Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications, 27249-27253 [2013-11078]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 90 / Thursday, May 9, 2013 / Notices 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: Multifamily Mortgagee’s Application for Insurance Benefits. OMB Control Number, if applicable: 2502–0419. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: A lender with an insured multifamily mortgage pays an annual insurance premium to the Department. When and if the mortgage goes into default, the lender may elect to file a claim for insurance benefits with the Department. A requirement of the claims process is the submission of an application for insurance benefits. Form HUD 2747, Mortgagee’s Application for Insurance Benefits (Multifamily Mortgage), satisfies this requirement. Agency form numbers, if applicable: Form HUD 2747. 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 number of annual burden hours is 9, the number of respondents is 110 per year, the frequency of response is on occasion, and the burden hour per response is .08. Status of the proposed information collection: This is a request for extension of a currently approved collection. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: May 3, 2013. Laura M. Marin, Acting General Assistant Secretary for Housing—Acting General Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner. [FR Doc. 2013–11031 Filed 5–8–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [Docket No. FR–5600–FA–39] Announcement of Funding Awards for Fiscal Year 2012/2013; Strong Cities, Strong Communities National Resource Network Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, HUD. AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:18 May 08, 2013 Jkt 229001 ACTION: Announcement of funding award. In accordance with Section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Strong Cities, Strong Communities National Resource Network (SC2 Network). The purpose of this document is to announce the name and address of the award winner and the amount of the award to be used to provide comprehensive technical assistance to distressed communities across the country. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kheng Mei Tan, Office of Policy, Development and Research (PD&R), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Room 8116, 451 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20410, Telephone (202) 402–4986. To provide service for persons who are hearing- or speech-impaired, this number may be reached via TTY by dialing the Federal Information Relay Service on (800) 877– 8339 or (202) 708–1455. (Telephone numbers, other than ‘‘800’’ TTY numbers, are not toll free). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: One of four key components to the White House Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative (SC2), the SC2 Network is a capacity building program targeted to assisting the nation’s most distressed communities. The SC2 Network will function as a central portal to connect distressed places to a widearray of national and local experts who would help communities address their broad economic challenges. As described in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the SC2 Network, HUD will make one award of approximately $10 million to an entity or consortium to execute the SC2 Network. The grant will be awarded as a cooperative agreement for a three-year period. The White House Council on Strong Cities, Strong Communities and PD&R administers this program. In addition to this program, PD&R administers another key component of the White House SC2 initiative—the SC2 Fellowship Placement Pilot Program that places early-to-mid career professionals into distressed communities to work on a broad range of strategic projects. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for this program is 14.534. On November 28, 2012, a SC2 Network NOFA was posted on Grants.gov announcing the availability of approximately $10 million in FY 2012 to administer the program. The SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27249 Department reviewed, evaluated and scored the applications received based on the criteria in the NOFA. As a result, HUD has funded the application announced below, and 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). Dated: May 1, 2013. Jean Lin Pao, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Development and Research. List of Awardee for Grant Assistance Under the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Strong Cities, Strong Communities National Resource Network Competition, by Institution, Address, and Grant Amount 1. Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. (lead applicant), 10227 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044 Grant: $9,879,360. [FR Doc. 2013–11032 Filed 5–8–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R8–ES–2013–N103; FXES11130800000–134–FF08E00000] Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comment. AGENCY: 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 also requires that we invite public comment before issuing these permits. DATES: Comments on these permit applications must be received on or before June 10, 2013. ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the Endangered Species Program Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 8, 2800 Cottage Way, Room W–2606, Sacramento, CA 95825 (telephone: 916–414–6464; fax: 916–414–6486). Please refer to the respective permit number for each application when submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Marquez, Fish and Wildlife SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09MYN1.SGM 09MYN1 27250 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 90 / Thursday, May 9, 2013 / Notices Biologist; see ADDRESSES (telephone: 760–431–9440; fax: 760–431–9618). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following applicants have applied for scientific research permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). We seek review and comment from local, State, and Federal agencies and the public on the following permit requests. Applicant Permit No. TE–207873 Applicant: Carol Thompson, Riverside, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (monitor nests) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), and take (survey, capture, handle, and release) the Stephens’ kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi); and an amendment to take (survey, capture, handle, and release) the San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus) in conjunction with population monitoring and survey activities throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–040553 Applicant: Daniel Marshalek, Madison, Wisconsin The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) and an amendment to take (survey by pursuit) the Laguna mountains skipper (Pyrgus ruralis lagunae) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Permit No. TE–025732 Applicant: Samuel S. Sweet, Santa Barbara, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, mark, tag, take biological samples, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense); and take (capture, handle, take biological samples, restrain, and maintain in enclosures instream, release, and relocate) the arroyo toad (a. southwestern t.) (Anaxyrus californicus (Bufo microscaphus c.)) in conjunction