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Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Reform Act of 1989, this document
notifies the public of funding awards for
the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010
Transformation Initiative: Natural
Experiments Grant Program Notice of
Funding Availability (NOFA), which
was posted to Grants.gov on January 20,
2011. This announcement contains the
names and addresses of the award
winners and the amount of the awards
to be issued.
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Initiative: Natural Experiments Grant
Program NOFA is to provide funding to
support scientific research that makes
use of natural experiments to evaluate
the impacts of local, state, and federal
policies. The FY 2010 NOFA made
available approximately $600,000 under
the Department of Housing and Urban
Development Appropriations Act, 2010
(Pub. L. 111–117, approved December
16, 2009). The maximum grant
performance period under the NOFA is
24 months; applicants could request
$100,000 to $250,000 per award,
depending of the scope of the proposed
research. Awards under this NOFA will
be made in the form of a Cooperative
Agreement. A Cooperative Agreement
means that HUD will have substantial
involvement during the performance of
the research project.
The Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance number for this program is
14.524.
On January 20, 2011, HUD posted the
FY 2010 Transformation Initiative:
Natural Experiments Grant Program
NOFA to Grants.gov. The Department
reviewed, evaluated and scored the
applications received based on the
criteria in the NOFA. In accordance
with Section 102(a)(4)(C) of the
Department of Housing and Urban
Development Reform Act of 1989 (103)
Stat. 1987, U.S.C. 3545), the Department
is publishing the names, addresses, and
amounts of the awards made under this
competition in Appendix A to this
notice.
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Dated: June 9, 2011.
Raphael W. Bostic,
Assistant Secretary for Policy Development
and Research.
Room 6034, Albuquerque, NM. Please
refer to the respective permit number for
each application when submitting
comments.
Appendix A
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
List of Awardees for Grant Assistance Under
the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Transformation
Initiative Research Program Funding
Competition: Natural Experiment, by
Institution, Address, Grant Amount and
Name of Contact
1. Case Western Reserve University, Mr.
Derek M. Humphrey, Assistant Director,
10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
44106–7015. Grant: $250,000.00.
2. City of New York Department of Housing
Preservation and Development, Ms.
Elyzabeth Gaumer, Director, Housing Policy
Research and Program Evaluation, 100 Gold
Street, New York, New York 10038–1605.
Grant: $250,000.00.
3. New York City Department of Homeless
Services, Ms. Joanna Weissman, Executive
Director of Planning and Research, 33 Beaver
Street, 20th floor, New York, New York,
10004–2737. Grant: $100,000.00.
Susan Jacobsen, Chief, Endangered
Species Division, P.O. Box 1306,
Albuquerque, NM 87103; (505) 248–
6920.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–R2–ES–2011–N115; 20124–1113–
0000–F5]
Endangered and Threatened Species
Permit Applications
AGENCY:
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
Notice of receipt of applications;
request for public comment.
ACTION:
The following applicants have
applied for scientific research permits to
conduct certain activities with
endangered species under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (Act). The Act requires that we
invite public comment on these permit
applications.
DATES: To ensure consideration, written
comments must be received on or before
July 18, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Written comments should
be submitted to the Chief, Endangered
Species Division, Ecological Services,
P.O. Box 1306, Room 6034,
Albuquerque, NM 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.,
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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–046517
Applicant: United States Geological
Survey, New Mexico Cooperative
Unit, Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Applicant requests a new permit to
hold and rear captive Rio Grande silvery
minnows (Hybognathus amarus) and
bonytail chub (Gila elegans) at the
rearing facility at New Mexico State
Universtiy.
Permit TE–42737A
Applicant: Sevenecoten, LLC, Dripping
Springs, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
golden-cheeked warbler (Dendroica
chrysoparia) and black-capped vireo
(Vireo atricapilla) within Texas.
Permit TE–150490
Applicant: Sea Life Arizona, Tempe,
Arizona.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to hold
and display for educational purposes
the following native fish: woundfin
(Plagopterus argentissimus), bonytail
(Gila elegans), Colorado pikeminnow
(Ptychocheilus lucius), desert pupfish
(Cyprinodon macularius), Gila chub
(Gila intermedia), Gila topminnow
(Poeciliopsis occidentalis occidentalis),
humpback chub (Gila cypha), razorback
sucker (Xyrauchen texanus), Yaqui chub
(Gila purpea), Yaqui sucker (Catostomus
bernardini), and Yaqui topminnow
(Poeciliopsis occidentalis sonoriensis)
within the Aquarium.
