Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Recovery Permit Applications, 15248-15249 [2015-06521]
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reintroduction into suitable sites
identified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service for the purpose of enhancing the
species’ survival.
Authority
We provide this notice under section
10 of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Permit Application Number TE207946
Applicant: Bureau of Reclamation,
Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO.
Michael G. Thabault,
Assistant Regional Director, Mountain-Prairie
Region.
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The applicant requests a permit to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
the New Mexico meadow jumping
mouse (Zapus hudsonius luteus) in New
Mexico to identify and avoid occupied
habitat during reclamation activities for
the purpose of enhancing the species’
survival.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–R6–ES–2015–N029];
[FXES11130600000–156–FF06E00000]
Permit Application Number TE227446
Applicant: Clifton Sanitation District,
3217 D Road, Clifton, CO.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plants; Recovery Permit
Applications
AGENCY:
The applicant requests the renewal of
a permit for educational display and
propagation of bonytail (Gila elegans),
Colorado pikeminnow (Ptychocheilus
lucius), humpback chub (Gila cypha),
and razorback sucker (Xyrauchen
texanus) at the Clifton Sanitation
District facility 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.
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Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of availability; request
for comments.
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, invite the public to
comment on four applications to
conduct activities intended enhance the
survival of target endangered or
threatened species. The Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act),
prohibits certain activities with
endangered and threatened species
unless authorized by a Federal permit.
The Act requires that we invite public
comment before issuing these permits.
DATES: To ensure consideration, please
send your written comments by April
22, 2015.
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 (719) 628–2670 to make an
appointment during regular business
hours at 134 Union Blvd., Suite 645,
Lakewood, CO 80228.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathy Konishi, Recovery Permits
Coordinator, Ecological Services, (719)
628–2670 (phone); permitsR6ES@
fws.gov (email).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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Background
The Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)
prohibits certain activities with
endangered and threatened species
unless authorized by a Federal permit.
Along with our implementing
regulations 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 TE43046A
Applicant: Kirk Mammoliti, Greenwood,
MO.
The applicant requests a permit to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
Topeka shiner (Notropis topeka) in
Kansas to identify and avoid occupied
habitat during reclamation activities for
the purpose of enhancing the species’
survival.
Permit Application Number TE060668
Applicants: Bellini Environmental
Consulting, Midway, UT.
The applicants request an amendment
to expand the geographic survey area for
Southwestern willow flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii extimus) from Utah
to range-wide authorization for the
purpose of enhancing the species’
survival.
Permit Application Number TE207946
Applicant: Bureau of Reclamation,
Denver, CO.
The applicant requests a permit to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
New Mexico meadow jumping mouse
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(Zapus hudsonius luteus) in Colorado to
identify and avoid occupied habitat
during land reclamation activities for
the purpose of enhancing the species’
survival.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Permit Application Number TE56902B
Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife
Refuge, Bayfield County, Wisconsin;
Draft Comprehensive Conservation
Plan and Environmental Assessment
Applicant: Bureau of Reclamation,
Denver, CO.
The applicant requests a permit to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
pallid sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus albus)
in the Yellowstone River of Montana to
develop a baseline analysis of occupied
habitat. These data will assist in the
evaluation of the effectiveness of a
proposed fish bypass structure. The
proposed structure will provide passage
of pallid sturgeon and other native
fishes around current impediments
constructed in 1907 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,
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.
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Authority
We provide this notice under section
10 of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Michael G. Thabault,
Assistant Regional Director, Mountain-Prairie
Region.
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Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of availability; request
for comments.
AGENCY:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (Service), announce the
availability of a draft comprehensive
conservation plan (CCP) and
environmental assessment (EA) for the
Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife
Refuge (Refuge, NWR) for public review
and comment. In this draft CCP/EA we
describe how we propose to manage the
Refuge for the next 15 years.
DATES: To ensure consideration, we
must receive your written comments by
April 22, 2015. We will hold an open
house-style meeting during the
comment period to receive comments
and provide information on the draft
plan. In addition, we will use special
mailings, newspaper articles, Internet
postings, and other media
announcements to inform people of
opportunities for input.
ADDRESSES: Send your comments or
requests for more information by any of
the following methods:
• Email: r3planning@fws.gov. Include
‘‘Whittlesey Creek Draft CCP/EA’’ in the
subject line of the message.
• Fax: Attention: Refuge Manager,
Whittlesey Creek NWR, 715–685–2680.
• U.S. Mail: Attention: Refuge
Manager, Whittlesey Creek NWR,
Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center,
29270 County Highway G, Ashland, WI
54806.
• In-Person Drop Off: You may drop
off comments during regular business
hours at the above addresses.
You will find the draft CCP/EA, as
well as information about the planning
process and a summary of the CCP, on
the planning Web site at https://
www.fws.gov/midwest/planning/
whittleseycreek/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Kerr, 715–246–7784.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Introduction
With this notice, we continue the CCP
process for Whittlesey Creek National
Wildlife Refuge, which we began by
publishing a notice of intent in the
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January 17, 2013. For more about the
initial process and the history of this
Refuge, see that notice.
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
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 draft CCP/EA may be found at
https://www.fws.gov/midwest/planning/
whittleseycreek/. That
document incorporates an EA, prepared
in accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (43
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). The draft CCP/EA
includes detailed information about the
planning process, refuge, issues, and
management alternatives considered
and proposed. The EA includes
discussions of four alternative refuge
management options. The Service’s
preferred alternative is reflected in the
draft CCP.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R6-ES-2015-N029]; [FXES11130600000-156-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 four applications to conduct activities intended enhance the
survival of target endangered or threatened species. The Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), prohibits certain activities
with endangered and threatened species unless authorized by a Federal
permit. The Act requires that we invite public comment before issuing
these permits.
DATES: To ensure consideration, please send your written comments by
April 22, 2015.
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 (719) 628-
2670 to make an appointment during regular business hours at 134 Union
Blvd., Suite 645, Lakewood, CO 80228.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Konishi, Recovery Permits
Coordinator, Ecological Services, (719) 628-2670 (phone);
permitsR6ES@fws.gov (email).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) prohibits certain activities with
endangered and threatened species unless authorized by a Federal
permit. Along with our implementing regulations 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 TE43046A
Applicant: Kirk Mammoliti, Greenwood, MO.
The applicant requests a permit to conduct presence/absence surveys
for Topeka shiner (Notropis topeka) in Kansas to identify and avoid
occupied habitat during reclamation activities for the purpose of
enhancing the species' survival.
Permit Application Number TE060668
Applicants: Bellini Environmental Consulting, Midway, UT.
The applicants request an amendment to expand the geographic survey
area for Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus)
from Utah to range-wide authorization for the purpose of enhancing the
species' survival.
Permit Application Number TE207946
Applicant: Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, CO.
The applicant requests a permit to conduct presence/absence surveys
for New Mexico meadow jumping mouse
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(Zapus hudsonius luteus) in Colorado to identify and avoid occupied
habitat during land reclamation activities for the purpose of enhancing
the species' survival.
Permit Application Number TE56902B
Applicant: Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, CO.
The applicant requests a permit to conduct presence/absence surveys
for pallid sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus albus) in the Yellowstone River of
Montana to develop a baseline analysis of occupied habitat. These data
will assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of a proposed fish
bypass structure. The proposed structure will provide passage of pallid
sturgeon and other native fishes around current impediments constructed
in 1907 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, 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.).
Michael G. Thabault,
Assistant Regional Director, Mountain-Prairie Region.
[FR Doc. 2015-06521 Filed 3-20-15; 8:45 am]
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