Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications, 15138-15140 [2014-05902]

Download as PDF 15138 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 52 / Tuesday, March 18, 2014 / Notices Dated: March 12, 2014. Tracey Denning, Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [FR Doc. 2014–05866 Filed 3–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R8–ES–2014–N046; FXES11130800000–145–FF08E00000] Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comment. ACTION: 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 recovery permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species. DATES: Comments on these permit applications must be received on or before April 17, 2014. 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 Biologist; see ADDRESSES (telephone: 760–431–9440; fax: 760–431–9624). 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. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Applicants Permit No. TE–27452B Applicant: Rick L. Perry, Bakersfield, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (survey, capture, handle, mark, VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:34 Mar 17, 2014 Jkt 232001 release, hold in captivity, and relocate) the Morro Bay kangaroo rat (Dipodomys heermanni morroensis), giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens), Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides), Stephens’ kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi), and riparian woodrat (San Joaquin Valley woodrat) (Neotoma fuscipes riparia), in conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. newberryi), 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 survey, population monitoring, and research activities throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–27457B Permit No. TE–27501B Applicant: Travis Kegel, San Juan Capistrano, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Applicant: Naval Base Coronado, Coronado, California. The applicant requests a permit to reduce and remove to possession (collect) the Acmispon dendroideus var. traskiae (San Clemente Island broom), Castilleja grisea (San Clemente Island paintbrush), Delphinium variegatum ssp. Kinkiense (San Clemente Island larkspur), Lithophragma maximum (San Clemente Island woodland star), Malacothamnus clementinus (San Clemente Island bush mallow), and Sibara filifolia (Santa Cruz Island woodland star) in conjunction with surveys, life history studies, seed production, and research activities throughout the range of each species on San Clemente Island and Santa Cruz Island within Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–797999 Applicant: Merkel & Associates, Inc., San Diego, California. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), take (locate and monitor nests and remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino), take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests, capture, handle, weigh, band, colorband, and release) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. b.), take (harass by survey) the light-footed clapper rail (Rallus longirostris levipes), take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, and collect specimens for vouchers and parasite analysis) the unarmored threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni), take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Permit No. TE–27502B Applicant: Patricia C. Schuyler, Vista, California. The applicant requests a permit take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–213730 Applicant: Chad M. Young, Riverside, California. The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take (survey, capture, handle, and release) the Stephens’ kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring activities in Riverside and San Diego Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–054011 Applicant: John F. Green, Riverside, California. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests, and remove brownheaded cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), take (locate and monitor nests and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino), take (harass by survey) the Yuma E:\FR\FM\18MRN1.SGM 18MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 52 / Tuesday, March 18, 2014 / Notices clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis), take (capture, handle, and release) the San Bernardino Merriam’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus), 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 survey and population monitoring activities throughout the range of each species in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. monitor nests, erect and use cameras to monitor nests, capture, handle, band, radio tag, hold for no more than 20 minutes and release, install and remove fence pens and radio tag (attach radiotransmitters to chicks) for the purposes of mark-recapture study, and transport sick or injured individuals and abandoned eggs) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. b.) in conjunction with survey and population studies on Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, and Naval Base San Diego (including Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Naval Air Station North Island, and Silver Strand Training Complex South) in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–797234 Applicant: LSA Associates, Incorporated, Point Richmond, California. The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (survey and nest monitor) the California clapper rail (Rallus longirostris obsoletus) in conjunction with surveys, and population monitoring activities in Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Solano Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–023250 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Permit No. TE–068799 Applicant: Mikael T. Romich, Yucaipa, California. The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (locate and monitor nests) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–28769B Applicant: Aaron I. Sunshine, Oakland, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County Distinct Population Segment (DPS) and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–28778B Applicant: Emily L. Rice, San Diego, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, locate and VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:34 Mar 17, 2014 Jkt 232001 Applicant: Naval Base Coronado, Coronado, California. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey and collect voucher specimens) the island night lizard (Xantusia riversiana) in conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities on San Clemente Island and San Nicholas Island in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–227185 Applicant: Andrew B. Eastty, San Diego, California. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, band, and locate and monitor nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas; take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species in California; and remove/ reduce to possession Astragalus magdalenae var. peirsonii (Peirson’s milk-vetch) in conjunction with survey activities within Bureau of Land Management lands in Imperial County for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–116370 Applicant: Gage H. Dayton, Santa Cruz, California. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, handle, mark, release, and collect voucher specimens) the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum), take (capture, handle, mark, collect tissues samples, and release, and collect voucher specimens) the California tiger PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15139 salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense), and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, and collect voucher specimens) the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) in conjunction with surveys, research, and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–063427 Applicant: Sarah C. Powell, Sacramento, 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 survey activities throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–093151 Applicant: Richard T. Rivas, Elk Grove, 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 (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–073205 Applicant: Christina P. Sandoval, Goleta, California. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests, and use decoys and taped vocalizations) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. b.) in conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities in Santa Barbara County, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–811894 Applicant: Samuel M. McGinnis, Manteca, California. E:\FR\FM\18MRN1.SGM 18MRN1 15140 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 52 / Tuesday, March 18, 2014 / Notices The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, capture, handle, mark, measure, and release) the salt marsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris) and San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) in conjunction with survey activities, population monitoring, and research activities throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–076257 Applicant: County of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate, handle, measure, and release) the Morro shoulderband snail (Helminthoglypta walkeriana) in conjunction with surveys in San Luis Obispo County, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Permit No. TE–097516 Applicant: Thomas P. Ryan, Monrovia, California. The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests, erect nest exclosures, erect and use cameras to monitor nests, capture, handle, band, color band, float eggs, use decoys and acoustic playback, collect non-viable eggs, radio tag (attach radio-transmitters), hold for no more than 20 minutes and release, install and remove fence sampling pens, perform mark-recapture study, and transport sick or injured individuals and abandoned eggs) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. b.) in conjunction with surveys, population studies, and research activities on Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, and Naval Base San Diego (including Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Naval Air Station North Island, and Silver Strand Training Complex South) 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:34 Mar 17, 2014 Jkt 232001 information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Michael Long, Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region, Sacramento, California. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Reinstatement, With Change, of a Previously Approved Collection for Which Approval Has Expired: 2013 National Survey of Prosecutors (NSP– 13) [FR Doc. 2014–05902 Filed 3–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P [OMB Number 1121–0149] Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics ACTION: 60-day notice. INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION AGENCY: [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–450 and 731– TA–1122 (Review)] SUMMARY: Laminated Woven Sacks From China Determination On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject five-year reviews, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)), that revocation of the antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on laminated woven sacks from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.2 Background The Commission instituted these reviews on July 1, 2013 (78 FR 39319) and determined on October 21, 2013, that it would conduct expedited reviews (78 FR 68473, November 14, 2013). The Commission completed and filed its determinations in these reviews on March 11, 2014. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4457 (March 2014), entitled Laminated Woven Sacks from China: Investigation Nos. 701–TA–450 and 731–TA–1122 (Review). By order of the Commission. Issued: March 12, 2014. Lisa R. Barton, Acting Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2014–05852 Filed 3–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). 2 Commissioner Kieff did not participate in these determinations. PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics, will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until May 19, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Steven W. Perry, Statistician, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 810 Seventh Street NW., Washington, DC 20531 (phone: 202–307–0777). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. 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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R8-ES-2014-N046; FXES11130800000-145-FF08E00000]


