Receipt of Applications for Endangered Species Act Enhancement of Survival Permits Developed in Accordance With a Template Safe Harbor Agreement for the Columbia Basin Pygmy Rabbit, 20557-20558 [E7-7899]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 79 / Wednesday, April 25, 2007 / Notices Dated: April 18, 2007. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E7–7815 Filed 4–24–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5121–N–13] Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Multifamily Project Monthly Accounting Reports Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Commissioner, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. DATES: Comments Due Date: June 25, 2007. Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Lillian Deitzer, Reports Management Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 4178, Washington, DC 20410 or Lillian_L_Deitzer@HUD.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly Munson, Office of Asset Management, Policy and Participation Standards Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410, telephone number (202) 708–1320 (this is not a toll-free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department is submitting the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) Enhance the quality, cprice-sewell on PRODPC61 with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:21 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 211001 utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This Notice also lists the following information: Title of Proposal: Multifamily Project Monthly Accounting Reports. 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Dated: April 20, 2007. Frank L. Davis, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing—Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner. [FR Doc. E7–7922 Filed 4–24–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Receipt of Applications for Endangered Species Act Enhancement of Survival Permits Developed in Accordance With a Template Safe Harbor Agreement for the Columbia Basin Pygmy Rabbit AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. Notice of receipt of applications. ACTION: SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the receipt of thirteen applications for enhancement of survival permits that PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20557 would be issued pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The applications were developed in conjunction with a Template Safe Harbor Agreement (Template SHA) for the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis). The thirteen permit applicants are: (1) Mr. Raymond Mayer; (2) Rimrock Meadows Association; (3) ABS Farms LLC; (4) Sagebrush Flats Farm; (5) Mr. Eric Long; (6) Mr. W. Paul Malone; (7) Tom Davis Farms J.V.; (8) Mr. Dale Pixlee; (9) Clements Farm, Inc.—JBS Farms; (10) Heer Brothers J.V.; (11) Mr. Don Roberts; (12) David Adams Family LLC; and (13) Evans Brothers J.V. Issuance of permits to these applicants would exempt incidental take of the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit, which would otherwise be prohibited by section 9 of the Act, that is above the baseline conditions of properties enrolled under the Template SHA, and that may result from the permittees’ otherwise lawful land-use activities. The Service requests comments from the public regarding the proposed issuance of permits to these thirteen applicants. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. DATES: To be fully considered, written comments from interested parties must be received on or before May 25, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Susan Martin, Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Upper Columbia Fish and Wildlife Office, 11103 East Montgomery Drive, Spokane, Washington 99206. You may also send comments by facsimile, at (509) 891– 6748, or by electronic mail, at: fw1cbprabbit@fws.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Warren at (509) 893–8020, or Michelle Eames at (509) 893–8010. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Availability of Documents Copies of the thirteen permit applications, the final Template SHA, and other relevant documents are available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the Upper Columbia Fish and Wildlife Office (see ADDRESSES), or they E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1 20558 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 79 / Wednesday, April 25, 2007 / Notices cprice-sewell on PRODPC61 with NOTICES may be viewed on the internet at the following address: https:// www.fws.gov/ easternwashington/. You may also request copies of the documents by contacting the Service’s Upper Columbia Fish and Wildlife Office [see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT]. The Service is furnishing this notice to provide the public, other State and Federal agencies, and interested Tribes an opportunity to review and comment on these applications. All comments received will become part of the public record. If you wish us to withhold your name and/or address to the extent allowable under law, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comments. All comments received from organizations, businesses, or individuals representing organizations or businesses are available for public inspection in their entirety. Background On September 7, 2006, the Service announced the availability for public review and comment of a draft Template SHA for the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit, which was jointly developed by the Service and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and a draft Environmental Assessment, which was developed by the Service pursuant to Federal responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act. The Service’s September 