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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
[I.D. 081605B]
Endangered and Threatened Species;
Take of Anadromous Fish
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of applications
for scientific research permits.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
NMFS has received two scientific
research permit applications (1533 and
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1548) relating to Pacific salmon. The
proposed research is intended to
increase knowledge of species listed
under the Endangered Species Act
(ESA) and to help guide management
and conservation efforts.
DATES: Comments or requests for a
public hearing on the applications must
be received at the appropriate address or
fax number (see ADDRESSES) no later
than 5 p.m. Pacific daylight-saving time
on September 22, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and
public hearing requests on the
applications should be mailed to
Protected Resources Division, NMFS,
1201 NE Lloyd Blvd., Suite 1100,
Portland, OR 97232-1274; or faxed to
503–230–5441; or e-mailed to
resapps.nwr@NOAA.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Garth Griffin, Portland, OR (ph.: 503–
231–2005, fax: 503–230–5441, e-mail:
Garth.Griffin@noaa.gov. Permit
application instructions are available at
https://www.nwr.noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Species Covered in This Notice
The following listed species
(evolutionarily significant units) are
covered in this notice:
1. Snake River (SR) fall chinook
salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha);
2. SR spring/summer (spr/sum)
chinook salmon (O. tshawytscha);
3. Upper Columbia River (UCR) spring
chinook salmon (O. tshawytscha);
4. UCR steelhead (O. mykiss); and
5. Middle Columbia River (MCR)
steelhead (O. mykiss).
Authority
Scientific research permits are issued
in accordance with section 10(a)(1)(A)
of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et. seq) and
regulations governing listed fish and
wildlife permits (50 CFR 222-226).
NMFS issues permits based on findings
that such permits: (1) are applied for in
good faith; (2) if granted and exercised,
would not operate to the disadvantage
of the listed species that are the subject
of the permit; and (3) are consistent
with the purposes and policy of section
2 of the ESA. The authority to take
listed species is subject to conditions set
forth in the permits.
Anyone requesting a hearing on an
application listed in this notice should
set out the specific reasons why a
hearing on that application would be
appropriate (see ADDRESSES). Such
hearings are held at the discretion of the
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries,
NMFS.
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Applications Received
Permit 1533
The Washington Department of Fish
and Wildlife (WDFW) is requesting a
five-year permit to take adult and
juvenile SR spr/sum and fall chinook
salmon during the course of two studies
in the lower Snake River. The first study
would determine steelhead, bull trout,
and spring chinook stock status (i.e.,
distribution, relative abundance, and
genetic characterization) in mainstem
areas and tributaries of the Grande
Ronde and Snake Rivers in Asotin,
Garfield, Whitman, and Columbia
Counties in Washington State. The
second study would take place in
Asotin Creek, Washington, and would
focus on monitoring the population
status of summer steelhead and spring
and fall chinook salmon in Asotin Creek
above George Creek. It would also focus
on the productivity of the natural
populations in the absence of direct
hatchery influences (i.e., out-plants or
supplementation). The studies would
benefit the fish by collecting baseline
data that would be used to improve
planning and future management
decisions.
The WDFW intends to capture the
fish using smolt traps, hook-and-line
fishing equipment, backpack
electrofishers and, possibly, dip nets.
The fish would be variously captured,
handled, measured, tissue-sampled, and
released. Some of the captured juveniles
would receive passive integrated
transponder (PIT) tags, and a few
captured adults would receive a
combination of floy- and PIT-tags. In
some cases, tissue samples would be
taken from already dead fish. Moreover,
rescue and salvage operations would be
conducted whenever needed. The
WDFW does not intend to kill any of the
fish being captured, but some may die
as an unintended result of the research.
Permit 1548
The Yakima Training Center (YTC) is
seeking a five-year permit to take
juvenile UCR spring chinook salmon,
juvenile UCR steelhead, and juvenile
MCR steelhead during the course of
several surveys on YTC land in
southwestern Washington State. The
research is designed to determine fish
abundance and distribution on the YTC
lands as well as describe habitat
conditions throughout the 500-square
mile reservation. The fish would benefit
from the research because it would
allow YTC staff to take them fully into
account and thereby protect them
during all future land management
planning. It would also give regional
fish managers important data on fish
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presence that have not previously been
available.
The YTC researchers intend to
capture the fish using backpack
electrofishing gear, seines, and minnow
traps. Once captured, the fish would be
measured, allowed to recover, and
released. Some of the steelhead may
have scale samples taken. The YTC does
not intend to kill any of the fish being
taken, but some may die as an
unintended result of the activities.
This notice is provided pursuant to
section 10(c) of the ESA. NMFS will
evaluate the application, associated
documents, and comments submitted to
determine whether the application
meets the requirements of section 10(a)
of the ESA and Federal regulations. The
final permit decisions will not be made
until after the end of the 30-day
comment period. NMFS will publish
notice of its final action in the Federal
Register.
Dated: August 18, 2005.
