Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permit Applications, 9248-9250 [2010-4166]

Download as PDF 9248 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 39 / Monday, March 1, 2010 / Notices Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202–395–5806. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leroy McKinney Jr., Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail Leroy McKinney Jr. at Leroy.McKinneyJr@hud.gov or telephone (202) 402–5564. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Mr. McKinney. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has submitted to OMB a request for approval of the Information collection described below. This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affecting agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed 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 agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (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 collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This notice also lists the following information: Title of Proposal: Single Family Mortgage Insurance Premium, Single Family. OMB Approval Number: 2502–0423. Form Numbers: None. Description of the Need for the Information and Its Proposed Use: Lenders use the Single Family Premium Collection Subsystem-Upfront (SFPCS– U) to remit the upfront premium to obtain mortgage insurance for the homeowner. The information strengthens HUD’s ability to manage and to manage and process upfront single family mortgage insurance premium collections and corrections to submit data. It also improves data integrity for the Single Family Mortgage Insurance Program. Frequency of Submission: On occasion, Monthly. Number of respondents Annual responses 4,016 12 Reporting Burden .............................................................................. Total Estimated Burden Hours: 7,229. Status: Extension of a currently approved collection. Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35, as amended. Dated: February 22, 2010. Leroy McKinney, Jr., Departmental Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–4154 Filed 2–26–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P public comment before issuing these permits. DATES: We must receive any written comments on or before March 31, 2010. ADDRESSES: Send written comments by U.S. mail to the Regional Director, Attn: Peter Fasbender, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services, 1 Federal Drive, Fort Snelling, MN 55111–4056; or by electronic mail to permitsR3ES@fws.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Fasbender, (612) 713–5343. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability of permit applications; request for comments. Background We invite public comment on the following permit applications for certain activities with endangered species authorized by section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and our regulations governing the taking of endangered species in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 17. Submit your written data, comments, or request for a copy of the complete application to the address shown in ADDRESSES. SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (Act) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act requires that we invite Permit Applications Permit Application Number: TE006012. Applicant: Steven Taylor, Center for Biodiversity, Illinois Natural History Survey, Champaign, Illinois. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and release, collect for scientific study and for propagation) Illinois cave amphipod (Gammarus acherondytes) in Monroe DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R3–ES–2010–N031; 30120–1113– 0000–F6] mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permit Applications VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:46 Feb 26, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 x Hours per response 6.667 = Burden hours 7,229 and St. Clair Counties, Illinois. Activities are proposed for life history analysis and population assessment work aimed at enhancement of the survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE106217. Applicant: Toledo Zoological Society, Toledo, Ohio. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and hold) Mitchell’s satyr butterflies (Neonympha mitchelli mitchelli) for captive propagation and release into the wild. Activities are proposed in the interest of conservation and recovery of the species and enhancement of the survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE130900 Applicant: Enviroscience, Inc., Blacklick, Ohio. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and release) the following unionid species: Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana), Orangefooted 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 E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1 mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 39 / Monday, March 1, 2010 / Notices 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) and the following fish species: 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) in the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Florida and Georgia. Proposed activities are for the enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE02344A Applicant: Mainstream Commercial Divers, Inc., Murray, Kentucky. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and release) the following unionid species: Clubshell, Northern riffleshell, Orangefoot pimpleback pearlymussel, Pink mucket pearlymussel, Rough pigtoe, Purple cat’s paw pearlymussel, White cat’s paw pearlymussel, Fanshell, Fat pocketbook, Higgins’ eye pearlymussel, Winged mapleleaf, and Scaleshell (Leptodea leptodon) in the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Proposed activities are for the enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE02350A. Applicant: J.F. New Associates, Inc., Walkerton, Indiana. The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release) Indiana bats (Myotis sodalis) and gray bats (Myotis grisescens) throughout the States of Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, and Kentucky to document presence/ absence of the species and to conduct habitat use assessments. Proposed VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:46 Feb 26, 2010 Jkt 220001 9249 rabbitsfoot (Quadrula cylindrical strigillata), winged mapleleaf, and Cumberland bean (Villosa travilis) mussels; and to take (capture and release) diamond darter (Crystallaria cincotta), blue shiner, Maryland darter (Etheostoma sellare), Roanoke logperch (Percina rex) and blackside dace (Phoxinus cumberlandensis) in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Proposed activities are for the purpose of determining presence or absence of the species, population monitoring, habitat assessment, and evaluation of potential project impacts. Activities are aimed at the enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. The applicant requests a permit Permit Application Number: TE02378A. renewal to take (capture and release; Applicant: U.S. Army Corps of collect tissue samples) Indiana bats and Engineers, St. Paul District, St. Paul, gray bats throughout the range of the Minnesota. species in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, The applicant requests a permit Nebraska, and Ohio. Proposed activities renewal to take (capture and release) are aimed at enhancement of survival of Higgins’ eye pearlymussel in the the species in the wild. Mississippi, St. Croix, Minnesota, and Permit Application Number: TE02373A Wisconsin Rivers in Minnesota, Applicant: Environmental Solutions and Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Innovations, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio. Proposed activities include surveys to The applicant requests a permit determine presence/absence of the renewal with amendment to take species and to assess impacts of (capture and release) Indiana bats, gray proposed projects. Proposed activities bats, Virginia big-eared bats, Ozark bigare aimed at the enhancement of eared bats (Corynorhinus townsendii survival of the species in the wild. ingens); to take (harass) running buffalo Permit Application Number: TE02381A. clover (Trifolium stoloniferum) and Applicant: Mark Hove, Macalester Northeastern bulrush (Scirpus College, St. Paul, Minnesota. ancistrochaetus), to take (capture and The applicant requests a permit release) Cumberland elktoe renewal to take (capture and release; (Alasmidonta atropurpurea), dwarf potential collection of glochidia during wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), fish-host study; capture and relocate) Fanshell, Dromedary pearlymussel winged mapleleaf and Higgins eye (Dromus dromas), Cumberland pearlymussels in the St. Croix, combshell (Epioblasma brevidens), Mississippi, Chippewa, and Zumbro oyster mussel (E. capsaeformis), Curtis Rivers in Minnesota and Wisconsin. pearlymussel (E. florentina curtisii), Proposed activities are aimed at yellow blossom (E. florentina enhancement of survival of the species florentina), tan riffleshell (E. florentina in the wild. walkeri), purple cat’s paw, white cat’s Permit Application Number: TE224720– paw, northern riffleshell, tubercled1. blossom pearlymussel (E. torulosa Applicant: ABR, Inc., Environmental torulosa), cracking pearlymussel Research & Services, Forest Grove, (Hemistena lata), pink mucket, Oregon. Arkansas fatmucket (Lampsilis powellii), scaleshell, ring pink (Obovaria retusa), The applicant requests a permit Littlewing pearlymussel (Pegias fibula), amendment to permit number TE224720 white wartyback pearlymussel, which authorizes take (harass through orangefoot pimpleback, clubshell, James capture and release; collection of hair spiny mussel (Pleurobema collina), and tissue samples) of Indiana bats and rough pigtoe, fat pocketbook, rough gray bats. Applicant requests an activities are aimed at enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE02360A. Applicant: Theresa Sydney Burke, Beaver, West Virginia. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and release) Indiana bats, gray bats, and Virginia bigeared bats (Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus) throughout the range of the species in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Proposed activities are aimed at enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE02365A. Applicant: Lynn W. Robbins, Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri. 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The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (capture and release; capture and relocate) Higgins’ eye pearlymussels and scaleshell mussels throughout the State of South Dakota. Proposed activities are for the enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE02560A. Applicant: Timothy C. Carter, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take (capture and release; collect tissue samples) Indiana bats and gray bats throughout the States of Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Proposed activities are for the enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE02651A. Applicant: The Ohio Department of Transportation, Columbus, Ohio. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and release) Indiana bats and American burying beetles (Nicrophorus americanus) within the State of Ohio. Proposed activities to determine presence/absence of the species, to assess habitat use and monitor populations are for the enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Public Comments We seek public review and comments on these permit applications. Please refer to the 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:46 Feb 26, 2010 Jkt 220001 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. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 39 (Monday, March 1, 2010)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R3-ES-2010-N031; 30120-1113-0000-F6]


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permit 
Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

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

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to 
comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities 
with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species 
Act (Act) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species 
unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act requires that we 
invite public comment before issuing these permits.

