Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish, 17355-17356 [2013-06482]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 55 / Thursday, March 21, 2013 / Notices This collection of information provides NMFS and the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council with data to determine whether a community that submits a community development plan meets the regulatory requirements for participation in the program, and whether the activities proposed under the plan are consistent with the intent of the program, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and other applicable laws. The information is also important for evaluating potential impacts of the proposed community development plan activities on fish stocks, endangered species, marine mammals, and other components of the affected environment for the purposes of compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act and other applicable laws. II. Method of Collection The collection of information of a community development plan involves no forms, and respondents have a choice of submitting information by electronic transmission or by mail. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0612. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently approved collection). Affected Public: Business or other for profit organizations, and individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5. Estimated Time per Response: 6 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 30. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $50 in recordkeeping/reporting costs. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB VerDate Mar<14>2013 15:09 Mar 20, 2013 Jkt 229001 approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: March 15, 2013. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–06466 Filed 3–20–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XC576 Endangered Species; File No. 17787 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the NMFS Southeast Fisheries Center (SEFSC); 75 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL 33149 [Responsible Party: Bonnie Ponwith, Ph.D.], has applied in due form for a permit to take smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata) for purposes of scientific research. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before April 22, 2013. ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for review by selecting Records Open for Public Comment from the Features box on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species (APPS) home page, https:// apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then selecting File No. 17787 from the list of available applications. These documents are also available upon written request or by appointment in the following offices: Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376; and Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701; phone (727) 824–5312; fax (727) 824–5309. Written comments on this application should be submitted to the Chief, Permits and Conservation Division: • By email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov (include the File No. in the subject line of the email); • By facsimile to (301) 713–0376; or • At the address listed above. Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a written request PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17355 to the Chief, Permits and Conservation Division at the address listed above. The request should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application would be appropriate. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colette Cairns or Malcolm Mohead, (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222–226). The applicant proposes to gather life history information on smalltooth sawfish. The purpose of the research is to investigate the movements and habitat use of smalltooth sawfish in Florida waters, primarily in the region of the Florida coast from Naples to Key West, encompassing the Ten Thousand Islands. Up to 100 neonate and 40 juvenile and adult sawfish would be captured annually by longline, gillnet, seine net, and recreational angling gear. All captured sawfish are measured, tagged, sampled, and released. Tagging methods would include dart tags, passive integrated transponder tags, and external satellite tags (e.g., Smart Position Only Transmitting tags, Pop-Up Archival Transmitting tags) and internal acoustic tags. Tissue and blood samples would also be taken. Dead sawfish acquired through strandings or from law enforcement confiscations would be sampled for scientific purposes. The permit is requested for a duration of 5 years. Dated: March 18, 2013. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2013–06467 Filed 3–20–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XC568 Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Receipt of an application for a new scientific research permit (16506) and notice of withdrawal of a scientific research permit application (16128). AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\21MRN1.SGM 21MRN1 17356 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 55 / Thursday, March 21, 2013 / Notices SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received a scientific research permit application request relating to salmonids listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The proposed research permit is intended to increase knowledge of the species and to help guide management and conservation efforts. The application and related documents may be viewed online at: https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov/preview/ preview_open_for_comment.cfm. These documents are also available upon written request or by appointment by contacting NMFS by phone (707) 575– 6097 or fax (707) 578–3435. DATES: Written comments on the permit application must be received at the appropriate address or fax number (see ADDRESSES) no later than 5 p.m. Pacific standard time on April 22, 2013. ADDRESSES: Written comments on either application should be submitted to the Protected Resources Division, NMFS, 777 Sonoma Avenue, Room 325, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Comments may also be submitted via fax to (707) 578–3435 or by email to FRNpermits.SR@noaa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Jahn, Santa Rosa, CA (ph.: 707– 575–6097, email.: Jeffrey.Jahn@noaa.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Species Covered in This Notice This notice is relevant to federally threatened Central California Coast steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss), endangered Central California Coast coho salmon (O. kisutch), threatened California Coastal Chinook salmon (O. tshawytscha), threatened Southern Oregon/Northern California coho salmon (O. kisutch), and threatened Northern California steelhead (O. mykiss). Authority Scientific research permits are issued in accordance with section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531– 1543) and regulations governing listed fish and wildlife permits(50 CFR parts 222–226). NMFS issues permits based on findings that such permits: (1) Are applied for in good faith; (2) if granted and exercised, would not operate to the disadvantage of the listed species which are the subject of the permits; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. The authority to take listed species is subject to conditions set forth in the permits. Anyone requesting a hearing on the application listed in this notice should set out the specific reasons why a hearing on the application would be VerDate Mar<14>2013 15:09 Mar 20, 2013 Jkt 229001 appropriate (see ADDRESSES). Such hearings are held at the discretion of the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NMFS. Application Received Permit 16506 Michael Podlech (Aquatic Ecologist) is requesting a 5-year scientific research permit to take juvenile, smolt and adult Central California Coast (CCC) steelhead and juvenile, smolt and adult CCC coho salmon, (ESA-listed salmonids) associated with two research studies within Sonoma and San Mateo counties in California. In the studies described below, the researcher does not expect to kill any listed fish but a small number may die as an unintended result of the research activities. These projects are part of an ongoing effort to monitor population status and trends of ESA-listed salmonids within Squaw Creek (Sonoma County) and Pescadero Creek (San Mateo County). The objectives are to: (1) Monitor salmonid smolt outmigration, (2) determine summer juvenile rearing, (3) assess whether previous NMFS CCC coho salmon broodstock releases have resulted in wild progeny, and (4) gather population data to inform ongoing watershed restoration and salmonid recovery efforts in Pescadero Creek. In these projects, ESA-listed salmonids will be captured (electrofishing and fyke-net), anesthetized, handled (identified, measured, weighed), a subset of these captured fish will be finclipped (marked), tissue sampled (finclip), scale sampled, and released. All data and information will be shared with county, state, and federal entities for use in conservation and restoration planning efforts related to ESA-listed salmonids. Study 1 is a CCC steelhead population monitoring study in Squaw Creek, this watershed has been developed for geothermal power production by the Calpine Corporation, but is otherwise pristine. The Squaw Creek Aquatic Monitoring Program (SCAMP), initiated in 1984 to track the population dynamics in this Sonoma County watershed. A Smith and Root backpack electrofisher will be used annually from August 15-September 15 for two to three days of sampling. Electroshocked juvenile CCC steelhead will be handled minimally and released back into the habitat they were captured. Study 2 will monitor the CCC steelhead and CCC coho salmon population trends in Pescadero Creek, San Mateo County. A fyke net trap will be placed in the main channel of Pescadero Creek within a reach PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 extending from the upper limit of tidal influence upstream for approximately 0.5 mile. The trap will be set to fish from March 1 through June 15 on a four days a week schedule. Adult and smolt salmonids will be captured (fyke net), anesthetized, and handled. A subset of these captured fish will be fin-clipped (marked), tissue sampled (fin-clip), and scale sampled. Permit 16128 Application Withdrawn NMFS has received notice from the United State Geological Survey (USGS) California Cooperative Fish Research Unit at Humboldt State University to withdraw its application for a permit for take of ESA-listed species associated with scientific research. Notice was published on April 19, 2011 (76 FR 21857) that USGS applied for a scientific research permit under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA. The permit requested take of adult, smolt, and juvenile threatened Southern Oregon/ Northern California Coast (SONCC) coho salmon; adult, smolt, and juvenile threatened California Coastal (CC) Chinook salmon; and adult, smolt, and juvenile threatened Northern California (NC) steelhead. Associated with three routine fish distribution and monitoring research projects. During the permit process the applicant decided to collaborate with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department), and include these three projects in 4(d) research applications annually renewed by the Department for research and monitoring in the Redwood Creek watershed. The applicant will be gradually turning over these long term projects to the Department to carry on the research and monitoring after the applicant’s retirement. The applicant requested this withdrawal via email on June 12, 2012 and the permit application was withdrawn on June 13, 2012. This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA. NMFS will evaluate the applications, associated documents, and comments submitted to determine whether the applications meet the requirements of section 10(a) of the ESA and Federal regulations. The final permit decisions will not be made until after the end of the 30-day comment period. NMFS will publish notice of its final actions in the Federal Register. Dated: March 18, 2013. Helen Golde, Acting Office Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2013–06482 Filed 3–20–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\21MRN1.SGM 21MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 55 (Thursday, March 21, 2013)]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XC568


Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Receipt of an application for a new scientific research permit 
(16506) and notice of withdrawal of a scientific research permit 
application (16128).

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received a scientific 
research permit application request relating to salmonids listed under 
the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The proposed research permit is 
intended to increase knowledge of the species and to help guide 
management and conservation efforts. The application and related 
documents may be viewed online at: https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov/preview/preview_open_for_comment.cfm. These documents are also available 
upon written request or by appointment by contacting NMFS by phone 
(707) 575-6097 or fax (707) 578-3435.

DATES: Written comments on the permit application must be received at 
the appropriate address or fax number (see ADDRESSES) no later than 5 
p.m. Pacific standard time on April 22, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Written comments on either application should be submitted 
to the Protected Resources Division, NMFS, 777 Sonoma Avenue, Room 325, 
Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Comments may also be submitted via fax to (707) 
578-3435 or by email to FRNpermits.SR@noaa.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Jahn, Santa Rosa, CA (ph.: 
707-575-6097, email.: Jeffrey.Jahn@noaa.gov).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Species Covered in This Notice

    This notice is relevant to federally threatened Central California 
Coast steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss), endangered Central California 
Coast coho salmon (O. kisutch), threatened California Coastal Chinook 
salmon (O. tshawytscha), threatened Southern Oregon/Northern California 
coho salmon (O. kisutch), and threatened Northern California steelhead 
(O. mykiss).

