Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications, 45543-45547 [2015-18707]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 146 / Thursday, July 30, 2015 / Notices proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. Analysis Agency: Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, DHS. Title: Agency Information Collection Activities: Post-Award Contract Information. OMB Number: 1600–0003. Frequency: On occasion. Affected Public: Private Sector. Number of Respondents: 11,885. Estimated Time per Respondent: 14 hours. Total Burden Hours: 499,170 hours. Dated: July 22, 2015. Carlene C. Ileto, Executive Director, Enterprise Business Management Office. [FR Doc. 2015–18656 Filed 7–29–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9B–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R6–ES–2015–N130; FXES11130600000–156–FF06E00000] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Recovery Permit Applications Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments. AGENCY: Lhorne on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:54 Jul 29, 2015 Jkt 235001 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 permits for endangered species. 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, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following recovery permit applications to conduct activities intended to enhance the survival of target endangered species. DATES: To ensure consideration, please send your written comments by August 31, 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 SUMMARY: 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: 45543 fruit and seed research for the shrubby reed-mustard (Schoenocrambe suffrutescens) in Utah for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit Application Number TE106387 Applicants: USDA Bridger-Teton National Forest, Pinedale, WY. The applicant requests an amendment to their permit to adjust the take allocation for Kendall Warm Springs dace (Rhinichthys osculus thermalis). The request corrects an omission from the original consultation 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.). 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). Michael G. Thabault, Assistant Regional Director, Mountain-Prairie Region. Permit Application Number TE07858A [FWS–R8–ES–2015–N142]; [FXES11130800000–154–FF08E00000] Applicant: Utah State University, Department of Plants, Soils, and Climate, AGRS 339, Logan, UT. The applicant requests an amendment to their permit that will extend the expiration date. They wish to continue PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [FR Doc. 2015–18673 Filed 7–29–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1 45544 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 146 / Thursday, July 30, 2015 / Notices 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 August 31, 2015. 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. SUMMARY: Applicants Permit No. TE–72047A–2 Applicant: Martina Pernicano, Golden, Colorado The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey and locate and monitor nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey and population monitoring throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Lhorne on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Permit No. TE–69046B Applicant: Jim Asmus, San Diego, California The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:54 Jul 29, 2015 Jkt 235001 sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–012137 Applicant: Fort Hunter Liggett, Fort Hunter Liggett, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi); take (capture, band, and release) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus); and take (capture, handle, measure, test for chytrid fungus, captive rear, and release) the arroyo toad (arroyo southwestern) (Anaxyrus californicus) in conjunction with surveys and research on Fort Hunter Liggett for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–830213 Applicant: EcoPlan Associates, Inc., Mesa, Arizona The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species in Imperial, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties, California, and Clark County, Nevada, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–12511A Applicant: Kathryn Allan, San Francisco, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, mark, and release) the salt marsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–225974 Applicant: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Los Altos, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, transfer, and release) PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) and California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii) (R. aurora d.) in conjunction with habitat management activities within the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–122632 Applicant: Kimberly Ferree, Encinitas, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate and monitor nests, capture, mark, band, release, and remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus); and take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests, and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with surveys and population studies throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–001075 Applicant: Marc Blain, Pasadena, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey activities throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–820658 Applicant: AECOM Technical Services, San Diego, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi); take (harass by survey and locate and monitor nests) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni); take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 146 / Thursday, July 30, 2015 / Notices Distinct Population Segment (DPS) and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense); take (locate and monitor nests) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus); take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino); and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens), Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides), and unarmored threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring throughout the range of the species in California; take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus); and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificus) in conjunction with surveys throughout Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–815214 Applicant: Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, Pismo Beach, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests, erect