Time- Dated Material GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW California Regulatory Notice Register REGISTER 2024, NUMBER 22–Z PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW MAY 31, 2024 PROPOSED ACTION ON REGULATIONS TITLE 4. ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND ADV ANCED TRANSPORTATION FINANCING AUTHORITY GoGreen Home Energy Financing Program — Notice File Number Z2024–0520–02 .......................... 689 TITLE 10.

CALSA VERS RETIREMENT SA VINGS BOARD CalSavers Retirement Savings Program, Noncompliance, Penalty Enforcement, Penalty Refund Process — Notice File Number Z2024–0517–03 ........................................................ 694 TITLE 14. FISH AND GAME COMMISSION Marine Logbooks and Fishing Block Charts — Notice File Number Z2024–0517–01 .......................... 698 TITLE 14. FISH AND GAME COMMISSION White Sturgeon Recreational Fishing — Notice File Number Z2024–0517–02 ................................ 701 TITLE 14.

FISH AND GAME COMMISSION Commercial California Halibut and White Seabass Set Gill Net Regulations — Notice File Number Z2024–0521–01S ................................................................................ 703 TITLE 14. FISH AND GAME COMMISSION Inland Sport Fishing — Notice File Number Z2024–0521–02 ............................................. 706 TITLE 15. BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS Minimum Standards for Training and Local Detention Facilities — Notice File Number Z2024–0520–01 .......... 709 TITLE 16.

DENTAL BOARD Uniform Standards for Substance Abusing Licensees — Notice File Number Z2024–0521–05 .................... 712 GENERAL PUBLIC INTEREST OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS BOARD Notice of Public Meeting and Business Meeting ........................................................ 717 (Continued on next page)

DECISION NOT TO PROCEED FISH AND GAME COMMISSION Concerning Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action Published on March 8, 2024 regarding Central Valley Sport Fishing .............................................................................. 718

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CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 689 PROPOSED ACTION ON REGULATIONS Information contained in this document is published as received from agencies and is not edited by Thomson Reuters. TITLE 4. ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION FINANCING AUTHORITY The California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (the “Authori - ty” or “CAEATFA”), organized and operating pursu - ant to Division 16 (commencing with

section 26000) of the California Public Resources Code (the “Act”) — pursuant to the authority vested in it by the Pub - lic Resources Code

Section 26009 to promulgate reg - ulations and Public Resources Code

Section 26011 to provide financial assistance to a participating party, and acting pursuant to the Memorandum of Agree - ment (“MOA”) between the Authority and the Cali - fornia Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”) which sets forth the policies and procedures for establish - ment of a series of ratepayer–funded pilot programs as authorized and described in the initial CPUC– approved Decision 13–09–044, Decision Imple - menting 2013–14 Energy Efficiency Financing Pilot Programs issued September 19, 2013 and modified through Decision 15–06–008, Decision 15–12–002, Decision 17–03–026, Decision 21.08.006 and Deci - sion 23–08–026 — proposes to amend the GoGreen Home Energy Financing Program (known publicly as the “GoGreen Home Program” and referred to as the “Program” in this document) regulations described below after considering all comments, objections, and recommendations regarding the proposed action.

PUBLIC HEARING The Authority has not scheduled a public hearing on this proposed action. However, the Authority will hold a hearing if it receives a written request for a pub- lic hearing from any interested person, or his or her authorized representative, no later than 15 days prior to the close of the written comment period. A hear - ing may be requested by making such request in writ - ing addressed to the individuals listed under “Agency Contact Person” in this notice.

WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD Any interested person or their authorized represen - tatives may submit written comments relevant to the regulations to the Authority. All comments must be submitted in writing to cheef@treasurer.ca.gov and must be received by July 16, 2024 , or must be re - ceived by the Authority at the hearing, should one be scheduled, in order for them to be considered by the Authority.

In the event that substantial changes are made to the regulations during the written comment peri - od, the Authority will also accept additional written comments limited to any changed or modified regu - lations for fifteen (15) calendar days after the date on which such regulations, as changed or modified, are made available to the public pursuant to Title 1, Divi - sion 1,

Chapter 1,

Article 2,

Section 44 of the Califor- nia Code of Regulations. Such additional written com- ments should be addressed to cheef@treasurer.ca.gov. AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE Authority: Public Resources Code

Section 26006 and

Section 26006 and 26009 of the Public Re- sources Code authorizes the Authority to adopt neces- sary regulations relating to its authority established by the Act, and Public Resources Code 26011 establishes the authority to provide financial assistance to a par - ticipating party. Reference: Public Resources Code Sections 26002, 26002.5, 26003(a) (3) (A), 26003(a) (6), 26003(a) (7) (A), 26003(a) (8) (A), 26011 and 26040.

On September 19, 2013, the CPUC approved Decision 13–09–044, and requested the Authority act as the master adminis - trator of the California Hub for Energy Efficiency Fi - nancing (“CHEEF”), funded by ratepayer funds col - lected by the four investor owned utilities — Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Southern California Edison Company, and Southern California Gas Company (collectively the “IOUs”).

The Authority’s purpose is to advance the State’s goals of reducing the levels of greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the deployment of sustainable and renewable energy sources, implementing mea - sures that increase the efficiency of the use of ener - gy, creating high quality employment opportunities, and lessening the State’s dependence on fossil fuels. The Authority’s statute enables it to provide financial assistance to various participating parties that carry out eligible projects.

In July 2014, the Authority re - ceived initial Legislative budget authority to admin - ister the CHEEF functions, and subsequently entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the CPUC and a receivables contract with the IOUs to implement the CHEEF.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 690 INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW Existing law establishes the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Au - thority and authorizes the Authority to provide “finan- cial assistance” to “participating parties” for the im - plementation of “projects” as those terms are defined in Public Resources Code

Section 26003. A Memo - randum of Agreement between the Authority and the CPUC sets forth the policies and procedures for es - tablishment of a series of ratepayer–funded pilot pro - grams as authorized and described in the CPUC– approved Decisions. Decision 13.09.044 established the California Hub for Energy Efficient Financing (“CHEEF”) to be ad - ministered by the Authority. The Authority was au - thorized to develop and implement a number of energy efficiency financing programs.

These programs were intended to attract a greater amount of private capi - tal to the energy efficiency retrofit market by reducing risk to finance companies; broadening the availability of financing to individuals and businesses who might not have been able to access it otherwise; and address- ing the upfront cost barrier to energy efficiency retro - fit projects.

GoGreen Home launched in 2016 as a pilot program and, throughout early development and implementa - tion, the Authority advocated to the CPUC for specific changes to Decisions regarding the CHEEF programs to broaden their relevance to the private market and streamline operations for participants. These efforts were necessary, from the Authority’s perspective, to facilitate more energy efficiency projects and allow the Program to assist more customers. In March 2017, the CPUC issued Decision 17–03–026, which granted the Authority some additional flexibility to amend Go- Green Home from previous CPUC guidance.

Leverag- ing this flexibility, the Authority implemented amend- ments through an emergency rulemaking process that began in 2017 and ended with a Certificate of Com - pliance in September 2018. In April 2020, the CPUC issued Resolution E–5072, which approved GoGreen Home’s transition from a pilot program to a full pro - gram and provided funding for the Authority to fa - cilitate scaling, including streamlining operations for Lenders, making planned technology improvements, and continuing with education and outreach efforts.

CPUC Decision 21.08.006 in 2021 supported further expansion by authorizing GoGreen Home to utilize non–IOU ratepayer sources of funding for credit en - hancements in order to set up more consistent proj - ect eligibility across utility jurisdictions. CAEATFA then implemented amendments through an emergency rulemaking process that began in 2021 and ended with a Certificate of Compliance in September 2022.

In August 2023, CPUC Decision 23–08–026 en - abled CAEATFA to expand its program technolo - gies and begin using its current funding source, IOU energy efficiency ratepayer funds, to credit enhance those technologies. This marks a significant expan - sion of the Program to encompass a broader range of clean energy measures in addition to energy efficiency measures. This expansion is in line with State goals, and supports Californians seeking to more fully de - carbonize or electrify as well as improve the efficien - cy of their homes.

Accordingly, CAEATFA is adding several new clean energy eligible measures: a bundled “solar photovoltaic + battery storage” measure, “smart electric vehicle chargers”, and “battery storage expan- sion” for properties that wish to add battery storage to an existing solar generation system onsite. The new clean energy measures do have impacts that go be - yond how much energy is being saved; for example, solar photovoltaic systems don’t reduce the amount of energy consumed in the way that an efficiency mea - sure can, and instead simply shift the source of gen - eration.

Accordingly, CAEATFA has revised the term “Eligible Energy Efficiency Measures” to “Eligible Energy Measures,” and has amended references to “efficiency” and “savings” in the regulations to “en - ergy upgrades” and “energy impacts”. Further, given the average cost of undertaking a solar + storage proj- ect in conjunction with efficiency improvements can be quite high, the maximum amount of financing for an Eligible Project has been raised from $50,000 to $75,000 for projects that include the solar photovoltaic + battery storage bundled measure.

These clean energy measures were implemented as part of an emergency regulations package that took ef- fect following Office of Administraive Law (OAL) ap- proval in April 2024. Prior to that, in December 2023, CAEATFA submitted a separate emergency regu - lation modification package to OAL, which was ap - proved and entered into effect on December 22, 2023. The modifications proposed in these two different sets of emergency regulations were of a different scope and relative urgency, and thus warranted separate emer - gency regulation approaches and timelines.

CAEAT - FA is now combining both emergency rulemaking packages into a single Certificate of Compliance on advice from OAL As part of both emergency rulemakings, the Au - thority made publicly available the proposed modi - fied emergency regulations, held stakeholder discus - sions soliciting feedback, and conducted virtual pub - lic workshops on November 14, 2023 and February 22, 2024, followed by a public comment period. The changes discussed in November were approved by the OAL and took effect on December 22, 2023 (OAL File Number 2023–1212–02E).

Further, the chang - es discussed in February were approved by the OAL

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 691 and took effect on April 15, 2024 (OAL File Number 2024–0403–02E). The emergency regulations will be submitted for a second readoption in May 2024, to be- come active mid–June, in order to grant enough time to complete the regular rulemaking process. The proposed regulations associated with this No - tice seek to make permanent most of the emergency modifications through the Certificate of Compliance regular rulemaking process.

Anticipated Benefits of the Proposed Action: The benefits of this regulatory action will be to own- ers and renters of residential properties, including sin- gle–family homes, condominiums, townhouses, and apartments, as well as Participating Lenders and the hundreds of enrolled Contractors who complete the upgrades. The addition of the ability to utilize IOU Public Purpose Funding for energy generation mea - sures is intended to reduce complexity and increase Program access to more Californians by expanding the types of measures for which Lenders can receive a credit enhancement.

This furthers the State’s goals of reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas - es. Changes and additions to the list of Eligible En - ergy Measures are intended to provide more options for the types of energy saving installations that can be financed through the Program, helping Borrowers save more energy. Changes to how Loan Loss Reserve Contributions are calculated, and how Loan Loss Re - serve Accounts are rebalanced, provides for more ef - ficient deployment and recycling of loss reserve funds to support Program scaling.

The addition of function - ality by which GoGreen Home can channel external funds as Interest Rate Buy–Downs (IRBDs) provides will allow funding partners to incentivize particular types of climate projects, such as heat pump installa - tions, and will also result in lower financing costs for Borrowers. Evaluation of Inconsistency/Incompatibility with Existing State Regulations: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (3) (

D) re - quires that the notice of proposed rulemaking include, “[an] evaluation of whether the proposed regulation is inconsistent or incompatible with existing state regu - lations.” The Authority’s Staff reviewed the California Code of Regulations and found no existing regulations with which there might be inconsistency or incompat- ibility. Therefore, the Authority believes that the pro - posed regulation is neither inconsistent nor incompat - ible with existing state regulations.

DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACTION The Executive Director of the Authority has made the following determinations regarding the effect of the regulations: Mandate on local agencies or school districts: None. Cost or savings to any state agency: None. Cost to any local agency or school district which must be reimbursed in accordance with Govern - ment Code sections 17500 through 17630: None. Other nondiscretionary cost or savings imposed on local agencies: None. Cost or savings in federal funding to the state: None. Significant effect on housing costs: None.

Significant, statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting businesses including the ability of California businesses to compete with business - es in other states: The Authority has made the deter - mination that the proposed regulations will not have a significant, statewide adverse economic impact direct- ly affecting businesses, including the ability of Cali - fornia businesses to compete with businesses in other states.

Participation in the program is voluntary, and, in fact, the Authority finds that the proposed regulation may have a positive effect on the businesses of partic- ipating GoGreen Home Contractors and California– based Lenders. Effect on Small Business: The Authority has made the determination that the proposed regulations will not have an adverse impact on small businesses in California. Participation is voluntary and designed to offer access to attractive financing for energy efficien- cy measures.

The Authority believes that any effect on small businesses would be positive, particularly for Contractor businesses installing energy upgrades. Cost Impacts on Representative Private Person or Business: The Authority is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative private person or busi - ness would necessarily incur in reasonable compli - ance with the proposed action.

RESULTS OF ECONOMIC I M PACT A NA LYSIS The Authority finds that the regulations will have a positive effect on the state’s economy and environ - ment generally because of the anticipated increased economic activity, energy conservation and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions due to investments in en- ergy upgrades.

Studies have cited the need for lower– cost financing as a main impediment to increasing the number of energy upgrades; therefore, the Authority finds there would be increased economic activity for certain businesses who manufacture energy measures and for the contractors who conduct energy retrofits, as well as for the California–based Lenders who pro - cess and provide the loans. Additionally, participants that make energy upgrades are likely to experience en-

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 692 ergy savings and may be able to apply those savings toward other economically beneficial activities. Creation or Elimination of California Jobs: The Authority finds that the regulations may have a positive impact on the creation of jobs within Cal - ifornia, such as the manufacturers of energy efficien - cy and clean energy generation measures benefitting from increased demand, and Contractor companies who perform installations.

The Authority has not es - timated the number of direct and indirect green jobs that may be created as a result of this Program as par - ticipation is voluntary. Creation or Elimination of Existing Businesses within the State of California: As the regulations provide a credit enhancement to finance companies offering credit to California resi - dents, the elimination of businesses is improbable. The regulations are unlikely to significantly affect the cre- ation of new businesses within the State of California.

Expansion or Elimination of Existing Businesses Within the State of California: The Authority finds there could be increased eco - nomic activity for certain businesses of Project De - velopers and Contractors who conduct energy re - lated projects, thus potentially expanding existing businesses.

Benefits of the Regulations to the Health and Welfare of California Residents, Worker Safety, and the State’s Environment: The goal of the Program is to increase access to fi - nancing for California residents to invest in energy ef- ficiency and clean energy generation upgrades, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions and helping meet California’s ambitious environmental goals. The Pro - gram does not directly affect worker safety.

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHANGES AND ADDITIONS

Section 10091.1.

Definitions. This

section defines terms commonly used through- out the regulations and Program documents. This

section is being updated to facilitate the pro - posed changes to the regulations;

definitions have been added, deleted, or amended in order to establish or re- fine terms commonly used throughout the Program. The largest changes have centered on the addition of the definition of an Interest Rate Buy–Down, which is expanded upon in a new

section (Section 10091.18) and the removal of a type of Borrower designation re- lated to income.

Section 10091.2. Eligible Financial Institutions and Eligible Finance Lender Applications to Participate. This

section outlines the processes by which an Eli- gible Financial Institution (“EFI”) or Eligible Finance Lender (“EFL”) applies to become a Participating Fi - nancial Institution (“PFI”) or Participating Finance Lender (“PFL”) by describing the information it must provide to and responsibilities under GoGreen Home. Changes to this

section include the removal of a portion of the EFI’s/EFL ’s required application enclo- sures. Additionally, a mechanism has also been added whereby the Program can pause a Lender’s participa - tion when a threshold of “risk” to the Loss Reserve, in terms of delinquencies and defaults, is breached.

Section 10091.5. Loan Eligibility and Minimum Underwriting Criteria. This

section details the types and characteristics of loans that are eligible for GoGreen Home, how loan proceeds are to be allocated and relevant limits, refi - nancing requirements, information that must be dis - closed to the Borrower, and Borrower underwriting eligibility. This

section is amended to establish a deadline for Lenders to adjust their interest rates, processes, and systems to reflect a new rate based on the quarterly up- dates on 10–year Treasury bonds.

Section 10091.6. Contractor Qualification and Management. This

section outlines the process for an Eligible Contractor to become a Participating Contractor (both referred to as “Contractor” throughout this document) including the information it must provide and its re - sponsibilities under the Program. The amendments to this

section address the opera - tional difficulties of managing Contractors as well as changes to the Authority’s expectations for Participat- ing Contractors throughout their participation in the Program.

Section 10091.7. Project Developer. This new

section establishes the formal relationship between CAEATFA and Project Developers. It de - scribes the process by which an Eligible Project De - veloper applies to become a Participating Project De - veloper. It includes a list of data points, certifications, and acknowledgments that the Eligible Project Devel- oper is responsible for providing as well as additional certifications that are required upon completion of an individual project. It also establishes the terms of par- ticipation and describes the process by which a Partic- ipating Project Developer can either be removed from or voluntarily withdraw from the Program.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 693

Section 10091.8. Establishment and Funding of Loss Reserve Accounts. This

section outlines the process by which each Lender’s Loss Reserve Account(

s) is established and funded under GoGreen Home by the Trustee Bank. Each time a loan is enrolled, CAEATFA makes a Con- tribution to the Lender’s Loss Reserve Account based on calculating a percentage of the loan principal that is eligible to be reimbursed to the Lender in the event of a claim (The “Claim–Eligible Principal Amount”). This

section is being amended to change Loss Re - serve Contribution calculation methodologies and raise the maximum loan term to 20 years only if the project includes the photovoltaic + battery storage bundled measure.

Section 10091.9. Loan Enrollment. This

Section describes all the documentation and data required for a loan to be enrolled into the Pro - gram in order to receive a Loss Reserve Contribution. The

Section covers documentation provided by the Contractor, Borrower, and Lender, though Lenders are responsible for compiling and submitting the package. This

section is being amended to account for ex - panding the list of eligible measures and the Proj - ect Developer role while adding further clarification around loan enrollment and additions regarding docu- mentation requirements.

Section 10091.11. Project Requirements. This

section describes measure and project eligi - bility for GoGreen Home, installation, safety test - ing requirements, and how projects are verified and inspected. This

section is amended to bring the regulations into alignment with safety practices already envisioned in the regulations, and to add new measures and measure characterizations.

Section 10091.13. Sale of Enrolled Loans. This

section describes the processes and require - ments by which a Lender may apply to GoGreen Home to serve as a Successor Servicer. This

section is being amended to clarify that Suc - cessor Servicers are subject to provisions outlined in

Section 10091.2 regarding Lender participation.

Section 10091.14. Termination and Withdrawal. The purpose of this

section is to describe the pro - cesses and requirements by which a Lender or Suc - cessor Servicer may withdraw or be terminated from GoGreen Home. This

section is being amended to reduce confusion and improve readability, and additional clarity was added regarding reporting requirements for Enrolled Loans. The previous structure of this

section incor - rectly implied that withdrawn Lenders must fulfill the same commitment as terminated Lenders regard - ing continued reporting on their Enrolled Loans. The new structure of this

section clarifies that regardless of termination or withdrawal, a Lender must decide if it wants to keep its Loss Reserve Accounts and if it does, it must commit to ongoing required reporting.

Section 10091.16. California Hub for Energy Efficiency Financing Privacy Rights Disclosure. This

section describes the CHEEF Privacy Disclo - sure that advises the Borrower of their privacy rights under the Program, informing them that certain infor - mation may be shared with utility companies and oth- er state or federal agencies. The “Project Developer” role as added as a new par- ty who may provide Borrower–related information to CAEATFA.

Section 10091.18. Interest Rate Buy Down (IRBD) Disbursement. This new

section was added to describe what the Authority will do if it secures funding from an exter - nal source to administer an interest rate buy–down (“IRBD”), in the form of a payment provided by CAEATFA directly to a participating GoGreen Home Lender to reduce the interest rate of a GoGreen Home loan.

If CAEATFA is able to secure this external fund- ing, it will 1) work with the funding source to develop an overview of the IRBD campaign’s terms and eligi - bility requirements (a “term sheet”), including infor - mation about the amount of IRBD funding available, target interest rates or rate reduction amounts, any maximum amount of IRBD funding available per loan (if applicable), eligibility criteria and the process by which Lenders may apply to participate in the IRBD campaign; 2) adopt that term sheet via formal resolu - tion of CAEATFA ’s Board, 3) publish the terms on its website and alert the public prior to the Board meet - ing, and 4) accept applications from Lenders to partic- ipate in the IRBD campaign.

CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES In accordance with Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (13), the Authority must determine that no reasonable alternative considered by the agency or that has otherwise been identified and brought to the attention of the agency would be more effective in car- rying out the purpose for which the action is proposed, would be as effective and less burdensome to affect - ed private persons than the proposed action, or would be more cost–effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provision of law. The Authority invites interested persons to present statements with respect to alternatives to the regula - tions during the written comment period.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 694 AGENCY CONTACT PERSON Written comments shall be submitted or directed to: cheef@treasurer.ca.gov.

Inquiries and any questions regarding the substance of the regulations shall be submitted or directed to: Kelly Delaney Program Specialist CAEATFA 901 P Street Sacramento, California 95814 Telephone: 916–651–5581 Email: Kelly.Delaney@treasurer.ca.gov or (backup contact) Aaron Lingenfelter Analyst CAEATFA 901 P Street Sacramento, California 95814 Telephone: 916–653–2509 Email: ALingenfelter@sto.ca.gov AVAILABILITY OF INITIAL STATEMENT OF REASONS AND TEXT OF THE PROPOSED REGULATIONS The Authority has established a rulemaking file for this regulatory action, which contains those items re - quired by law.

The file is available for inspection at the Authority’s office at 801 Capitol Mall, Second Floor, Sacramento, California 95814, during normal busi - ness working hours. As of the date this Notice is pub - lished in the Notice Register, the rulemaking file con- sists of this Notice, the Initial Statement of Reasons, the proposed text of the regulations, the Economic Im- pact Statement, and the Technical, Theoretical, and/or Empirical Studies, Reports, or Documents.

Copies of these items are available upon request from the Agen- cy Contact Person designated in this Notice or at the Authority’s website located at https://www.treasurer. ca.gov/caeatfa/cheef/reel/regulations/. AVAILABILITY OF CHANGED OR MODIFIED TEXT After the public hearing and at the end of the written comment period, the Authority may adopt the regula - tions substantially as described in this Notice, without further notice.

