Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications, 30623-30625 [E8-11835]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 103 / Wednesday, May 28, 2008 / Notices in certain occupations or professions, or to obtain various licenses. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 433 responses at 45 minutes (.75) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 325 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or additional information, please visit the USCIS website at: https:// www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp. If additional information is required contact: USCIS, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529, (202) 272–8377. Dated: May 20, 2008. Stephen Tarragon, Acting Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8–11819 Filed 5–27–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P have already filed for the most recent TPS registration or re-registration periods effective for their specific countries do not need to submit this revised Form I–821 until the next reregistration period for their country’s TPS designation. DATES: This Notice is effective June 27, 2008. After June 27, 2008, only Form I– 821 with the October 17, 2007, revision date will be accepted by USCIS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shelly Sweeney, Status and Family Branch, Office of Service Center Operations, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20529, telephone (202) 272–1533. This is not a toll-free call. Note: The phone number provided here is solely for questions regarding this notice and the information contained herein. It is not for individual case status inquiries. Applicants seeking information about the status of their individual case can check Case Status Online available on the USCIS Web site at https:// www.uscis.gov, or applicants may call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1–800–375–5283 (TTY 1–800–767–1833). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [CIS No. 2445–08; DHS Docket No. USCIS– 2008–0004] RIN 1615–ZA68 What version of the Form I–821 will USCIS accept? Any alien who files an initial application or re-registration application for TPS on or after June 27, 2008, must submit Form I–821 with the October 17, 2007, revision date. Submission of Revised Form I–821, Application for Temporary Protected Status U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), DHS. ACTION: Notice. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: This Notice announces that effective June 27, 2008 only Form I–821, Application for Temporary Protected Status with a revision date of October 17, 2007, will be accepted for filing applications for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The Form I–821, with the October 17, 2007, revision date can be found on the USCIS Web site at https://www.uscis.gov. Accordingly, beginning on June 27, 2008, if you are a national of a country currently designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) (or an alien with no nationality who last habitually resided in a country currently designated for TPS), you must submit your application for initial registration or re-registration using the Form I–821 with the October 17, 2007, revision date. Individuals who VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:40 May 27, 2008 Jkt 214001 What is Form I–821? Form I–821 is an application used by aliens to apply for TPS for the first time, as well as by aliens applying to reregister for TPS. The current version of Form I–821 can be found at https:// www.uscis.gov. Why will USCIS not accept prior versions of Form I–821? The Form I–821 with the October 17, 2007, revision date contains additional questions regarding the applicant’s eligibility for TPS that are not contained on the Form I–821 with prior revision dates. As such, previous versions of Form I–821 will no longer be accepted by USCIS. What will happen if you file previous versions of Form I–821? Beginning on June 27, 2008, USCIS will no longer accept any versions of Form I–821 dated prior to the October 17, 2007, revision date. TPS applications received containing previous versions of Form I–821 will be rejected and returned to the applicant, with accompanying fees for PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30623 resubmission with the proper version of Form I–821. Where should you file the revised Form I–821? For filing instructions, refer to the most recently published Federal Register notice for the specific country designation under which you are applying. You may also check the USCIS Web site at https://www.uscis.gov or contact the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1–800–375–5283. Can I electronically file the revised form I–821? If you are filing for re-registration during the re-registration period for your country and do not need to submit supporting documentation with your application, you may file your application electronically. To file your application electronically, follow the directions on the USCIS Web site at https://www.uscis.gov. You may not file your application electronically if you are filing for TPS for the first time. Paperwork Reduction Act The use of the revised Form I–821 has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The OMB Control Number for this collection is 1615–0043. Dated: May 9, 2008. Jonathan R. Scharfen, Acting Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. [FR Doc. E8–11816 Filed 5–27–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R3–ES–2008–N0078; 30120–1113– 0000–F6] Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability of permit applications; request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The following applicants have applied for permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species. DATES: We must receive written comments on or before June 27, 2008. ADDRESSES: Regional Director, Attn: Peter Fasbender, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services, 1 Federal Drive, Fort Snelling, MN 55111–4056; electronic mail, permitsR3ES@fws.