fence and nest exclosures, use remote sensing cameras, remove nonviable eggs, translocate viable eggs from abandoned nests, transport eggs, capture, band, and release chicks, and carry out predator control) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni)) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring within Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–72045A Applicant: Alisa Zych, Cardiff by the Sea, California Lhorne on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey activities throughout range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Applicant: Griffith Wildlife Biology, Calumet, Michigan The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests, and remove brown- 14:54 Jul 29, 2015 Permit No. TE–816187 Applicant: David Cook, Santa Rosa, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) and Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–07059A Applicant: Paul Marsh, Tempe, Arizona The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, mark, tag, measure, and release) the Virgin River chub (Gila robusta seminuda), woundfin (Plagopterus argentissimus), and Colorado pikeminnow (squawfish) (Ptychocheilus lucius); take (capture, mark, tag, measure, and release or collect) the razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus); and take (capture, mark, tag, measure, fin clip, collect vouchers, and release) the desert pupfish (Cyprinodon macularius) in conjunction with survey, research, genetic analysis, and population monitoring activities in California and Nevada for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–70888B Applicant: Robert Klinger, Oakhurst, California Permit No. TE–758175 VerDate Sep<11>2014 headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus); take (harass by survey) the light-footed Ridgway’s rail (light-footed clapper r.) (Rallus obsoletus levipes) (R. longirostris l.) and Yuma Ridgway’s rail (Yuma clapper r.) (Rallus obsoletus yumanensis) (R. longirostris y.); and take (use recorded vocalizations, locate and monitor nests, capture, band, release, and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with surveys and population studies throughout the range of the species in Arizona, California, Nevada, and New Mexico, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Jkt 235001 The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey, capture, mark, handle, release, and construct predator exclosures) the Amargosa vole (Microtus californicus scirpensis) in conjunction PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45545 with research activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–778195 Applicant: HELIX Environmental Planning, La Mesa, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, collect branchiopod cysts, collect, process, and analyze soil samples for egg identification) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi); 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 (harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus); and take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–065741 Applicant: John Lovio, San Diego, California The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, collect branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi); 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); and take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1 45546 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 146 / Thursday, July 30, 2015 / Notices Permit No. TE–055013 Permit No. TE–36500A Permit No. TE–137006 Applicant: San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino, California Applicant: Western Foundation for Vertebrate Zoology, Camarillo, California Applicant: Thea Benson, Paso Robles, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey activities throughout range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. The applicant requests a permit renewal to remove/reduce to possession the following species, in conjunction with implementing land management strategies on and adjacent to the San Bernardino National Forest, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. • Eremogone ursina (Bear Valley sandwort), • Astragalus albens (Cushenbury milk-vetch), • Astragalus brauntonii (Braunton’s milk-vetch), • Astragalus lentiginosus var. coachellae (Coachella Valley milkvetch), • Astragalus tricarinatus (tripleribbed milk-vetch), • Berberis nevinii (Nevin’s barberry), • Brodiaea filifolia (thread-leaved brodiaea), • Castilleja cinerea (ash-grey paintbrush), • Dodecahema leptoceras (slenderhorned spineflower), • Eriastrum densifolium subsp. sanctorum (Santa Ana River woollystar), • Eriogonum kennedyi var. austromontanum (southern mountain wild-buckwheat), • Eriogonum ovalifolium var. vineum (Cushenbury buckwheat), • Erigeron parishii (Parish’s daisy), • Physaria kingii subsp. bernardina (Lesquerella k. subsp. b.) (San Bernardino Mountains bladderpod), • Acanthoscyphus parishii var. goodmaniana (Oxytheca p. var. g.) (Cushenbury oxytheca), • Poa atropurpurea (San Bernardino bluegrass), • Sidalcea pedata (pedate checkermallow), • Taraxacum californicum (California taraxacum), and • Thelypodium stenopetalum (slender-petaled mustard) Permit No. TE–100008 Lhorne on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Applicant: Daniel Cooper, Oak Park, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey activities throughout range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:54 Jul 29, 2015 Jkt 235001 The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take (locate and monitor nests, remove brownheaded cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests, capture, band, and release) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring throughout the Santa Clara River corridor in Ventura County, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–139628 Applicant: Garcia and Associates, San Francisco, California The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog (Rana sierrae) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–119861 Applicant: Quad Knopt, Inc., Fresno, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take the (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi); take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) and California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii) (R. aurora d.); take (harass by survey, capture, handle, mark, fit with radio transmitters, hold in captivity, and release) the Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides