Notice of Availability for the Renewal of an Expired Section 10(a)(1)(B) Permit for Incidental Take of the Golden-Cheeked Warbler in Travis County, Texas (Hunt), 7564 [E6-1941]
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The applicant requests a permit to
take (locate and monitor nests) the least
Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), take
(locate and monitor nests, capture,
handle, and release) the California least
tern (Sterna antillarum browni), and the
southwestern willow flycatcher
(Empiconax traillii extimus) in
conjunction with surveys throughout
the range of each species in California,
Arizona, and New Mexico for the
purpose of enhancing their survival.
Permit No. TE–118371
Applicant: K2 Environmental LLC,
Bend, Oregon.
The applicant requests a permit to
take (locate and monitor nests) the least
Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in
conjunction with surveys throughout
the range of the species in California for
the purpose of enhancing its survival.
Permit No. TE–118338
Permit No. TE–118356
Applicant: Olofson Environmental,
Inc., Oakland, California.
The applicant requests a permit to
take (harass by survey, locate and
monitor nests) the California clapper
rail (Rallus longirostris obsoletus) in
conjunction with demographic studies
throughout the range of the species in
California for the purpose of enhancing
its survival.
Permit No. TE–068072
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Applicant: Philippe Vergne, Ramona,
California.
The permittee requests an amendment
to take (capture, handle, mark, and
release) the Stephens’ kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys stephensi) in conjunction
with demographic studies throughout
the range of the species in California for
the purpose of enhancing its survival.
We solicit public review and
comment on each of these recovery
permit applications.
Dated: January 19, 2006.
Michael B. Fris,
Acting Manager, California/Nevada
Operations Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service.
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Notice of Availability for the Renewal
of an Expired Section 10(a)(1)(B)
Permit for Incidental Take of the
Golden-Cheeked Warbler in Travis
County, Texas (Hunt)
SUMMARY: On July 21, 1999, the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (Service)
issued a section 10(a)(1)(B) permit,
pursuant to section 10(a) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act), for
incidental take of the golden-cheeked
warbler (GCW) (Dendroica chrysoparia)
to James (Jim) Hunt. The permit (TE–
010556–0) was for a period of five years
and expired on July 21, 2004. The
requested permit renewal by Jim Hunt
will extend the permit expiration by five
years from the date the permit is
reissued.
To ensure consideration, written
comments must be received on or before
March 15, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review
the request for extension, former
incidental take permit, or other related
documents may obtain a copy by
written or telephone request to Scott
Rowin, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
10711 Burnet Road, Suite 200, Austin,
Texas 78758, (512/490–0057 ext. 224).
Documents will be available for public
inspection by written request, or by
appointment only, during normal
business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at
the Fish and Wildlife Service Austin
Office. Comments concerning the
request for renewal should be submitted
in writing to the Field Supervisor at the
above address. Please refer to permit
number TE–010556–0 when submitting
comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Scott Rowin at the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service Austin Office, 10711
Burnet Road, Suite 200, Austin, Texas
78758 (512/490–0057 ext. 224), or by email, Scott_Rowin@fws.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 9
of the Act prohibits the ‘‘taking’’ of
endangered species such as the GCW.
However, the Service, under limited
circumstances, may issue permits to
take endangered wildlife species
incidental to, and not the purpose of,
otherwise lawful activities. Regulations
governing permits for endangered
species are at 50 CFR 17.22. This notice
is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of
the Act and National Environmental
Policy Act regulations (40 CFR 1506.6).
Applicant: Jim Hunt plans to
construct a single family residence
(SFR) on his 10-acre lot located adjacent
DATES:
Applicant: Jana Johnson, Winnetka,
California.
The applicant requests a permit to
take (captively rear) the Palos Verdes
blue butterfly (Gaucopsyche lygdamus
palosverdesensis) in conjunction with a
breeding program in Los Angeles
County, California, for the purpose of
enhancing its survival.