with surveys, population monitoring, and research activities in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:18 May 08, 2013 Jkt 229001 Permit No. TE–834488 Permit No. TE–798017 Applicant: Gregg B. Miller, Orange, California Applicant: Dana C. Bland, Aptos, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, capture, handle, and release) the San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus) and take (survey, capture, handle, measure, mark, and release) the Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificus) in conjunction with survey activities in San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, mark, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense); and take (capture, handle, mark, release, and collect) the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum), in conjunction with surveys and research activities throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–823990 Applicant: Sandra J. Schultz, Los Osos, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, locate, and monitor nests) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. b.) in conjunction with survey activities in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–804203 Applicant: Stephen J. Meyers, Moreno Valley, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey and locate and monitor nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus); take (locate and monitor nests, capture, handle, measure, weigh, band, colorband, release) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo belli pusillus); take (harass by survey) the Yuma clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis); take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino); and take (capture, handle, and release) the Stephens’ kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) and San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus) in conjunction with survey and population activities throughout the range of each species in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado (as applicable) for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–17841A Applicant: Tetra Tech Incorporated, Santa Barbara, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) the El Segundo blue butterfly (Euphilotes battoides allyni) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Permit No. TE–780556 Applicant: Ruben S. Ramirez, Oceanside, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, handle, and release) the Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificus) and San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus); and take (capture, tag, and release) the arroyo toad (a. southwestern t.) (Anaxyrus californicus (Bufo microscaphus c.)) in conjunction with surveys and research activities throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–782703 Applicant: Michael C. Couffer, Corona del Mar, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–839213 Applicant: David P. Muth, Martinez, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. E:\FR\FM\09MYN1.SGM 09MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 90 / Thursday, May 9, 2013 / Notices Permit No. TE–157199 Applicant: Julie A. Stout, San Diego, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, locate, and monitor nests) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. b.) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–200340 Applicant: Andrew R. Hatch, South Lake Tahoe, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with surveys and population studies throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Permit No. TE–181714 Applicant: University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (survey, capture, handle, take biological samples, and release) the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum) in conjunction with surveys and research activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–837308 Applicant: John K. Konecny, Escondido, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests, capture, band, release, and remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus); take (locate and monitor nests, capture, band, release, and remove brownheaded cowbird eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus); take (survey, locate and nest monitor, nest mark, capture, band, and release) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. b.); take (harass by survey) the light-footed clapper rail (Rallus longirostris levipes) and Yuma clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis); and take (capture, handle, and release) the arroyo toad (a. southwestern t.) (Anaxyrus californicus (Bufo microscaphus c.)) in conjunction with surveys, population VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:12 May 08, 2013 Jkt 229001 27251 studies, and research activities throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–166383 Applicant: Michael F. Westphal, Hollister, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, handle, take biological samples, and release) the blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia silus) in conjunction with surveys, population studies, and research activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Applicant: California State Parks, Channel Coast District, Ventura, California Permit No. TE–170389 Applicant: Travis B. Cooper, San Juan Capistrano, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) the El Segundo blue butterfly (Euphilotes battoides allyni); and take (capture, collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–99477A Applicant: Benjamin S. Wallace, Fairfield, California The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense); and take (capture, collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring in Solano, Yolo, Sacramento, Contra Costa, and Alameda Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–225974 Applicant: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Los Altos, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) in conjunction with habitat management activities in San Mateo County, California, for the PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Permit No. TE–31406A The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (set up, use, and remove remote sensing cameras in occupied habitat) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. b.) in conjunction with survey activities in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–99473A Applicant: Joseph D. Henry, San Diego, California The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–814222 Applicant: California Department of Parks and Recreation, San Diego, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, locate, and monitor nests, and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs (Molothrus ater) from nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus); take (locate and monitor nests and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs from nests) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus); and take (harass by survey and locate and monitor nests) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. b.) in conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities on California State Park Lands in San Diego, Imperial, Orange, Riverside, and southwestern San Bernardino Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–01769B Applicant: Jesse L. Reebs, San Francisco, California