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Fasbender (612) 713–5343. E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1 30624 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 103 / Wednesday, May 28, 2008 / Notices SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Endangered Species The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) (Act), with some exceptions, prohibits activities affecting endangered species unless authorized by a permit from the Service. Before issuing a permit, we invite public comment on it. Accordingly, we invite public comment on the following applicants’ permit applications for certain activities with endangered species authorized by section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act and the regulations governing the taking of endangered species (50 CFR part17). Submit your written data, comments, or requests for copies of the complete applications to the address shown in ADDRESSES. Permit Number TE089872 Applicant: Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take Higgins’ eye pearlymussel (Lampsilis higginsi) and winged mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa) in Minnesota and Wisconsin. This permit renewal is requested to continue longterm mussel and habitat monitoring in the St. Croix River aimed at enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Number TE125333–1 Applicant: Francesca Cuthbert, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take piping plover (Charadrius melodus) in Michigan and Wisconsin. The research entails capture and marking of piping plovers, erecting nesting enclosures to improve nesting success, and salvaging eggs and nestlings to enhance the survival of the species in the wild. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Permit Number TE130900 Applicant: EnviroScience, Incorporated, Stow, Ohio. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (collect) listed fish and mussel species throughout Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The following species may be collected and temporarily held in the course of surveys and habitat studies to determine presence or absence of the species: Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana), Orange-footed pimpleback pearlymussel (Plethobasus cooperianus), Pink mucket VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:40 May 27, 2008 Jkt 214001 pearlymussel (Lampsilis orbiculata), Rough pigtoe (Pleurobema plenum), Purple cat’s paw pearlymussel (Epioblasma obliquata obliquata), White cat’s paw pearlymussel (Epioblasma obliquata perobliqua), Fanshell (Cyprogenia stegaria), Fat pocketbook (Potamilus capax), Higgins’ eye pearlymussel (Lampsilis higginsi), Winged mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa), White wartyback (Plethobathus cicatricosus), Fat three-ridge (Amblema neislerii), Chipola slabshell (Elliptio chipolaensis), Purple bankclimber (Elliptoideus sloatianus), Upland combshell (Epioblasma metrastriata), Southern acornshell (Epioblasma othcaloogeniss), Fine-lined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), Shiny-rayed pocketbook (Lampsilis subangulata), Alabama moccasinshell (Medionidus acutissimus), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), Gulf moccasinshell (Medionidus penicillatus), Ochlockonee moccasinshell (Medionidus simpsonianus), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema perovatum), Triangular kidneyshell (Ptychobrachus greeni), Oval pigtoe (Pleurobema pyriforme), Shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum), Blue shiner (Cyprinella caerulea), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Amber darter (Percina antesella), Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Conasauga logperch (Percina jenkinsi), and Snail darter (Percina tanasi). Activities are proposed to identify listed species within proposed project areas and to assist in the development of methods and alternatives to minimize or avoid impacts to those listed species. Surveys are used to enhance survival of the species in the wild. Permit Number: TE135267 Applicant: Robert Vande Kopple, Pellston, Michigan. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take Hungerford’s crawling water beetle (Brachius hungerfordi). The scientific research involves surveying potential habitat to document the species range and to determine dietary habits of the species. The work is aimed at enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Number TE144832 Applicant: Detroit Zoological Society, Royal Oak, MI. The applicant requests a permit amendment to take piping plover (Charadrius melodus) in Michigan. The PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Detroit Zoological Society currently holds a permit to take Karner blue butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis) in Michigan for a captive rearing study and are requesting the same authority for piping plover eggs salvaged from abandoned nests in the wild. The work is a collaborative effort between the applicant and the University of Minnesota, who will salvage the eggs from abandoned nests. The applicant will incubate the eggs, hand raise the chicks, and release fledglings to the wild. The scientific research is aimed at enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Number TE179707 Applicant: Sanders Environmental Inc., Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. The applicant requests a permit to take the Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) throughout Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The activities proposed involve capture and marking individual bats to identify populations of this listed species and to develop methods to minimize or avoid project related impacts. The surveys are used to formulate project features aimed at enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Number TE179708 Applicant: Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc., Cheyenne, Wyoming. The applicant requests a permit to take the Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) throughout its range. The activities proposed involve capture and marking individual bats to identify populations of this listed species and to develop methods to minimize or avoid projectrelated impacts. The surveys are used to formulate project features aimed at enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Number TE179711 Applicant: Bernardin-Lochmueller & Associates, Evansville, Indiana. The applicant requests a permit to take the Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) throughout the range of the species. The activities proposed involve capture and marking individual bats to identify populations of this listed species and to develop methods to minimize or avoid project-related