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Permit TE–42823A
Applicant: Wiebke Boeing, Las
Cruces, New Mexico.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
Pecos gambusia (Gambusia nobilis),
Roswell springsnail (Pyrgulopsis
roswellensis), Koster’s springsnail
(Juturnia kosteri), and Noel’s amphipod
(Gammarus desperatus) in sinkholes of
the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge,
Roswell, New Mexico.
Permit TE–051819
Applicant: Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth,
Texas.
Applicant requests a renewal to a
current permit for research and recovery
purposes to hold, conduct husbandry
activities, and captively breed the
following species: Barton Springs
salamander (Eurycea sosorum), Houston
toad (Bufo houstonensis), and blackfooted ferret (Mustela nigripes) within
the Fort Worth Zoo.
Permit TE–43719A
Applicant: Desert Botanical Garden,
Phoenix, Arizona.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys,
collect samples, and conduct genetic
analysis of Huachuca water umbel
(Lilaeopsis schaffneriana var. recurva)
and Arizona hedgehog cactu
(Echinocereus triglochidiatus var.
arizonicus) within Arizona and at the
botanical garden.
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Permit TE–43746A
Applicant: Northern Arizona University,
Flagstaff, Arizona.
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–800923
Applicant: University of Arizona,
Tucson, Arizona.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys,
collect genetic samples, and captively
hold the following species: Colorado
pikeminnow (Ptychocheilus lucius),
desert pupfish (Cyprinodon
macularius), Gila topminnow
(Poecciliopsis occidentalis), and Gila
chub (Gila intermedia) within Arizona.
Permit TE–43777A
Applicant: Sea Life US, LLC, Grapevine,
Texas.
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Applicant requests a new permit for
husbandry and holding of green sea
turtles (Chelonia mydas) and Kemps
ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempii)
at the Sea Life Aquarium in Texas.
Permit TE–172278
Applicant: John C. Abbott, Austin,
Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
American burying beetle (Nicrophorus
americanus) within the Camp Maxey
National Guard facility in Texas.
Permit TE–44306A
Applicant: United States Geological
Survey, Bozeman, Montana.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct a study on the effects of
electricity on growth and reproduction
of razorback suckers (Xyrauchen
texanus) at the Uvalde National Fish
Hatchery in Texas.
Permit TE–026711
Applicant: Coconino National Forest,
Flagstaff, Arizona.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
the following species: southwestern
willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii
extimus), Yuma clapper rail (Rallus
longirostris yumanensis), Gila
topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis
occidentalis), razorback sucker
(Xyrauchen texanus), black-footed ferret
(Mustela nigripes), Arizona cliffrose
(Purshia subintegra), and Gila chub
(Gila intermedia) within Arizona.
Permit TE–118414
Applicant: Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah,
Oklahoma.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
American burying beetle (Nicrophorus
americanus) within Oklahoma.
Permit TE–829995
Applicant: Dallas Zoo and Aquarium,
Dallas, Texas.
Applicant requests an amendment to
hold, conduct husbandry activities, and
captively breed Houston toads (Bufo
houstonensis) within the zoo.
Permit TE–207369
Applicant: U.S. Army Garrison—Fort
Huachuca, Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
Applicant requests an amendment to
a current permit for research and
recovery purposes to conduct presence/
absence surveys, collect samples, and
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conduct genetic analysis of Huachuca
water umbel (Lilaeopsis schaffneriana
var. recurva) and to conduct presence/
absence surveys of southwestern willow
flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus)
within Arizona.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.
Dated: June 8, 2011.
Joy E. Nicholopoulos,
(Acting) Regional Director, Southwest Region,
Fish and Wildlife Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R2-ES-2011-N115; 20124-1113-0000-F5]
Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications; request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The following applicants have applied for scientific research
permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The Act requires that
we invite public comment on these permit applications.
