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determination that the proposed
activities in these permits are
categorically excluded from the
requirement to prepare an
environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement (516
DM 6 Appendix 1, 1.4C(1)).
All comments and materials we
receive in response to this request 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.
You may submit comments
or requests for copies or more
information by any of the following
methods. Alternatively, you may use
one of the following methods to request
hard copies or a CD–ROM of the
documents. Please specify the permit
you are interested in by number (e.g.,
Permit No. TE–XXXXXX).
• Email: permitsR6ES@fws.gov.
Please refer to the respective permit
number (e.g., Permit No. TE–XXXXXX)
in the subject line of the message.
• U.S. Mail: Ecological Services, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box
25486–DFC, Denver, CO 80225.
• In-Person Drop-off, Viewing, or
Pickup: Call (303) 236–4212 to make an
appointment during regular business
hours at 134 Union Blvd., Suite 645,
Lakewood, CO 80228.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathy Konishi, Permit Coordinator,
Ecological Services, (303) 236–4212
(phone); permitsR6ES@fws.gov (email).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority
Background
We provide this notice under section
10 of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)
The Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)
prohibits activities with endangered and
threatened species unless a Federal
permit allows such activity. Along with
our implementing regulations in the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50
CFR part 17, the Act provides for
permits and requires that we invite
public comment before issuing these
permits.
A permit granted by us under section
10(a)(1)(A) of the Act authorizes the
permittees to conduct activities with
U.S. endangered or threatened species
for scientific purposes, enhancement of
propagation or survival, or interstate
commerce (the latter only in the event
that it facilitates scientific purposes or
enhancement of propagation or
survival). Our regulations implementing
section 10(a)(1)(A) for these permits are
found at 50 CFR 17.22 for endangered
wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.32 for
threatened wildlife species, 50 CFR
17.62 for endangered plant species, and
50 CFR 17.72 for threatened plant
species.
ADDRESSES:
Public Availability of Comments
Dated: December 24, 2013.
Dana Roth,
Acting Regional Director, Southwest Region.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–R6–ES–2013–N287;
FXES11130600000D2–123–FF06E00000]
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plants; Recovery Permit
Applications
AGENCY:
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
Notice of availability; request
for comments.
ACTION:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, invite the public to
comment on the following applications
to conduct certain activities with
endangered or threatened species. With
some exceptions, the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (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.
DATES: To ensure consideration, please
send your written comments by
February 20, 2014.
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Applications Available for Review and
Comment
We invite local, State, and Federal
agencies and the public to comment on
the following applications. Documents
and other information the applicants
have submitted with their applications
are available for review, subject to the
requirements of the Privacy Act (5
U.S.C. 552a) and Freedom of
Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
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Permit Application Number TE183432
Applicant: Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo
Drive, Kansas City, MO.
The applicant requests the renewal of
a permit for educational display and
propagation of Wyoming toad (Bufo
baxteri) to preserve genetic diversity
and provide individuals for
reintroduction into suitable sites
identified by the Service for the purpose
of enhancing the species’ survival.
Permit Application Number TE046929
Applicant: Kansas Department of
Transportation, Bureau of Design,
Eisenhower State Office Building, 700
SW Harrison St., Topeka, KS.
The applicant requests the renewal of
a permit to conduct presence/absence
surveys for the American burying beetle
(Nicrophorus americanus) in Kansas to
determine range, distribution, and
abundance for the purpose of enhancing
the species’ survival.
Permit Application Number TE081867
Applicant: Otter Tail Environmental,
Inc., 10200 W. 44th Ave., Suite 210,
Wheat Ridge, CO.
The applicant requests the renewal of
an existing permit to conduct presence/
absence surveys for the Southwestern
willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii
extimus) for the purpose of enhancing
the species’ survival.
Permit Application Number TE0051718
Applicant: Savage and Savage, Inc.,
4610 Haystack Drive, Windsor, CO.
The applicant requests the renewal of
an existing permit to conduct presence/
absence surveys for the Southwestern
willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii
extimus) for the purpose of enhancing
the species’ survival.
Permit Application Number TE067486
Applicant: University of Nebraska at
Lincoln, 3310 Holdrege St., 402 Hardin
Hall, Lincoln, NE.
The applicant requests the renewal of
an existing permit to capture, collect,
tag, hold, and transport pallid sturgeons
(Scaphirhynchus albus) for baseline
information for the purpose of
enhancing the species’ survival.
National Environmental Policy Act
In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.), we have made an initial
determination that the proposed
activities in these permits are
categorically excluded from the
requirement to prepare an
environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement (516
DM 6 Appendix 1, 1.4C(1)).
