Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications, 14263-14264 [E8-5265]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 52 / Monday, March 17, 2008 / Notices pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES 1995. The information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until May 16, 2008. Written comments and suggestions regarding items contained in this notice, and especially with regard to the estimated public burden and associated response time should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Chief, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202–272–8352, or via e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When submitting comments by e-mail please add the OMB Control Number 1615– 0022 in the subject box. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the collection of information should address one or more of the following four points: (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information 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 agencies estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, 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 through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of This Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Request to Enforce Affidavit of Financial Support and Intent to Petition for Custody for Public Law 97–359 Amerasian. (3) Agency form number, if any and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I–363. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. This information collection VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:19 Mar 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 is used to ensure the financial support of an Amerasian child of a U.S. citizen. Without the use of this information collection, the USCIS is not able to ensure the child does not become a public charge. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 50 responses at .5 hours per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 25 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the information collection instrument, please visit: https://www.regulations.gov/ search/index.jsp. We may also be contacted at: USCIS, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529, telephone number 202–272–8377. Dated: March 11, 2008 Stephen Tarragon, Acting Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. [FR Doc. E8–5246 Filed 3–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 14263 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–7819476 Applicant: Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon, Arizona. Applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/ absence and collections of Sentry milkvetch (Astragalus cremnophylax var. cremnophylax). Fish and Wildlife Service Permit TE–173890 [FWS–R2–ES–2008–N0033]; [20124–1113– 0000–F5] Applicant: K. Wilynn Zickler, Dripping Springs, Texas. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys of golden-cheeked warbler (Dendroica chrysoparia) and black-capped vireo (Vireo atricapilla) within Texas. Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications. AGENCY: 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 April 16, 2008. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Permit TE–173891 Applicant: Black Swamp Bird Observatory, Oak Harbor, Ohio. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys of black-capped vireo (Vireo atricapilla) the within Oklahoma. Permit TE–168282 Applicant: Normandeau Associates Inc., Stevenson, Washington. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys of the following species: razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus) and Bonytail (Gila eleganus). Permit TE–053085 Applicant: Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder City, Nevada. E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1 14264 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 52 / Monday, March 17, 2008 / Notices Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/ absence surveys of Yuma clapper rail (Rallus lomgirostris yumanensis) within Arizona, Nevada and California. Permit TE–174552 Applicant: Animas Biological Studies, LLC, Durango, Colorado. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) and Mexican spotted owl (Strix occidentalis lucida) within New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado. Permit TE–829996 Applicant: Houston Zoo, Houston, Texas. Applicant requests an amendment to a previous permit to hold and maintain captive bred Wyoming toads (Bufo baxteri) within the Houston Zoo, until they are transferred to other authorized institutions. Permit TE–170389 Applicant: Travis Cooper, San Juan Capistrano, California. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) within Arizona. Permit TE–175541 Applicant: A&M Engineering and Environmental Services, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus) within Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and Missouri. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. Dated: February 21, 2008. Christopher T. Jones, Acting Regional Director, Southwest Region, Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. E8–5265 Filed 3–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Fish and Wildlife Service Final Environmental Impact Statement on the White Wind Farm Project in Brookings County, SD AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:19 Mar 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is adopting the Department of Energy (DOE), Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the White Wind Farm in Brookings County, South Dakota, in support of a right-of-way application submitted by White Wind Farm, LLC. DATES: Preparation of the Record of Decision will begin no sooner than 30 days from this notice. ADDRESSES: Copies of the Final EIS are available online at: https://www.fws.gov/ madisonwetlands; during office hours at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Madison Wetland Management District, 23520 SD Hwy 19, Madison, South Dakota 57042 (telephone 605–256–2974); or at the Madison Public Library, Madison, South Dakota. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Coleman, Assistant Regional Director, National Wildlife Refuge System, Region 6, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 25486, DFC, Denver, Colorado 80225–4712, (303–236–4303). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the DOE, WAPA prepared a Final EIS assessing the impacts of constructing and operating the proposed White Wind Farm which would be enabled by WAPA’s execution of an interconnection agreement. A notice of availability of the EIS was originally published in a Federal Register notice dated April 13, 2007. Subsequently, White Wind Farm, LLC., a whollyowned subsidiary of Navitas Energy, Inc., applied for a right-of-way easement (50 CFR 29.21) for facilities to be constructed on lands where the Service holds an Easement for Waterfowl Habitat Protection. The Service is adopting and recirculating the EIS in accordance with 40 CFR 1506.3. The EIS presents alternatives and analyzes the anticipated effects of implementing the proposed action including construction of up to 105 2megawatt wind turbine generators with a net capacity of up to 200 MW. In addition to the wind turbine generators, components of the proposed project include constructing, operating, and maintaining access roads, overhead and underground electric collector lines, a new collection substation, a communication system, and interconnection to WAPA’s existing White Substation. PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: March 7, 2008. James J. Slack, Deputy Regional Director. [FR Doc. E8–5272 Filed 3–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R4–ES–2008–N0044]; [40120–1112– 0000–F5] Receipt of Applications for Endangered Species Permits Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with threatened and endangered species. DATES: We must receive written data or comments on the applications at the address given below, by April 16, 2008. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with the 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 to the following office within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice: Fish and Wildlife Service, 1875 Century Boulevard, Suite 200, Atlanta, Georgia 30345 (Attn: David Dell, HCP Coordinator). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Dell, telephone 404/679–7313; facsimile 404/679–7081. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The public is invited to comment on the following applications for permits to conduct certain activities with endangered and threatened species pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). This notice is provided under section 10(c) of the Act. If you wish to comment, you may submit comments by any one of the following methods. You may mail comments to the Fish and Wildlife Service’s Regional Office (see ADDRESSES section) or via electronic mail (e-mail) to david_dell@fws.gov. Please include your name and return address in your e-mail message. If you do not receive a confirmation from the Fish and Wildlife Service that we have received your e-mail message, contact us directly at the telephone number listed above (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section). Finally, you may hand deliver comments to the E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 52 (Monday, March 17, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14263-14264]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-5265]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R2-ES-2008-N0033]; [20124-1113-0000-F5]