If the Authority makes modifications that are sufficiently related to the originally proposed text, it will make the modified text (with the changes clearly indicated) available to the public for at least fif- teen (15) calendar days before the Authority adopts the proposed regulations, as modified. Inquiries about and request for copies of any changed or modified regula - tions should be addressed to the Agency Contact Per - son identified in this Notice. The Authority will accept written comments on the modified regulations for fif - teen (15) calendar days after the date on which they are made available.

AVAILABILITY OF FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS Upon completion, a copy of the Final Statement of Reasons may be requested from the Agency Contact Person designated in this Notice or at the Authori - ty’s website located at https://www.treasurer.ca.gov/ caeatfa/cheef/reel/regulations/.

AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS ON THE INTERNET Materials prepared for this rulemaking, includ - ing this Notice, the Initial Statement of Reasons, the text of the proposed regulations, the Economic Impact Analysis, and Technical, Theoretical, and/or Empiri - cal Studies, Reports, or Documents may be accessed on the Authority’s website located at https://www. treasurer.ca.gov/caeatfa/cheef/reel/regulations/. TITLE 10.

CALSAVERS RETIREMENT SAV I NGS BOA R D Notice is hereby given that the CalSavers Retire - ment Savings Board (Board) is proposing to adopt the regulations described below after considering all comments, objections, and recommendations regard - ing the proposed regulations.

PUBLIC PROCEEDINGS The Board is conducting a 45–day written public proceeding during which time any interested person or such person’s duly authorized representative may present statements, arguments, or contentions (all of which are hereinafter referred to as comments) rele - vant to the action described in the Informative Digest/ Policy Statement Overview

section of this notice. To request copies of the regulatory proposal in an al- ternate format, please write: 901 P Street, Suite 313B, Sacramento, CA 95814, email Tristan.Woolacott@ treasurer.ca.gov, or call (916) 653–1744. WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD Written comments pertaining to this proposal, re - gardless of the method of transmittal, must be re - ceived by the Board on July 16, 2024, which is hereby designated as the close of the written comment period.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 695 Comments received after this date will not be consid - ered timely. Written comments must be submitted as follows: By email CalSavers@sto.ca.gov. It is requested that email transmission of comments, particularly those with attachments, contain “regula - tion” in the subject line; to facilitate timely identifica- tion and review of the comment; By regular mail CalSavers Retirement Savings Board Re: Rulemaking for the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program P.O.

Box 942809 Sacramento, CA 95815 By courier delivery CalSavers Retirement Savings Board Re: Rulemaking for the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program 901 P Street, Suite 313B Sacramento, CA 95814 PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing has not been scheduled for this rulemaking action. However, the Board will conduct a public hearing if a written request for a public hearing is received from any interested person, or their autho - rized representative, no later than 15 days prior to the close of the written comment period, pursuant to Gov- ernment Code

Section 11346.8. AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE CITATIONS Authority: Sections 100010 and 100048 of the Gov- ernment Code (GOV Code) provides the Board with the authority to adopt regulations to implement Title 21 GOV Code. Reference: Sections 100000, 100012, 100014, 100032, and 100033, GOV Code. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW

Summary of Proposal The Board proposes the adoption of several reg - ulations be made permanent through the regular rulemaking process as the regulations proposed in this rulemaking action were previously implement - ed through the emergency rulemaking process. These regulations define “noncompliance”, clarify and com- municate the Board’s penalty enforcement, and estab- lish penalty refund processes.

Background In 2012, the California Legislature enacted, and the Governor signed, Senate Bills (SB) 1234 and (Chapter 734, Statutes of 2012) and SB 923 (Chapter 737, Stat- utes of 2012) which established the California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Investment Board (subse - quently changed to the “CalSavers Retirement Sav - ings Board” through Assembly Bill (AB) 102 in 2020).

The legislation among other things required the Board to determine, based on the market analysis, if condi - tions to implement the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program (Program) can be met and prohibited the im- plementation of the Program without subsequent leg - islation to authorize it. In 2016, the California Legislature enacted, and the Governor signed SB 1234 (Chapter 804, Statutes of 2016) which, among other things, granted the Board the authority to take the steps necessary to implement the Program, including the adoption of regulations.

In 2020, the California Legislature enacted, and the Governor signed AB 102 (Chapter 21, Statutes of 2020) which among other things, created a penalty en- forcement scheme administrated by the Board and the Franchise Tax Board (FTB). The bill expressly vested the Board with the ability to levy penalties on employ- ers for failing to allow its eligible employees to par - ticipate in the Program. The bill requires the Board to provide penalty notices to employers who fail to allow its employees to participate in the Program.

If compli- ance is not satisfied after the Board’s notice is served on a noncompliant employer, the bill permits FTB to impose a penalty of $250 for failure to allow employ - ees to participate in the Program. If noncompliance persists after the initial penalty is imposed, FTB is authorized on behalf of the Board to issue additional penalties of $500 for continued noncompliance. Last - ly, the bill created an appeals process by which em - ployers may dispute penalties authorized by the bill with FTB.

In April of 2020, the Board authorized Board staff to engage in rulemaking activities which among oth - er things, created

Section 10008 subsections (

a) and (

b) of Title 10 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). By January 13, 2022, Board staff had com - pleted the emergency rulemaking process and made permanent those regulations authorized by the Board. Title 10

Section 10008 subsections (

a) and (

b) dele - gate penalty enforcement to Board staff and set forth requirements for Board staff to notify employers of pending enforcement activities. At the November 13, 2023, meeting, the Board ap - proved regulations amendments to clarify the assess - ment and collection of penalties from employers who fail to allow their employees to participate in the Pro -

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 696 gram and provide the Board with the ability to refund penalties collected in error. This filing is intended to enact the regulatory changes approved by the Board. POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW Objectives, Goals, & Problems Addressed by this Rulemaking The objective of this rulemaking action is to pro - vide clarity to the regulated community regarding when and how often penalties will be assessed by the Board, define terms used by the Board in its regula - tions, and establish a refund process for penalties that are assessed by the Board.

Overall Anticipated Benefits of this Rulemaking This rulemaking action, if implemented would bolster the Program by clarifying terms used by the Board in its regulations which among other things ad- minister the Program. Additionally, these regulations will notify and communicate to employers when they are subject to penalties assessed by the Board and pro- vide refunds for penalties in limited circumstances. By improving clarity in the Board’s regulations, communicating a penalty

schedule for noncompli - ance, and setting forth requirements for penalty re - funds the Board is providing nonmonetary benefits to the regulated community by improving transparency of the Board’s requirements. Lastly, by improving the transparency and clarity of the Board’s regulations the Board anticipates expanded access to the Program to employees who may have been prevented from access- ing the Program by employers who misunderstood the Board’s requirements for the Program.

Effect of the Proposed Regulations Similar to the benefits of this rulemaking, the effects of the proposed regulations are as follows. 1. Improve clarity of the Board’s regulations as it re- lates to penalties assessed by the Board and terms used in the regulations. 2. Communicate to the regulated community when and how often penalties will be assessed by the Board for noncompliance. 3. Provide penalty refunds to employers in limited circumstances.

Evaluation as to Whether the Proposed Regulations Are Inconsistent or Incompatible with Existing State and Federal Regulations The Board evaluated whether or not there are any other regulations that may be adversely impacted by the adoption of these proposed regulations and found no such cases. Because these regulations are solely for the purpose of operating the Program, and no other regulations exist in the CCR and the Code of Federal Regulations that pertain to the operation of the Pro - gram, the proposed regulations are neither inconsis - tent nor incompatible with existing state and federal regulations.

Additionally, the Board found that there are no fed- eral statutes that the proposed regulations are incon - sistent nor incompatible with.

Consideration of Alternatives The Board must determine that no reasonable alter - native it considered or that has otherwise been identi - fied and brought to its attention would be more effec - tive in carrying out the purpose for which this action is proposed, would be as effective and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed action, or would be more cost–effective to affected private per - sons and equally effective in implementing the statu - tory policy or other provision of law. Documents or Forms Incorporated by Reference None for this rulemaking.

Mandate by Federal Law or Regulations None. Other Statutory Requirements None. Local Mandate The Board has determined that this regulatory ac - tion would not impose a mandate on local agencies or school districts, nor are there any costs that require state reimbursement pursuant to

Part 7 (commencing with

Section 17500) of Division 4 of the Government Code. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENTS Cost Estimate The Program is funded through administrative fees assessed on the assets invested in the Program. As es - tablished under GOV Code

Section 100050, startup costs for the Program are appropriated from the Gen - eral Fund in the annual Budget Act in the form of a loan and are required to be repaid through the fees assessed on the Program fund, with interest calculat - ed at the rate earned by the Pooled Money Investment Account. The Board estimates direct costs as follows: ● Cost to any local agency or school district re - quiring reimbursement pursuant to

Section 17561 GOV Code: no impact ● Costs or savings to any state agency: no impact ● Nondiscretionary cost or savings imposed on lo - cal agencies: no impact ● Cost or savings in federal funding to the state: no impact Housing Costs The Board has determined that these regulations will not affect housing costs.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 697 Results of the Economic Impact Assessment The operation of the Program as required under state law could have an indirect impact on the creation or elimination of jobs within the state through chang - es to consumption and new investment resulting from new savings by participating employees. These regulations amendments do not alter the cost impacts on a representative person or business, as they are intended to clarify existing regulations and prac - tices.

Additionally, the only potential costs incurred as a result of the adoption of these regulations are in the form of penalties assessed by the Board. These penalties are required by

Section 100033 GOV Code and cannot be assessed on any person or business en - tity that is in compliance with the Board’s regulations by permitting eligible employees to participate in the Program. In short, any person or business that is in compliance with these proposed regulations will incur no costs including no penalties.

As a result the Board has made the following determinations: ● Creation or elimination of jobs in California: no impact ● Creation of new businesses or elimination or ex - isting businesses in California: no impact ● Expansion of businesses currently doing business in California: no impact ● Benefits of the regulation to the health and wel - fare of California residents, worker safety, and the State’s environment: As stated above un - der the “Overall Anticipated Benefits of this Rulemaking”

section the proposed regulations will benefit the health and welfare of California residents by increasing access to the Program for employees who may have been prevented from participating by their employers, as well as clari - fy for employers and the regulated community at large penalties for noncompliance.

Additionally, by increasing access to the Program for employ - ees who previously lacked access because of em- ployer noncompliance the proposed regulations are anticipated to improve retirement outcomes and financial stability for these employees which may improve the health and welfare of participat- ing employees in the immediate term and in the future. Lastly, the proposed regulations are not expected to affect worker safety or California’s environment.

Cost Impacts on Representative Person or Business The Board is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative private person or business would nec - essarily incur in reasonable compliance with the pro - posed action. While the regulations in this rulemaking action do impose financial penalties on employers, said penal - ties are only assessed on employers for not permitting eligible employees to participate in the Program.

So long as employers are complying with the Board’s reg- ulations by permitting eligible employees to partici - pate in the Program no penalties nor any costs associ - ated with these regulations will affect employers. Business Report The proposed regulations do not require any reports to be made by any business or any other entity. Small Business Small business compliance with the governing stat - ute and regulations will result in no cost to small busi- nesses. The same rational explained in the “Cost Im - pacts on Representative Person or Business”

section applies to small businesses as well. Lastly, the regulations do not require small business to enforce them and as such do not provide any ben - efit nor detriment regarding enforcement by a small business. Significant Statewide Adverse Economic Impact Directly Affecting Business, Including Ability to Compete The Board has not identified any significant state - wide adverse economic impact directly affecting busi- ness, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states. Specific Technologies or Equipment None.

