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How long does it take to get approved for an Experimental Fishing Permit?

EFP, approval, application, technical review

The length of time from application review by CDFW to approval by the Commission may vary by project. However, CDFW has a 90-day (30-day application completeness check and 60-day technical review) target for reviewing EFP applications and transmitting its recommendation to the Commission. The public must be allowed at least 30 days to review and comment on the EFP application and CDFW recommendation. Not sooner than 30 days after the public is notified of CDFW recommendation, an accepted application will be scheduled for consideration at the next available Commission meeting.

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Updated on Tue, 11 Feb 2025 by amanda.vandiggelen@wildlife.ca.gov

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