The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger E:\FR\FM\09MYN1.SGM 09MYN1 27252 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 90 / Thursday, May 9, 2013 / Notices salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) and the San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) in conjunction with surveys and population studies throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–068745 Applicant: Jeffrey T. Wilcox, Berkeley, California The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, tail clip, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with surveys, population studies, and genetic research throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–824123 Applicant: SWCA Environmental Consultants, San Luis Obispo, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate, capture, handle, measure, release, and relocate) the Morro shoulderband snail (Helminthoglypta walkeriana) in conjunction with surveys, relocation, and habitat enhancement activities in San Luis Obispo County, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–035336 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Applicant: John E. Vollmar, Berkeley, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi); take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey and restoration activities; and take (remove and reduce to possession from lands under Federal jurisdiction) the Amsinckia grandiflora (largeflowered fiddleneck) in conjunction with propagation and reintroduction activities throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:12 May 08, 2013 Jkt 229001 Permit No. TE–043630 Applicant: San Francisco Estuary Institute, Richmond, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) the California clapper rail (Rallus longirostris obsoletus) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the extant range of the species within the jurisdiction of the Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Service Office, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–01768B Applicant: Brian E. Karpman, Costa Mesa, California The applicant requests a permit to take (locate and monitor nests and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs (Molothrus ater) from nests) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–808242 Applicant: Scott D. Cameron, Santa Paula, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis); and take (survey, capture, handle, and release) the Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificus) and arroyo toad (a. southwestern t.) (Anaxyrus californicus (Bufo microscaphus c.)) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring activities throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi); and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–036120 Applicant: Michael S. Powers, San Diego, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–204436 Applicant: Johanna M. Kisner, Orcutt, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, capture, handle, and release) the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring activities throughout the range of each species in California with the exception of Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–083348 Applicant: San Bernardino County Department of Public Works, San Bernardino, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, capture, handle, and release) the San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus); and take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey activities in San Bernardino County, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–050450 Applicant: Lisa D. Allen, San Juan Capistrano, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–797234 Applicant: LSA Associates, Point Richmond, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy Permit No. TE–27460A Applicant: Brian A. Zitt, Santa Ana, California The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, measure, and release) PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\09MYN1.SGM 09MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 90 / Thursday, May 9, 2013 / Notices the mountain yellow-legged frog (southern California DPS) (Rana muscosa) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–02838B Applicant: Summer L. Pardo, Sacramento, California The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–02785B Applicant: Cheryl L. Davis, Concord, California Permit No. TE–37418A Applicant: William T. Bean, Arcata, California The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (survey, capture, handle, collect biological samples and hair tufts, and release) the giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) in conjunction with genetic research activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–02578B mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Applicant: Craig P. Seltenrich, Auburn, California The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with surveys and population studies throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. 17:18 May 08, 2013 Jkt 229001 Applicant: Peter G. Sarafian, Los Osos, California The applicant requests a permit to take (locate, capture, handle, measure, release, and relocate) the Morro shoulderband snail (Helminthoglypta walkeriana) in conjunction with surveys, relocation, and habitat enhancement activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–118356 Applicant: Olofson Environmental, Incorporated, Berkeley, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) the California clapper rail (Rallus longirostris obsoletus) in conjunction with survey and research activities in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–095896 The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with surveys and population studies throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. VerDate Mar<15>2010 Permit No. TE–101462 Applicant: Phillip C. Richards, Ladera Ranch, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, handle, and release) the Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificus), Stephens’ kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi), and San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami) in conjunction with survey activities in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. 27253 Permit No. TE–02737B Applicant: Susan B. Dewar, Rocklin, California The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Public Comments We invite public review and comment on each of these recovery permit applications. Comments and materials we receive will 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. Michael Long, Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region, Sacramento, California. [FR Doc. 2013–11078 Filed 5–8–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P Permit No. TE–212445 Applicant: Robert A. Schell, Richmond, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, collect tissue samples, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey and research activities throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–HQ–IA–2013–N110; FXIA16710900000P5–123–FF09A30000] Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Receipt of Applications for Permit Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species, marine mammals, or both. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09MYN1.SGM 09MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

