Barton Creek Office Park Environmental Assessment and Habitat Conservation Plan, Travis County, TX, 77053 [E8-30038]
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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 244 / Thursday, December 18, 2008 / Notices
Dated: December 10, 2008.
Teresa H. McKitrick.
Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region.
[FR Doc. E8–29890 Filed 12–17–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–R2–ES–2008–N0311]; [20124–1113–
0000–F2]
Barton Creek Office Park
Environmental Assessment and
Habitat Conservation Plan, Travis
County, TX
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Availability of an
Environmental Assessment and Habitat
Conservation Plan (EA/HCP).
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SUMMARY: Brandywine Realty Trust
(Applicant) has applied to the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service (Service) for an
incidental take permit pursuant to
section 10(a) of the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The
Applicant has been assigned permit
number TE–198648–0. The requested
permit, which is for a period of 30 years,
would authorize incidental take of the
endangered golden-cheeked warbler
(Dendroica chrysoparia). The proposed
take would occur as a result of the
construction and operation of the 14.83acre Barton Creek Office Park.
DATES: To ensure consideration, we
must receive written comments on or
before February 17, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review
the application and/or EA/HCP may
obtain a copy by written or telephone
request to William Amy, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Ecological Services
Office, 10711 Burnet Road, Suite 200,
Austin, TX 78758 (512/490–0057,
extension 234). All documents will be
available for public inspection, by
written request or by appointment only,
during normal business hours (8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.) at the above address. Data or
comments concerning the application
and HCP should be submitted in writing
to the Field Supervisor at the above
address. Please refer to permit number
TE–198648–0 when submitting
comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
William Amy at the above address.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 9
of the Act prohibits the ‘‘taking’’ of
endangered species such as the goldencheeked warbler. However, the Service,
under limited circumstances, may issue
permits to take endangered wildlife
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species incidental to, and not the
purpose of, otherwise lawful activities.
Regulations governing permits for
endangered species are at 50 CFR 17.22.
The subject tract is located in
southwest Austin, on the west side of
the Capital of Texas Highway (also
known as Loop 360) immediately across
from the intersection of Walsh Tarlton
Lane, Travis County, Texas. Habitat for
the golden-cheeked warbler has been
documented on and adjacent to the
subject tract. An EA/HCP has been
included as part of the permit
application. A determination of
jeopardy or non-jeopardy to the species
and a decision pursuant to the National
Environmental Policy Act will not be
made until at least 60 days from the date
of publication of this notice. This notice
is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of
the Act and National Environmental
Policy Act regulations (40 CFR 1506.6).
Applicant: Brandywine Realty Trust
plans to construct and operate a
commercial development on the 14.83acre tract and pay Travis County an
amount equal to 79.47 acres (the
proposed alternative’s mitigation
acreage) multiplied by the Balcones
Canyonlands Conservation Plan’s (the
‘‘BCCP’’) fee level under its Alternative
Process option (currently $6,500 per
acre) in effect at the time of such
payment. Payment shall be made prior
to initiation of clearing activities for the
development.
In the event that the Alternative
Process fee option becomes unavailable,
the Applicant will provide funding in
the amount of $516,555 toward the
acquisition of 79.47 acres of land within
the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve
(BCP) acquisition area.
The EA/HCP was prepared to
consider the impacts of the proposed
action on the human environment and
to address impacts to listed species as
a result of developing the subject tract.
This document describes the impacts to
the golden-cheeked warbler that would
likely result from the development,
steps the Applicant would take to
minimize and mitigate such impacts to
the maximum extent practicable, the
funding available to implement those
steps, and the alternatives that have
been considered.
Thomas L. Baur,
Acting Regional Director, Region 2.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[WO–260–09–1060–00–24 1A]
Call for Nominations for the Wild Horse
and Burro Advisory Board
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Wild Horse and Burro
Advisory Board Call for Nominations.
SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is
to solicit public nominations for three
members to the Wild Horse and Burro
Advisory Board. The Board provides
advice concerning management,
protection and control of wild freeroaming horses and burros on the public
lands administered by the Department
of the Interior, through the Bureau of
Land Management, and the Department
of Agriculture, through the Forest
Service.
DATES: Nominations should be
submitted to the address listed below no
later than February 17, 2009.
