Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications, 20163-20164 [05-7670]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 73 / Monday, April 18, 2005 / Notices other in writing to terminate or modify the agreement. Dated: April 8, 2005. Lisa Schlosser, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E5–1800 Filed 4–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–27–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Safe Harbor Agreement and Receipt of Application for an Enhancement of Survival Permit Associated With the Restoration of Habitat and Reintroduction of Utah Prairie Dogs on a Ranch in Garfield County, UT Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: VerDate jul<14>2003 16:08 Apr 15, 2005 Jkt 205001 normal business hours at the Regional Office, 134 Union Boulevard, Denver Colorado 80228–1807, or the Utah Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2369 West Orton Circle, West Valley City, Utah 84119. Written data or comments concerning the SHA or ESP application should be submitted to the Regional Office and must be in writing to be processed. Comments must be submitted in writing to be adequately considered in the Service’s decisionmaking process. Please reference permit number TE098809–0 in your comments, or in the request for the documents discussed herein. The Service has evaluated the impacts of this action under NEPA and determined that it warrants categorical exclusion as described in 516 DM 8.5 C.(1). The Service will evaluate whether the issuance of the ESP complies with section 7 of the Act by conducting an intra-Service section 7 consultation on the issuance of the permit. The result of the biological opinion, in combination with the above finding and any public comments will be used in the final analysis to determine whether or not to issue the requested ESP, pursuant to the regulations that guide issuance of the type of permit. Pat Mehlhop, Regional Safe Harbor Coordinator (see ADDRESSES), telephone, 303–236–4215, or Henry Maddux, Utah Field Supervisor (see ADDRESSES), telephone 801–975–3330. Authority: The authority for this action is the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Utah prairie dog (UPD) is the westernmost member of the genus Cynomys. The species’ range, which is limited to the southwestern quarter of Utah, is the most restricted of all prairie dog species in the United States. Distribution of the UPD has been greatly reduced due to disease (plague), poisoning, drought, and human-related habitat alteration. Protection of this species and enhancement of its habitat on private land will benefit recovery efforts. The primary objective of this SHA is to encourage voluntary conservation measures and translocation efforts to benefit the species and the landowner. Through this agreement, the landowner will receive relief from any additional section 9 liability under the Act beyond that which exists at the time the agreement is signed (‘‘regulatory baseline’’). To benefit the UPD, foraging and visual surveillance habitat will be enhanced by thinning decadent stands of brush and by increasing forage quantity and quality using mechanical and herbicidal treatments and reseeding native grasses and forbs. In cooperation with the UDWR, UPDs will be released on the property after the habitat improvements have been completed. The habitat improvements will be maintained throughout the term of the permit through managed grazing, additional brush treatments if necessary, and to some degree by the UPDs themselves. The Cooperator will receive an ESP that authorizes implementation of the conservation actions and other provisions of this Agreement and authorizes incidental take and limited direct take of the covered species above the Cooperator’s baseline responsibilities, as defined in the SHA. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Mr. Allen Henrie (Applicant) has applied to the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for an Enhancement of Survival Permit (ESP) for the Utah prairie dog pursuant to section 10(a)1(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), as amended (Act). This permit application includes a Safe Harbor Agreement (SHA) between the Applicant, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR), and the Service. The proposed SHA and permit would become effective upon signature of the SHA and issuance of the permit and would remain in effect for 40 years. We have made the determination that the proposed activities described in the application and SHA will improve prairie dog habitat and potentially establish a colony of prairie dogs on private land and that, therefore, it is categorically excluded under 516 DM 8.5 C. (1) of the Department of the Interior’s Manual. This notice is provided pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and section 10 of the Act and the Service’s Safe Harbor Policy (64 FR 32717). The Service requests information, views, and opinions from the public via this notice. Further, the Service is soliciting information regarding the adequacy of the SHA as measured against the Service’s Safe Harbor Policy and the regulations that implement it. DATES: Written comments on the permit application must be received on or before July 18, 2005. ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review the SHA and the ESP application may obtain a copy by writing the Service’s Mountain-Prairie Regional Office, Denver, Colorado. Documents also will be available for public inspection during SUMMARY: 20163 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: March 25, 2005. Elliott Sutta, Acting Regional Director, Denver, Colorado. [FR Doc. 05–7676 Filed 4–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The following applicants have applied for a scientific research permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (‘‘we’’) solicits review and comment from local, State, and Federal agencies, and the public on the following permit requests. DATES: Comments on these permit applications must be received on or before May 18, 2005. ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Chief, Endangered Species, Ecological Services, 911 NE. 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232– 4181 (fax: 503–231–6243). Please refer to the respective permit number for each application when submitting comments. All comments received, including names and addresses, will become part of the official administrative record and may be made available to the public. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1 20164 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 73 / Monday, April 18, 2005 / Notices requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice to the address above (telephone: 503–231–2063). Please refer to the respective permit number for each application when requesting copies of documents. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Permit No.: TE–839960 Applicant: John Dicus, Black Canyon City, Arizona. The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass by survey) the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl (Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of the species in Arizona for the purpose of enhancing its survival. Permit No.: TE–049175 Applicant: Melanie Dicus, Black Canyon City, Arizona. The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass by survey) the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl (Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of the species in Arizona for the purpose of enhancing its survival. Permit No.: TE–099477 Applicant: Kimberly Boydstun-Peterson, Rancho Santa Margarita, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing its survival. Permit No.: TE–099463 Applicant: Mike McEntee, Rancho Santa Margarita, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey and monitor nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), and take (locate and monitor nests) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing their survival. Permit No.: TE–100007 Applicant: Krista R. Garcia, Fresno, California. The permittee requests an amendment to take (capture and release) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), the longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), the vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus VerDate jul<14>2003 16:08 Apr 15, 2005 Jkt 205001 packardi), the Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus wootoni), and the San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing their survival. Permit No.: TE–101154 Applicant: Douglas Rischbieter, Arnold, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, handle, and release) the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi), the mountain yellow-legged frog (Rana muscosa), the arroyo toad (Bufo californicus), and the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum) in conjunction with surveys in throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing their survival. Permit No.: TE–101156 Applicant: Thomas Keegan, Roseville, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, handle, and release) the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) in conjunction with surveys in throughout its range in California for the purpose of enhancing its survival. Permit No.: TE–827500 Applicant: Sean Barry, Dixon, California. The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass by survey and capture) the San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) in conjunction with genetic research throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing its survival. Permit No.: TE–049693 Applicant: Jody Gallaway, Chico, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and collect and sacrifice) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), the longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), and the vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of each species in northern California for the purpose of enhancing their survival. Permit No.: TE–101148. Applicant: David Compton, Santa Barbara, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with surveys in PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing its survival. We solicit public review and comment on each of these recovery permit applications. Dated: March 16, 2005. Ken McDermond, Acting Manager, California/Nevada Operations Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. 05–7670 Filed 4–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces that the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (Final CCP/EIS) for the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) is available. This Final CCP/EIS was prepared pursuant to the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act, as amended, and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Final CCP/EIS describes the Service’s proposal for management of the Refuge for 15 years, beginning at Refuge establishment, which is anticipated to occur sometime between 2006 and 2008. Four alternatives for management of the Refuge were considered in the CCP/EIS and are described in the ROD. The Service adopted and plans to implement Alternative B—Wildlife, Habitat, and Public Use. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, or to request a copy of the Final CCP or the ROD, contact Laurie Shannon, Planning Team Leader, Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge, Rocky Mountain Arsenal—Building 121, Commerce City, Colorado, 80222. Additionally, copies of the Final CCP, ROD, and the Final CCP/EIS may be downloaded from the project Web site: https://rockyflats.fws.gov. These materials will be available for reading at the following main branch libraries: Arvada Public Library, Boulder Public Library, Daniels Library, Golden Public Library, Westminster Public Library, Front Range Community College, E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 73 (Monday, April 18, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20163-20164]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications.

