Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications, 56786-56787 [E7-19621]

Download as PDF 56786 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 192 / Thursday, October 4, 2007 / Notices Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the 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: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358–2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358–2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: Endangered Species pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species. This notice is provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should be submitted to the Director (ADDRESSES above). Applicant: Stephen Barnes, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, PRT–162128. The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) from the Wellington Zoo, Wellington, New Zealand for the purpose of enhancement of the species through scientific research. This notification covers activities conducted by the applicant for a five-year period. Applicant: James E. Smith, Lakeland, FL, PRT–160847. The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: Mark E. Hopmann, League City, TX, PRT–161817. The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Dated: August 31, 2007. Michael L. Carpenter, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E7–19598 Filed 10–3–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:20 Oct 03, 2007 Jkt 214001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Permit TE–161542 Fish and Wildlife Service Applicant: Arizona Public Service (APS)—Four Corners Power Plant, Fruitland, New Mexico. Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications Applicant requests a permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications. the Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) and the SUMMARY: The following applicants have Yuma clapper rail (Rallus longirostris applied for scientific research permits to yumanensis) within Arizona. conduct certain activities with Permit TE–776123 endangered species pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Applicant: Texas A & M University at Act of 1973, as amended. Galveston, Galveston, Texas. DATES: To ensure consideration, written Applicant requests a permit for comments must be received on or before research and recovery purposes to November 5, 2007. conduct research, surveys, and retrieval ADDRESSES: Written comments should of stranded leatherback sea turtles be submitted to the Chief, Endangered (Dermochelys coriacea) within coastal Species Division, Ecological Services, Texas. P.O. Box 1306, Room 4102, Permit No. TE–161391 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103. Documents and other information Applicant: Edwards, Shannon, San submitted with these applications are Antonio, Texas. available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Applicant requests a new permit to Freedom of Information Act. Documents conduct presence/absence surveys for will be available for public inspection, the golden-cheeked warbler (Dendroica by appointment only, during normal chryoparia) and black capped-vireo business hours at the U.S. Fish and (Vireo atricapilla) for research and Wildlife Service, 500 Gold Ave., SW, recovery purposes in central and west Room 4102, Albuquerque, New Mexico. central Texas. Please refer to the respective permit Permit No. TE–819477 number for each application when submitting comments. Applicant: John Taschek, Taschek FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Environmental Consulting, Chief, Endangered Species Division, Albuquerque, New Mexico. P.O. Box 1306, Room 4102, Applicant requests an amendment to Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103, (505) an existing permit to add presence/ 248–6920. absence surveys for black-footed ferret SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (Mustela nigripes), interior least tern (Sterna antillarum), northern aplomado Public Availability of Comments Before including your address, phone falcon (Falco femoralis septentrionalis), Colorado pikeminnow (Ptychocheilus number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your lucius), Gila chub (Gila intermedia), Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis comment, you should be aware that occidentalis), razorback sucker your entire comment—including your (Xyrauchen texanus), and Rio Grande personal identifying information—may silvery minnow (Hybognathus amarus); be made publicly available at any time. presence/absence surveys and collection While you can ask us in your comment of Holy Ghost ipomopsis (Ipomopsis to withhold your personal identifying sanctispiritus), Knowlton cactus information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to (Pediocactus knowltonii), Kuenzler hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus fendleri do so. var. kuenzleri), Mancos milk-vetch Permit TE–153351 (Astragalus humillimus), Sacramento prickly poppy (Argemone pleiacantha Applicant: WASS Gerke & Associates, ssp. pinnatisecta), Sneed pincushion Scottsdale, Arizona. cactus (Coryphantha sneedii var. Applicant requests a permit for sneedii), and Todsen’s pennyroyal research and recovery purposes to (Hedeoma todsenii); and capture and conduct presence/absence surveys for handling of Mexican spotted owl (Strix the Southwestern willow flycatcher occidentalis lucida) within Arizona and (Empidonax traillii extimus) and the New Mexico. Yuma clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis) within Arizona. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. AGENCY: PO 00000 Fish and Wildlife Service, Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\04OCN1.SGM 04OCN1 56787 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 192 / Thursday, October 4, 2007 / Notices Dated: August 31, 2007. Christopher T. Jones, Acting Regional Director, Region 2, Albuquerque, New Mexico. [FR Doc. E7–19621 Filed 10–3–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Reviews of Two Plant Species and Two Wildlife Species in the Midwest Region Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of review; request for information. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), initiate 5year reviews of Houghton goldenrod (Solidago houghtonii), dwarf lake iris (Iris lacustris), scaleshell mussel (Leptodea leptodon), and Niangua darter (Etheostoma nianguae) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We request any new information on these species that may have a bearing on their classification as endangered or threatened. Based on the results of these reviews, we will make a finding on whether these species are properly classified under the Act. DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct these reviews, we must receive your information no later than December 3, 2007. However, we will continue to accept new information about any listed species at any time. ADDRESSES: For instructions on how to submit information and review the information that we receive on these species, see ‘‘Public Solicitation of New Information.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For species-specific information, contact the appropriate person under ‘‘Public Solicitation of New Information.’’ Individuals who are hearing impaired or speech impaired may call the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8337 for TTY assistance. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Why Do We Conduct a 5-Year Review? Under the Act we maintain the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plant Species (List) at 50 CFR 17.11 and 17.12. We amend the List by publishing final rules in the Federal Register. Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the Act requires that we conduct a review of listed species at least once every 5 years. Section 4(c)(2)(B) requires that we determine (1) whether a species no longer meets the definition of threatened or endangered and should be removed from the List (delisted); (2) whether a species more properly meets the definition of threatened and should be reclassified from endangered to threatened; or (3) whether a species more properly meets the definition of endangered and should be reclassified from threatened to endangered. Using the best scientific and commercial data available, we will consider a species for delisting if the data substantiate that the species is neither endangered nor threatened for one or more of the following reasons: (1) The species is considered extinct; (2) the species is considered to be recovered; and/or (3) the original data available when we listed the species, or interpretation of such data, were in error. Any change in Federal classification requires a separate rulemaking process. Therefore, we are requesting submission of any new information (best scientific and commercial data) on these species since they were originally listed. Our regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing those species currently under active review. This notice announces our active review of the species in Table 1. TABLE 1.—LISTING INFORMATION SUMMARY FOR FOUR SPECIES IN THE MIDWEST REGION Scientific name Status Listed entity Dwarf lake iris .................... Iris lacustris ....................... Threatened ........................ Houghton’s goldenrod ....... Solidago houghtonii .......... Threatened ........................ U.S.A. (MI, WI), Canada (Ont.). U.S.A. (MI), Canada (Ont.) Niangua darter ................... Etheostoma nianguae ....... Threatened ........................ U.S.A. (MO) ...................... Scaleshell mussel .............. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Common name Leptodea leptodon ............ Endangered ....................... U.S.A. (AL, AR, IA, IL, IN, KY, MN, MO, OH, OK, SD, TN, WI). What Information Do We Consider in Our Review? In our 5-year review, we consider all new information available at the time of the review. These reviews will consider the best scientific and commercial data that have become available since the original listing determination or most recent status review of each species, such as—(A) Species biology, including but not limited to population trends, distribution, abundance, demographics, and genetics; (B) Habitat conditions, including but not limited to amount, distribution, and suitability; (C) Conservation measures that have been implemented to benefit the species; (D) Threat status and trends (see five factors under heading ‘‘How do we determine VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:20 Oct 03, 2007 Jkt 214001 whether a species is endangered or threatened?’’); and (E) Other new information, data, or corrections, including but not limited to taxonomic or nomenclatural changes, identification of erroneous information contained in the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants, and improved analytical methods. Public Solicitation of New Information We request any new information concerning the status of the plant species Houghton’s goldenrod and dwarf lake iris, and of the wildlife species Niangua darter and scaleshell mussel. See ‘‘What Information Do We Consider in Our Review?’’ for specific criteria. If you submit information, PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Final listing rule Sept. 28, 1988 (53 FR 37972). July 18, 1988 (53 FR 27134). June 12, 1985 (50 FR 24649). Oct. 9, 2001 (66 FR 51322). support it with documentation such as maps, bibliographic references, methods used to gather and analyze the data, and/or copies of any pertinent publications, reports, or letters by knowledgeable sources. We specifically request information regarding data from any systematic surveys, as well as any studies or analysis of data that may show population size or trends; information pertaining to the biology or ecology of the species; information regarding the effects of current land management on population distribution and abundance; information on the current condition of habitat; and recent information regarding conservation measures that have been implemented to benefit the species. Additionally, we E:\FR\FM\04OCN1.SGM 04OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications.