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 recovery permits to 
conduct certain activities with endangered species.

DATES: Comments on these permit applications must be received on or 
before April 17, 2014.

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 
Biologist; see ADDRESSES (telephone: 760-431-9440; fax: 760-431-9624).

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.

Applicants

Permit No. TE-27452B

Applicant: Rick L. Perry, Bakersfield, California.

    The applicant requests a permit to take (survey, capture, handle, 
mark, release, hold in captivity, and relocate) the Morro Bay kangaroo 
rat (Dipodomys heermanni morroensis), giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys 
ingens), Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides), 
Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi), and riparian woodrat (San 
Joaquin Valley woodrat) (Neotoma fuscipes riparia), in conjunction with 
survey and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the 
species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-27457B

Applicant: Naval Base Coronado, Coronado, California.

    The applicant requests a permit to reduce and remove to possession 
(collect) the Acmispon dendroideus var. traskiae (San Clemente Island 
broom), Castilleja grisea (San Clemente Island paintbrush), Delphinium 
variegatum ssp. Kinkiense (San Clemente Island larkspur), Lithophragma 
maximum (San Clemente Island woodland star), Malacothamnus clementinus 
(San Clemente Island bush mallow), and Sibara filifolia (Santa Cruz 
Island woodland star) in conjunction with surveys, life history 
studies, seed production, and research activities throughout the range 
of each species on San Clemente Island and Santa Cruz Island within Los 
Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties, California, for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-797999

Applicant: Merkel & Associates, Inc., San Diego, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) 
the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), take 
(locate and monitor nests and remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus 
ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the least Bell's vireo 
(Vireo bellii pusillus), take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot 
butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino), take (harass by survey, locate and 
monitor nests, capture, handle, weigh, band, color-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), take (harass by survey, capture, handle, 
release, and collect specimens for vouchers and parasite analysis) the 
unarmored threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni), 
take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the tidewater 
goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi), 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 survey, population monitoring, and research activities 
throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-27501B

Applicant: Travis Kegel, San Juan Capistrano, California.