Technical, Theoretical, and Empirical Study, Report, or Similar Document on Which the Agency Relied None for this rulemaking. Contact Person Inquiries regarding the substance of the proposed regulations described in this notice may be direct - ed to Tristan Woolacott of the Board, at Tristan. Woolacott@treasurer.ca.gov. Back–Up Contact Person In the event the primary contact person listed above is unable to be contacted, inquiries regarding the pro - posed regulations described in this notice may be di - rected to Jacob Schafer, at Jacob.Schafer@treasurer. ca.gov.

A V AILABILITY STATEMENTS The Board will have the rulemaking file available for inspection online at treasurer.ca.gov/calsavers/ regulations/index.asp. To request a physical inspec - tion of the rulemaking file, please contact the contact persons identified above in the “Contact Person” sec - tion and they will

schedule a time and location for the inspection. As of the date of this notice is published in the No - tice Register, the rulemaking file consists of this no -

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 698 tice, the proposed text of the regulations, the econom- ic and fiscal impact analysis, and the initial statement of reasons. If any changes are made to these proposed regulations due to feedback provided by the regulated community during public proceedings the Board will make said changes available for at least 15 days prior to the adoption, repeal, or amendment of the changed regulations.

Copies of this rulemaking action may be obtained by contacting Tristan Woolacott at the email address or by calling the phone number listed above in the “Contact Person” section. Final Statement of Reasons A copy of the final statement of reasons (when pre - pared) will be available upon written request by con - tracting the person identified above in the “Contact Person”

section of this notice. Internet Access Materials regarding the action described in this no - tice (including this public notice, the text of the pro - posed regulations, and the initial statement of rea - sons) that are available via the Internet may be ac - cessed clicking on this link treasurer.ca.gov/calsavers/ regulations/index.asp and locating the regulations un - der the header “Regular Rulemaking (posted May 31, 2024). TITLE 14.

FISH AND GAME COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fish and Game Commission (Commission), pursuant to the au- thority vested by sections 713, 1050, 1050(b), 6653, 6653.5, 7075, 7078, 7920, 7923, 7924, 8022, 8026, 8046, 8046.1, 8047, 8254, 8259, 8587.1, 9054, 9055 of the Fish and Game Code, and to implement, inter - pret or make specific Sections 51, 150, 713, 1050, 2365, 6650, 6651, 6652, 6653, 6653.3, 6654, 6656, 6680, 7050, 7055, 7056, 7071, 7850, 7852.2, 7857, 7923, 7924, 8022, 8026, 8043, 8046, 8250, 8250.5, 8254, 8587.1, 9002, 9005, 9006, 9010, 9054, 9055, and pro- poses to amend sections 120.7, 122, 165, 190, 705.1, Ti- tle 14, California Code of Regulations (CCR), relating to marine logbooks and coastal charts.

INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW Unless otherwise specified, all

section references in this document are to Title 14, CCR. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) is recommending that the California Fish and Game Commission amend sections amend subsections 120.7(m), 122(e), and 165(a) (1) (C), add new Subsection 190(

f) and repeal Subsection 705.1(

d) to provide a universal and up to date reference of Ma- rine Logbooks and Fishing Block Charts in all forms where fishing blocks are reported. The Department produces charts defining areas of fishing activity, commonly referred to as “fishing blocks.” These charts, with some modifications made over time, have been in consistent use for reporting fishing activity locations for all marine commercial fisheries. Some ambiguity has existed for decades, and correction is needed to collect accurate information as initially intended. The proposed changes include: ●

Section 705.1 removes subsection “(

d) Maps of department origin blocks also known as fishing blocks” which incorporates by reference the three charts: Northern California Fisheries (September 2015); Central California Fisheries (September 2015); and Southern California Fisheries (April 2016). The charts will instead be referenced in

Section 190 with a universal provision applicable to all forms requiring fishing origin block num - ber data. ●

Section 190 adds subsection “(

f) Fishing Block Charts” which will specify that when a Depart - ment form requires that the origin block number be specified, this location number shall be refer - enced on the California Fisheries Chart Series, as prescribed by the Department at https://wildlife. ca.gov/Fishing/Commercial/MFSU. Providing this provision within

Section 190 adds clarity and consistency to record reporting requirements for all commercial fisheries. ●

Section 165 amends subsection (a) (1) (

C) by de - leting the phrase “(incorporated by reference in

Section 705.1)” and replacing it with “(specified in

Section 190(f))”. The charts will be referenced in

Section 190 with a universal provision appli - cable to all forms requiring fishing origin block number data. ●

Section 122 amends subsection (e), Records. The amendment will strike out this outdated version of the block chart, amend text for clarity, and specify a revised form, not including the charts, which will then be subject to the universal provi- sions of

Section 190, Fishing Activity Records. ●

Section 120.7 amends subsection (

m) Logbooks. The amendment will amend text for clarity, de - lete a sentence which is redundant relative to pro- visions covered in

Section 190, and specify a re - vised form, not including the charts, which will then be subject to the universal provisions of Sec- tion 190, Fishing Activity Records. Proposed revision to forms incorporated by refer - ence include:

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 699 ● Forms DFW 120.7 and DFW 122 will need revi - sion so that one universal version of block chart as proposed in

Section 190 is used in all forms. ● Commercial Dive Fishing Log DFW 120.7 revi - sion will remove the charts from the instructions on the form, clarifying that the log will then be subject to the universal provisions of

Section 190, Fishing Activity Records with the newly pro - posed subsection 190(f). The revised form will also update office addresses, nomenclature for field names, and include fields for “Species” and “Fish Ticket Number.” ● Daily Lobster Log DFW 122 revision will remove the charts from the instructions on the form, clar- ifying that the log will then be subject to the uni - versal provisions of

Section 190, Fishing Activi - ty Records. The revised form will also update an office address and nomenclature for some field names. “Landing receipt” is changed to “Fish Ticket” to reflect potential submissions via the electronic fish ticket (E–tix) or landing receipts associated with the catch. The “F & W Vessel Number” is proposed for update to “CDFW Boat Registration Number” to more accurately reflect terminology used in lobster fishing.

Benefit of the Regulations The goal of these regulations is to update fisheries charts to improve the quality of the data used by the Department in its ocean fisheries management recom- mendations resulting in net benefits to stakeholders. The current reference for block codes creates am - biguity in the information collected. Corrections are needed in order to collect the information at the res - olution initially intended. The proposed changes are necessary for the betterment of fishery management decisions based on this information.

Additionally, the proposed changes will improve spatial resolution to a level that will allow for correct distinction between catch originating in U.S. versus foreign waters and be- tween inshore and offshore waters of California. Consistency and Compatibility with Existing Regulations The proposed regulations are neither inconsistent nor incompatible with existing state regulations. Ar - ticle IV,

Section 20 of the State Constitution specifies that the Legislature may delegate to Commission such powers relating to the protection and propagation of fish and game as the Legislature sees fit. The Legis - lature has delegated to the Commission the power to adopt regulations governing aspects of the commer - cial marine fishing logs (California Fish and Game Code sections 8026, 8254, and 9054). No other state agency has the authority to adopt regulations govern - ing marine logs.

The Commission has reviewed its own regulations and finds that the proposed regula - tions are consistent with other marine fishing regula - tions and marine protected area regulations in Title 14, CCR, and therefore finds that the proposed regulations are neither inconsistent nor incompatible with existing state regulations. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Comments Submitted by Mail or Email It is requested, but not required, that written com - ments be submitted on or before August 1, 2024 at the address given below, or by email to FGC@fgc.ca.gov.

Written comments mailed, or emailed to the Commis- sion office, must be received before 12:00 noon on Au- gust 9, 2024. If you would like copies of any mod - ifications to this proposal, please include your name and mailing address. Mailed comments should be addressed to Fish and Game Commission, P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244–2090.

Meetings NOTICE IS GIVEN that any person interested may present statements, orally or in writing, relevant to this action at a hearing to be held at the Mountain Side Conference Center, 10001 Minaret Road, Conference Room 4, Mammoth Lakes, California on Wednesday June 19, 2024, and may continue on Thursday June 20, 2024 . This meeting will also include the oppor - tunity to participate via webinar/teleconference. In - structions for participation in the webinar/teleconfer - ence hearing will be posted at www.fgc.ca.gov in ad- vance of the meeting or may be obtained by calling 916–653–4899.

Please refer to the Commission meet- ing agenda, which will be available at least 10 days prior to the meeting, for the most current information. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN t h a t a n y p e r s o n i n- terested may present statements, orally or in writ - ing, relevant to this action at a hearing to be held at the River Lodge Conference Center, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna, California on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, and may continue on Thursday, August 15, 2024. This meeting will also include the opportunity to participate via webinar/teleconference.

Instructions for participation in the webinar/teleconference hear - ing will be posted at www.fgc.ca.gov in advance of the meeting or may be obtained by calling 916–653– 4899. Please refer to the Commission meeting agen - da, which will be available at least 10 days prior to the meeting, for the most current information. AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS Copies of the Notice of Proposed Action, the Ini - tial Statement of Reasons, and the text of the regula - tion in underline and strikeout format can be accessed through the Commission website at www.fgc.ca.gov. The regulations as well as all related documents upon

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 700 which the proposal is based (rulemaking file), are on file and available for public review from the agency representative, Melissa Miller–Henson, Executive Di- rector, Fish and Game Commission, 715 P Street, Box 944209, Sacramento, California 94244–2090, phone (916) 653–4899. Please direct requests for the above– mentioned documents and inquiries concerning the regulatory process to Melissa Miller–Henson or Jenn Bacon at FGC@fgc.ca.gov or at the preceding address or phone number.

Paulo Serpa, Senior Environmen- tal Scientist, Department of Fish and Wildlife, has been designated to respond to questions on the sub- stance of the proposed regulations. Mr. Serpa can be reached at (805) 729–5309 or MFSU@Wildlife. ca.gov. AVAILABILITY OF MODIFIED TEXT If the regulations adopted by the Commission dif - fer from but are sufficiently related to the action pro - posed, they will be available to the public for at least 15 days prior to the date of adoption.

Any person inter- ested may obtain a copy of said regulations prior to the date of adoption by contacting the agency representa - tive named herein. If the regulatory proposal is adopted, the final state- ment of reasons may be obtained from the address above when it has been received from the agency pro- gram staff.

IMPACT OF REGULATORY ACTION/ RESULTS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT The potential for significant statewide adverse eco - nomic impacts that might result from the proposed regulatory action has been assessed, and the following initial determinations relative to the required statutory categories have been made: (

a) Significant Statewide Adverse Economic Impact Directly Affecting Business, Including the Ability of California Businesses to Compete with Businesses in Other States: The Commission does not anticipate that the pro - posed action will have significant statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting business, includ - ing the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states. The proposed changes provide clarification of existing regulations that aid in the continued preservation of marine resources, while continuing to maintain commercial and sport fishing opportunities and thus, the prevention of adverse eco - nomic impacts. (

b) Impact on the Creation or Elimination of Jobs Within the State, the Creation of New Businesses or the Elimination of Existing Businesses, or the Expansion of Businesses in California; Benefits of the Regulation to the Health and Welfare of California Residents, Worker Safety, and the State’s Environment: The Commission does not anticipate adverse im - pacts on the creation or elimination of jobs within the state. The Commission does not anticipate adverse im- pacts on the creation of new business, the elimination of existing businesses or the expansion of business - es in California.

The proposed changes are to provide clarification of existing regulations that are not antic - ipated to change the level of fishing activity and thus the demand for goods and services related to marine resource harvest that could impact the demand for la - bor, nor induce the creation of new businesses, the elimination, nor the expansion of businesses in Cali - fornia. The Commission does not anticipate any bene- fits to the health and welfare of California residents or to worker safety.