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SUMMARY: The following applicants have applied for scientific research 
permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species pursuant 
to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as 
amended.

DATES: To ensure consideration, written comments must be received on or 
before November 5, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be submitted to the Chief, 
Endangered Species Division, Ecological Services, P.O. Box 1306, Room 
4102, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103. Documents and other information 
submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to 
the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act. 
Documents will be available for public inspection, by appointment only, 
during normal business hours at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 500 
Gold Ave., SW, Room 4102, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Please refer to the 
respective permit number for each application when submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chief, Endangered Species Division, 
P.O. Box 1306, Room 4102, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103, (505) 248-
6920.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Public Availability of Comments

    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.

Permit TE-153351

Applicant: WASS Gerke & Associates, Scottsdale, Arizona.

    Applicant requests a permit for research and recovery purposes to 
conduct presence/absence surveys for the Southwestern willow flycatcher 
(Empidonax traillii extimus) and the Yuma clapper rail (Rallus 
longirostris yumanensis) within Arizona.

Permit TE-161542

Applicant: Arizona Public Service (APS)--Four Corners Power Plant, 
Fruitland, New Mexico.

    Applicant requests a permit for research and recovery purposes to 
conduct presence/absence surveys for the Southwestern willow flycatcher 
(Empidonax traillii extimus) and the Yuma clapper rail (Rallus 
longirostris yumanensis) within Arizona.

Permit TE-776123

Applicant: Texas A & M University at Galveston, Galveston, Texas.

    Applicant requests a permit for research and recovery purposes to 
conduct research, surveys, and retrieval of stranded leatherback sea 
turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) within coastal Texas.

Permit No. TE-161391

Applicant: Edwards, Shannon, San Antonio, Texas.

    Applicant requests a new permit to conduct presence/absence surveys 
for the golden-cheeked warbler (Dendroica chryoparia) and black capped-
vireo (Vireo atricapilla) for research and recovery purposes in central 
and west central Texas.

Permit No. TE-819477

Applicant: John Taschek, Taschek Environmental Consulting, Albuquerque, 
New Mexico.

    Applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit to add 
presence/absence surveys for black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes), 
interior least tern (Sterna antillarum), northern aplomado falcon 
(Falco femoralis septentrionalis), Colorado pikeminnow (Ptychocheilus 
lucius), Gila chub (Gila intermedia), Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis 
occidentalis), razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus), and Rio Grande 
silvery minnow (Hybognathus amarus); presence/absence surveys and 
collection of Holy Ghost ipomopsis (Ipomopsis sanctispiritus), Knowlton 
cactus (Pediocactus knowltonii), Kuenzler hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus 
fendleri var. kuenzleri), Mancos milk-vetch (Astragalus humillimus), 
Sacramento prickly poppy (Argemone pleiacantha ssp. pinnatisecta), 
Sneed pincushion cactus (Coryphantha sneedii var. sneedii), and 
Todsen's pennyroyal (Hedeoma todsenii); and capture and handling of 
Mexican spotted owl (Strix occidentalis lucida) within Arizona and New 
Mexico.

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.


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    Dated: August 31, 2007.
Christopher T. Jones,
Acting Regional Director, Region 2, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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