Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications, 31875-31876 [E8-12466]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 108 / Wednesday, June 4, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse; Notice of Closed Meetings rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meetings. The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: National Institute on Drug Abuse Special Emphasis Panel, B/START Review. Date: June 27, 2008. Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, 6101 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852. (Virtual Meeting) Contact Person: Mark Swieter, PhD, Chief, Training and Special Projects Review Branch, Office of Extramural Affairs, National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH, DHHS, 6101 Executive Boulevard, Suite 220, Bethesda, MD 20892–8401, (301) 435–1389, ms80x@nih.gov. Name of Committee: National Institute on Drug Abuse Special Emphasis Panel, Exploratory Centers for Translational Research. Date: July 1–2, 2008. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications Place: Sofitel Lafayette Square, 806 15th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. Contact Person: Mark Swieter, PhD, Chief, Training and Special Projects Review Branch, Office of Extramural Affairs, National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH, DHHS, 6101 Executive Boulevard, Suite 220, Bethesda, MD 20892–8401, (301) 435–1389, ms80x@nih.gov. Name of Committee: National Institute on Drug Abuse Special Emphasis Panel, NIDA– K Conflicts SEP. Date: July 8, 2008. Time: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Doubletree Washington, 1515 Rhode Island Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20005. Contact Person: Mark Swieter, PhD, Chief, Training and Special Projects Review Branch, Office of Extramural Affairs, National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH, DHHS, 6101 VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:46 Jun 03, 2008 Jkt 214001 Executive Boulevard, Suite 220, Bethesda, MD 20892–8401, (301) 435–1389, ms80x@nih.gov. Name of Committee: National Institute on Drug Abuse Special Emphasis Panel, Effectiveness of SBIRT in Medical Settings for Reducing Drug Abuse and Sequelae. Date: July 9, 2008. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Melrose Hotel, 2430 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20037. Contact Person: Jose F. Ruiz, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Office of Extramural Affairs, National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH, 6101 Executive Blvd., Rm. 213, MSC 8401, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301– 451–3086, ruizjf@nida.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.279, Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: May 28, 2008. Anna Snouffer, Deputy Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8–12388 Filed 6–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R1–R–2008–N0104; 10120–1113– 0000–F5] Endangered Wildlife and Plants; Permits Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability of application to amend permit; request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), invite the public to comment on the following application to amend an existing permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species. DATES: We must receive your written data or comments by July 7, 2008. ADDRESSES: Program Manager, Endangered Species, Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 911 NE. 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232–4181. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Grant Canterbury, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, at the above address or by telephone (503–231–2063) or fax (503– 231–6243). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following applicant has applied to amend an existing scientific research permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species under section PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31875 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). We solicit review and comment from local, State, and Federal agencies and the public. Permit No. TE–043628 Applicant: Institute for Applied Ecology, Corvallis, Oregon. The applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit to remove/reduce to possession (collect seeds, seed restoration sites, and start production fields) Lomatium bradshawi (Bradshaw’s lomatium) in conjunction with research in Benton, Lane, and Linn Counties, Oregon, for the purpose of enhancing its survival. This permit currently covers collection of seeds of Erigeron decumbens ssp. decumbens (Willamette daisy), for which a notice was originally published in the Federal Register on June 5, 2003 (68 FR 33732). Public Review of Comments Please refer to the permit number for the application when submitting comments. We solicit public review and comment on this recovery permit application. 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. Comments and materials received will be available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the above address. Dated: April 28, 2008. Renne R. Lohoefener, Regional Director, Region 1, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. E8–12417 Filed 6–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R2–ES–2008–N0081; 20124–1113– 0000–F5] 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 E:\FR\FM\04JNN1.SGM 04JNN1 31876 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 108 / Wednesday, June 4, 2008 / Notices conduct certain activities with endangered species pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. To ensure consideration, written comments must be received on or before July 7, 2008. DATES: 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. ADDRESSES: 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–175891 Applicant: Robert Burton, Winkelman, Arizona. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys of southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) within Arizona. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Permit TE–051819 Applicant: Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth, Texas. Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit to establish and maintain captive breeding facilities for Barton Spring salamander (Eurycea sosorum) and Houston toad (Bufo houstonensis) within the Fort Worth Zoo. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:46 Jun 03, 2008 Jkt 214001 Permit TE–037118 Applicant: Scott Carroll, Tucson, Arizona. Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/ absence surveys of southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) within Arizona. Permit TE–178778 Applicant: Jane Marks, Marks Lab of Aquatic Ecology, Northern Arizona University. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys of Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis) and razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus) within Fossil Creek and Gila Counties, Arizona. Permit TE–794593 Applicant: Texas State Aquarium, Corpus Christi, Texas. Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit for research and recovery purposes to hold and maintain brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) within the Texas State Aquarium. Permit TE–014168 Applicant: Peter Sprouse, Buda, Texas. Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/ absence surveys of the following species: San Marcos salamander (Eurycea nana), Texas blind salamander (Eurycea rathbuni), Peck’s Cave amphipod (Stygobromus pecki), Comal Springs dryopid beetle (Stygoparnus comalensis), Comal Springs riffle beetle (Heterelmis comalensis), and Mexican blindcat (catfish) (Prietella phreatophila) within Texas. Permit TE–051832 Applicant: Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix, Arizona. Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit to hold and maintain the following species: Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus baileyi), thick-billed parrot (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha), masked bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianius ridgwayi), speckled dace (Rhinichthys osculus), Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis), and desert pupfish (Cyprinodon macularius) within the Phoenix Zoo. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. Dated: May 1, 2008. Thomas L. Bauer, Acting Regional Director, Southwest Region, Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. E8–12466 Filed 6–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R8–ES–2008–N0109; 80221–1112– 0000–F2] Tehachapi Uplands Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), we, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), advise the public of our intent to gather information necessary to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Tehachapi Uplands Multi-species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). Tejon Ranch is preparing the MSHCP to apply for a 50-year incidental take permit under Section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (Act). The permit is needed to authorize the incidental take of threatened and endangered species that could occur as a result of activities covered by the plan. The Service provides this notice to (1) describe the proposed action and possible alternatives; (2) advise other Federal and State agencies, affected Tribes, and the public of our intent to prepare an EIS; (3) announce the initiation of a public scoping period; and (4) obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to be included in the EIS. Similar Notices of Intent were published on June 25, 2004 (69 FR 35663) and March 26, 2008 (73 FR 16052). This notice is being published to clarify the proposed action, to correct a previous ADDRESSES error, and to allow additional public input. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before July 7, 2008. ADDRESSES: Written comments submitted to Mary Grim, Section 10 Program Coordinator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2800 Cottage Way, W– 2605, Sacramento, CA 95825. Comments may also be sent by e-mail to tu_hcp_eis@fws.gov. Comments previously received during previous public scoping periods will also be considered. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Grim, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, at 916–414–6464. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Section 9 of the Act and Federal regulations prohibit the ‘‘take’’ of wildlife species listed as endangered or threatened (16 U.S.C. 1538). The Act E:\FR\FM\04JNN1.SGM 04JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 4, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31875-31876]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-12466]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R2-ES-2008-N0081; 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