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Public Availability of Comments
All comments and materials we
receive in response to these requests
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.
Authority
We provide this notice under section
10 of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Dated: January 7, 2014.
Michael G. Thabault,
Assistant Regional Director, Mountain-Prairie
Region.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
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Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Complex, Great Falls, Montana; Final
Comprehensive Conservation Plan and
Finding of No Significant Impact for
Environmental Assessment
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of availability.
AGENCY:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (Service), announce the
availability of a final comprehensive
conservation plan (CCP) and finding of
no significant impact (FONSI) for the
environmental assessment (EA) for
Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Complex. In this final CCP, we describe
how we intend to manage the refuge
complex for the next 15 years.
ADDRESSES: You will find the final CCP
and the FONSI on the planning Web
site: https://www.fws.gov/mountainprairie/planning/ccp/mt/bnl/bnl.html.
A limited number of hard copies are
available. You may request one by any
of the following methods:
Email: toni_griffin@fws.gov. Include
‘‘Benton Lake NWR Complex’’ in the
subject line of the message.
Fax: Attn: Toni Griffin, Planning
Team Leader, 303–236–4792.
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U.S. Mail: Toni Griffin, Planning
Team Leader, Suite 300, 134 Union
Boulevard, Lakewood, CO 80228.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Toni
Griffin, 303–236–4378 (phone); 303–
236–4792 (fax); or toni_griffin@fws.gov
(email).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Introduction
With this notice, we continue the CCP
process for Benton Lake National
Wildlife Refuge Complex, which we
began by publishing a notice of intent in
the Federal Register (73 FR 48237) on
August 18, 2008. For more about the
initial process and the history of this
refuge, see that notice. We released the
draft CCP and EA to the public,
announcing and requesting comments
in a notice of availability (77 FR 19309)
on March 30, 2012. The 60-day
comment period ended on June 1, 2012.
A summary of public comments and the
agency responses is included in the
final CCP.
Background
The National Wildlife Refuge System
Administration Act of 1966, as amended
by the National Wildlife Refuge System
Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C.
668dd–668ee) (Administration Act),
requires us to develop a CCP for each
national wildlife refuge. The purpose in
developing a CCP is to provide refuge
managers with a 15-year strategy for
achieving refuge purposes and
contributing toward the mission of the
National Wildlife Refuge System
(NWRS), consistent with sound
principles of fish and wildlife
management, conservation, legal
mandates, and Service policies. In
addition to outlining broad management
direction on conserving wildlife and
their habitats, CCPs identify wildlifedependent recreational opportunities
available to the public, including
opportunities for hunting, fishing,
wildlife observation and photography,
and environmental education and
interpretation. We will review and
update the CCP at least every 15 years
in accordance with the Administration
Act.
Each unit of the NWRS was
established for specific purposes. We
use these purposes as the foundation for
developing and prioritizing the
management goals and objectives for
each refuge within the NWRS mission,
and to determine how the public can
use each refuge. The planning process is
a way for us and the public to evaluate
management goals and objectives that
will ensure the best possible approach
to wildlife, plant, and habitat
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conservation, while providing for
wildlife-dependent recreation
opportunities that are compatible with
each refuge’s establishing purposes and
the mission of the NWRS.
Additional Information
The final CCP may be found at
https://www.fws.gov/mountain-prairie/
planning/ccp/mt/bnl/bnl.html. The final
CCP includes detailed information
about the planning process, refuge,
issues, and management alternative
selected. The Web site also contains the
draft CCP, which includes an EA,
prepared in accordance with the
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) (43 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). The
EA/FONSI includes discussion of
alternative refuge management options.
The Service’s selected alternative is
reflected in the final CCP.
The selected alternative for the
complex focuses on achieving selfsustaining systems with long-term
productivity. Management efforts would
focus on supporting and restoring
ecological processes, including natural
communities and the dynamics of the
ecosystems of the northern Great Plains
and northern Rocky Mountains in
relationship to their geomorphic
landscape positioning. Conservation of
native landscapes would be a high
priority, accomplished by protecting
habitats from conversion, using a
combination of partnerships, easements,
and fee-title lands, and through active
management and proactive enforcement
of easements. Management actions such
as prescribed fire, grazing, and invasive
species control would be used to
support the resiliency and sustainability
of Service-owned lands throughout the
refuge complex. Whenever possible,
habitat conditions would be allowed to
fluctuate with climatically driven wet
and dry cycles, which are essential for
long-term productivity. The success of
these efforts and programs would
depend on added staff, research, and
monitoring programs, operations
money, infrastructure, and new and
expanded partnerships.