exilis), giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens), and Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides); and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, mark, take biological samples, and release) the Buena Vista Lake shrew (Sorex ornatus relictus) in conjunction with surveys, population monitoring, and research activities throughout the range the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Permit No. TE–799557 Applicant: Robert Hamilton, Long Beach, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey activities throughout range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–71214B Applicant: Tara Collins, Sacramento, California The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, collect branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–95006A Applicant: Stephen Chen, San Luis Obispo, California The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–172638 Applicant: Kevin Livergood, Lake Forest, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, collect branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 146 / Thursday, July 30, 2015 / Notices sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Permit No. TE–71221B–0 BILLING CODE 4310–55–P Applicant: Kimberly Boydstun, Temecula, California DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR The applicant requests a new permit to take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–105545–3 The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, take biological samples, hold, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with surveys and research activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–005956 Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey, Western Fisheries Research Center, Reno, NV The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (capture, mark, tag, measure, transport, and release) the Pahranagat roundtail chub (Gila robusta jordani) in conjunction with survey, research, genetic analysis, and population monitoring activities in Nevada for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Lhorne on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 14:54 Jul 29, 2015 Jkt 235001 [FR Doc. 2015–18707 Filed 7–29–15; 8:45 am] Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R8–ES–2015–N126; FXES11130000– 156–FF08E00000] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Draft Recovery Plan for Vine Hill Clarkia Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of document availability; request for comments. AGENCY: Applicant: Wendy Knight, San Luis Obispo, California VerDate Sep<11>2014 Dated: July 24, 2015. Michael Long, Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region, Sacramento, California. We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the availability of the Draft Recovery Plan for Vine Hill Clarkia (Clarkia imbricata) for public review and comment. The draft recovery plan includes recovery objectives and criteria, and specific actions necessary to achieve downlisting and delisting from the Federal Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants. DATES: We must receive any comments on the draft recovery plan on or before September 28, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may obtain a copy of the recovery plan from our Web site at https://www.fws.gov/endangered/ species/recovery-plans.html. Alternatively, you may contact the Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2800 Cottage Way, Suite W–2605, Sacramento, CA 95825 (telephone 916– 414–6700). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Norris, Field Supervisor, at the above street address or telephone number (see ADDRESSES). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Background Recovery of endangered or threatened animals and plants to the point where they are again secure, self-sustaining members of their ecosystems is a primary goal of our endangered species program and the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Recovery means improvement of the status of listed species to the point at which listing is no longer appropriate under the criteria specified in section 4(a)(1) of the Act. PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45547 The Act requires the development of recovery plans for listed species, unless such a plan would not promote the conservation of a particular species. We listed Vine Hill clarkia throughout its entire range as endangered on October 22, 1997 (62 FR 55791). It is a narrow endemic, historically known from three locations in central Sonoma County, California, all three of which may be extirpated. Currently, the species is only known to exist as a single introduced population on the 0.6hectare (1.5-acre) Vine Hill Preserve, owned and managed by the California Native Plant Society. Between 2007 and 2012, the population fluctuated from approximately 500 to 8,781 plants. All known populations of Vine Hill clarkia are located between 60 to 75 meters (197 to 246 feet) elevation, on what has been mapped as Goldridge acidic sandy loams, in an area sometimes referred to as the Sonoma Barrens. The ability of Vine Hill clarkia to persist naturally outside of Sonoma Barrens conditions is unknown. The Sonoma Barrens are an area within Sonoma County located halfway between maritime and inland climates, in a pronounced fog gap that makes it subject to peculiar climatic fluctuations (Roof 1972). At this time, the primary threats to Vine Hill clarkia are competition for light and space with native and nonnative species and risk of extinction from stochastic environmental events associated with small populations. Because of the extreme range restriction of this already-narrow endemic, and its small population size, the plant is highly vulnerable to extinction from random events, including wildfire, herbivory, disease and pest outbreaks, and human disturbance. Two species of concern are also addressed in this draft recovery plan, Vine Hill manzanita (Arctostaphylos densiflora) and Vine Hill ceanothus (Ceanothus foliosus var. vineatus), which historically coexisted with Vine Hill clarkia. Vine Hill manzanita and Vine Hill ceanothus are included in this draft recovery plan because a community-based recovery strategy provides for conservation of species with similar habitat requirements to those of Vine Hill clarkia, and because recovery actions implemented for Vine Hill clarkia that do not consider these other rare species may negatively affect the community. These two species are, respectively, State listed as endangered and listed Rank 1B by the California Native Plant Society. E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1

