Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permit Applications, 39251-39252 [2012-16095]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 127 / Monday, July 2, 2012 / Notices 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 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: Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Counseling Client Survey Conversion Mortgage Counseling Client Survey. OMB Control Number, if applicable: 2502–0585. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: The HECM Counseling Session Evaluation is sent to counseling recipients as part of HUD’s performance review of a HECM counseling agency. It is used by HUD as a performance tool to obtain information directly from counseling recipients on their experience with the counseling agency under review by HUD. Agency form numbers, if applicable: HUD 92911. Estimation of the total numbers of hours needed to prepare the information collection including number of respondents, frequency of response, and hours of response: The estimated total number of hours needed to prepare the information collection is 50, the number of respondents is 300 generating approximately 300 annual responses; the frequency of response is on occasion; and the estimated time needed to prepare the response varies from 10 minutes to 20 minutes. Status of the proposed information collection: This is an extension of a previously approved information collection. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: June 26, 2012. Colette Pollard, Departmental Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–16181 Filed 6–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:22 Jun 29, 2012 Jkt 226001 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5602–N–03] Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Opinion by Counsel to the Mortgagor (FHA) AGENCY: Office of the General Counsel, HUD. ACTION: Notice. The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. DATES: Comments Due Date: August 31, 2012. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Reports Liaison Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20410, Room 10276. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Millicent Potts, Assistant General Counsel, Multifamily Mortgage Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Room 9230, Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 708–4090 (this is not a toll free number). Copies of the form documents to be submitted to OMB for review can be obtained from Ms. Potts or from HUD’s Web site: https://www.hud.gov/ offices/adm/hudclips/forms/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department is submitting the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection 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 the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 39251 information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This Notice also lists the following information: Title of Proposal: Opinion by Counsel to the Mortgagor (FHA). OMB Control Number, if applicable: 2510–0010. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: The opinion is required to provide comfort to HUD and the mortgagee in multifamily rental and health care facility mortgage insurance transactions. Agency form numbers, if applicable: HUD–91725, 91725–instr, 91725–CERT. Estimation of the total numbers of hours needed to prepare the information collection including number of respondents, frequency of response, and hours of response: As closings occur in connection with the aforementioned projects. The estimated number of respondents annually is 800, the estimated number of responses annually per respondent is 1, the number of estimated hours per response is 1, and the total estimated burden hours is 800. Status of the proposed information collection: This is an extension of a currently approved collection. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: June 27, 2012. Camille E. Acevedo, Associate General Counsel for Legislation and Regulations. [FR Doc. 2012–16185 Filed 6–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R3–ES–2012–N158; FXES11130300000F3–123–FF03E00000] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permit Applications Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability of permit applications; request for comments. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), 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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02JYN1.SGM 02JYN1 39252 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 127 / Monday, July 2, 2012 / Notices We must receive any written comments on or before August 1, 2012. ADDRESSES: Send written comments by U.S. mail to the Regional Director, Attn: Lisa Mandell, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services, 5600 American Blvd. West, Suite 990, Bloomington, MN 55437–1458; or by electronic mail to permitsR3ES@fws.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Mandell, (612) 713–5343. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: 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. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Permit Applications Permit Application Number: TE77310A. Applicant: Michael S. Fishman, Barton & Loguidice, Syracuse, NY. The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release) the endangered Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) within the State of Ohio. Proposed activities are for the enhancement of survival of the species in the wild through project planning to avoid impacts to the species. Permit Application Number: TE77313A. Applicant: Egret Environmental Consulting, LLC, Athens, OH. The applicant requests a permit to take the following species: Indiana bats, gray bats (Myotis grisescens), Hine’s emerald dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana), American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus), and Mitchell’s satyr butterfly (Neonympha mitchellii mitchellii) for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species in the wild. Proposed activities may occur within the following States: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Permit Application Number: TE120231. Applicant: John C. Timpone, Coeur d’Alene, ID. The applicant requests a permit renewal, with amendments, to take Indiana bats, gray bats, lesser long nose bats, Virginia big-eared bats (Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus) VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:22 Jun 29, 2012 Jkt 226001 and Ozark big-eared bats (Corynorhinus townsendii ingens) within Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Proposed activities are for the recovery of the species and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE66634A. Applicant: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, Memphis, TN. The applicant requests a permit amendment to add Higgins’ eye pearly mussels (Lampsilis higginsii) and winged mapleleaf mussels (Quadrula fragosa) to their list of covered species and to work within Iowa and Wisconsin. Proposed activities would expand the applicant’s authority to conduct aquatic surveys for endangered and threatened mussel species to monitor populations for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE77530A. Applicant: Douglas J. Kapusinski, Chagrin Valley Engineering, Cleveland, OH. The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release) threatened and endangered mussel species in Ohio. Proposed activities include conducting of surveys to determine presence, abundance, density, and size structure 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, 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. PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: June 22, 2012. Lynn Lewis, Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services, Midwest Region. [FR Doc. 2012–16095 Filed 6–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R9–MB–2012–N153; 91100–3740– GRNT 7C] Meeting Announcement: North American Wetlands Conservation Council Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of meetings. AGENCY: The North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Council) will meet to select North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant proposals for recommendation to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (Commission). This meeting is open to the public, and interested persons may present oral or written statements. DATES: The meeting will be on August 1, 2012, 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. If you are interested in presenting information at this public meeting, contact the Council Coordinator no later than July 26, 2012. ADDRESSES: The Council meeting will be held at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, 602 State Highway 210 East, Fergus Falls, MN 56537–4217. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Perry, Council Coordinator, by phone at (703) 358–2432; by email at dbhc@fws.gov; or by U.S. mail at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop MBSP 4075, Arlington, VA 22203. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Background In accordance with NAWCA (Pub. L. 101–233, 103 Stat. 1968, December 13, 1989, as amended), the State-privateFederal Council meets to consider wetland acquisition, restoration, enhancement, and management projects for recommendation to, and final funding approval by, the Commission. Project proposal due dates, application instructions, and eligibility requirements are available on the NAWCA Web site at https:// www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/Grants/ NAWCA/Standard/US/Overview.shtm. Proposals require a minimum of 50 percent non-Federal matching funds. If E:\FR\FM\02JYN1.SGM 02JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 127 (Monday, July 2, 2012)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R3-ES-2012-N158; FXES11130300000F3-123-FF03E00000]