The Commission anticipates benefits to the State’s environment indirectly through improved accuracy in information collected for the betterment of fisheries management, which improves fish stocks and the ma - rine coastal ecosystem. (

c) Cost Impacts on a Representative Private Person or Business: The Commission is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative private person or business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action. (

d) Costs or Savings to State Agencies or Costs/ Savings in Federal Funding to the State: No changes to costs or savings to state agencies or in federal funding are anticipated by the proposed clarification of existing regulations. The Department program implementation and enforcement are project- ed to remain the same with a stable volume of marine resource harvest activity. (

e) Nondiscretionary Costs/Savings to Local Agencies: None. (

f) Programs Mandated on Local Agencies or School Districts: None. (

g) Costs Imposed on any Local Agency or School District that are Required to be Reimbursed Under

Part 7 (commencing with

Section 17500) of Division 4, Government Code: None. (

h) Effect on Housing Costs: None.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 701 EFFECT ON SMALL BUSINESS It has been determined that the adoption of these regulations may affect small business. The Commis - sion has drafted the regulations in Plain English pur - suant to Government Code Sections 11342.580 and 11346.2(a) (1).

CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES The Commission must determine that no reasonable alternative considered by the Commission, or that has otherwise been identified and brought to the attention of the Commission, would be more effective in carry- ing out the purpose for which the action is proposed, would be as effective and less burdensome to affect - ed private persons than the proposed action, or would be more cost–effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provision of law. TITLE 14.

FISH AND GAME COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fish and Game Commission (Commission), pursuant to the authority vested by sections 200, 205, 265, 270, 275, 315, and 399, of the Fish and Game Code, interpret or make specific sections 110, 200, 205, and 265, propos- es to amend sections 5.79, 8.80, 27.90, and 29.72, Title 14, California Code of Regulations (CCR), relating to white sturgeon fishing. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW Unless otherwise specified, all

section references in this document are to Title 14, CCR. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) is recommending that the California Fish and Game Commission amend sections 5.79, 5.80, 27.90 and 27.92 to protect the white sturgeon popula - tion until a long–term regulation can be implemented.

The proposed changes to the white sturgeon ( Aci- penser transmontanus ) sport fishing regulations aim to continue the one fish annual bag limit, reduced size limit, per–day vessel limit, and fishing closures es - tablished by emergency regulatory action on October 13, 2023 (Office of Administrative Law file #2023– 1106–01E, 2024–0508–02EE). The existing emer - gency regulations are set to expire in November 2024, following planned second readoption of the emergen - cy regulations in August.

It is anticipated that a stan - dard rulemaking with long–term changes to the white sturgeon fishery will be received by the Commission in summer 2024. The proposed amendments in this current rulemaking are necessary to protect the white sturgeon population until the long–term regulation can be implemented. Proposed Changes to the Regulation ●

Section 5.79: Amend white sturgeon report card and tagging requirements for inland waters. ●

Section 5.80: Amend white sturgeon open season and daily and annual bag limit. ●

Section 27.90: Amend white sturgeon open sea - son and daily and annual bag limit for areas west of the Carquinez Bridge. ●

Section 27.92: Amend white sturgeon report card and tagging requirements for ocean waters. Benefit of the Regulations The goal of these regulations is to continue the har - vest restrictions that will protect the remaining popu - lation while new long–term regulations are developed, providing opportunity for surviving fish to spawn unmolested.

The Commission anticipates benefits to the state’s environment through this regulatory action to make near–term the emergency action directed at reducing exploitation rate and protecting reproduction of the species is necessary until more updated management actions for the fishery are enacted that will adequate - ly protect the remaining white sturgeon population in the long–term. Based on fishery data, the white stur - geon population was already overexploited under cur- rent regulations, and updated regulations were needed and are being considered. Consistency and Compatibility with Existing Regulations

Article IV,

Section 20 of the State Constitution spec- ifies that the Legislature may delegate to Commission such powers relating to the protection and propagation of fish and game as the Legislature sees fit. The Leg - islature has delegated to the Commission the power to regulate sport fishing in waters of the state (Fish and Game Code sections 200, 205, and 315).

The Commis- sion has reviewed its own regulations and finds that the proposed regulations are consistent with other recre - ational fishing regulations in Title 14, CCR, and there- fore finds that the proposed regulations are neither in- consistent nor incompatible with existing state regu - lations. The Commission has searched the California Code of Regulations and finds no other state agency regulations pertaining to temporarily prohibiting har - vest of white sturgeon due to population decline.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Comments Submitted by Mail or Email It is requested, but not required, that written com - ments be submitted on or before August 1, 2024 at the address given below, or by email to FGC@fgc.ca.gov.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 702 Written comments mailed, or emailed to the Commis- sion office, must be received before 12:00 noon on Au- gust 9, 2024. If you would like copies of any mod - ifications to this proposal, please include your name and mailing address. Mailed comments should be addressed to Fish and Game Commission, P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244–2090.

Meetings NOTICE IS GIVEN that any person interested may present statements, orally or in writing, relevant to this action at a hearing to be held at the Mountain Side Conference Center, 10001 Minaret Road, Confer- ence Room 4, Mammoth Lakes, California, Mammoth Lakes, California on Wednesday June 19, 2024, and may continue on Thursday June 20, 2024. This meet- ing will also include the opportunity to participate via webinar/teleconference. Instructions for participation in the webinar/teleconference hearing will be posted at www.fgc.ca.gov in advance of the meeting or may be obtained by calling 916–653–4899.

Please refer to the Commission meeting agenda, which will be avail- able at least 10 days prior to the meeting, for the most current information. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that any person inter - ested may present statements, orally or in writing, rel- evant to this action at a hearing to be held at the River Lodge Conference Center, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, For- tuna, California, which will commence Wednesday, August 14, 2024, and may continue on Thursday, August 15, 2024 . This meeting will also include the opportunity to participate via webinar/teleconference.

Instructions for participation in the webinar/telecon - ference hearing will be posted at www.fgc.ca.gov in advance of the meeting or may be obtained by calling 916–653–4899. Please refer to the Commission meet- ing agenda, which will be available at least 10 days prior to the meeting, for the most current information. AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS Copies of the Notice of Proposed Action, the Ini - tial Statement of Reasons, and the text of the regula - tion in underline and strikeout format can be accessed through the Commission website at www.fgc.ca.gov.

The regulations as well as all related documents upon which the proposal is based (rulemaking file), are on file and available for public review from the agency representative, Melissa Miller–Henson, Executive Di- rector, Fish and Game Commission, 715 P Street, Box 944209, Sacramento, California 94244–2090, phone (916) 653–4899. Please direct requests for the above– mentioned documents and inquiries concerning the regulatory process to Melissa Miller–Henson or Jenn Bacon at FGC@fgc.ca.gov or at the preceding address or phone number. Dr.

John Kelly, Statewide Stur - geon Coordinator, Department of Fish and Wild - life, has been designated to respond to questions on the substance of the proposed regulations. Dr. Kel- ly can be reached at sturgeon@wildlife.ca.gov. AVAILABILITY OF MODIFIED TEXT If the regulations adopted by the Commission dif - fer from but are sufficiently related to the action pro - posed, they will be available to the public for at least 15 days prior to the date of adoption. Any person inter- ested may obtain a copy of said regulations prior to the date of adoption by contacting the agency representa - tive named herein.

If the regulatory proposal is adopted, the final state- ment of reasons may be obtained from the address above when it has been received from the agency pro- gram staff. IMPACT OF REGULATORY ACTION/ RESULTS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT The potential for significant statewide adverse eco - nomic impacts that might result from the proposed regulatory action has been assessed, and the following initial determinations relative to the required statutory categories have been made: (

a) Significant Statewide Adverse Economic Impact Directly Affecting Business, Including the Ability of California Businesses to Compete with Businesses in Other States: The proposed action will not have a significant statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting business, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states. A bag limit maintains the existing economic climate because the reduction is not significant enough to alter fishing be - havior beyond reducing daily harvest. (

b) Impact on the Creation or Elimination of Jobs Within the State, the Creation of New Businesses or the Elimination of Existing Businesses, or the Expansion of Businesses in California; Benefits of the Regulation to the Health and Welfare of California Residents, Worker Safety, and the State’s Environment: The Commission does not anticipate any impacts on the creation or elimination of jobs, the creation of new business, the elimination of existing businesses or the expansion of businesses in California.

This proposed action should allow for ongoing fishing activity similar to current and historical levels which would not affect the demand for jobs or the demand for goods and ser - vices. The Commission does not anticipate any bene - fits to the health and welfare of California residents, or worker safety. The Commission anticipates benefits to the State’s environment by sustainably managing Cal- ifornia’s sportfishing resources.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 703 (

c) Cost Impacts on a Representative Private Person or Business: The Department is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative private person or business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action. No change in fees, nor gear or equip- ment requirements are introduced for the recreational White Sturgeon fishery. (

d) Costs or Savings to State Agencies or Costs/ Savings in Federal Funding to the State: No costs or savings to state agencies or costs/ savings in federal funding to the state are anticipat - ed. The Department’s existing level of monitoring and enforcement activities is expected to be unchanged by the proposed regulation. However, the Department an- ticipates a continuation of the reduction in White Stur- geon Report Cards sales revenue since the emergency had been implemented. Card sales revenue losses are estimated to be about $20,000 in the 2024 license year. (

e) Nondiscretionary Costs/Savings to Local Agencies: None. (

f) Programs Mandated on Local Agencies or School Districts: None. (

g) Costs Imposed on any Local Agency or School District that are Required to be Reimbursed Under

Part 7 (commencing with

Section 17500) of Division 4, Government Code: None. (

h) Effect on Housing Costs: None. EFFECT ON SMALL BUSINESS It has been determined that the adoption of these regulations may affect small business. The Commis - sion has drafted the regulations in Plain English pur - suant to Government Code Sections 11342.580 and 11346.2(a) (1).

CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES The Commission must determine that no reasonable alternative considered by the Commission, or that has otherwise been identified and brought to the attention of the Commission, would be more effective in carry- ing out the purpose for which the action is proposed, would be as effective and less burdensome to affect - ed private persons than the proposed action, or would be more cost–effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provision of law. TITLE 14.

FISH AND GAME COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fish and Game Commission (Commission), pursuant to the authority vested by Sections 7085 and 8682 of the Fish and Game Code and to implement, interpret or make specific Sections 1050, 1700, 7056, 8026, 8568, 8573, 8574, 8601, 8601.5, 8604, 8609, 8623, 8625, 8626, 8630, 8680, and 8681 of said Code, proposes to add

Section 174.1, Title 14, California Code of Reg- ulations, relating to Commercial California Halibut and White Seabass Set Gill Net Regulations. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW Unless otherwise specified, all

section references in this document are to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). The state of California manages the commercial set gill net fishery. The Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) monitors the existing 91 set gill net per- mits that are issued, of which 34 were active in the past year. There are two main types of set gill nets: 8.5 minimum mesh which primarily targets California halibut, and 6–inch minimum mesh which primarily targets white seabass.

Gill nets have the potential to re- sult in bycatch, where fish or other marine life taken in a fishery are not targeted and may be discarded as they are not legal to take. “Acceptable bycatch” considers legality of take, potential threat to sustainability, im - pacts to other fisheries and the ecosystem.

