Lagoon State Marine Reserve. (A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Ecological Reserve. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited.

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(C) The department, and the County of San Diego, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities for fish and wildlife, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and use of associated equipment. (112)(114) Batiquitos Lagoon State Marine ParkConservation Area. (A) This area consists ofincludes the waters below the mean high tide line within the Batiquitos Lagoon Ecological Reserve.eastward of the Interstate Highway 5 Bridge, approximated by a line between the following two points: 33° 05.44’ N. lat. 117° 18.12’ W. long.; and 33° 05.46’ N. lat. 117° 18.13’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational take of finfish by hook and line from shore.for take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(114)(D). (C) Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the parkconservation area. (D) San Diego County, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities necessary for fish and wildlife management, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and associated use of equipment. (D) Operation and maintenance, habitat restoration, research and education, maintenance dredging and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or activities pursuant to Section 630, or as otherwise authorized by the department. (113) Encinitas State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, as distance of 600 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points: 33° 02.74' N. lat. 117° 17.88' W. long.; 33° 02.70' N. lat. 117° 18.00' W. long.; 33° 01.98' N. lat. 117° 17.64' W. long.; and 33° 02.04' N. lat. 117° 17.54' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the commercial and recreational take of finfish. (114) Cardiff-San Elijo State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 3000 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points: 33° 02.04' N. lat. 117° 17.54' W. long.; 33° 01.75' N. lat. 117° 18.03' W. long.; 33° 00.06' N. lat. 117° 17.27' W. long.; and 33° 00.29' N. lat. 117° 16.73' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. Only the following species may be taken recreationally: finfish, chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobster, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels and marine worms except that no worms may be taken in any mussel bed unless taken incidentally to the take of mussels.

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2. Commercial take is allowed. (115) Swami’s State Marine Conservation Area. Swami’s Boundary Option 1 – IPA boundaries. Decision will add or remove text in subsection 632(b)(115)(A) below. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 33° 02.700’ N. lat. 117° 17.868’ W. long.; 33° 02.700’ N. lat. 117° 21.654’ W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 33° 00.500’ N. lat. 117° 20.747’ W. long.; and 33° 00.500’ N. lat. 117° 16.750’ W. long., thence northward along the mean high tide line onshore boundary to 33° 00.962’ N. lat. 117° 16.850’ W. long.; and 33° 00.980’ N. lat. 117° 16.857’ W. long. Swami’s Boundary Option 2 – Move northern boundary northward to Cottonwood Creek. Decision will add or remove text in subsection 632(b)(115)(A) below. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 33° 02.900’ N. lat. 117° 17.927’ W. long.; 33° 02.900’ N. lat. 117° 21.743’ W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 33° 00.500’ N. lat. 117° 20.747’ W. long.; and 33° 00.500’ N. lat. 117° 16.750’ W. long.; thence northward along the mean high tide line onshore boundary to 33° 00.962’ N. lat. 117° 16.850’ W. long.; and 33° 00.980’ N. lat. 117° 16.857’ W. long. Swami’s Boundary Option 3 – Move southern boundary southward to edge of State Beach boundary (State Parks recommendation). Decision will add or remove text in subsection 632(b)(115)(A) below. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 33° 02.700’ N. lat. 117° 17.868’ W. long.; 33° 02.700’ N. lat. 117° 21.654’ W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 33° 00.000’ N. lat. 117° 20.398’ W. long.; and 33° 00.000’ N. lat. 117° 16.698’ W. long.; thence northward along the mean high tide line onshore boundary to 33° 00.962’ N. lat. 117° 16.850’ W. long.; and 33° 00.980’ N. lat. 117° 16.857’ W. long. Swami’s Boundary Option 4 – Move northern and southern boundaries as in Options 2 and 3. Decision will add or remove text in subsection 632(b)(115)(A) below. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 33° 02.900’ N. lat. 117° 17.927’ W. long.;