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the 
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in 
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species 
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-27502B

Applicant: Patricia C. Schuyler, Vista, California.
    The applicant requests a permit take (survey by pursuit) the Quino 
checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with 
survey activities throughout the range of each species in California 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-213730

Applicant: Chad M. Young, Riverside, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take 
(survey, capture, handle, and release) the Stephens' kangaroo rat 
(Dipodomys stephensi) in conjunction with surveys and population 
monitoring activities in Riverside and San Diego Counties, California, 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-054011

Applicant: John F. Green, Riverside, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
locate and monitor nests, 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 
and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) 
the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), take (survey by 
pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino), 
take (harass by survey) the Yuma

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clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis), take (capture, handle, 
and release) the San Bernardino Merriam's kangaroo rat (Dipodomys 
merriami parvus), 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 survey and population monitoring activities throughout 
the range of each species in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, 
Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-797234

Applicant: LSA Associates, Incorporated, Point Richmond, California.

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

Permit No. TE-068799

Applicant: Mikael T. Romich, Yucaipa, California.

    The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (locate and 
monitor nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in 
conjunction with population monitoring activities throughout the range 
of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-28769B

Applicant: Aaron I. Sunshine, Oakland, California.

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

Permit No. TE-28778B

Applicant: Emily L. Rice, San Diego, California.

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, locate 
and monitor nests, erect and use cameras to monitor nests, capture, 
handle, band, radio tag, hold for no more than 20 minutes and release, 
install and remove fence pens and radio tag (attach radio-transmitters 
to chicks) for the purposes of mark-recapture study, and transport sick 
or injured individuals and abandoned eggs) the California least tern 
(Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. b.) in conjunction with survey 
and population studies on Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, and Naval 
Base San Diego (including Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Naval Air 
Station North Island, and Silver Strand Training Complex South) in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-023250

Applicant: Naval Base Coronado, Coronado, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey 
and collect voucher specimens) the island night lizard (Xantusia 
riversiana) in conjunction with survey and population monitoring 
activities on San Clemente Island and San Nicholas Island in California 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-227185

Applicant: Andrew B. Eastty, San Diego, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, band, and locate and monitor nests) the southwestern willow 
flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey 
activities throughout the range of the species in Arizona, New Mexico, 
and Texas; take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly 
(Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with survey activities 
throughout the range of the species in California; and remove/reduce to 
possession Astragalus magdalenae var. peirsonii (Peirson's milk-vetch) 
in conjunction with survey activities within Bureau of Land Management 
lands in Imperial County for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-116370

Applicant: Gage H. Dayton, Santa Cruz, California.

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

Permit No. TE-063427

Applicant: Sarah C. Powell, Sacramento, 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 survey activities throughout 
the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing 
the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-093151

Applicant: Richard T. Rivas, Elk Grove, 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 (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-073205

    Applicant: Christina P. Sandoval, Goleta, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
locate and monitor nests, and use decoys and taped vocalizations) the 
California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. b.) in 
conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities in Santa 
Barbara County, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-811894

    Applicant: Samuel M. McGinnis, Manteca, California.


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    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, capture, 
handle, mark, measure, and release) the salt marsh harvest mouse 
(Reithrodontomys raviventris) and San Francisco garter snake 
(Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) in conjunction with survey 
activities, population monitoring, and research activities throughout 
the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing 
the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-076257

    Applicant: County of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California.

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

Permit No. TE-097516

    Applicant: Thomas P. Ryan, Monrovia, California.

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, locate 
and monitor nests, erect nest exclosures, erect and use cameras to 
monitor nests, capture, handle, band, color band, float eggs, use 
decoys and acoustic playback, collect non-viable eggs, radio tag 
(attach radio-transmitters), hold for no more than 20 minutes and 
release, install and remove fence sampling pens, perform mark-recapture 
study, and transport sick or injured individuals and abandoned eggs) 
the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. b.) 
in conjunction with surveys, population studies, and research 
activities on Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, and Naval Base San 
Diego (including Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Naval Air Station 
North Island, and Silver Strand Training Complex South) 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. 2014-05902 Filed 3-17-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-55-P

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