Pursuant to the Marine Life Management Act (MLMA), over the past several years the Department has worked in co - ordination with research partners, Commission staff, industry representatives, and the non–government or - ganization (NGO) community to complete a four–step process to determine whether the amount and type of bycatch are considered “acceptable” (Fish and Game Code (F&G Code)

Section 7085). Step 4 of this by - catch evaluation is to develop management measures to address unacceptable bycatch and to improve data collection for the California set gill net fishery. Proposed subsections (

a) through (

c) of

Section 174.1 outlined in this regulatory proposal are a direct result of the bycatch evaluation process, and an initial phase of planned regulations aimed to reduce bycatch in the California set gill net fishery. The proposed reg- ulations would establish a service interval for check - ing or raising set gill nets, require marking of gill net gear to address concerns related to unidentified set gill net gear in marine mammal entanglements, and define mesh depth for California halibut or white seabass to potentially reduce bycatch and prevent the expansion of set gill net gear.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 704 Subsection 174.1(a). Proposes a service interval in - cludes a range to be decided through the Commission public noticing process of 24 to 48 hours.

The flexibil- ity of allowing up to 48 hours between servicing nets would allow for fishers to determine the best time to pull nets depending on conditions and target species while also allowing for decreased fuel costs. ● Subsections (a) (1) and (a) (2) consider exemp - tions for the cases where a permittee might not be able to comply with the regulation due to unsafe weather conditions or catastrophic events.

An al - lowance for alternative compliance may grant an- other permittee permission to remove their nets from the water if they are facing catastrophic events, such as vessel mechanical failure or de - bilitating illness. Subsection 174.1(a) (3). Includes a timeframe of 7 consecutive days for consideration of abandonment without servicing, cleaning, or otherwise raising the net if there is no approved exemption pursuant to 174.1(a). Additionally, a set gill net is abandoned if the valid, required gear markings, per F&G Code

Section 8601.5 and subsection 174.1(

b) are not present or legi- ble on the set gill net. Subsection 174.1(b). Proposes a requirement for per- mittees to incorporate a 1– inch wide, 1–foot–long col- ored nylon strap weaved into the existing head rope. A proposed marking interval for the straps along the headrope is proposed for 20 fathoms based on discus - sions with NOAA, industry representatives, stake - holders, or other organizations. Initial outreach with set gill net permittees indicates that this interval marking would be reasonable in terms of the labor it would take to add the markings to the net.

Mandating this additional set gill net marking system to be dis - played every 20 fathoms will allow for confirmation that a set gill net is from the California set gill net fish- ery if entangled. Subsection 174.1(c). Current law establishes specific dimensions for mesh size and net length for the Cali - fornia halibut fishery (F&G Code

Section 8625(a)) and a minimum mesh size for the white seabass fishery (F&G Code

Section 8623(d)). However, there are no standards for the maximum net height (also known as mesh depth) for either California halibut or white sea- bass. A standard net height for set gill nets is a man - agement measure that has a potential to reduce by - catch and would prevent the expansion of set gill net gear. For the California halibut fishery, a maximum of 25 meshes deep is proposed and for white seabass, a maximum of 50 meshes deep is proposed.

Benefit of the Regulations: The Marine Life Management Act (MLMA) is in - tended to ensure the conservation, sustainable use, and restoration of California’s marine living resourc - es. In 2019, the Department assessed the state’s fish - eries under the 2018 Master Plan for Fisheries frame - work. A prioritization process identified halibut as a species in need of management attention due to po - tential risks to bycatch species (including sub legal– sized halibut) and from a changing climate.

The three proposed regulations are a direct result of the MLMA process, and the first phase of regulations aimed to re- duce bycatch in the California set gill net fishery.

The benefits of the proposed regulation change in - clude, but are not limited to: ● Opportunity to create a positive conservation im- pact in southern California. ● Imposing soak time restrictions that reduce the mortality of both discarded elasmobranchs and finfishes in the set gill net fishery. ● Reducing discarded bycatch in the set gill net fishery. ● Creating a gear marking system that will clearly identify where set gill nets are from if entangled on marine mammals. ● Industry supported and trialed gear marking sys - tem increases chances of success and prevents undue economic burden to the set gill net fleet. ● Preventing the expansion of set gill net fishing gear. ● Opportunity to be responsive to stakeholder’s feedback.

The proposed regulations were created in response to constituents’ comments throughout the California Halibut Scaled Management Process. Consistency and Compatibility with Existing Regulations: The proposed regulations are neither inconsistent nor incompatible with existing state regulations. Sec - tion 20,

Article IV, of the state Constitution specifies that the Legislature may delegate to the Commission such powers relating to the protection and propagation of fish and game as the Legislature sees fit. The Leg - islature has delegated to the Commission the power to adopt regulations governing aspects of the commercial gill net industry (F&G Code

Section 8682). No oth - er state agency has the authority to adopt regulations governing the issuance of gill net permits as neces - sary to establish an orderly gill net fishery. The Com - mission has reviewed its own regulations and finds that the proposed regulations are neither inconsistent nor incompatible with existing state regulations. The Commission has examined the CCR for other gill net regulations; therefore, the Commission has concluded that the proposed regulations are neither inconsistent nor incompatible with existing state regulations.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 705 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Comments Submitted by Mail or Email It is requested, but not required, that written com - ments be submitted on or before August 1, 2024 at the address given below, or by email to FGC@fgc.ca.gov. Written comments mailed, or emailed to the Commis- sion office, must be received before 12:00 noon on Au- gust 9, 2024. I f y o u w o u l d l ik e c o p i e s o f a n y m o d- ifications to this proposal, please include your name and mailing address. Mailed comments should be addressed to Fish and Game Commission, P.O.

Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244–2090. Meetings NOTICE IS GIVEN that any person interested may present statements, orally or in writing, relevant to this action at a hearing to be held at the Mountain Side Conference Center, 10001 Minaret Road, Confer - ence Room 4, Mammoth Lakes, California, which will commence at 8:30 a.m. on June 19, 2024 and may continue at 8:30 a.m., on June 20, 2024. This meet - ing will also include the opportunity to participate via webinar/teleconference.

Instructions for participation in the webinar/teleconference hearing will be posted at www.fgc.ca.gov in advance of the meeting or may be obtained by calling 916–653–4899. Please refer to the Commission meeting agenda, which will be avail- able at least 10 days prior to the meeting, for the most current information.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that any person inter - ested may present statements, orally or in writing, rel- evant to this action at a hearing to be held at the River Lodge Conference Center, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna, California, which will commence at 8:30 a.m. on August 14, 2024 and may continue at 8:30 a.m., on August 15, 2024. This meeting will also in - clude the opportunity to participate via webinar/tele - conference. Instructions for participation in the we - binar/teleconference hearing will be posted at www. fgc.ca.gov in advance of the meeting or may be ob - tained by calling 916–653–4899.

Please refer to the Commission meeting agenda, which will be available at least 10 days prior to the meeting, for the most cur - rent information. AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS Copies of the Notice of Proposed Action, the Ini - tial Statement of Reasons, and the text of the regula - tion in underline and strikeout format can be accessed through the Commission website at www.fgc.ca.gov.

The regulations as well as all related documents upon which the proposal is based (rulemaking file), are on file and available for public review from the agency representative, Melissa Miller–Henson, Executive Di- rector, Fish and Game Commission, 715 P Street, Box 944209, Sacramento, California 94244–2090, phone (916) 653–4899. Please direct requests for the above– mentioned documents and inquiries concerning the regulatory process to Melissa Miller–Henson or Da - vid Haug at FGC@fgc.ca.gov or at the preceding ad - dress or phone number.

Miranda Haggerty, Envi - ronmental Scientist, Department of Fish and Wild- life, miranda.haggerty@wildlife.ca.gov, has been designated to respond to questions on the substance of the proposed regulations. AVAILABILITY OF MODIFIED TEXT If the regulations adopted by the Commission dif - fer from but are sufficiently related to the action pro - posed, they will be available to the public for at least 15 days prior to the date of adoption.

Circumstanc - es beyond the control of the Commission (e.g., tim - ing of Federal regulation adoption, timing of resource data collection, timelines do not allow, etc.) or chang- es made to be responsive to public recommendation and comments during the regulatory process may pre- clude full compliance with the 15–day comment peri - od, and the Commission will exercise its powers un - der

Section 265 of the Fish and Game Code. Regula - tions adopted pursuant to this

section are not subject to the time periods for adoption, amendment or repeal of regulations prescribed in sections 11343.4, 11346.4, 11346.8 and 11347.1 of the Government Code. Any person interested may obtain a copy of said regula - tions prior to the date of adoption by contacting the agency representative named herein. If the regulatory proposal is adopted, the final state- ment of reasons may be obtained from the address above when it has been received from the agency pro- gram staff.

IMPACT OF REGULATORY ACTION/ RESULTS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT The potential for significant statewide adverse eco - nomic impacts that might result from the proposed regulatory action has been assessed, and the following initial determinations relative to the required statutory categories have been made: (

a) Significant Statewide Adverse Economic Impact Directly Affecting Businesses, Including the Ability of California Businesses to Compete with Businesses in Other States: The proposed action will not have a significant statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting business, including the ability of California business - es to compete with businesses in other states. The pro- posed action will not have a significant statewide ad - verse economic impact directly affecting business, in-

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 706 cluding the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states because this action will not affect the demand for goods and services related to the set gill net fisheries within the state. (

b) Impact on the Creation or Elimination of Jobs Within the State, the Creation of New Businesses or the Elimination of Existing Businesses, or the Expansion of Businesses in California; Benefits of the Regulation to the Health and Welfare of California Residents, Worker Safety, and the State’s Environment: The Commission does not anticipate any impacts on the creation or elimination of jobs, the creation of new business, the elimination of existing businesses or the expansion of businesses in California.

The Commis - sion does not anticipate any benefits to the health and welfare of California residents, or worker safety. The Commission anticipates benefits to the State’s envi - ronment by sustainably managing California’s marine resources. (

c) Cost Impacts on a Representative Private Person or Business: The Commission is aware of the cost impacts that a representative private business would necessarily in - cur in reasonable compliance with the proposed ac - tion. Set gill net permit holders would have some ad - ditional gear–marking time and material costs and may have to undertake some additional vessel travel time to monitor nets if they do not already adhere to the proposed maximum gill net service interval (see STD399 and Addendum). (

d) Costs or Savings to State Agencies or Costs/ Savings in Federal Funding to the State: The Department Law Enforcement Division (LED) staff anticipates a temporary increase in patrol boat time until the set gill net fleets adjust to the proposed regulations (see STD399 and Addendum). (

e) Nondiscretionary Costs/Savings to Local Agencies: None. (

f) Programs Mandated on Local Agencies or School Districts: None. (

g) Costs Imposed on Any Local Agency or School District that are Required to be Reimbursed Under

Part 7 (commencing with

Section 17500) of Division 4, Government Code: None. (

h) Effect on Housing Costs: None. EFFECT ON SMALL BUSINESS It has been determined that the adoption of these regulations may affect small business. The Commis - sion has drafted the regulations in Plain English pur - suant to Government Code Sections 11342.580 and 11346.2(a) (1).

CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES The Commission must determine that no reasonable alternative considered by the Commission, or that has otherwise been identified and brought to the attention of the Commission, would be more effective in carry- ing out the purpose for which the action is proposed, would be as effective and less burdensome to affect - ed private persons than the proposed action, or would be more cost effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provision of law. TITLE 14.