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Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comment.

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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 also requires 
that we invite public comment before issuing these permits.

DATES: Comments on these permit applications must be received on or 
before June 10, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the 
Endangered Species Program Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Region 8, 2800 Cottage Way, Room W-2606, Sacramento, CA 95825 
(telephone: 916-414-6464; fax: 916-414-6486). Please refer to the 
respective permit number for each application when submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Marquez, Fish and Wildlife

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Biologist; see ADDRESSES (telephone: 760-431-9440; fax: 760-431-9618).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following applicants have applied for 
scientific research permits to conduct certain activities with 
endangered species under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 
et seq.). We seek review and comment from local, State, and Federal 
agencies and the public on the following permit requests.

Applicant

Permit No. TE-207873

Applicant: Carol Thompson, Riverside, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (monitor nests) the 
least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), and take (survey, capture, 
handle, and release) the Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi); 
and an amendment to take (survey, capture, handle, and release) the San 
Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus) in conjunction with 
population monitoring and survey activities throughout the range of 
each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-040553

Applicant: Daniel Marshalek, Madison, Wisconsin

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) 
the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) and an 
amendment to take (survey by pursuit) the Laguna mountains skipper 
(Pyrgus ruralis lagunae) in conjunction with surveys throughout the 
range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-025732

Applicant: Samuel S. Sweet, Santa Barbara, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, mark, tag, take biological samples, and release) the 
California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County 
DPS) (Ambystoma californiense); and take (capture, handle, take 
biological samples, restrain, and maintain in enclosures in-stream, 
release, and relocate) the arroyo toad (a. southwestern t.) (Anaxyrus 
californicus (Bufo microscaphus c.)) in conjunction with surveys, 
population monitoring, and research activities in Santa Barbara, San 
Luis Obispo, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties, California, for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-834488

Applicant: Gregg B. Miller, Orange, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, capture, 
handle, and release) the San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys 
merriami parvus) and take (survey, capture, handle, measure, mark, and 
release) the Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificus) 
in conjunction with survey activities in San Bernardino, Riverside, San 
Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties, California, for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-823990

Applicant: Sandra J. Schultz, Los Osos, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, locate, 
and monitor nests) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum 
browni) (Sterna a. b.) in conjunction with survey activities in Santa 
Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, California, for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-804203

Applicant: Stephen J. Meyers, Moreno Valley, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey 
and locate and monitor nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher 
(Empidonax traillii extimus); take (locate and monitor nests, capture, 
handle, measure, weigh, band, color-band, release) the least Bell's 
vireo (Vireo belli pusillus); take (harass by survey) the Yuma clapper 
rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis); take (survey by pursuit) the 
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino); and take 
(capture, handle, and release) the Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys 
stephensi) and San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus) 
in conjunction with survey and population activities throughout the 
range of each species in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, 
and Colorado (as applicable) for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-17841A

Applicant: Tetra Tech Incorporated, Santa Barbara, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) 
the El Segundo blue butterfly (Euphilotes battoides allyni) in 
conjunction with surveys throughout the range of the species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-798017

Applicant: Dana C. Bland, Aptos, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, mark, and release) the California tiger salamander 
(Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma 
californiense); and take (capture, handle, mark, release, and collect) 
the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum), 
in conjunction with surveys and research activities throughout the 
range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-780556