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33° 02.900’ N. lat. 117° 21.743’ W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 33° 00.000’ N. lat. 117° 20.398’ W. long.; and 33° 00.000’ N. lat. 117° 16.698’ W. long.; thence northward along the mean high tide line onshore boundary to 33° 00.962’ N. lat. 117° 16.850’ W. long.; and 33° 00.980’ N. lat. 117° 16.857’ W. long. Swami’s Take Option A – Take as proposed in the IPA. Decision will add or remove the following text in subsections 632(b)(115)(B) and 632(b)(115)(C). (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. The recreational take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)], including Pacific bonito, and white seabass by spearfishing [Section 1.76] is allowed. 2. Take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(115)(C) is allowed. (C) Beach nourishment and other sediment management activities and operation and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. Swami’s Take Option B – Same as Option A, except also allows shorefishing by hook and line (State Parks request). Decision will add or remove the following text in subsections 632(b)(115)(B) and 632(b)(115)(C). (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except for: 1. Recreational take by hook and line from shore is allowed. 2. The recreational take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)], including Pacific bonito, and white seabass by spearfishing [Section 1.76] is allowed. 3. Take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(115)(C) is allowed. (C) Beach nourishment and other sediment management activities and operation and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. (115)(116) San Elijo Lagoon State Marine ParkConservation Area. (A) This area consists of waters belowincludes the waters below the mean high tide line within the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve.southeastward of a straight line between the following two points: 33° 00.980’ N. lat. 117° 16.857’ W. long.; and 33° 00.962’ N. lat. 117° 16.850’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational take of finfish by hook and line from shore.for take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(116)(D). (C) Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the parkconservation area. (D) San Diego County, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities for fish and wildlife management, flood control, vector control and regional park recreational activities. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control, minor ditching and use of associated equipment.

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(E) Collections may be made by the department for purposes of fish and wildlife management or by San Diego County for the purpose of water quality testing and vector control. (D) Operation and maintenance, maintenance dredging, habitat restoration including sediment deposition, research and education, and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or activities pursuant to Section 630, or as otherwise authorized by the department. (116) San Dieguito Lagoon State Marine Park. (A) This area consists of waters below the mean high tide line within the San Dieguito Lagoon Ecological Reserve. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational take of finfish by hook and line from shore and the Grand Avenue bridge. (C) Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited within the park. (D) No person, except state and local law enforcement officers, fire suppression agencies and employees of the department in the performance of their official duties or persons possessing written permission from the department, shall be permitted on the California least tern nesting island. (E) No person, except state and local law enforcement officers, fire suppression agencies and employees of the department in the performance of their official duties or persons possessing written permission from the department, shall enter this park between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. (F) The County of San Diego, after consultation with the department, may carry out management activities for fish and wildlife, flood control and vector control. Authorized operation and maintenance activities shall include, but shall not be limited to, use of chemicals, vegetation control, water control and use of associated equipment. (G) Collections of fish, wildlife, water and soil may be made by the department for the purposes of fish and wildlife management or by San Diego County for the purposes of water quality testing and vector control. San Diego-Scripps Option 1 – IPA boundaries. This option is linked to Matlahuayl Option 1 due to shared boundaries. Decision will add or remove text below. (117) San Diego-Scripps Coastal State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 1000 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 32° 52.28' N. lat. 117° 15.16' W. long.; 32° 52.32' N. lat. 117° 15.34' W. long.; 32° 51.86' N. lat. 117° 15.48' W. long.; and 32° 51.86' N. lat. 117° 15.28' W. long. 32° 53.000' N. lat. 117° 15.166' W. long.; 32° 53.000' N. lat. 117° 16.400' W. long.; 32° 52.000' N. lat. 117° 16.400' W. long.; and 32° 52.000' N. lat. 117° 15.225' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the commercial and recreational take of finfish.coastal pelagic species [Section 1.39], except for market

