Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Recovery Permit Applications, 14077-14078 [2014-05446]

Download as PDF 14077 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 48 / Wednesday, March 12, 2014 / Notices Location and case no. Chief executive officer of community Community map repository Online location of letter of map revision Davis .............. City of Farmington (13–08– 0082P). City Hall, 160 South Main Street, Farmington, UT 84025. www.msc.fema.gov/ lomc. February 7, 2014 ........... 490044 Davis .............. Unincorporated areas of Davis County (13–08– 0082P). The Honorable Scott Harbertson, Mayor, City of Farmington, P.O. Box 160, Farmington, UT 84025. The Honorable John Petroff, Jr., Chairman, Davis County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 618, Farmington, UT 84025. Davis County Planning Department, 61 South Main Street, Farmington, UT 84025. www.msc.fema.gov/ lomc. February 7, 2014 ........... 490038 State and county (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ‘‘Flood Insurance.’’) • 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. Effective date of modification Community No. Kathy Konishi, Permit Coordinator, Ecological Services, (303) 236–4212 (phone); permitsR6ES@fws.gov (email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: January 31, 2014. Roy Wright, Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2014–05315 Filed 3–11–14; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Background [FWS–R6–ES–2014–N032; FXES11130600000–145–FF06E00000] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Recovery Permit Applications Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following 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 April 11, 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. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: 17:51 Mar 11, 2014 Permit Application Number TE069539 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BILLING CODE 9110–12–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 Permit Application Number TE121914 Applicant: USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, 8711 37th Street SE., Jamestown, ND. The applicant requests an amendment to their existing permit to increase the number of interior least tern (Sternula antillarum athalassos) to be banded and to add additional research localities in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Jkt 232001 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 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). PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Applicant: Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Prairie Management Program, 97 South Willow St., Eagle Butte, SD. The applicant requests the renewal of their existing permit to take (capture, handle, and release) black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) for research and presence/absence surveys within the boundaries of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation in South Dakota, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit Application Number TE060668 Applicant: Mark Bellini, Ojai, CA 93023. The applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit to conduct presence/absence surveys and nest monitoring throughout the range of the species in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah 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)). Public Availability of Comments All comments and materials we receive in response to these requests will be available for public inspection, E:\FR\FM\12MRN1.SGM 12MRN1 14078 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 48 / Wednesday, March 12, 2014 / Notices 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: March 4, 2014. Michael G. Thabault, Assistant Regional Director, Mountain-Prairie Region. [FR Doc. 2014–05446 Filed 3–11–14; 8:45 am] advance. Please register by contacting Arista Maher at the U.S. Geological Survey (703–648–6283, amaher@ usgs.gov). Registrations are due by March 28, 2014. While the meeting will be open to the public, registration is required for entrance to the South Interior Building, and seating may be limited due to room capacity. DATES: The meeting will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on April 1 and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on April 2. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Mahoney, U.S. Geological Survey (206– 220–4621). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Meetings of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee are open to the public. Additional information about the NGAC and the meeting is available at www.fgdc.gov/ngac. Kenneth Shaffer, Deputy Executive Director, Federal Geographic Data Committee. BILLING CODE 4310–55–P [FR Doc. 2014–05298 Filed 3–11–14; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BILLING CODE 4311–AM–P [Geological Survey [GX14EE000101100] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Announcement of National Geospatial Advisory Committee Meeting AGENCY: [LLUTW02100–L13300000–EN0000] U.S. Geological Survey, Interior. Notice of Meeting. ACTION: The National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC) will meet on April 1–2, 2014 at the South Interior Building Auditorium, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240. The meeting will be held in the first floor Auditorium. The NGAC, which is composed of representatives from governmental, private sector, non-profit, and academic organizations, was established to advise the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) on management of Federal geospatial programs, the development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), and the implementation of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A–16. Topics to be addressed at the meeting include: • Leadership Dialogue • 2014 NGAC Guidance • FGDC Initiatives (NSDI Strategic Plan, Geospatial Platform, Geospatial Portfolio Management) • NGAC Subcommittee Activities • NGAC Action Plan The meeting will include an opportunity for public comment on April 2. Comments may also be submitted to the NGAC in writing. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting must register in tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:51 Mar 11, 2014 Jkt 232001 Bureau of Land Management Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Sevier Playa Project, Millard County, UT Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Intent. AGENCY: In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended, and the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Fillmore Field Office intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to analyze and disclose impacts associated with the Sevier Playa Project, a proposed potash mine located on public land in central Millard County, Utah, and by this notice is announcing the beginning of the scoping process to solicit public comments and identify issues. DATES: This notice initiates the public scoping process for the EIS. Comments on issues may be submitted in writing for 30 calendar days following the publication of this notice. The date(s) and location(s) of any scoping meetings will be announced at least 15 days in advance through local media, newspapers and the BLM Web site at: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 www.ut.blm.gov. In order to be included in the Draft EIS, all comments must be received prior to the close of the 30-day scoping period or 15 days after the last public meeting, whichever is later. Additional opportunities for public participation will be provided upon publication of the Draft EIS. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments related to the Sevier Playa Project by any of the following methods: • Email: blmlutlfmlcomments@ blm.gov. • Fax: 435–743–3135. • Mail: BLM, Fillmore Field Office, 95 East 500 North, Fillmore, UT 84631. Documents pertinent to this proposal may be examined at the BLM Fillmore Field Office. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cindy Ledbetter, Environmental Coordinator; telephone 435–743–3100; address BLM, 95 East 500 North, Fillmore, UT 84631; email blmlutlfmlcomments@blm.gov. Contact Ms. Ledbetter to have your name added to our mailing list. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 800–877–8339 to leave a message or question for Ms. Ledbetter. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The applicant, Peak Minerals Inc. (Peak Minerals), has requested to construct an operational potash mine on BLM-leased lands which they hold the right to develop, and to use off-lease BLMadministered lands through an application for a right-of-way (ROW) authorization for supporting structures. Peak Minerals is proposing to construct, operate, and maintain the Sevier Playa Project which would include facilities to extract and process potash from the brine solution found in the leased area. Potash is defined by regulation under 43 CFR part 3500 and the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 as a solid leasable mineral. The Sevier Playa leased area is located in southwestern Utah in the central portion of Millard County, and is defined generally by the geographical boundaries of the Sevier Playa. Peak Minerals controls directly, or through agreement, the BLM mineral leases on more than 124,000 acres. Potash leases grant the lessee the exclusive right and privilege to explore for, drill for, mine, extract, remove, beneficiate, concentrate, or otherwise process and dispose of the potassium deposits and other associated minerals. The leased lands for the proposed Project are predominantly administered by the E:\FR\FM\12MRN1.SGM 12MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 48 (Wednesday, March 12, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14077-14078]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-05446]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R6-ES-2014-N032; FXES11130600000-145-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 
April 11, 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 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 TE121914

    Applicant: USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, 8711 
37th Street SE., Jamestown, ND.
    The applicant requests an amendment to their existing permit to 
increase the number of interior least tern (Sternula antillarum 
athalassos) to be banded and to add additional research localities in 
North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana for the purpose of enhancing 
the species' survival.

Permit Application Number TE069539

    Applicant: Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Prairie Management Program, 
97 South Willow St., Eagle Butte, SD.
    The applicant requests the renewal of their existing permit to take 
(capture, handle, and release) black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) 
for research and presence/absence surveys within the boundaries of the 
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation in South Dakota, for the purpose 
of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit Application Number TE060668

    Applicant: Mark Bellini, Ojai, CA 93023.
    The applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit to 
conduct presence/absence surveys and nest monitoring throughout the 
range of the species in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New 
Mexico, Texas, and Utah 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)).

Public Availability of Comments

    All comments and materials we receive in response to these requests 
will be available for public inspection,

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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: March 4, 2014.
Michael G. Thabault,
Assistant Regional Director, Mountain-Prairie Region.
[FR Doc. 2014-05446 Filed 3-11-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-55-P

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