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 (USFWS), 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.

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DATES: We must receive any written comments on or before August 1, 
2012.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments by U.S. mail to the Regional Director, 
Attn: Lisa Mandell, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological 
Services, 5600 American Blvd. West, Suite 990, Bloomington, MN 55437-
1458; or by electronic mail to permitsR3ES@fws.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Mandell, (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: TE77310A.
Applicant: Michael S. Fishman, Barton & Loguidice, Syracuse, NY.

    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release) the 
endangered Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) within the State of Ohio. 
Proposed activities are for the enhancement of survival of the species 
in the wild through project planning to avoid impacts to the species.

Permit Application Number: TE77313A.
Applicant: Egret Environmental Consulting, LLC, Athens, OH.

    The applicant requests a permit to take the following species: 
Indiana bats, gray bats (Myotis grisescens), Hine's emerald dragonfly 
(Somatochlora hineana), American burying beetle (Nicrophorus 
americanus), and Mitchell's satyr butterfly (Neonympha mitchellii 
mitchellii) for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the 
species in the wild. Proposed activities may occur within the following 
States: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, 
Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, 
Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and 
Wisconsin.

Permit Application Number: TE120231.
Applicant: John C. Timpone, Coeur d'Alene, ID.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal, with amendments, to take 
Indiana bats, gray bats, lesser long nose bats, Virginia big-eared bats 
(Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus) and Ozark big-eared bats 
(Corynorhinus townsendii ingens) within Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, 
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, 
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New 
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, 
Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West 
Virginia, and Wisconsin. Proposed activities are for the recovery of 
the species and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild.
Permit Application Number: TE66634A.
Applicant: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, Memphis, TN.

    The applicant requests a permit amendment to add Higgins' eye 
pearly mussels (Lampsilis higginsii) and winged mapleleaf mussels 
(Quadrula fragosa) to their list of covered species and to work within 
Iowa and Wisconsin. Proposed activities would expand the applicant's 
authority to conduct aquatic surveys for endangered and threatened 
mussel species to monitor populations for the recovery and enhancement 
of survival of the species in the wild.

Permit Application Number: TE77530A.
Applicant: Douglas J. Kapusinski, Chagrin Valley Engineering, 
Cleveland, OH.
    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release) 
threatened and endangered mussel species in Ohio. Proposed activities 
include conducting of surveys to determine presence, abundance, 
density, and size structure 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, 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.

    Dated: June 22, 2012.
Lynn Lewis,
Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services, Midwest Region.
[FR Doc. 2012-16095 Filed 6-29-12; 8:45 am]
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