DATES: We must receive any written comments on or before March 31, 
2010.

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

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    We invite public comment on the following permit applications for 
certain activities with endangered species authorized by section 
10(a)(1)(A) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and our regulations 
governing the taking of endangered species in the Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 17. Submit your written data, comments, or 
request for a copy of the complete application to the address shown in 
ADDRESSES.

Permit Applications

Permit Application Number: TE006012.
Applicant: Steven Taylor, Center for Biodiversity, Illinois Natural 
History Survey, Champaign, Illinois.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and 
release, collect for scientific study and for propagation) Illinois 
cave amphipod (Gammarus acherondytes) in Monroe and St. Clair Counties, 
Illinois. Activities are proposed for life history analysis and 
population assessment work aimed at enhancement of the survival of the 
species in the wild.

Permit Application Number: TE106217.
Applicant: Toledo Zoological Society, Toledo, Ohio.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and hold) 
Mitchell's satyr butterflies (Neonympha mitchelli mitchelli) for 
captive propagation and release into the wild. Activities are proposed 
in the interest of conservation and recovery of the species and 
enhancement of the survival of the species in the wild.

Permit Application Number: TE130900
Applicant: Enviroscience, Inc., Blacklick, Ohio.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and 
release) the following unionid 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

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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) 
and the following fish species: 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) in the 
States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, 
Wisconsin, Kentucky, Florida and Georgia. Proposed activities are for 
the enhancement of survival of the species in the wild.

Permit Application Number: TE02344A
Applicant: Mainstream Commercial Divers, Inc., Murray, Kentucky.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and 
release) the following unionid species: Clubshell, Northern 
riffleshell, Orangefoot pimpleback pearlymussel, Pink mucket 
pearlymussel, Rough pigtoe, Purple cat's paw pearlymussel, White cat's 
paw pearlymussel, Fanshell, Fat pocketbook, Higgins' eye pearlymussel, 
Winged mapleleaf, and Scaleshell (Leptodea leptodon) in the States of 
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin, Alabama, Arkansas, 
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and 
West Virginia. Proposed activities are for the enhancement of survival 
of the species in the wild.

Permit Application Number: TE02350A.
Applicant: J.F. New Associates, Inc., Walkerton, Indiana.

    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release) 
Indiana bats (Myotis sodalis) and gray bats (Myotis grisescens) 
throughout the States of Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, 
Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, and Kentucky to document presence/absence of 
the species and to conduct habitat use assessments. Proposed activities 
are aimed at enhancement of survival of the species in the wild.

Permit Application Number: TE02360A.
Applicant: Theresa Sydney Burke, Beaver, West Virginia.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and 
release) Indiana bats, gray bats, and Virginia big-eared bats 
(Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus) throughout the range of the 
species in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, 
Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, 
Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North 
Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, 
Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Proposed activities 
are aimed at enhancement of survival of the species in the wild.

Permit Application Number: TE02365A.
Applicant: Lynn W. Robbins, Missouri State University, Springfield, 
Missouri.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and 
release; collect tissue samples) Indiana bats and gray bats throughout 
the range of the species in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Ohio. 
Proposed activities are aimed at enhancement of survival of the species 
in the wild.