impacts. The surveys are used to formulate project features aimed at enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Number TE182430 Applicant: Nicholas Owens, Oak Brook, IL. E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 103 / Wednesday, May 28, 2008 / Notices The applicant requests a permit to take Fanshell (Cyprogenia stegaria), Pink Mucket pearlymussel (Lampsilis abrupta), Higgins’ eye pearlymussel (Lampsilis higginsi), Orangefoot Pimpleback pearlymussel (Plethobasus cooperianus), Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), and Fat Pocketbook (Potamilus capax) throughout the States of Illinois and Indiana. This permit is requested to determine presence or absence of species in conjunction with other projects, and is aimed at enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Number TE182436 Applicant: Illinois Natural History Survey, Champaign, IL. The applicant requests a permit to take the Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) throughout the State of Illinois. This permit is requested to determine presence or absence of the species and to determine distribution of the species. Activities are aimed at enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Public Comments We solicit public review and comments on these permit applications. Please refer to the respective permit number when you submit comments. Comments and materials we receive are available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the address shown in the ADDRESSES section. 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. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES In compliance with NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), we have made an initial determination that the activities proposed in these permits are categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Dated: May 13, 2008. Kyla Hastie, Acting Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services, Region 3, Fort Snelling, Minnesota. [FR Doc. E8–11835 Filed 5–27–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:31 May 27, 2008 Jkt 214001 30625 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR item takes. The meeting could end early if the agenda has been completed. Fish and Wildlife Service Dated: May 13, 2008. Joseph Polos, Supervisory Fishery Biologist, Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office, Arcata, CA. [FR Doc. E8–11837 Filed 5–27–08; 8:45 am] [FWS–R1–FHC–2008–N00133; 81331–1334– 8TWG–W4] Trinity Adaptive Management Working Group AGENCY: Interior. Notice of meeting. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ACTION: The Trinity Adaptive Management Working Group (TAMWG) affords stakeholders the opportunity to give policy, management, and technical input concerning Trinity River (California) restoration efforts to the Trinity Management Council (TMC). This notice announces a TAMWG meeting, which is open to the public. DATES: TAMWG will meet from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2008 and from 8:30 to 1 on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. SUMMARY: The meeting will be held at the Weaverville Victorian Inn, 1709 Main St., 299 West, Weaverville, CA 96093. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Randy A. Brown of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1655 Heindon Road, Arcata, CA 95521; telephone: (707) 822– 7201. Randy A. Brown is the TAMWG Designated Federal Officer. For background information and questions regarding the Trinity River Restoration Program (TRRP), please contact Douglas Schleusner, Executive Director, Trinity River Restoration Program, P.O. Box 1300, 1313 South Main Street, Weaverville, CA 96093; telephone: (530) 623–1800; E-mail: dschleusner@mp.usbr.gov Under section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), this notice announces a meeting of the (TAMWG). Primary objectives of the meeting will include discussion of the following topics: • Reservoir operations, minimum pool criteria, and carryover storage policies, • Steelhead population trends and Trinity River Hatchery steelhead production, • TRRP decision making/CDR situation assessment, • Updates on TRRP budget, flow schedule, monitoring activities, and • TAMWG membership appointments. Completion of the agenda is dependent on the amount of time each SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 BILLING CODE 4310–55–P Fish and Wildlife Service, Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Minerals Management Service [Docket No. MMS–2008-OMM–0026] MMS Information Collection Activity: 1010–0057, 30 CFR Part 250, Subpart C, Pollution Prevention and Control, Correction of an Information Collection Request; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior. ACTION: Notice of an information collection (1010–0057) extension. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This is a correction to the May 2, 2008 (73 FR 24308), request for comments. This notice is necessary to correct the hour burden for the requirements in § 250.301(a) in the burden table. The information collection request (ICR) concerns the paperwork requirements in the regulations under 30 CFR Part 250, Subpart C, ‘‘Pollution Prevention and Control.’’ DATES: Submit written comments by July 28, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any either of the following methods listed below. • Electronically: go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Under the tab ‘‘More Search Options,’’ click Advanced Docket Search, then select ‘‘Minerals Management Service’’ from the agency drop-down menu, then click ‘‘submit.’’ In the Docket ID column, select MMS– 2008-OMM–0026 to submit public comments and to view supporting and related materials available for this rulemaking. Information on using Regulations.gov, including instructions for accessing documents, submitting comments, and viewing the docket after the close of the comment period, is available through the site’s ‘‘User Tips’’ link. The MMS will post all comments. • Mail or hand-carry comments to the Department of the Interior; Minerals Management Service; Attention: Cheryl Blundon; 381 Elden Street, MS–4024; Herndon, Virginia 20170–4817. Please reference ‘‘Information Collection 1010– 0057’’ in your subject line and mark your message for return receipt. Include E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R3-ES-2008-N0078; 30120-1113-0000-F6]


Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability of permit applications; request for 
comments.

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SUMMARY: The following applicants have applied for permits to conduct 
certain activities with endangered species.

DATES: We must receive written comments on or before June 27, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Regional Director, Attn: Peter Fasbender, U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Ecological Services, 1 Federal Drive, Fort Snelling, 
MN 55111-4056; electronic mail, permitsR3ES@fws.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Fasbender (612) 713-5343.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Endangered Species

    The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et 
seq.) (Act), with some exceptions, prohibits activities affecting 
endangered species unless authorized by a permit from the Service. 
Before issuing a permit, we invite public comment on it. Accordingly, 
we invite public comment on the following applicants' permit 
applications for certain activities with endangered species authorized 
by section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act and the regulations governing the 
taking of endangered species (50 CFR part17). Submit your written data, 
comments, or requests for copies of the complete applications to the 
address shown in ADDRESSES.

Permit Number TE089872

Applicant: Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take Higgins' eye 
pearlymussel (Lampsilis higginsi) and winged mapleleaf (Quadrula 
fragosa) in Minnesota and Wisconsin. This permit renewal is requested 
to continue long-term mussel and habitat monitoring in the St. Croix 
River aimed at enhancement of survival of the species in the wild.

Permit Number TE125333-1

Applicant: Francesca Cuthbert, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 
Minnesota.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take piping plover 
(Charadrius melodus) in Michigan and Wisconsin. The research entails 
capture and marking of piping plovers, erecting nesting enclosures to 
improve nesting success, and salvaging eggs and nestlings to enhance 
the survival of the species in the wild.

Permit Number TE130900

    Applicant: EnviroScience, Incorporated, Stow, Ohio.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (collect) listed 
fish and mussel species throughout Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, 
Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The 
following species may be collected and temporarily held in the course 
of surveys and habitat studies to determine presence or absence of the 
species: Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma 
torulosa rangiana), Orange-footed pimpleback pearlymussel (Plethobasus 
cooperianus), Pink mucket pearlymussel (Lampsilis orbiculata), Rough 
pigtoe (Pleurobema plenum), Purple cat's paw pearlymussel (Epioblasma 
obliquata obliquata), White cat's paw pearlymussel (Epioblasma 
obliquata perobliqua), Fanshell (Cyprogenia stegaria), Fat pocketbook 
(Potamilus capax), Higgins' eye pearlymussel (Lampsilis higginsi), 
Winged mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa), White wartyback (Plethobathus 
cicatricosus), Fat three-ridge (Amblema neislerii), Chipola slabshell 
(Elliptio chipolaensis), Purple bankclimber (Elliptoideus sloatianus), 
Upland combshell (Epioblasma metrastriata), Southern acornshell 
(Epioblasma othcaloogeniss), Fine-lined pocketbook (Lampsilis altilis), 
Shiny-rayed pocketbook (Lampsilis subangulata), Alabama moccasinshell 
(Medionidus acutissimus), Coosa moccasinshell (Medionidus parvulus), 
Gulf moccasinshell (Medionidus penicillatus), Ochlockonee moccasinshell 
(Medionidus simpsonianus), Southern clubshell (Pleurobema decisum), 
Southern pigtoe (Pleurobema georgianum), Ovate clubshell (Pleurobema 
perovatum), Triangular kidneyshell (Ptychobrachus greeni), Oval pigtoe 
(Pleurobema pyriforme), Shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum), 
Blue shiner (Cyprinella caerulea), Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti), 
Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), Amber darter (Percina antesella), 
Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata), Conasauga logperch (Percina 
jenkinsi), and Snail darter (Percina tanasi). Activities are proposed 
to identify listed species within proposed project areas and to assist 
in the development of methods and alternatives to minimize or avoid 
impacts to those listed species. Surveys are used to enhance survival 
of the species in the wild.

