Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Recovery Permit Application, 24216-24217 [2012-9715]

Download as PDF 24216 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 78 / Monday, April 23, 2012 / Notices Funding inflation factors listed next ‘‘Hawaii,’’ in Appendix A which is based on the CPI survey for the Honolulu metropolitan area. The Pacific Islands use the West Region Renewal Funding inflation factor. IV. Geographic Areas Inflation factors based on PUC forecasts are produced for all Class A CPI cities (CPI cities with a population of 1.5 million or more) and for the four Census Regions. They are applied to core-based statistical areas (CBSAs), as defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), according to how much of the CBSA is covered by the CPI city-survey. If more than 75 percent of the CBSA is covered by the CPI citysurvey, the inflation factor that is based on that CPI survey is applied to the whole CBSA and to any HUD-defined metropolitan area, called ‘‘HUD Metro FMR Area’’ (HMFA), within that CBSA. If the CBSA is not covered by a CPI citysurvey, the CBSA uses the relevant regional CPI factor. Almost all nonmetropolitan counties use regional CPI factors. For areas assigned the Census Region CPI factor, both metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas receive the same factor. The tables showing the Renewal Funding Inflation Factors available electronically from the HUD data information page list the inflation factors for the four Census Regions first, followed by an alphabetical listing of each metropolitan area, beginning with Akron, OH, MSA. The inflation factors use the same OMB metropolitan area definitions, as revised by HUD, that are used in the FY 2012 FMRs. rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES the methodology for future funding estimates. HUD is also continuing to review and refine the methodology, especially for area differences in the factors, which will be described in future inflation factor notices. VI. Environmental Impact V. Area Definitions To make certain that they are referencing the correct inflation factors, PHAs should refer to the Area Definitions Table on the following Web page: https://www.huduser.org/huduser/ datasets/rfif/FY2012/ FY2012_AreaDef.pdf. The Area Definitions Table lists areas in alphabetical order by state, and the associated Census Region is shown next to each state name. If the area where a unit is located is not separately listed, the inflation factor for the Census Region that includes that area is used. In the six New England states, the listings are for counties or parts of counties as defined by towns or cities. Any location in these states that are not specifically listed should use the Northeast Census Region inflation factor. Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands use the South Region inflation factors. All areas in Hawaii use the Renewal VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:11 Apr 20, 2012 Jkt 226001 This Notice involves a statutorily required establishment of a rate or cost determination which does not constitute a development decision affecting the physical condition of specific project areas or building sites. Accordingly, under 24 CFR 50.19(c)(6), this Notice is categorically excluded from environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321). Dated: April 13, 2012. Raphael W. Bostic, Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research. [FR Doc. 2012–9692 Filed 4–20–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R1–ES–2012–N090; FXES11130100000F5–123–FF01E00000] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Recovery Permit Application Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following application for a recovery permit to conduct enhancement of survival activities with an endangered species. The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), prohibits certain activities with endangered species unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act also requires that we invite public comment before issuing such permits. DATES: To ensure consideration, please send your written comments by May 23, 2012. ADDRESSES: Endangered Species Program Manager, Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Pacific Regional Office, 911 NE 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232–4181. Please refer to the permit number for the application when submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colleen Henson, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, at the above address or by SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 telephone (503–231–2071) or fax (503– 231–6243). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) prohibits certain activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activity. Along with our implementing regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR part 17, the Act provides for certain permits, and requires that we invite public comment before issuing these permits. A permit granted by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act authorizes the permittee to conduct activities (including take or interstate commerce) with U.S. endangered or threatened species for scientific purposes or to enhance the propagation or survival of the affected species. Our regulations implementing section 10(a)(1)(A) for these permits are found at 50 CFR 17.22 for endangered wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.32 for threatened wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.62 for endangered plant species, and 50 CFR 17.72 for threatened plant species. Application Available for Review and Comment We invite local, State, and Federal agencies, and the public to comment on the following application. Please refer to the appropriate permit number for the application when submitting comments. Documents and other information submitted with this application are available for review by request from the Endangered Species Program Manager at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) and the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). Permit Number: TE–210255. Applicant: Ryan Sylvester, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Libby, Montana. The permittee requests an amendment to an existing scientific research permit to take (tag, conduct adult and juvenile telemetry, determine sex and maturity, and possible use of egg mats and larval sampling) the Kootenai River population of the white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) in conjunction with research in the State of Montana, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. The original permit was announced in a notice that published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2009 (74 FR 18396). Public Availability of Comments All comments and materials we receive in response to this request will E:\FR\FM\23APN1.SGM 23APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 78 / Monday, April 23, 2012 / Notices be available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. Before including your address, phone number, email 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. Authority: We provide this notice under section 10 of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) Dates: April 12, 2012. Hugh Morrison, Acting Regional Director, Pacific Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. 2012–9715 Filed 4–20–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [F–14854–A; LLAK965000–L14100000– HY0000–P] Alaska Native Claims Selection Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of decision approving lands for conveyance. AGENCY: As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will issue an appealable decision to Iqfijouaq Company. The decision approves for conveyance the surface estate in the lands described below, pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601, et seq.). The subsurface estate in these lands will be conveyed to Calista Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed to Iqfijouaq Company. The lands are in the vicinity of Eek, Alaska, and are located in: rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Seward Meridian, Alaska T. 4 N., R. 72 W., Sec. 3. Containing 340.88 acres. T. 1 S., R. 75 W., Secs. 6 and 7. Containing 171.31 acres. Aggregating 512.19 acres. [FR Doc. 2012–9689 Filed 4–20–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–JA–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [F–14879–A, F–14879–A2; LLAK962000– L14100000–HY0000–P] Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of decision approving lands for conveyance. AGENCY: As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will issue an appealable decision to Kotlik Yupik Corporation. The decision approves for conveyance the surface estate in certain lands pursuant to the SUMMARY: Any party claiming a property interest in the lands affected by the DATES: 15:11 Apr 20, 2012 Dina L. Torres, Land Transfer Resolution Specialist, Land Transfer Adjudication II Branch. Alaska Native Claims Selection Notice of the decision will also be published four times in The Delta Discovery. VerDate Mar<15>2010 decision may appeal the decision within the following time limits: 1. Unknown parties, parties unable to be located after reasonable efforts have been expended to locate, parties who fail or refuse to sign their return receipt, and parties who receive a copy of the decision by regular mail which is not certified, return receipt requested, shall have until May 23, 2012 to file an appeal. 2. Parties receiving service of the decision by certified mail shall have 30 days from the date of receipt to file an appeal. 3. Notices of appeal transmitted by electronic means, such as facsimile or email, will not be accepted as timely filed. Parties who do not file an appeal in accordance with the requirements of 43 CFR part 4, subpart E, shall be deemed to have waived their rights. ADDRESSES: A copy of the decision may be obtained from: Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office, 222 West Seventh Avenue, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513–7504. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The BLM by phone at 907–271–5960 or by email at ak.blm.conveyance@blm.gov. Persons who use a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to contact the BLM during normal business hours. In addition, the FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the BLM. The BLM will reply during normal business hours. Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24217 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) (43 U.S.C. 1601, et seq.). The lands approved for conveyance lie partially within the Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range in existence on the date ANCSA was enacted, December 18, 1971. As provided by ANCSA, the subsurface estate in the lands lying outside the Range will be conveyed to Calista Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed to Kotlik Yupik Corporation. The subsurface estate in the lands lying within the Range is not available for conveyance to Calista Corporation and will be reserved to the United States at the time of conveyance. The lands are in the vicinity of Kotlik, Alaska and are described as: Lands within the Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range (Public Land Order No. 4589), now known as the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge Surface estate to be conveyed to Kotlik Yupik Corporation; subsurface estate to be reserved to the United States Kateel River Meridian, Alaska T. 26 S., R. 27 W., Sec. 24. Containing 0.37 acres. Lands outside the Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range (Public Land Order No. 4589), now known as the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge Surface estate to be conveyed to Kotlik Yupik Corporation; subsurface estate to be conveyed to Calista Regional Corporation Kateel River Meridian, Alaska T. 28 S., R. 24 W., Sec. 30. Containing 25 acres. T. 27 S., R. 26 W., Sec. 36. Containing 5 acres. Aggregating 30 acres. Notice of the decision will also be published four times in The Delta Discovery. Any party claiming a property interest in the lands affected by the decision may appeal the decision within the following time limits: 1. Unknown parties, parties unable to be located after reasonable efforts have been expended to locate, parties who fail or refuse to sign their return receipt, and parties who receive a copy of the decision by regular mail which is not certified, return receipt requested, shall have until May 23, 2012 to file an appeal. 2. Parties receiving service of the decision by certified mail shall have 30 days from the date of receipt to file an appeal. DATES: E:\FR\FM\23APN1.SGM 23APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 78 (Monday, April 23, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24216-24217]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-9715]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R1-ES-2012-N090; FXES11130100000F5-123-FF01E00000]