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SUMMARY: The following applicants have applied for a scientific 
research permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species 
pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act (16 
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (``we'') 
solicits review and comment from local, State, and Federal agencies, 
and the public on the following permit requests.

DATES: Comments on these permit applications must be received on or 
before May 18, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service, Chief, Endangered Species, Ecological 
Services, 911 NE. 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232-4181 (fax: 503-
231-6243). Please refer to the respective permit number for each 
application when submitting comments. All comments received, including 
names and addresses, will become part of the official administrative 
record and may be made available to the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Documents and other information 
submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to 
the

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requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any 
party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents within 
30 days of the date of publication of this notice to the address above 
(telephone: 503-231-2063). Please refer to the respective permit number 
for each application when requesting copies of documents.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Permit No.: TE-839960

Applicant: John Dicus, Black Canyon City, Arizona.

    The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass by survey) the 
cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl (Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum) in 
conjunction with surveys throughout the range of the species in Arizona 
for the purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No.: TE-049175

Applicant: Melanie Dicus, Black Canyon City, Arizona.

    The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass by survey) the 
cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl (Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum) in 
conjunction with surveys throughout the range of the species in Arizona 
for the purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No.: TE-099477

Applicant: Kimberly Boydstun-Peterson, Rancho Santa Margarita, 
California.

    The applicant requests a permit to take (survey by pursuit) the 
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction 
with surveys throughout the range of the species in California for the 
purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No.: TE-099463

Applicant: Mike McEntee, Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey and 
monitor nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii 
extimus), and take (locate and monitor nests) the least Bell's vireo 
(Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with surveys throughout the 
range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing their 
survival.

Permit No.: TE-100007

Applicant: Krista R. Garcia, Fresno, California.
    The permittee requests an amendment to take (capture and release) 
the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), the longhorn 
fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), the vernal pool tadpole 
shrimp (Lepidurus packardi), the Riverside fairy shrimp 
(Streptocephalus wootoni), and the San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
sandiegonensis) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of 
each species in California for the purpose of enhancing their survival.

Permit No.: TE-101154

Applicant: Douglas Rischbieter, Arnold, California.

    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, handle, and 
release) the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi), the mountain 
yellow-legged frog (Rana muscosa), the arroyo toad (Bufo californicus), 
and the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum 
croceum) in conjunction with surveys in throughout the range of each 
species in California for the purpose of enhancing their survival.

Permit No.: TE-101156

Applicant: Thomas Keegan, Roseville, California.

    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, handle, and 
release) the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) in conjunction 
with surveys in throughout its range in California for the purpose of 
enhancing its survival.

Permit No.: TE-827500

Applicant: Sean Barry, Dixon, California.

    The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass by survey and 
capture) the San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis 
tetrataenia) in conjunction with genetic research throughout the range 
of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No.: TE-049693

Applicant: Jody Gallaway, Chico, California.

    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and collect and 
sacrifice) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), the 
longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), and the vernal pool 
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys 
throughout the range of each species in northern California for the 
purpose of enhancing their survival.

Permit No.: TE-101148.

Applicant: David Compton, Santa Barbara, California.

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the 
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in 
conjunction with surveys in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles 
Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing its survival.
    We solicit public review and comment on each of these recovery 
permit applications.

    Dated: March 16, 2005.
Ken McDermond,
Acting Manager, California/Nevada Operations Office, U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 05-7670 Filed 4-15-05; 8:45 am]
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