Permit Application Number: TE02373A
Applicant: Environmental Solutions and Innovations, Inc., Cincinnati, 
Ohio.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal with amendment to take 
(capture and release) Indiana bats, gray bats, Virginia big-eared bats, 
Ozark big-eared bats (Corynorhinus townsendii ingens); to take (harass) 
running buffalo clover (Trifolium stoloniferum) and Northeastern 
bulrush (Scirpus ancistrochaetus), to take (capture and release) 
Cumberland elktoe (Alasmidonta atropurpurea), dwarf wedgemussel 
(Alasmidonta heterodon), Fanshell, Dromedary pearlymussel (Dromus 
dromas), Cumberland combshell (Epioblasma brevidens), oyster mussel (E. 
capsaeformis), Curtis pearlymussel (E. florentina curtisii), yellow 
blossom (E. florentina florentina), tan riffleshell (E. florentina 
walkeri), purple cat's paw, white cat's paw, northern riffleshell, 
tubercled-blossom pearlymussel (E. torulosa torulosa), cracking 
pearlymussel (Hemistena lata), pink mucket, Arkansas fatmucket 
(Lampsilis powellii), scaleshell, ring pink (Obovaria retusa), 
Littlewing pearlymussel (Pegias fibula), white wartyback pearlymussel, 
orangefoot pimpleback, clubshell, James spiny mussel (Pleurobema 
collina), rough pigtoe, fat pocketbook, rough rabbitsfoot (Quadrula 
cylindrical strigillata), winged mapleleaf, and Cumberland bean 
(Villosa travilis) mussels; and to take (capture and release) diamond 
darter (Crystallaria cincotta), blue shiner, Maryland darter 
(Etheostoma sellare), Roanoke logperch (Percina rex) and blackside dace 
(Phoxinus cumberlandensis) in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, 
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, 
Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, 
Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nebraska, New York, North 
Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, 
Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Proposed 
activities are for the purpose of determining presence or absence of 
the species, population monitoring, habitat assessment, and evaluation 
of potential project impacts. Activities are aimed at the enhancement 
of survival of the species in the wild.

Permit Application Number: TE02378A.
Applicant: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, St. Paul, 
Minnesota.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and 
release) Higgins' eye pearlymussel in the Mississippi, St. Croix, 
Minnesota, and Wisconsin Rivers in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, 
Illinois, and Missouri. Proposed activities include surveys to 
determine presence/absence of the species and to assess impacts of 
proposed projects. Proposed activities are aimed at the enhancement of 
survival of the species in the wild.

Permit Application Number: TE02381A.
Applicant: Mark Hove, Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and 
release; potential collection of glochidia during fish-host study; 
capture and relocate) winged mapleleaf and Higgins eye pearlymussels in 
the St. Croix, Mississippi, Chippewa, and Zumbro Rivers in Minnesota 
and Wisconsin. Proposed activities are aimed at enhancement of survival 
of the species in the wild.

Permit Application Number: TE224720-1.
Applicant: ABR, Inc., Environmental Research & Services, Forest Grove, 
Oregon.

    The applicant requests a permit amendment to permit number TE224720 
which authorizes take (harass through capture and release; collection 
of hair and tissue samples) of Indiana bats and gray bats. Applicant 
requests an

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amendment of the geographic scope of the permit to include the states 
within Region 5 of the Service: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, 
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode 
Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. Proposed activities under 
this permit application include surveys to document species' presence 
or absence in areas proposed for wind-energy development, studies to 
document habitat use, collection of echolocation data and hair/tissue 
sampling for scientific research. The applicant's proposed activities 
are aimed at enhancement of the survival of the species in the wild.

Permit Application Number: TE839777-11.
Applicant: Don Helms, Helms & Associates, Bellevue, Iowa.

    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (capture and 
release; capture and relocate) Higgins' eye pearlymussels and 
scaleshell mussels throughout the State of South Dakota. Proposed 
activities are for the enhancement of survival of the species in the 
wild.

Permit Application Number: TE02560A.
Applicant: Timothy C. Carter, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take 
(capture and release; collect tissue samples) Indiana bats and gray 
bats throughout the States of Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, 
Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Proposed activities are for 
the enhancement of survival of the species in the wild.

Permit Application Number: TE02651A.
Applicant: The Ohio Department of Transportation, Columbus, Ohio.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and 
release) Indiana bats and American burying beetles (Nicrophorus 
americanus) within the State of Ohio. Proposed activities to determine 
presence/absence of the species, to assess habitat use and monitor 
populations are for the enhancement of survival of the species in the 
wild.

Public Comments

    We seek public review and comments on these permit applications. 
Please refer to the 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 proposed activities in these permits are 
categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental 
assessment or environmental impact statement (516 DM 6 Appendix 1, 
1.4C(1)).

    Dated: February 19, 2010.
Lynn M. Lewis,
Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services, Region 3.
[FR Doc. 2010-4166 Filed 2-26-10; 8:45 am]
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