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to City Park Road in Austin, Travis
County, Texas. The construction of a
SFR on approximately one acre of the
10-acre lot will eliminate less than one
acre of GCW habitat and indirectly
impact less than four additional acres of
habitat. The original permit included,
and the Applicant continues to propose
to compensate for incidental take of the
GCW by providing $1,500 to the
Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, and
placing a perpetual conservation
easement on the remaining
approximately nine acres to the
Balcones Canyonlands Preserve. Since
this property is located within the
acquisition boundaries of the Balcones
Canyonlands Preserve, it will add
additional acreage to the preserve. The
Applicant has agreed to follow all of the
existing permit terms and conditions. If
renewed, all of the permit terms and
conditions will remain the same, and no
additional take will be authorized.
Geoffrey L. Haskett,
Acting Regional Director, Region 2,
Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Receipt of an Application and
Availability of an Environmental
Assessment for an Incidental Take
Permit for Construction of a School
and Adjacent Roads in Volusia County,
Florida
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Public Works Department
of Volusia County and the Volusia
County School Board (Applicants)
request incidental take permits (ITP)
each with 5-year term, pursuant to
section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act).
The Applicants jointly prepared a single
Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)
identifying anticipated impacts to the
Florida scrub-jay (Aphelocoma
coerulescens) (scrub-jay) associated
with road construction (Public Works
Department) and construction of a new
high school and its supporting
infrastructure (School Board) within
sections 10 and 15, Township 18 South,
Range 30 East, Volusia County, Florida.
The Applicants’ HCP describes the
mitigation and minimization measures
proposed to address the effects of road
and school construction on the Florida
scrub-jay. These measures are outlined
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Notice of Availability for the Renewal of an Expired Section
10(a)(1)(B) Permit for Incidental Take of the Golden-Cheeked Warbler in
Travis County, Texas (Hunt)
SUMMARY: On July 21, 1999, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service)
issued a section 10(a)(1)(B) permit, pursuant to section 10(a) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act), for incidental take of the golden-cheeked
warbler (GCW) (Dendroica chrysoparia) to James (Jim) Hunt. The permit
(TE-010556-0) was for a period of five years and expired on July 21,
2004. The requested permit renewal by Jim Hunt will extend the permit
expiration by five years from the date the permit is reissued.
DATES: To ensure consideration, written comments must be received on or
before March 15, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review the request for extension, former
incidental take permit, or other related documents may obtain a copy by
written or telephone request to Scott Rowin, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, 10711 Burnet Road, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78758, (512/490-
0057 ext. 224). Documents will be available for public inspection by
written request, or by appointment only, during normal business hours
(8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at the Fish and Wildlife Service Austin Office.
Comments concerning the request for renewal should be submitted in
writing to the Field Supervisor at the above address. Please refer to
permit number TE-010556-0 when submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Rowin at the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service Austin Office, 10711 Burnet Road, Suite 200, Austin,
Texas 78758 (512/490-0057 ext. 224), or by e-mail, Scott--
Rowin@fws.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 9 of the Act prohibits the
``taking'' of endangered species such as the GCW. However, the Service,
under limited circumstances, may issue permits to take endangered
wildlife species incidental to, and not the purpose of, otherwise
lawful activities. Regulations governing permits for endangered species
are at 50 CFR 17.22. This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c)
of the Act and National Environmental Policy Act regulations (40 CFR
1506.6).
Applicant: Jim Hunt plans to construct a single family residence
(SFR) on his 10-acre lot located adjacent to City Park Road in Austin,
Travis County, Texas. The construction of a SFR on approximately one
acre of the 10-acre lot will eliminate less than one acre of GCW
habitat and indirectly impact less than four additional acres of
habitat. The original permit included, and the Applicant continues to
propose to compensate for incidental take of the GCW by providing
$1,500 to the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, and placing a perpetual
conservation easement on the remaining approximately nine acres to the
Balcones Canyonlands Preserve. Since this property is located within
the acquisition boundaries of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, it
will add additional acreage to the preserve. The Applicant has agreed
to follow all of the existing permit terms and conditions. If renewed,
all of the permit terms and conditions will remain the same, and no
additional take will be authorized.
Geoffrey L. Haskett,
Acting Regional Director, Region 2, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
[FR Doc. E6-1941 Filed 2-10-06; 8:45 am]
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