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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 July 7, 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-175891

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

Permit TE-051819

Applicant: Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth, Texas.
    Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit to establish 
and maintain captive breeding facilities for Barton Spring salamander 
(Eurycea sosorum) and Houston toad (Bufo houstonensis) within the Fort 
Worth Zoo.

Permit TE-037118

Applicant: Scott Carroll, Tucson, Arizona.
    Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit for research 
and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys of 
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) within 
Arizona.

Permit TE-178778

Applicant: Jane Marks, Marks Lab of Aquatic Ecology, Northern Arizona 
University.
    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct presence/absence surveys of Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis 
occidentalis) and razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus) within Fossil 
Creek and Gila Counties, Arizona.

Permit TE-794593

Applicant: Texas State Aquarium, Corpus Christi, Texas.
    Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit for research 
and recovery purposes to hold and maintain brown pelicans (Pelecanus 
occidentalis) within the Texas State Aquarium.

Permit TE-014168

Applicant: Peter Sprouse, Buda, Texas.
    Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit for research 
and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys of the 
following species: San Marcos salamander (Eurycea nana), Texas blind 
salamander (Eurycea rathbuni), Peck's Cave amphipod (Stygobromus 
pecki), Comal Springs dryopid beetle (Stygoparnus comalensis), Comal 
Springs riffle beetle (Heterelmis comalensis), and Mexican blindcat 
(catfish) (Prietella phreatophila) within Texas.

Permit TE-051832

Applicant: Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix, Arizona.
    Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit to hold and 
maintain the following species: Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus 
baileyi), thick-billed parrot (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha), masked 
bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianius ridgwayi), speckled dace 
(Rhinichthys osculus), Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis), and 
desert pupfish (Cyprinodon macularius) within the Phoenix Zoo.

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

    Dated: May 1, 2008.
Thomas L. Bauer,
Acting Regional Director, Southwest Region, Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. E8-12466 Filed 6-3-08; 8:45 am]
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