7, 2006, notice also announced the receipt of three Permit applications that were developed in accordance with the Template SHA (71 FR 52816). The final Template SHA, which contained only minor modifications from the draft released for public review, was signed by the Service and WDFW on October 24, 2006. The primary objective of the Template SHA is to facilitate collaboration between the Service, WDFW, and prospective participants to voluntarily implement conservation measures to benefit the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit. Another objective of the Template SHA is to facilitate the processing of enhancement of survival permit applications that would provide incidental take coverage for participants to relieve them of additional section 9 liability under the Act if implementation of their conservation measures results in increased numbers or distribution of Columbia Basin pygmy rabbits on their enrolled properties. This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the Act. The Service has previously determined that implementation of the Template SHA will result in conservation benefits to VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:21 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 211001 the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit and will not result in significant effects to the human environment. The Service will evaluate the thirteen permit applications noticed herein, related documents, and any comments submitted thereon to determine whether they are consistent with the measures prescribed by the Template SHA and comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. If it is determined that the requirements are met, permits to exempt incidental take of the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit will be issued to the applicants. The final permit determinations will not be completed until after the end of the 30day comment period, and will fully consider all comments received. Dated: April 19, 2007. David J. Wesley, Deputy Regional Director, Region 1, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Portland, Oregon. [FR Doc. E7–7899 Filed 4–24–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Construction of a Commercial Development in Brevard County, FL Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice: receipt of application for an incidental take permit; request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) Application and Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) from the following applicant: Pineda Development Corporation (applicant) requests one ITP for a duration of 5 years under section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The applicant anticipates taking approximately 0.54 acre (ac) of Florida scrub-jay (Alphelocoma coerulescens)—occupied habitat incidental to constructing a commercial development in Brevard County, Florida (Project). The applicant’s HCP describes the mitigation and minimization measures the applicant proposes to address the effects of the Project to the scrub-jay. DATES: We must receive any written comments on the ITP application and HCP on or before May 25, 2007. ADDRESSES: If you wish to review the application and HCP, you may write the Field Supervisor at our Jacksonville Field Office, 6620 Southpoint Drive South, Suite 310, Jacksonville, FL, PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 32216, or make an appointment to visit during normal business hours. If you wish to comment, you may mail or hand deliver comments to the Jacksonville Field Office, or you may e-mail comments to paula_sisson@fws.gov. For more information on reviewing documents and public comments and submitting comments, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula Sisson, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Jacksonville Field Office (see ADDRESSES); telephone: 904/232–2580, ext. 126. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Review and Comment Please reference permit number TE143105–0 for Pineda Development in all requests or comments. Please include your name and return address in your e-mail message. If you do not receive a confirmation from us that we have received your e-mail message, contact us directly at the telephone number listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Our practice is to make comments, including names and home addresses of respondents, available for public review during regular business hours. Individual respondents may request that we withhold their home address from the administrative record. We will honor such requests to the extent allowable by law. There may also be other circumstances in which we would withhold from the administrative record a respondent’s identity, as allowable by law. If you wish us to withhold your name and address, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comments. We will not, however, consider anonymous comments. We will make all submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, available for public inspection in their entirety. Background The Florida scrub-jay (scrub-jay) is found exclusively in peninsular Florida and is restricted to xeric uplands (predominately in oak-dominated scrub). Increasing urban and agricultural development has resulted in habitat loss and fragmentation, which have adversely affected the distribution and numbers of scrub-jays. The total estimated population is between 7,000 and 11,000 individuals. The decline in the number and distribution of scrub-jays in east-central Florida has been exacerbated by tremendous urban growth in the past 50 E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Receipt of Applications for Endangered Species Act Enhancement of 
Survival Permits Developed in Accordance With a Template Safe Harbor 
Agreement for the Columbia Basin Pygmy Rabbit