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Recovery Permit 
Application

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to 
comment on the following application for a recovery permit to conduct 
enhancement of survival activities with an endangered species. The 
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), prohibits certain 
activities with endangered species unless a Federal permit allows such 
activity. The Act also requires that we invite public comment before 
issuing such permits.

DATES: To ensure consideration, please send your written comments by 
May 23, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Endangered Species Program Manager, Ecological Services, 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Pacific Regional Office, 911 NE 11th 
Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-4181. Please refer to the permit number for 
the application when submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colleen Henson, Fish and Wildlife 
Biologist, at the above address or by telephone (503-231-2071) or fax 
(503-231-6243).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    The Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) prohibits certain activities with 
endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such 
activity. Along with our implementing regulations in the Code of 
Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR part 17, the Act provides for 
certain permits, and requires that we invite public comment before 
issuing these permits.
    A permit granted by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act 
authorizes the permittee to conduct activities (including take or 
interstate commerce) with U.S. endangered or threatened species for 
scientific purposes or to enhance the propagation or survival of the 
affected species. Our regulations implementing section 10(a)(1)(A) for 
these permits are found at 50 CFR 17.22 for endangered wildlife 
species, 50 CFR 17.32 for threatened wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.62 for 
endangered plant species, and 50 CFR 17.72 for threatened plant 
species.

Application Available for Review and Comment

    We invite local, State, and Federal agencies, and the public to 
comment on the following application. Please refer to the appropriate 
permit number for the application when submitting comments.
    Documents and other information submitted with this application are 
available for review by request from the Endangered Species Program 
Manager at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice, 
subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) and the 
Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
    Permit Number: TE-210255.
    Applicant: Ryan Sylvester, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Libby, 
Montana.
    The permittee requests an amendment to an existing scientific 
research permit to take (tag, conduct adult and juvenile telemetry, 
determine sex and maturity, and possible use of egg mats and larval 
sampling) the Kootenai River population of the white sturgeon 
(Acipenser transmontanus) in conjunction with research in the State of 
Montana, for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival. The 
original permit was announced in a notice that published in the Federal 
Register on April 22, 2009 (74 FR 18396).

Public Availability of Comments

    All comments and materials we receive in response to this request 
will

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be available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal 
business hours at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this 
notice.
    Before including your address, phone number, email 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.

    Authority: We provide this notice under section 10 of the Act 
(16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)

    Dates: April 12, 2012.
Hugh Morrison,
Acting Regional Director, Pacific Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-9715 Filed 4-20-12; 8:45 am]
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