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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 August 31, 2015.

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-72047A-2

Applicant: Martina Pernicano, Golden, Colorado
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey 
and locate and monitor nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher 
(Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey and population 
monitoring throughout the range of the species for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-69046B

Applicant: Jim Asmus, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect branchiopod cysts) 
the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus 
woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in 
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-012137

Applicant: Fort Hunter Liggett, Fort Hunter Liggett, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect 
branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy 
shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi); take (capture, band, and release) the least 
Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus); and take (capture, handle, 
measure, test for chytrid fungus, captive rear, and release) the arroyo 
toad (arroyo southwestern) (Anaxyrus californicus) in conjunction with 
surveys and research on Fort Hunter Liggett for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-830213

Applicant: EcoPlan Associates, Inc., Mesa, Arizona
    The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take 
(harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax 
traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the 
range of the species in Imperial, Riverside, and San Bernardino 
Counties, California, and Clark County, Nevada, for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-12511A

Applicant: Kathryn Allan, San Francisco, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, mark, and release) the salt marsh harvest mouse 
(Reithrodontomys raviventris) in conjunction with survey activities 
throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-225974

Applicant: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Los Altos, 
California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, transfer, and release) the San Francisco garter snake 
(Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) and California red-legged frog (Rana 
draytonii) (R. aurora d.) in conjunction with habitat management 
activities within the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District in 
Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, California, for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-122632

Applicant: Kimberly Ferree, Encinitas, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate and monitor 
nests, capture, mark, band, release, and remove brown-headed cowbird 
(Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the least 
Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus); and take (harass by survey, 
locate and monitor nests, and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs and 
chicks from parasitized nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher 
(Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with surveys and population 
studies throughout the range of the species in California for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-001075

Applicant: Marc Blain, Pasadena, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) 
the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in 
conjunction with survey activities throughout Los Angeles, Orange, 
Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties, California, for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-820658

Applicant: AECOM Technical Services, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect 
branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy 
shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi); take (harass by survey and locate and monitor 
nests) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna 
a. browni); take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the 
California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County

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Distinct Population Segment (DPS) and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma 
californiense); take (locate and monitor nests) the least Bell's vireo 
(Vireo bellii pusillus); take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot 
butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino); and take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, and release) the giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys 
ingens), Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides), and 
unarmored threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni) 
in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring throughout the 
range of the species in California; take (harass by survey) the 
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus); and take 
(harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the Pacific pocket 
mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificus) in conjunction with surveys 
throughout Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San 
Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties, California, 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-815214

Applicant: Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, Pismo Beach, 
California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
locate and monitor nests, erect fence and nest exclosures, use remote 
sensing cameras, remove nonviable eggs, translocate viable eggs from 
abandoned nests, transport eggs, capture, band, and release chicks, and 
carry out predator control) the California least tern (Sternula 
antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni)) in conjunction with surveys and 
population monitoring within Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo 
Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-72045A

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

Permit No. TE-758175

Applicant: Griffith Wildlife Biology, Calumet, Michigan
    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 (harass by survey) the 
light-footed Ridgway's rail (light-footed clapper r.) (Rallus obsoletus 
levipes) (R. longirostris l.) and Yuma Ridgway's rail (Yuma clapper r.) 
(Rallus obsoletus yumanensis) (R. longirostris y.); and take (use 
recorded vocalizations, locate and monitor nests, capture, band, 
release, and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs and chicks from 
parasitized nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in 
conjunction with surveys and population studies throughout the range of 
the species in Arizona, California, Nevada, and New Mexico, for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-816187

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

Permit No. TE-07059A

Applicant: Paul Marsh, Tempe, Arizona
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, mark, 
tag, measure, and release) the Virgin River chub (Gila robusta 
seminuda), woundfin (Plagopterus argentissimus), and Colorado 
pikeminnow (squawfish) (Ptychocheilus lucius); take (capture, mark, 
tag, measure, and release or collect) the razorback sucker (Xyrauchen 
texanus); and take (capture, mark, tag, measure, fin clip, collect 
vouchers, and release) the desert pupfish (Cyprinodon macularius) in 
conjunction with survey, research, genetic analysis, and population 
monitoring activities in California and Nevada for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-70888B

Applicant: Robert Klinger, Oakhurst, California
    The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey, 
capture, mark, handle, release, and construct predator exclosures) the 
Amargosa vole (Microtus californicus scirpensis) in conjunction with 
research activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose 
of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-778195

Applicant: HELIX Environmental Planning, La Mesa, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, collect branchiopod 
cysts, collect, process, and analyze soil samples for egg 
identification) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy 
shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi); 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 (harass by survey) 
the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus); and 
take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas 
editha quino) in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring 
throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-065741