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 April 16, 2008.

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-7819476

Applicant: Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon, Arizona.

    Applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit for research 
and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence and collections of 
Sentry milk-vetch (Astragalus cremnophylax var. cremnophylax).

Permit TE-173890

Applicant: K. Wilynn Zickler, Dripping Springs, Texas.

    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct presence/absence surveys of golden-cheeked warbler 
(Dendroica chrysoparia) and black-capped vireo (Vireo atricapilla) 
within Texas.

Permit TE-173891

Applicant: Black Swamp Bird Observatory, Oak Harbor, Ohio.

    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct presence/absence surveys of black-capped vireo (Vireo 
atricapilla) the within Oklahoma.

Permit TE-168282

Applicant: Normandeau Associates Inc., Stevenson, Washington.

    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct presence/absence surveys of the following species: razorback 
sucker (Xyrauchen texanus) and Bonytail (Gila eleganus).

Permit TE-053085

Applicant: Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder City, Nevada.


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    Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit for research 
and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys of Yuma 
clapper rail (Rallus lomgirostris yumanensis) within Arizona, Nevada 
and California.

Permit TE-174552

Applicant: Animas Biological Studies, LLC, Durango, Colorado.

    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct presence/absence surveys for southwestern willow flycatcher 
(Empidonax traillii extimus) and Mexican spotted owl (Strix 
occidentalis lucida) within New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado.

Permit TE-829996

Applicant: Houston Zoo, Houston, Texas.

    Applicant requests an amendment to a previous permit to hold and 
maintain captive bred Wyoming toads (Bufo baxteri) within the Houston 
Zoo, until they are transferred to other authorized institutions.

Permit TE-170389

Applicant: Travis Cooper, San Juan Capistrano, California.

    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct presence/absence surveys for southwestern willow flycatcher 
(Empidonax traillii extimus) within Arizona.

Permit TE-175541

Applicant: A&M Engineering and Environmental Services, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct presence/absence surveys for American burying beetle 
(Nicrophorus americanus) within Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and 
Missouri.

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

    Dated: February 21, 2008.
Christopher T. Jones,
Acting Regional Director, Southwest Region, Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. E8-5265 Filed 3-14-08; 8:45 am]
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