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the 
receipt of thirteen applications for enhancement of survival permits 
that would be issued pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The applications were developed 
in conjunction with a Template Safe Harbor Agreement (Template SHA) for 
the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis). The thirteen 
permit applicants are: (1) Mr. Raymond Mayer; (2) Rimrock Meadows 
Association; (3) ABS Farms LLC; (4) Sagebrush Flats Farm; (5) Mr. Eric 
Long; (6) Mr. W. Paul Malone; (7) Tom Davis Farms J.V.; (8) Mr. Dale 
Pixlee; (9) Clements Farm, Inc.--JBS Farms; (10) Heer Brothers J.V.; 
(11) Mr. Don Roberts; (12) David Adams Family LLC; and (13) Evans 
Brothers J.V. Issuance of permits to these applicants would exempt 
incidental take of the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit, which would 
otherwise be prohibited by section 9 of the Act, that is above the 
baseline conditions of properties enrolled under the Template SHA, and 
that may result from the permittees' otherwise lawful land-use 
activities. The Service requests comments from the public regarding the 
proposed issuance of permits to these thirteen applicants. Before 
including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal 
identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your 
entire comment--including your personal identifying information--may be 
made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your 
comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public 
review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

DATES: To be fully considered, written comments from interested parties 
must be received on or before May 25, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Written comments concerning this notice should be addressed 
to Susan Martin, Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Upper 
Columbia Fish and Wildlife Office, 11103 East Montgomery Drive, 
Spokane, Washington 99206. You may also send comments by facsimile, at 
(509) 891-6748, or by electronic mail, at: fw1cbprabbit@fws.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Warren at (509) 893-8020, or 
Michelle Eames at (509) 893-8010.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Availability of Documents

    Copies of the thirteen permit applications, the final Template SHA, 
and other relevant documents are available for public inspection, by 
appointment, during normal business hours at the Upper Columbia Fish 
and Wildlife Office (see ADDRESSES), or they

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may be viewed on the internet at the following address: https://
www.fws.gov/easternwashington/. You may also request copies of the 
documents by contacting the Service's Upper Columbia Fish and Wildlife 
Office [see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT]. The Service is furnishing 
this notice to provide the public, other State and Federal agencies, 
and interested Tribes an opportunity to review and comment on these 
applications. All comments received will become part of the public 
record. If you wish us to withhold your name and/or address to the 
extent allowable under law, you must state this prominently at the 
beginning of your comments. All comments received from organizations, 
businesses, or individuals representing organizations or businesses are 
available for public inspection in their entirety.

Background

    On September 7, 2006, the Service announced the availability for 
public review and comment of a draft Template SHA for the Columbia 
Basin pygmy rabbit, which was jointly developed by the Service and the 
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and a draft 
Environmental Assessment, which was developed by the Service pursuant 
to Federal responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy 
Act. The Service's September 7, 2006, notice also announced the receipt 
of three Permit applications that were developed in accordance with the 
Template SHA (71 FR 52816). The final Template SHA, which contained 
only minor modifications from the draft released for public review, was 
signed by the Service and WDFW on October 24, 2006.
    The primary objective of the Template SHA is to facilitate 
collaboration between the Service, WDFW, and prospective participants 
to voluntarily implement conservation measures to benefit the Columbia 
Basin pygmy rabbit. Another objective of the Template SHA is to 
facilitate the processing of enhancement of survival permit 
applications that would provide incidental take coverage for 
participants to relieve them of additional section 9 liability under 
the Act if implementation of their conservation measures results in 
increased numbers or distribution of Columbia Basin pygmy rabbits on 
their enrolled properties.
    This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the Act. The 
Service has previously determined that implementation of the Template 
SHA will result in conservation benefits to the Columbia Basin pygmy 
rabbit and will not result in significant effects to the human 
environment. The Service will evaluate the thirteen permit applications 
noticed herein, related documents, and any comments submitted thereon 
to determine whether they are consistent with the measures prescribed 
by the Template SHA and comply with relevant statutory and regulatory 
requirements. If it is determined that the requirements are met, 
permits to exempt incidental take of the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit 
will be issued to the applicants. The final permit determinations will 
not be completed until after the end of the 30-day comment period, and 
will fully consider all comments received.

    Dated: April 19, 2007.
David J. Wesley,
Deputy Regional Director, Region 1, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Portland, Oregon.
 [FR Doc. E7-7899 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am]
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