FISH AND GAME COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fish and Game Commission (Commission), pursuant to the au- thority vested by Sections 200, 205, 255, 265, 270, 275, 315, 399, 713, 1002, 1002.5, 1050, 1055, 2118, 2120, 2122, 2150, 2150.2, 2157 and 5060 of the Fish and Game Code and to implement, interpret or make specific Sections 200, 205, 255, 265, 270, 395, 396, 398, 713, 1002, 1002.5, 1050, 2116, 2116.5, 2117, 2118, 2120, 2125, 2150, 2150.2, 2150.4, 2151, 2157, 2190, 2193, 2271, 3005.5, 3007, 3503, 3503.5, 3511, 3513, 3950, 5060, 5061, 10500, 12000 and 12002 of said Code and Parts 21.29 and 21.30, Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, proposes to amend Sections 2.30, 5.00, 7.50, 8.00, and 703, Title 14, California Code of Regulations, relating to inland sport fishing regulations.

INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW This California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) proposal combines Department and public requests for changes to California Code of Reg- ulations (CCR) Title 14, sections 2.30, 5.00, 7.50, 703, and 8.00, for the 2024 sport fishing regulatory cycle.

This proposal will reduce the daily bag limit for trout in Parker Lake and Willow Creek, reduce the mini - mum size limit for black bass in Lake Castaic, allow take of American Shad by spearfishing in the Valley District, simplify and streamline access to low–flow fishing information, amend the fishing boundary for Deep Creek, and update the Department’s mailing ad- dress. These proposed regulatory changes are needed to effectively manage California’s sport fisheries, and correct errors and inaccuracies in the existing regula - tions to reduce public confusion and improve regula - tory enforcement.

The Department is proposing changes to the follow- ing regulations in Title 14, CCR: ●

Section 2.30, Spearfishing

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 707 ○ The proposal would amend the freshwater sport fishing regulations to include Ameri - can Shad as a species that may be taken by spearfishing in the Valley District, and clari- fication of the spearfishing boundaries (Sec- tion 2.30 Spearfishing, subsections (

b) and (c)). ●

Section 5.00, Black Bass, Subsection (b) (7), Castaic Lake (Los Angeles Co.) ○ The proposal is to reduce the 15–inch total length minimum size limit at Castaic Lake to the statewide standard of 12–inch total length minimum size limit. The daily bag limit of five fish will remain unchanged. ●

Section 7.50, Subsection (b(42), Deep Creek (San Bernardino Co.) ○ This proposal would amend the fishing boundary for Deep Creek for clarity pur - poses. The current boundary reads “from headwaters at Little Green Valley to conflu- ence of Willow Creek.” The proposed new boundary is “from below Green Valley Lake Dam to the confluence of Willow Creek.” This change is necessary to ensure law en - forcement officers are clear on which area the regulations apply. Current regulations mention Little Green Valley which does not exist. ●

Section 7.50, Parker Lake (Mono Co.) ○ This proposal would amend the trout regu - lations for Parker Lake to year–round an - gling, two fish bag limit, 14–inch minimum size limit, and an artificial lures only gear restriction from the General Statewide Reg - ulations for trout (i.e.,

Section 5.85) of all year, 5 fish bag limit with 10 in possession. This will require adding Parker Lake to Sec- tion 7.50, Special Fishing Regulations for Trout. ●

Section 7.50, Willow Creek (Alpine Co.) ○ This public proposal seeks to amend the fish- ing regulations on Willow Creek upstream from the confluence with the West Fork Car- son River to the main tributary of Willow Creek to protect the declining populations of trout in the creek. This proposal would re - duce the daily bag limit for trout from five fish per day to catch and release fishing only, with a gear restriction of artificial lures and barbless hooks only. This will require add - ing Willow Creek to

Section 7.50, Special Fishing Regulations for Trout. ●

Section 8.00, Low Flow Fishing Restrictions. ○ This proposal seeks to simplify and stream - line access to low–flow information by tran- sitioning the three different phone lines in current regulations to a single–source CDFW webpage. ● Other Changes The Department is proposing additional changes to correct errors in the regulations, including:

Section 703(a) (3): The mailing address for the Department’s Fisheries Branch in this

section needs to be changed from 830 S Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 to 1010 Riv - erside Parkway, West Sacramento, 95605.

Section 7.50: Renumber subsections (b) (106) through (b) (169) to account for the addition of Parker Lake and Willow Creek. Benefits of the Proposed Regulations As stated in Fish and Game Code

Section 1700, Conservation of Aquatic Resources, it is the policy of this state to encourage the conservation, maintenance, and utilization of the living resources of the ocean and other waters under the jurisdiction and influence of the state for the benefit of all the citizens of the state and to promote the development of local fisheries and distant water fisheries based in California in harmony with international law, respecting fishing and the conserva- tion of the living resources of the ocean and other wa- ters under the jurisdiction and influence of the state.

The objectives of this policy include, but are not limit- ed to, the maintenance of sufficient populations of all species of aquatic organisms to ensure their contin - ued existence, and the maintenance of a sufficient re - source to support a reasonable sport use. Adoption of scientifically–based sport fish seasons, size limits, and bag and possession limits provides for the main - tenance of sufficient populations sport fish to ensure their continued existence.

The benefits of the proposed regulations are consis- tent with the sustainable management of California’s sport fisheries, general health and welfare of Califor - nia residents, and promotion of businesses that rely on sport fishing throughout California. Consistency and Compatibility with Existing Regulations

Article IV,

Section 20 of the State Constitution spec- ifies that the Legislature may delegate to the Fish and Game Commission such powers relating to the pro - tection and propagation of fish and game as the Leg - islature sees fit. The Legislature has delegated to the Commission the power to regulate recreational fishing in waters of the state (Fish and Game Code sections 200, 205, 315, and 316.5). The Commission has re - viewed its own regulations and finds that the proposed regulations are neither inconsistent nor incompatible with existing state regulations. The Commission has

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 708 searched the California Code of Regulations and finds no other state agency regulations pertaining to trout sport fishing seasons, bag, and possession limits. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Comments Submitted by Mail or Email It is requested, but not required, that written com - ments be submitted on or before August 1, 2024 at the address given below, or by email to FGC@fgc.ca.gov. Written comments mailed, or emailed to the Commis- sion office, must be received before 12:00 noon on Au- gust 9, 2024.

I f y o u w o u l d l ik e c o p i e s o f a n y m o d- ifications to this proposal, please include your name and mailing address. Mailed comments should be addressed to Fish and Game Commission, P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244–2090. Meetings NOTICE IS GIVEN that any person interested may present statements, orally or in writing, relevant to this action at a hearing to be held at the Mountain Side Conference Center, 10001 Minaret Road, Confer - ence Room 4, Mammoth Lakes, California, which will commence at 8:30 a.m. on June 19, 2024 and may continue at 8:30 a.m., on June 20, 2024.

This meeting will also include the opportunity to participate via we- binar/teleconference. Instructions for participation in the webinar/teleconference hearing will be posted at www.fgc.ca.gov in advance of the meeting or may be obtained by calling 916–653–4899. Please refer to the Commission meeting agenda, which will be available at least 10 days prior to the meeting, for the most cur - rent information.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that any person inter - ested may present statements, orally or in writing, rel- evant to this action at a hearing to be held at the River Lodge Conference Center, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna, California, which will commence at 8:30 a.m. on August 14, 2024 and may continue at 8:30 a.m., on August 15, 2024. This meeting will also in - clude the opportunity to participate via webinar/tele - conference. Instructions for participation in the we - binar/teleconference hearing will be posted at www. fgc.ca.gov in advance of the meeting or may be ob - tained by calling 916–653–4899.

Please refer to the Commission meeting agenda, which will be available at least 10 days prior to the meeting, for the most cur - rent information. AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS Copies of the Notice of Proposed Action, the Ini - tial Statement of Reasons, and the text of the regula - tion in underline and strikeout format can be accessed through the Commission website at www.fgc.ca.gov.

The regulations as well as all related documents upon which the proposal is based (rulemaking file), are on file and available for public review from the agency representative, Melissa Miller–Henson, Executive Di- rector, Fish and Game Commission, 715 P Street, Box 944209, Sacramento, California 94244–2090, phone (916) 653–4899. Please direct requests for the above– mentioned documents and inquiries concerning the regulatory process to Melissa Miller–Henson or Da - vid Haug at FGC@fgc.ca.gov or at the preceding ad - dress or phone number.

Karen Mitchell, Senior En - vironmental Scientist, Department of Fish and Wildlife, karen.mitchell@wildlife.ca.gov, has been designated to respond to questions on the substance of the proposed regulations. AVAILABILITY OF MODIFIED TEXT If the regulations adopted by the Commission dif - fer from but are sufficiently related to the action pro - posed, they will be available to the public for at least 15 days prior to the date of adoption.

Circumstanc - es beyond the control of the Commission (e.g., tim - ing of Federal regulation adoption, timing of resource data collection, timelines do not allow, etc.) or chang- es made to be responsive to public recommendation and comments during the regulatory process may pre- clude full compliance with the 15–day comment peri - od, and the Commission will exercise its powers un - der

Section 265 of the Fish and Game Code. Regula - tions adopted pursuant to this

section are not subject to the time periods for adoption, amendment or repeal of regulations prescribed in sections 11343.4, 11346.4, 11346.8 and 11347.1 of the Government Code. Any person interested may obtain a copy of said regula - tions prior to the date of adoption by contacting the agency representative named herein. If the regulatory proposal is adopted, the final state- ment of reasons may be obtained from the address above when it has been received from the agency pro- gram staff.

IMPACT OF REGULATORY ACTION/ RESULTS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT The potential for significant statewide adverse eco - nomic impacts that might result from the proposed regulatory action has been assessed, and the following initial determinations relative to the required statutory categories have been made: (

a) Significant Statewide Adverse Economic Impact Directly Affecting Businesses, Including the Ability of California Businesses to Compete with Businesses in Other States: The proposed action will not have a significant statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 709 business, including the ability of California business - es to compete with businesses in other states. The pro- posed changes provide clarification of existing regula- tions that are necessary for the continued preservation of the resource, while providing inland sport fishing opportunities and thus, the prevention of adverse eco - nomic impacts. (

b) Impact on the Creation or Elimination of Jobs Within the State, the Creation of New Businesses or the Elimination of Existing Businesses, or the Expansion of Businesses in California; Benefits of the Regulation to the Health and Welfare of California Residents, Worker Safety, and the State’s Environment: The Commission does not anticipate adverse im - pacts on the creation or elimination of jobs within the state. The Commission does not anticipate adverse im- pacts on the creation of new business, the elimination of existing businesses or the expansion of business - es in California.

The proposed changes are to provide clarification of existing regulations that are not antic - ipated to change the level of fishing activity and thus the demand for goods and services related to sportfish- ing that could impact the demand for labor, nor induce the creation of new businesses, the elimination, nor the expansion of businesses in California. The Com - mission anticipates benefits to the environment by the sustainable management of fishery resources through- out the state. The Commission does not anticipate any benefits to the health and welfare of California resi - dents or to worker safety. (

c) Cost Impacts on a Representative Private Person or Business: The Commission is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative private person or business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action. (

d) Costs or Savings to State Agencies or Costs/ Savings in Federal Funding to the State: None. No changes to costs or savings to state agencies or in federal funding are anticipated by the proposed clarification of existing regulations. The Department program implementation and enforcement are projected to remain the same with a stable volume of fishing activity (

e) Nondiscretionary Costs/Savings to Local Agencies: None. (

f) Programs Mandated on Local Agencies or School Districts: None. (

g) Costs Imposed on Any Local Agency or School District that are Required to be Reimbursed Under

Part 7 (commencing with

Section 17500) of Division 4, Government Code: None. (

h) Effect on Housing Costs: None. EFFECT ON SMALL BUSINESS It has been determined that the adoption of these regulations may affect small business. The Commis - sion has drafted the regulations in Plain English pur - suant to Government Code Sections 11342.580 and 11346.2(a)(1).

CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES The Commission must determine that no reasonable alternative considered by the Commission, or that has otherwise been identified and brought to the attention of the Commission, would be more effective in carry- ing out the purpose for which the action is proposed, would be as effective and less burdensome to affect - ed private persons than the proposed action, or would be more cost effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provision of law. TITLE 15.

BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR TRAINING AND LOCAL DETENTION FACILITIES Pursuant to the authority granted by Penal Code sections 6030, 6035, and 6036, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) hereby gives notice of the proposed regulatory action(

s) described in this public notice. It is the intent of the BSCC to amend regulations contained in Title 15, Division 1,

Chapter 1, Subchapters 1 and 4, California Code of Regula - tions (CCR), which are commonly known as the Mini- mum Standards for Training and Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities, after considering all comments, objections, and recommendations regard - ing these regulations. PUBLIC HEARING The BSCC has not yet scheduled a public hearing on this proposed action. However, the BSCC will hold a hearing if it receives a written request for a public hearing from any interested person, or their autho - rized representative, no later than 15 days before the close of the written comment period.

WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD Any interested person, or their authorized represen- tative, may submit written comments relevant to the proposed regulatory action to the BSCC. A written comment period has been established commencing on May 31, 2024, and closing on July

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 710 15, 2024. The BSCC will consider only comments re- ceived at BSCC offices by the closing date. Submit comments to: Amanda Ferreira, Associate Governmental Program Analyst 2590 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95833 regulations@bscc.ca.gov POST–HEARING MODIFICATIONS TO THE TEXT OF THE REGULATIONS Following the public comment period, the BSCC may adopt the proposed regulations substantially as proposed in this notice or with modifications that are sufficiently related to the original proposed text and notice of proposed changes.

Any modifications made to the full text of the proposed modifications will be clearly indicated and made available to the public for at least 15 days prior to the date that the BSCC adopts, amends, or repeals the regulation(s). The BSCC will accept written comments on the modified regulation text during the 15–day period. Comments should be addressed to the primary contact person as provided above.

NOTE: To be notified of any modifications, you must submit written/oral comments at the public hearing, if a hearing is held; submit comments to the office during the written public comment period; or specifi - cally request to be notified of any modifications. AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE Penal Code sections 6030, 6035, and 6036 authorize the BSCC to establish and revise the proposed regula- tions, which would implement, interpret, or make spe- cific sections 6030, 6035, and 6036 of the Penal Code.

INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW This rulemaking action is a result of Assembly Bill (AB) 268 (Chapter 298, Statutes of 2023), which es - tablished that training of correctional officers shall in- clude at least four hours of training on mental and be - havioral health annually (Pen. Code, § 6048). In addi- tion, AB 268 requires correctional officers to be cer - tified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and, when safe and appropriate to do so, to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff. (Pen. Code, § 6034, subdivision (b).)

Summary of Existing Laws and Effect of the Proposed Action Penal Code sections 6030, 6035, and 6036 authorize the BSCC to establish minimum standards for training and local detention facilities. The minimum standards include but are not limited to, training requirements for local corrections and probation officers, health and sanitary conditions, fire and life safety, security, reha- bilitation programs, recreation, treatment of persons confined in local detention facilities, and personnel training. Penal Code sections 6030, 6035, and 6036 also requires the BSCC to review those standards and make any appropriate revisions. The proposed amendments to

section 184 of Title 15, Division 1,

Chapter 1, Subchapter 1 of the CCR re- quire at least four hours of Adult Correctional Officer annual training be dedicated to mental and behavioral health, require agencies to ensure Adult Correction - al Officers are certified and maintain proof of certifi - cation in CPR, and be trained on when it is safe and appropriate to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining approval from supervisors or med - ical staff. The proposed amendments to

section 1028 of Title 15, Division 1,

Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 of the CCR will require local detention facility administrators to develop and implement policies and procedures consistent with Penal Code 6048(

b) regarding CPR– certified correctional officers providing CPR to non - responsive persons without approval from supervisors or medical staff. Determination of Inconsistency/Incompatibility with Existing State Regulations The BSCC has determined that these proposed reg - ulations are not inconsistent or incompatible with ex - isting regulations. After conducting a review of any regulations that would relate to or affect this area, the BSCC concluded that these are the only regulations that concern minimum standards for training of local corrections and probation officers and local detention facilities.

Comparable Federal Statutes or Regulations There are no comparable federal regulations or statutes. Anticipated Benefits of the Proposed Regulation The BSCC has determined that there may be a pos - itive impact on the health and welfare of California residents and worker safety. The regulations have been updated to require training in mental and behavioral health, CPR, and when CPR is safe and appropriate.

Other changes to the regulations, such as the require - ment for CPR certifications to be maintained by agen- cies and for facilities to have policies and procedures, ensure improved safety for facility staff, incarcerated

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 711 persons, and other people who may be working, volun- teering, or visiting a facility. The BSCC has determined that the state’s environ - ment will not be affected by the adoption of these reg- ulations because the regulations pertaining to the min- imum standards for training of local corrections or probation officers, as well as local detention facilities. The requirements of these regulations do not address any factors that would cause a positive or negative ef- fect on the environment.

DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACTION The BSCC has made the following initial determinations: Mandate on local agencies and school districts: None. Cost or savings to any state agency: None. Cost to any local agency or school district which must be reimbursed in accordance with Government Code sections 17500 through 17630: None. Other nondiscretionary costs or savings imposed on local agencies: None. Costs or savings in federal funding to the state: None.

Significant statewide adverse economic impact di - rectly affecting business, including the ability of Cali- fornia businesses to compete with businesses in other states: None. Cost impacts on a representative private person or businesses: The BSCC is not aware of any cost im - pacts that a representative private person or business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action.

RESULTS OF THE ECONOMIC I M PACT A NA LYSIS The BSCC concludes that it is unlikely that these regulations will (1) create new businesses or eliminate existing businesses within California, (2) create jobs or eliminate jobs within California, (3) affect the ex - pansion of businesses currently doing business with - in California; and

(4) The BSCC concludes that it is likely that these regulations will benefit the health and welfare of California residents, specifically due to spe- cific training on the mental and behavioral health of incarcerated individuals, CPR certification, and train - ing on and ability to perform CPR on a nonresponsive person without waiting for approval from supervisors or medical staff. As stated above under Anticipated Benefits of the Proposed Regulations , there will be a positive effect on worker safety, but the state’s envi- ronment will not be affected. Significant effect on housing costs: None.

Business Report Determination: None. Small Business Determination: The BSCC has con- cluded that the implementation of this action will not affect small businesses as these regulations only apply to local city, county, or city and county agencies and facilities. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES In accordance with Government Code

section 11346.5, subdivision (a) (13), the BSCC must deter - mine that no reasonable alternative it considered or that has otherwise been identified and brought to its attention would be more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is proposed, would be as effective and less burdensome to affected private per - sons than the proposed action, or would be more cost– effective to affected private persons and equally effec- tive in implementing the statutory policy or other pro- vision of law.

The BSCC invites interested parties to present state- ments or arguments with respect to alternatives to the proposed regulations during the written comment pe - riod or public hearing if one is requested. AVAILABILITY OF RULEMAKING DOCUMENTS The Rulemaking File, which includes all the infor - mation on which this proposal is based, is available for viewing by request at the BSCC’s office and may also be accessed through the BSCC’s website at http:// www.bscc.ca.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF MODIFIED TEXT If the BSCC makes modifications that are sufficient- ly related to the originally proposed text, it will clearly indicate the changes and make the modified text avail- able to the public for at least 15 days before the BSCC adopts the regulations as revised. The modified text may be accessed through the BSCC website at http:// www.bscc.ca.gov. Those persons who do not have ac - cess to the Internet may submit a written request to the contact persons listed below.

AVAILABILITY OF INITIAL STATEMENT OF REASONS AND FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS The Initial and Final Statement of Reasons may be accessed through the BSCC website at http://www. bscc.ca.gov. Those persons who do not have access to the Internet may submit a written request to the con - tact persons listed below.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 712 AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS; INTERNET ACCESS Copies of the Notice of Proposed Action, the Initial Statement of Reasons, and the text of the regulation in strikeout and underline can be accessed through our website at http://www.bscc.ca.gov. Those persons who do not have access to the Internet may submit a writ - ten request to the contact persons listed below.

CONTACT PERSON FOR SUBSTANTIVE AND/OR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS Inquiries concerning the proposed action may be di- rected to the primary contact person: Gregory Hosman, Field Representative 2590 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95833 Phone: (916) 341–7313 regulations@bscc.ca.gov The auxiliary contact person is: Amanda Ferreira, Associate Governmental Program Analyst 2590 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95833 Phone: (916) 324–2878 regulations@bscc.ca.gov TITLE 16.

DENTAL BOARD UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SUBSTANCE–ABUSING LICENSEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Dental Board of California (Board) is proposing to take the action described in the Informative Digest below, after considering all comments, objections, and recommen- dations regarding the proposed action. PUBLIC HEARING The Board has not scheduled a public hearing on this proposed action.

However, the Board will, hold a hearing if it receives a written request for a public hearing from any interested person, or his or her au - thorized representative, no later than 15 days prior to the close of the written comment period. A hearing may be requested by making such request in writing addressed to the individuals listed under “Contact Per- son” in this notice.

WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD Written comments relevant to the action proposed, including those sent by mail, facsimile, or Email to the addresses listed under Contact Person in this Notice, must be received by the Board at its office no later than July 16, 2024, or must be received by the Board at the hearing, should one be scheduled.

AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE Pursuant to the authority vested by Business and Professions Code (BPC) sections 315, 315.2, 315.4, and 1614, and to implement, interpret, or make spe - cific BPC sections 315, 315.2, 315.4, and Government Code sections 11400.20 and 11425.50(e), the Board is considering amending

section 1018.01 and adopting proposed

section 1018.02 of

Article 4.5 of

Chapter 1 of Division 10 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW The Board is responsible for licensing and regulat - ing dental professionals in California. The Board li - censes an estimated 89,000 dental professionals, in - cluding approximately 43,500 licensed dentists; 44,500 registered dental assistants (RDAs); and 1,700 registered dental assistants in extended functions (RDAEFs). The Board is also responsible for setting the duties and functions of an estimated 50,000 unli - censed dental assistants. On September 28, 2008, Senate Bill 1441 (Chapter 548, Statutes of 2008) was signed into law and enact - ed at BPC

section 315. Among other things, the law established the Substance Abuse Coordination Com - mittee (SACC) comprised of the executive officers of the Department of Consumer Affairs’ (Department or DCA) healing arts boards, a representative of the Cali- fornia Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs and chaired by the Director of the Department. The SACC was charged with the task of developing uniform stan- dards in sixteen specific areas for use by DCA boards in dealing with substance–abusing licensees. In April 2010, the SACC developed a document named “Uniform Standards Regarding Substance–Abusing Healing Arts Licensees,” which contained the six - teen uniform standards as required by BPC

section 315 (“SACC Uniform Standards”). In April 2011, the SACC made revisions to the April 2010 version and fi- nalized the document. The Board thereafter on April 1, 2014 adopted CCR

Section 1018.01, which requires the Board to con - sult the “Uniform Standards Related to Substance– Abusing Licensees with Standard Language for Pro -

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 22–Z 713 bationary Orders (New February 28, 2013)” (“Uni - form Standards”) when making decisions o