Benton Lake Refuge wetland units
will be managed to focus on the
importance of restoring the health and
long-term sustainability of the wetland
basin and include efforts within the
Lake Creek and Muddy Creek
watersheds. Flexible water management
will occur, which will affect the
amount, duration, and location of
artificially provided water (pumped
water) within the wetland basin.
Management will strive to provide some
waterfowl hunting and fall/spring
migration habitat for at least 11 out of
15 years, and basin-wide drawdowns
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R6-ES-2013-N287; FXES11130600000D2-123-FF06E00000]
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Recovery Permit
Applications
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to
comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities
with endangered or threatened species. With some exceptions, the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (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.
DATES: To ensure consideration, please send your written comments by
February 20, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments or requests for copies or more
information by any of the following methods. Alternatively, you may use
one of the following methods to request hard copies or a CD-ROM of the
documents. Please specify the permit you are interested in by number
(e.g., Permit No. TE-XXXXXX).
Email: permitsR6ES@fws.gov. Please refer to the respective
permit number (e.g., Permit No. TE-XXXXXX) in the subject line of the
message.
U.S. Mail: Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, P.O. Box 25486-DFC, Denver, CO 80225.
In-Person Drop-off, Viewing, or Pickup: Call (303) 236-
4212 to make an appointment during regular business hours at 134 Union
Blvd., Suite 645, Lakewood, CO 80228.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Konishi, Permit Coordinator,
Ecological Services, (303) 236-4212 (phone); permitsR6ES@fws.gov
(email).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) prohibits activities with
endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such
activity. Along with our implementing regulations in the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR part 17, the Act provides for
permits and requires that we invite public comment before issuing these
permits.
A permit granted by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act
authorizes the permittees to conduct activities with U.S. endangered or
threatened species for scientific purposes, enhancement of propagation
or survival, or interstate commerce (the latter only in the event that
it facilitates scientific purposes or enhancement of propagation or
survival). Our regulations implementing section 10(a)(1)(A) for these
permits are found at 50 CFR 17.22 for endangered wildlife species, 50
CFR 17.32 for threatened wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.62 for endangered
plant species, and 50 CFR 17.72 for threatened plant species.
Applications Available for Review and Comment
We invite local, State, and Federal agencies and the public to
comment on the following applications. Documents and other information
the applicants have submitted with their applications are available for
review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a)
and Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
Permit Application Number TE183432
Applicant: Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO.
The applicant requests the renewal of a permit for educational
display and propagation of Wyoming toad (Bufo baxteri) to preserve
genetic diversity and provide individuals for reintroduction into
suitable sites identified by the Service for the purpose of enhancing
the species' survival.
Permit Application Number TE046929
Applicant: Kansas Department of Transportation, Bureau of Design,
Eisenhower State Office Building, 700 SW Harrison St., Topeka, KS.
The applicant requests the renewal of a permit to conduct presence/
absence surveys for the American burying beetle (Nicrophorus
americanus) in Kansas to determine range, distribution, and abundance
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit Application Number TE081867
Applicant: Otter Tail Environmental, Inc., 10200 W. 44th Ave.,
Suite 210, Wheat Ridge, CO.
The applicant requests the renewal of an existing permit to conduct
presence/absence surveys for the Southwestern willow flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii extimus) for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit Application Number TE0051718
Applicant: Savage and Savage, Inc., 4610 Haystack Drive, Windsor,
CO.
The applicant requests the renewal of an existing permit to conduct
presence/absence surveys for the Southwestern willow flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii extimus) for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit Application Number TE067486
Applicant: University of Nebraska at Lincoln, 3310 Holdrege St.,
402 Hardin Hall, Lincoln, NE.
The applicant requests the renewal of an existing permit to
capture, collect, tag, hold, and transport pallid sturgeons
(Scaphirhynchus albus) for baseline information for the purpose of
enhancing the species' survival.
National Environmental Policy Act
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.), we have made an initial determination that the proposed
activities in these permits are categorically excluded from the
requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental
impact statement (516 DM 6 Appendix 1, 1.4C(1)).
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Public Availability of Comments
All comments and materials we receive in response to these requests
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.
Authority
We provide this notice under section 10 of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531
et seq.).
Dated: January 7, 2014.
Michael G. Thabault,
Assistant Regional Director, Mountain-Prairie Region.
[FR Doc. 2014-00486 Filed 1-17-14; 8:45 am]
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