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squid, by hook and line only, and take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(117)(D). (C) Licensees of the Regents of the University of California and all officers, employees, and students of such university may take, for scientific purposes, any invertebrates, fish, or specimens of marine plant life without a permit from the department. or algae under the conditions prescribed in a scientific collecting permit issued by the department. (D) Operation and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. San Diego-Scripps Option 2 – Modify southern boundary by moving southward to below the pier. This option is linked to Matlahuayl Option 2 due to shared boundaries. Decision will add or remove text below. (117) San Diego-Scripps Coastal State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 1000 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 32° 52.28' N. lat. 117° 15.16' W. long.; 32° 52.32' N. lat. 117° 15.34' W. long.; 32° 51.86' N. lat. 117° 15.48' W. long.; and 32° 51.86' N. lat. 117° 15.28' W. long. 32° 53.000' N. lat. 117° 15.166' W. long.; 32° 53.000' N. lat. 117° 16.400' W. long.; 32° 51.964' N. lat. 117° 16.400' W. long.; and 32° 51.964' N. lat. 117° 15.233' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the commercial and recreational take of finfish.coastal pelagic species [Section 1.39], except market squid, by hook and line only and take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(117)(D) is allowed. (C) Licensees of the Regents of the University of California and all officers, employees, and students of such university may take, for scientific purposes, any invertebrates, fish, or specimens of marine plant life without a permit from the department. or algae under the conditions prescribed in a scientific collecting permit issued by the department. (D) Operation and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. Matlahuayl Option 1 – IPA boundaries. Designation changes to SMCA due to permitted activities. This option is linked to San Diego-Scripps Option 1 due to shared boundaries. Decision will add or remove text below. (118) La Jolla State Marine Conservation Area.Matlahuayl State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 32° 51.86' N. lat. 117° 15.28' W. long.; 32° 51.86' N. lat. 117° 16.25' W. long.; 32° 51.22' N. lat. 117° 16.17' W. long.; and 32° 51.07' N. lat. 117° 16.40' W. long.

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32° 52.000’ N. lat. 117° 15.225’ W. long.; 32° 52.000’ N. lat. 117° 16.400’ W. long.; and 32° 51.067’ N. lat. 117° 16.400’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the commercial take of squid for bait by use of hand-held scoop net west of a line drawn due north from Goldfish Point (34° 51.00' N. lat. 119° 16.17' W. long.).for take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(118)(D). (C) Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the conservation area only during daylight hours. (D) Operation and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. Matlahuayl Option 2 – Modify northern boundary by moving southward to below the pier. Uses State Marine Reserve designation by omitting area of permitted activities. This option is linked to San Diego-Scripps Option 2 due to shared boundaries. Decision will add or remove text below. (118) La Jolla State Marine Conservation Area.Matlahuayl State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 32° 51.86' N. lat. 117° 15.28' W. long.; 32° 51.86' N. lat. 117° 16.25' W. long.; 32° 51.22' N. lat. 117° 16.17' W. long.; and 32° 51.07' N. lat. 117° 16.40' W. long. 32° 51.964’ N. lat. 117° 15.233’ W. long.; 32° 51.964’ N. lat. 117° 16.400’ W. long.; and 32° 51.067’ N. lat. 117° 16.400’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. except the commercial take of squid for bait by use of hand-held scoop net west of a line drawn due north from Goldfish Point (34° 51.00' N. lat. 119° 16.17' W. long.). (C) Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the conservation areareserve only during daylight hours. South La Jolla Option 1 – IPA boundaries for SMR and SMCA boundaries. Decision will add or remove text below for subsections (632)(b)(119) and (632)(b)(120). (119) South La Jolla State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 32° 49.500’ N. lat. 117° 16.782’ W. long.; 32° 49.500’ N. lat. 117° 19.000’ W. long.; 32° 48.000’ N. lat. 117° 19.000’ W. long.; and 32° 48.000’ N. lat. 117° 15.520’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (120) South La Jolla State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 32° 49.500’ N. lat. 117° 19.000’ W. long.;

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32° 49.500’ N. lat. 117° 20.516’ W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 32° 48.000’ N. lat. 117° 20.099’ W. long.; and 32° 48.000’ N. lat. 117° 19.000’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. The recreational take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)], including Pacific bonito, by hook and line only is allowed. South La Jolla Option 2 – For shared SMR/SMCA boundary, move northern boundaries northward above intertidal reef to align with visible landmark (stairway and Palomar Avenue). Decision will add or remove text below for subsections (632)(b)(119) and (632)(b)(120). (119) South La Jolla State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 32° 49.573’ N. lat. 117° 16.781’ W. long.; 32° 49.573’ N. lat. 117° 19.000’ W. long.; 32° 48.000’ N. lat. 117° 19.000’ W. long.; and 32° 48.000’ N. lat. 117° 15.520’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (120) South La Jolla State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 32° 49.573’ N. lat. 117° 19.000’ W. long.; 32° 49.573’ N. lat. 117° 20.528’ W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 32° 48.000’ N. lat. 117° 20.099’ W. long.; and 32° 48.000’ N. lat. 117° 19.000’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. The recreational take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)], including Pacific bonito, by hook and line only is allowed. South La Jolla Option 3 – For shared SMR/SMCA boundary, move southern boundaries south to align with major street (Missouri Street). Decision will add or remove text below for subsections (632)(b)(119) and (632)(b)(120). (119) South La Jolla State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 32° 49.500’ N. lat. 117° 16.782’ W. long.; 32° 49.500’ N. lat. 117° 19.000’ W. long.; 32° 47.945’ N. lat. 117° 19.000’ W. long.; and 32° 47.945’ N. lat. 117° 15.495’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (120) South La Jolla State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 32° 49.500’ N. lat. 117° 19.000’ W. long.;