Applicant: Ruben S. Ramirez, Oceanside, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, handle, 
and release) the Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris 
pacificus) and San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus); 
and take (capture, tag, and release) the arroyo toad (a. southwestern 
t.) (Anaxyrus californicus (Bufo microscaphus c.)) in conjunction with 
surveys and research activities throughout the range of each species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-782703

Applicant: Michael C. Couffer, Corona del Mar, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) 
the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in 
conjunction with surveys throughout the range of the species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-839213

Applicant: David P. Muth, Martinez, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, 
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range 
of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

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Permit No. TE-157199

Applicant: Julie A. Stout, San Diego, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, locate, 
and monitor nests) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum 
browni) (Sterna a. b.) in conjunction with survey activities throughout 
the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-200340

Applicant: Andrew R. Hatch, South Lake Tahoe, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa 
Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in 
conjunction with surveys and population studies throughout the range of 
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-181714

Applicant: University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado

    The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (survey, 
capture, handle, take biological samples, and release) the Santa Cruz 
long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum) in conjunction 
with surveys and research activities throughout the range of the 
species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-837308

Applicant: John K. Konecny, Escondido, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
locate and monitor nests, capture, band, release, and remove brown-
headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) 
the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus); take 
(locate and monitor nests, capture, band, release, and remove brown-
headed cowbird eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the least Bell's 
vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus); take (survey, locate and nest monitor, 
nest mark, capture, band, and release) the California least tern 
(Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. b.); take (harass by survey) 
the light-footed clapper rail (Rallus longirostris levipes) and Yuma 
clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis); and take (capture, 
handle, and release) the arroyo toad (a. southwestern t.) (Anaxyrus 
californicus (Bufo microscaphus c.)) in conjunction with surveys, 
population studies, and research activities throughout the range of 
each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-166383

Applicant: Michael F. Westphal, Hollister, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, handle, 
take biological samples, and release) the blunt-nosed leopard lizard 
(Gambelia silus) in conjunction with surveys, population studies, and 
research activities throughout the range of the species in California 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-170389

Applicant: Travis B. Cooper, San Juan Capistrano, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) 
the El Segundo blue butterfly (Euphilotes battoides allyni); and take 
(capture, collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool 
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys and 
population monitoring throughout the range of each species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-99477A

Applicant: Benjamin S. Wallace, Fairfield, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara 
County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense); and take 
(capture, collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in 
conjunction with surveys and population monitoring in Solano, Yolo, 
Sacramento, Contra Costa, and Alameda Counties, California, for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-225974

Applicant: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Los Altos, 
California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, and release) the San Francisco garter snake 
(Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) in conjunction with habitat 
management activities in San Mateo County, California, for the purpose 
of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-31406A

Applicant: California State Parks, Channel Coast District, Ventura, 
California

    The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (set up, 
use, and remove remote sensing cameras in occupied habitat) the 
California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. b.) in 
conjunction with survey activities in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo 
Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-99473A

Applicant: Joseph D. Henry, San Diego, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, collect, and 
collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range 
of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-814222

Applicant: California Department of Parks and Recreation, San Diego, 
California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
locate, and monitor nests, and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs 
(Molothrus ater) from nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher 
(Empidonax traillii extimus); take (locate and monitor nests and remove 
brown-headed cowbird eggs from nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo 
bellii pusillus); and take (harass by survey and locate and monitor 
nests) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna 
a. b.) in conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities 
on California State Park Lands in San Diego, Imperial, Orange, 
Riverside, and southwestern San Bernardino Counties, California, for 
the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-01769B

Applicant: Jesse L. Reebs, San Francisco, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, and release) the California tiger

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salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma 
californiense) and the San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis 
tetrataenia) in conjunction with surveys and population studies 
throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-068745

Applicant: Jeffrey T. Wilcox, Berkeley, California

    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by 
survey, capture, handle, tail clip, and release) the California tiger 
salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma 
californiense) in conjunction with surveys, population studies, and 
genetic research throughout the range of the species in California for 
the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-824123

Applicant: SWCA Environmental Consultants, San Luis Obispo, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate, capture, 
handle, measure, release, and relocate) the Morro shoulderband snail 
(Helminthoglypta walkeriana) in conjunction with surveys, relocation, 
and habitat enhancement activities in San Luis Obispo County, 
California, for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-035336