ADDRESSES: National Wild Horse and
Burro Program, Bureau of Land
Management, Department of the
Interior, P.O. Box 12000, Reno, Nevada
89520–0006, Attn: Ramona Delorme;
Fax 775–861–6618.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don
Glenn, Division Chief, Wild Horse and
Burro Program, (202) 452–5073.
Individuals who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf
(TDD) may contact Ramona Delorme at
any time by calling the Federal
Information Relay Service at 1–800–
877–8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Nominations for a term of three years
are needed to represent the following
categories of interest:
Wildlife Management
Humane Advocacy
Livestock Management
Any individual or organization may
nominate one or more persons to serve
on the Wild Horse and Burro Advisory
Board. Individuals may also nominate
themselves for Board membership. All
nomination letters/or resumes should
include the following:
1. Which positions are you interested
in being considered for:
2. Nominee’s Full Name:
3. Business Address and Phone:
(include e-mail address).
4. Home Address and Phone: (include
e-mail address).
5. Present Occupation/Title:
6. Education: (colleges, degrees, major
field of study):
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R2-ES-2008-N0311]; [20124-1113-0000-F2]
Barton Creek Office Park Environmental Assessment and Habitat
Conservation Plan, Travis County, TX
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment and
Habitat Conservation Plan (EA/HCP).
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SUMMARY: Brandywine Realty Trust (Applicant) has applied to the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for an incidental take permit
pursuant to section 10(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (Act). The Applicant has been assigned permit number TE-198648-
0. The requested permit, which is for a period of 30 years, would
authorize incidental take of the endangered golden-cheeked warbler
(Dendroica chrysoparia). The proposed take would occur as a result of
the construction and operation of the 14.83-acre Barton Creek Office
Park.
DATES: To ensure consideration, we must receive written comments on or
before February 17, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review the application and/or EA/HCP may
obtain a copy by written or telephone request to William Amy, U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Office, 10711 Burnet Road,
Suite 200, Austin, TX 78758 (512/490-0057, extension 234). All
documents will be available for public inspection, by written request
or by appointment only, during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.) at the above address. Data or comments concerning the application
and HCP should be submitted in writing to the Field Supervisor at the
above address. Please refer to permit number TE-198648-0 when
submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Amy at the above address.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 9 of the Act prohibits the
``taking'' of endangered species such as the golden-cheeked warbler.
However, the Service, under limited circumstances, may issue permits to
take endangered wildlife species incidental to, and not the purpose of,
otherwise lawful activities. Regulations governing permits for
endangered species are at 50 CFR 17.22.
The subject tract is located in southwest Austin, on the west side
of the Capital of Texas Highway (also known as Loop 360) immediately
across from the intersection of Walsh Tarlton Lane, Travis County,
Texas. Habitat for the golden-cheeked warbler has been documented on
and adjacent to the subject tract. An EA/HCP has been included as part
of the permit application. A determination of jeopardy or non-jeopardy
to the species and a decision pursuant to the National Environmental
Policy Act will not be made until at least 60 days from the date of
publication of this notice. This notice is provided pursuant to section
10(c) of the Act and National Environmental Policy Act regulations (40
CFR 1506.6).
Applicant: Brandywine Realty Trust plans to construct and operate a
commercial development on the 14.83-acre tract and pay Travis County an
amount equal to 79.47 acres (the proposed alternative's mitigation
acreage) multiplied by the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan's
(the ``BCCP'') fee level under its Alternative Process option
(currently $6,500 per acre) in effect at the time of such payment.
Payment shall be made prior to initiation of clearing activities for
the development.
In the event that the Alternative Process fee option becomes
unavailable, the Applicant will provide funding in the amount of
$516,555 toward the acquisition of 79.47 acres of land within the
Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP) acquisition area.
The EA/HCP was prepared to consider the impacts of the proposed
action on the human environment and to address impacts to listed
species as a result of developing the subject tract. This document
describes the impacts to the golden-cheeked warbler that would likely
result from the development, steps the Applicant would take to minimize
and mitigate such impacts to the maximum extent practicable, the
funding available to implement those steps, and the alternatives that
have been considered.
Thomas L. Baur,
Acting Regional Director, Region 2.
[FR Doc. E8-30038 Filed 12-17-08; 8:45 am]
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