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32° 49.500’ N. lat. 117° 20.516’ W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 32° 47.945’ N. lat. 117° 20.068’ W. long.; and 32° 47.945’ N. lat. 117° 19.000’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)], including Pacific bonito, by hook and line only is allowed. South La Jolla Option 4 – Move shared SMR/SMCA northern boundaries per Option 2 and southern boundaries per Option 3. Decision will add or remove text below for subsections (632)(b)(119) and (632)(b)(120). (119) South La Jolla State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 32° 49.573’ N. lat. 117° 16.781’ W. long.; 32° 49.573’ N. lat. 117° 19.000’ W. long.; 32° 47.945’ N. lat. 117° 19.000’ W. long.; and 32° 47.945’ N. lat. 117° 15.495’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (120) South La Jolla State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 32° 49.573’ N. lat. 117° 19.000’ W. long.; 32° 49.573’ N. lat. 117° 20.528’ W. long.; thence southward along the three nautical mile offshore boundary to 32° 47.945’ N. lat. 117° 20.068’ W. long.; and 32° 47.945’ N. lat. 117° 19.000’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational take of pelagic finfish [subsection 632(a)(3)], including Pacific bonito, by hook and line only is allowed. (119) Mia J. Tegner State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line, a distance of 150 feet seaward of mean lower low water, and the following points: 32° 40.27' N. lat. 117° 14.73' W. long.; 32° 40.27' N. lat. 117° 14.76' W. long.; 32° 39.91' N. lat. 117° 14.42' W. long.; and 32° 39.94' N. lat. 117° 14.44' W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. The recreational take of finfish is allowed. 2. The commercial take of finfish and marine aquatic plants is allowed. (121) Famosa Slough State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area includes the waters below the mean high tide line within Famosa Slough estuary southward of the San Diego River channel, located at approximately 32° 45.43’ N. lat. 117° 13.75’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except for take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(121)(C).

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(C) Habitat restoration, maintenance dredging and operation and maintenance of artificial structures is allowed inside the conservation area pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. (122) Cabrillo State Marine Reserve. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed: 32° 40.60’ N. lat. 117° 14.82’ W. long.; 32° 40.60’ N. lat. 117° 15.00’ W. long.; 32° 39.70’ N. lat. 117° 15.00’ W. long.; 32° 39.70’ N. lat. 117° 14.30’ W. long.; and 32° 40.00’ N. lat. 117° 14.30’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited. (123) Tijuana River Mouth State Marine Conservation Area. (A) This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed except where noted: 32° 34.00’ N. lat. 117° 07.98’ W. long.; 32° 34.00’ N. lat. 117° 09.00’ W. long.; 32° 31.97’ N. lat. 117° 09.00’ W. long.; thence eastward along the U.S./Mexico Border to 32° 32.06’ N. lat. 117° 07.48’ W. long. (B) Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except: 1. The recreational take of coastal pelagic species [Section 1.39], except market squid, by hand-held dip net [Section 1.42] only is allowed. 2. The commercial take of coastal pelagic species [Section 1.39], except market squid, by round haul net [Section 8750, Fish and Game Code] only is allowed. 3. Take pursuant to activities authorized under subsection 632(b)(123)(C) is allowed. (C) Beach nourishment and other sediment management activities and operation and maintenance of artificial structures inside the conservation area is allowed pursuant to any required federal, state and local permits, or as otherwise authorized by the department. Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 203.1, 205(c), 219, 220, 1590, 1591, 2860, 2861 and 6750, Fish and Game Code; and Sections 36725(a) and 36725(e), Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 203.1, 205(c), 219, 220, 1580, 1583, 2861, 5521, 6653, 8420(e) and 8500, Fish and Game Code; and Sections 36700(e), 36710(e), 36725(a) and 36725(e), Public Resources Code.