Authority

    Scientific research permits are issued in accordance with section 
10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) and regulations 
governing listed fish and wildlife permits(50 CFR parts 222-226). NMFS 
issues permits based on findings that such permits: (1) Are applied for 
in good faith; (2) if granted and exercised, would not operate to the 
disadvantage of the listed species which are the subject of the 
permits; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policies set 
forth in section 2 of the ESA. The authority to take listed species is 
subject to conditions set forth in the permits.
    Anyone requesting a hearing on the application listed in this 
notice should set out the specific reasons why a hearing on the 
application would be appropriate (see ADDRESSES). Such hearings are 
held at the discretion of the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, 
NMFS.

Application Received

Permit 16506

    Michael Podlech (Aquatic Ecologist) is requesting a 5-year 
scientific research permit to take juvenile, smolt and adult Central 
California Coast (CCC) steelhead and juvenile, smolt and adult CCC coho 
salmon, (ESA-listed salmonids) associated with two research studies 
within Sonoma and San Mateo counties in California. In the studies 
described below, the researcher does not expect to kill any listed fish 
but a small number may die as an unintended result of the research 
activities.
    These projects are part of an ongoing effort to monitor population 
status and trends of ESA-listed salmonids within Squaw Creek (Sonoma 
County) and Pescadero Creek (San Mateo County). The objectives are to: 
(1) Monitor salmonid smolt outmigration, (2) determine summer juvenile 
rearing, (3) assess whether previous NMFS CCC coho salmon broodstock 
releases have resulted in wild progeny, and (4) gather population data 
to inform ongoing watershed restoration and salmonid recovery efforts 
in Pescadero Creek. In these projects, ESA-listed salmonids will be 
captured (electrofishing and fyke-net), anesthetized, handled 
(identified, measured, weighed), a subset of these captured fish will 
be fin-clipped (marked), tissue sampled (fin-clip), scale sampled, and 
released. All data and information will be shared with county, state, 
and federal entities for use in conservation and restoration planning 
efforts related to ESA-listed salmonids.
    Study 1 is a CCC steelhead population monitoring study in Squaw 
Creek, this watershed has been developed for geothermal power 
production by the Calpine Corporation, but is otherwise pristine. The 
Squaw Creek Aquatic Monitoring Program (SCAMP), initiated in 1984 to 
track the population dynamics in this Sonoma County watershed. A Smith 
and Root backpack electrofisher will be used annually from August 15-
September 15 for two to three days of sampling. Electroshocked juvenile 
CCC steelhead will be handled minimally and released back into the 
habitat they were captured.
    Study 2 will monitor the CCC steelhead and CCC coho salmon 
population trends in Pescadero Creek, San Mateo County. A fyke net trap 
will be placed in the main channel of Pescadero Creek within a reach 
extending from the upper limit of tidal influence upstream for 
approximately 0.5 mile. The trap will be set to fish from March 1 
through June 15 on a four days a week schedule. Adult and smolt 
salmonids will be captured (fyke net), anesthetized, and handled. A 
subset of these captured fish will be fin-clipped (marked), tissue 
sampled (fin-clip), and scale sampled.

Permit 16128 Application Withdrawn

    NMFS has received notice from the United State Geological Survey 
(USGS) California Cooperative Fish Research Unit at Humboldt State 
University to withdraw its application for a permit for take of ESA-
listed species associated with scientific research. Notice was 
published on April 19, 2011 (76 FR 21857) that USGS applied for a 
scientific research permit under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA. The 
permit requested take of adult, smolt, and juvenile threatened Southern 
Oregon/Northern California Coast (SONCC) coho salmon; adult, smolt, and 
juvenile threatened California Coastal (CC) Chinook salmon; and adult, 
smolt, and juvenile threatened Northern California (NC) steelhead. 
Associated with three routine fish distribution and monitoring research 
projects. During the permit process the applicant decided to 
collaborate with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife 
(Department), and include these three projects in 4(d) research 
applications annually renewed by the Department for research and 
monitoring in the Redwood Creek watershed. The applicant will be 
gradually turning over these long term projects to the Department to 
carry on the research and monitoring after the applicant's retirement. 
The applicant requested this withdrawal via email on June 12, 2012 and 
the permit application was withdrawn on June 13, 2012.
    This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA. NMFS 
will evaluate the applications, associated documents, and comments 
submitted to determine whether the applications meet the requirements 
of section 10(a) of the ESA and Federal regulations. The final permit 
decisions will not be made until after the end of the 30-day comment 
period. NMFS will publish notice of its final actions in the Federal 
Register.

    Dated: March 18, 2013.
Helen Golde,
Acting Office Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-06482 Filed 3-20-13; 8:45 am]
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