Applicant: John Lovio, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take 
(harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, 
collect branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy 
shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi); 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); and take (survey by pursuit) the Quino 
checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with 
surveys and population monitoring throughout the range of the species 
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

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Permit No. TE-055013

Applicant: San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to remove/reduce to 
possession the following species, in conjunction with implementing land 
management strategies on and adjacent to the San Bernardino National 
Forest, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
     Eremogone ursina (Bear Valley sandwort),
     Astragalus albens (Cushenbury milk-vetch),
     Astragalus brauntonii (Braunton's milk-vetch),
     Astragalus lentiginosus var. coachellae (Coachella Valley 
milk-vetch),
     Astragalus tricarinatus (triple-ribbed milk-vetch),
     Berberis nevinii (Nevin's barberry),
     Brodiaea filifolia (thread-leaved brodiaea),
     Castilleja cinerea (ash-grey paintbrush),
     Dodecahema leptoceras (slender-horned spineflower),
     Eriastrum densifolium subsp. sanctorum (Santa Ana River 
woolly-star),
     Eriogonum kennedyi var. austromontanum (southern mountain 
wild-buckwheat),
     Eriogonum ovalifolium var. vineum (Cushenbury buckwheat),
     Erigeron parishii (Parish's daisy),
     Physaria kingii subsp. bernardina (Lesquerella k. subsp. 
b.) (San Bernardino Mountains bladderpod),
     Acanthoscyphus parishii var. goodmaniana (Oxytheca p. var. 
g.) (Cushenbury oxytheca),
     Poa atropurpurea (San Bernardino bluegrass),
     Sidalcea pedata (pedate checker-mallow),
     Taraxacum californicum (California taraxacum), and
     Thelypodium stenopetalum (slender-petaled mustard)

Permit No. TE-100008

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

Permit No. TE-36500A

Applicant: Western Foundation for Vertebrate Zoology, Camarillo, 
California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take 
(locate and monitor nests, remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) 
eggs and chicks from parasitized nests, capture, band, and release) the 
least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with surveys 
and population monitoring throughout the Santa Clara River corridor in 
Ventura County, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-139628

Applicant: Garcia and Associates, San Francisco, California
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by 
survey, capture, handle, and release) the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged 
frog (Rana sierrae) in conjunction with survey activities throughout 
the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-119861

Applicant: Quad Knopt, Inc., Fresno, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take the (harass by 
survey, capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect 
branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy 
shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi); take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and 
release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and 
Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) and California red-legged 
frog (Rana draytonii) (R. aurora d.); take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, mark, fit with radio transmitters, hold in captivity, and 
release) the Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides exilis), giant 
kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens), and Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys 
nitratoides nitratoides); and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, 
mark, take biological samples, and release) the Buena Vista Lake shrew 
(Sorex ornatus relictus) in conjunction with surveys, population 
monitoring, and research activities throughout the range the species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-137006

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

Permit No. TE-799557

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

Permit No. TE-71214B

Applicant: Tara Collins, Sacramento, California
    The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, collect branchiopod 
cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), 
longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp 
(Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus 
packardi) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of 
the species for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-95006A

Applicant: Stephen Chen, San Luis Obispo, California
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (survey by 
pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in 
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species 
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-172638

Applicant: Kevin Livergood, Lake Forest, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, collect branchiopod 
cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), 
longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta

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sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and 
vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with 
survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose 
of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-71221B-0

Applicant: Kimberly Boydstun, Temecula, California
    The applicant requests a new permit to take (survey by pursuit) the 
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction 
with survey activities throughout the range of the species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-105545-3

Applicant: Wendy Knight, San Luis Obispo, California
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by 
survey, capture, handle, take biological samples, hold, and release) 
the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma 
County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with surveys and 
research activities throughout the range of the species in California 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-005956

Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey, Western Fisheries Research Center, 
Reno, NV
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (capture, mark, 
tag, measure, transport, and release) the Pahranagat roundtail chub 
(Gila robusta jordani) in conjunction with survey, research, genetic 
analysis, and population monitoring activities in Nevada 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.

    Dated: July 24, 2015.
Michael Long,
Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region, Sacramento, 
California.
[FR Doc. 2015-18707 Filed 7-29-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4310-55-P
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