Meridian Ocean Systems, Inc. v. California State Lands Commission

Opinion

ROTH, P. J.

Introduction

Meridian Ocean Systems, Inc., Pelagos Corporation and Geophysical Services, Inc. have conducted ocean research during the past years pursuant to permits issued by the California State Lands Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Commission). In 1987, the Commission refused to renew their permits until an environmental impact report had been prepared because the Commission concluded their activities posed a potential threat to the environment. The three commercial entities then obtained from the superior court a judgment granting a peremptory writ of mandate…