P. Michael Payne,
Acting Chief, Endangered Species Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented
Program—National Research and
Development Center
Institute of Education Sciences
(IES), Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice of extension of project
period and waiver.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Director waives the
requirements in Education Department
General Administrative Regulations
(EDGAR), in 34 CFR 75.250 and
75.261(c)(2), respectively, that generally
prohibit project periods exceeding five
years and project period extensions
involving the obligation of additional
Federal funds. This extension of project
period and waiver will enable the
current Jacob K. Javits Gifted and
Talented Program—National Research
and Development Center (Center) to be
funded for an additional 12-month
Federal funding period from October 1,
2005, until September 30, 2006, a period
exceeding the original project period of
five years. This extension will avoid any
lapse in research and related activities
conducted by the Center while IES is
conducting a competition for a new
award under this program during fiscal
year 2006.
DATES: This notice is effective August
23, 2005.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[I.D. 081605B]
Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of applications for scientific research
permits.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received two scientific
research permit applications (1533 and
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1548) relating to Pacific salmon. The proposed research is intended to
increase knowledge of species listed under the Endangered Species Act
(ESA) and to help guide management and conservation efforts.
DATES: Comments or requests for a public hearing on the applications
must be received at the appropriate address or fax number (see
ADDRESSES) no later than 5 p.m. Pacific daylight-saving time on
September 22, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and public hearing requests on the
applications should be mailed to Protected Resources Division, NMFS,
1201 NE Lloyd Blvd., Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97232-1274; or faxed to
503-230-5441; or e-mailed to resapps.nwr@NOAA.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Garth Griffin, Portland, OR (ph.: 503-
231-2005, fax: 503-230-5441, e-mail: Garth.Griffin@noaa.gov. Permit
application instructions are available at https://www.nwr.noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Species Covered in This Notice
The following listed species (evolutionarily significant units) are
covered in this notice:
1. Snake River (SR) fall chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha);
2. SR spring/summer (spr/sum) chinook salmon (O. tshawytscha);
3. Upper Columbia River (UCR) spring chinook salmon (O.
tshawytscha);
4. UCR steelhead (O. mykiss); and
5. Middle Columbia River (MCR) steelhead (O. mykiss).
Authority
Scientific research permits are issued in accordance with section
10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et. seq) and regulations
governing listed fish and wildlife permits (50 CFR 222-226). NMFS
issues permits based on findings that such permits: (1) are applied for
in good faith; (2) if granted and exercised, would not operate to the
disadvantage of the listed species that are the subject of the permit;
and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policy of section 2 of the
ESA. The authority to take listed species is subject to conditions set
forth in the permits.
Anyone requesting a hearing on an application listed in this notice
should set out the specific reasons why a hearing on that application
would be appropriate (see ADDRESSES). Such hearings are held at the
discretion of the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NMFS.
Applications Received
Permit 1533
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is requesting
a five-year permit to take adult and juvenile SR spr/sum and fall
chinook salmon during the course of two studies in the lower Snake
River. The first study would determine steelhead, bull trout, and
spring chinook stock status (i.e., distribution, relative abundance,
and genetic characterization) in mainstem areas and tributaries of the
Grande Ronde and Snake Rivers in Asotin, Garfield, Whitman, and
Columbia Counties in Washington State. The second study would take
place in Asotin Creek, Washington, and would focus on monitoring the
population status of summer steelhead and spring and fall chinook
salmon in Asotin Creek above George Creek. It would also focus on the
productivity of the natural populations in the absence of direct
hatchery influences (i.e., out-plants or supplementation). The studies
would benefit the fish by collecting baseline data that would be used
to improve planning and future management decisions.
The WDFW intends to capture the fish using smolt traps, hook-and-
line fishing equipment, backpack electrofishers and, possibly, dip
nets. The fish would be variously captured, handled, measured, tissue-
sampled, and released. Some of the captured juveniles would receive
passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags, and a few captured adults
would receive a combination of floy- and PIT-tags. In some cases,
tissue samples would be taken from already dead fish. Moreover, rescue
and salvage operations would be conducted whenever needed. The WDFW
does not intend to kill any of the fish being captured, but some may
die as an unintended result of the research.
Permit 1548
The Yakima Training Center (YTC) is seeking a five-year permit to
take juvenile UCR spring chinook salmon, juvenile UCR steelhead, and
juvenile MCR steelhead during the course of several surveys on YTC land
in southwestern Washington State. The research is designed to determine
fish abundance and distribution on the YTC lands as well as describe
habitat conditions throughout the 500-square mile reservation. The fish
would benefit from the research because it would allow YTC staff to
take them fully into account and thereby protect them during all future
land management planning. It would also give regional fish managers
important data on fish presence that have not previously been
available.
The YTC researchers intend to capture the fish using backpack
electrofishing gear, seines, and minnow traps. Once captured, the fish
would be measured, allowed to recover, and released. Some of the
steelhead may have scale samples taken. The YTC does not intend to kill
any of the fish being taken, but some may die as an unintended result
of the activities.
This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA. NMFS
will evaluate the application, associated documents, and comments
submitted to determine whether the application meets the requirements
of section 10(a) of the ESA and Federal regulations. The final permit
decisions will not be made until after the end of the 30-day comment
period. NMFS will publish notice of its final action in the Federal
Register.
Dated: August 18, 2005.
P. Michael Payne,
Acting Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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