Permit Number: TE135267

Applicant: Robert Vande Kopple, Pellston, Michigan.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take Hungerford's 
crawling water beetle (Brachius hungerfordi). The scientific research 
involves surveying potential habitat to document the species range and 
to determine dietary habits of the species. The work is aimed at 
enhancement of survival of the species in the wild.

Permit Number TE144832

Applicant: Detroit Zoological Society, Royal Oak, MI.

    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take piping plover 
(Charadrius melodus) in Michigan. The Detroit Zoological Society 
currently holds a permit to take Karner blue butterfly (Lycaeides 
melissa samuelis) in Michigan for a captive rearing study and are 
requesting the same authority for piping plover eggs salvaged from 
abandoned nests in the wild. The work is a collaborative effort between 
the applicant and the University of Minnesota, who will salvage the 
eggs from abandoned nests. The applicant will incubate the eggs, hand 
raise the chicks, and release fledglings to the wild. The scientific 
research is aimed at enhancement of survival of the species in the 
wild.

Permit Number TE179707

Applicant: Sanders Environmental Inc., Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.

    The applicant requests a permit to take the Indiana bat (Myotis 
sodalis) throughout Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, 
and Wisconsin. The activities proposed involve capture and marking 
individual bats to identify populations of this listed species and to 
develop methods to minimize or avoid project related impacts. The 
surveys are used to formulate project features aimed at enhancement of 
survival of the species in the wild.

Permit Number TE179708

Applicant: Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc., Cheyenne, Wyoming.

    The applicant requests a permit to take the Indiana bat (Myotis 
sodalis) throughout its range. The activities proposed involve capture 
and marking individual bats to identify populations of this listed 
species and to develop methods to minimize or avoid project-related 
impacts. The surveys are used to formulate project features aimed at 
enhancement of survival of the species in the wild.

Permit Number TE179711

Applicant: Bernardin-Lochmueller & Associates, Evansville, Indiana.

    The applicant requests a permit to take the Indiana bat (Myotis 
sodalis) throughout the range of the species. The activities proposed 
involve capture and marking individual bats to identify populations of 
this listed species and to develop methods to minimize or avoid 
project-related impacts. The surveys are used to formulate project 
features aimed at enhancement of survival of the species in the wild.

Permit Number TE182430

Applicant: Nicholas Owens, Oak Brook, IL.


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    The applicant requests a permit to take Fanshell (Cyprogenia 
stegaria), Pink Mucket pearlymussel (Lampsilis abrupta), Higgins' eye 
pearlymussel (Lampsilis higginsi), Orangefoot Pimpleback pearlymussel 
(Plethobasus cooperianus), Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), and Fat 
Pocketbook (Potamilus capax) throughout the States of Illinois and 
Indiana. This permit is requested to determine presence or absence of 
species in conjunction with other projects, and is aimed at enhancement 
of survival of the species in the wild.

Permit Number TE182436

Applicant: Illinois Natural History Survey, Champaign, IL.

    The applicant requests a permit to take the Indiana bat (Myotis 
sodalis) throughout the State of Illinois. This permit is requested to 
determine presence or absence of the species and to determine 
distribution of the species. Activities are aimed at enhancement of 
survival of the species in the wild.

Public Comments

    We solicit public review and comments on these permit applications. 
Please refer to the respective permit number when you submit comments. 
Comments and materials we receive are available for public inspection, 
by appointment, during normal business hours at the address shown in 
the ADDRESSES section. 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.

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

    In compliance with NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), we have made an 
initial determination that the activities proposed in these permits are 
categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental 
assessment or environmental impact statement.

    Dated: May 13, 2008.
Kyla Hastie,
Acting Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services, Region 3, Fort 
Snelling, Minnesota.
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