DATES: To ensure consideration, written comments must be received on or
before July 18, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Written comments should be submitted to the Chief,
Endangered Species Division, Ecological Services, P.O. Box 1306, Room
6034, Albuquerque, NM 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 6034, Albuquerque, NM. Please refer to the
respective permit number for each application when submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Jacobsen, Chief, Endangered
Species Division, P.O. Box 1306, Albuquerque, NM 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-046517
Applicant: United States Geological Survey, New Mexico Cooperative
Unit, Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Applicant requests a new permit to hold and rear captive Rio Grande
silvery minnows (Hybognathus amarus) and bonytail chub (Gila elegans)
at the rearing facility at New Mexico State Universtiy.
Permit TE-42737A
Applicant: Sevenecoten, LLC, Dripping Springs, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys for golden-cheeked warbler
(Dendroica chrysoparia) and black-capped vireo (Vireo atricapilla)
within Texas.
Permit TE-150490
Applicant: Sea Life Arizona, Tempe, Arizona.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to hold and display for educational purposes the following native fish:
woundfin (Plagopterus argentissimus), bonytail (Gila elegans), Colorado
pikeminnow (Ptychocheilus lucius), desert pupfish (Cyprinodon
macularius), Gila chub (Gila intermedia), Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis
occidentalis occidentalis), humpback chub (Gila cypha), razorback
sucker (Xyrauchen texanus), Yaqui chub (Gila purpea), Yaqui sucker
(Catostomus bernardini), and Yaqui topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis
sonoriensis) within the Aquarium.
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Permit TE-42823A
Applicant: Wiebke Boeing, Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys for Pecos gambusia (Gambusia
nobilis), Roswell springsnail (Pyrgulopsis roswellensis), Koster's
springsnail (Juturnia kosteri), and Noel's amphipod (Gammarus
desperatus) in sinkholes of the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge,
Roswell, New Mexico.
Permit TE-051819
Applicant: Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth, Texas.
Applicant requests a renewal to a current permit for research and
recovery purposes to hold, conduct husbandry activities, and captively
breed the following species: Barton Springs salamander (Eurycea
sosorum), Houston toad (Bufo houstonensis), and black-footed ferret
(Mustela nigripes) within the Fort Worth Zoo.
Permit TE-43719A
Applicant: Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, Arizona.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys, collect samples, and conduct
genetic analysis of Huachuca water umbel (Lilaeopsis schaffneriana var.
recurva) and Arizona hedgehog cactu (Echinocereus triglochidiatus var.
arizonicus) within Arizona and at the botanical garden.
Permit TE-43746A
Applicant: Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona.
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-800923
Applicant: University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys, collect genetic samples, and
captively hold the following species: Colorado pikeminnow
(Ptychocheilus lucius), desert pupfish (Cyprinodon macularius), Gila
topminnow (Poecciliopsis occidentalis), and Gila chub (Gila intermedia)
within Arizona.
Permit TE-43777A
Applicant: Sea Life US, LLC, Grapevine, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for husbandry and holding of green
sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) and Kemps ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys
kempii) at the Sea Life Aquarium in Texas.
Permit TE-172278
Applicant: John C. Abbott, Austin, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys for American burying beetle
(Nicrophorus americanus) within the Camp Maxey National Guard facility
in Texas.
Permit TE-44306A
Applicant: United States Geological Survey, Bozeman, Montana.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct a study on the effects of electricity on growth and
reproduction of razorback suckers (Xyrauchen texanus) at the Uvalde
National Fish Hatchery in Texas.
Permit TE-026711
Applicant: Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys for the following species:
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), Yuma
clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis), Gila topminnow
(Poeciliopsis occidentalis occidentalis), razorback sucker (Xyrauchen
texanus), black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes), Arizona cliffrose
(Purshia subintegra), and Gila chub (Gila intermedia) within Arizona.
Permit TE-118414
Applicant: Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys for American burying beetle
(Nicrophorus americanus) within Oklahoma.
Permit TE-829995
Applicant: Dallas Zoo and Aquarium, Dallas, Texas.
Applicant requests an amendment to hold, conduct husbandry
activities, and captively breed Houston toads (Bufo houstonensis)
within the zoo.
Permit TE-207369
Applicant: U.S. Army Garrison--Fort Huachuca, Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit for research
and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys, collect
samples, and conduct genetic analysis of Huachuca water umbel
(Lilaeopsis schaffneriana var. recurva) and to conduct presence/absence
surveys of southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus)
within Arizona.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.
Dated: June 8, 2011.
Joy E. Nicholopoulos,
(Acting) Regional Director, Southwest Region, Fish and Wildlife
Service.
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