Applicant: John E. Vollmar, Berkeley, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, 
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi); take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and 
release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and 
Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey 
and restoration activities; and take (remove and reduce to possession 
from lands under Federal jurisdiction) the Amsinckia grandiflora 
(large-flowered fiddleneck) in conjunction with propagation and 
reintroduction activities throughout the range of each species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-043630

Applicant: San Francisco Estuary Institute, Richmond, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) 
the California clapper rail (Rallus longirostris obsoletus) in 
conjunction with survey activities throughout the extant range of the 
species within the jurisdiction of the Sacramento Fish and Wildlife 
Service Office, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-01768B

Applicant: Brian E. Karpman, Costa Mesa, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (locate and monitor nests 
and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs (Molothrus ater) from nests) the 
least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with surveys 
and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the 
species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-808242

Applicant: Scott D. Cameron, Santa Paula, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) 
the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus 
abdominalis); and take (survey, capture, handle, and release) the 
Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificus) and arroyo 
toad (a. southwestern t.) (Anaxyrus californicus (Bufo microscaphus 
c.)) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring activities 
throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-083348

Applicant: San Bernardino County Department of Public Works, San 
Bernardino, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, capture, 
handle, and release) the San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys 
merriami parvus); and take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow 
flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey 
activities in San Bernardino County, California, for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-797234

Applicant: LSA Associates, Point Richmond, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, 
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi); and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and 
release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and 
Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey 
activities throughout the range of each species in California for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-036120

Applicant: Michael S. Powers, San Diego, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) 
the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in 
conjunction with surveys throughout the range of the species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-204436

Applicant: Johanna M. Kisner, Orcutt, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, capture, 
handle, and release) the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) in 
conjunction with surveys and population monitoring activities 
throughout the range of each species in California with the exception 
of Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte Counties, California, for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-050450

Applicant: Lisa D. Allen, San Juan Capistrano, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, 
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range 
of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-27460A

Applicant: Brian A. Zitt, Santa Ana, California

    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by 
survey, capture, handle, measure, and release)

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the mountain yellow-legged frog (southern California DPS) (Rana 
muscosa) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring 
activities throughout the range of the species in California for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-02838B

Applicant: Summer L. Pardo, Sacramento, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, collect, and 
collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range 
of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-02785B

Applicant: Cheryl L. Davis, Concord, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara 
County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in 
conjunction with surveys and population studies throughout the range of 
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-37418A

Applicant: William T. Bean, Arcata, California

    The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (survey, 
capture, handle, collect biological samples and hair tufts, and 
release) the giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) in conjunction with 
genetic research activities throughout the range of the species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-02578B

Applicant: Craig P. Seltenrich, Auburn, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara 
County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in 
conjunction with surveys and population studies throughout the range of 
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-101462

Applicant: Peter G. Sarafian, Los Osos, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (locate, capture, handle, 
measure, release, and relocate) the Morro shoulderband snail 
(Helminthoglypta walkeriana) in conjunction with surveys, relocation, 
and habitat enhancement activities throughout the range of the species 
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-118356

Applicant: Olofson Environmental, Incorporated, Berkeley, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) 
the California clapper rail (Rallus longirostris obsoletus) in 
conjunction with survey and research activities in Alameda, Contra 
Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and 
Sonoma Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-095896

Applicant: Phillip C. Richards, Ladera Ranch, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, handle, 
and release) the Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris 
pacificus), Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi), and San 
Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami) in conjunction with survey 
activities in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, 
Riverside, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties, California, for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-212445

Applicant: Robert A. Schell, Richmond, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, 
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi) and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, 
collect tissue samples, and release) the California tiger salamander 
(Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma 
californiense) in conjunction with survey and research activities 
throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-02737B

Applicant: Susan B. Dewar, Rocklin, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, collect, and 
collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with surveys throughout the range 
of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Public Comments

    We invite public review and comment on each of these recovery 
permit applications. Comments and materials we receive will 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.

Michael Long,
Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region, Sacramento, 
California.
[FR Doc. 2013-11078 Filed 5-8-13; 8:45 am]
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