Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications, 14122-14126 [2016-05890]

Download as PDF 14122 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 51 / Wednesday, March 16, 2016 / Notices of Information Act by a private citizen or organization, the Service may provide copies of such information. Authority The authority for this action is section 4(f) of the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f). Dated: March 7, 2016. Matt Hogan, Deputy Regional Director, Denver, Colorado. [FR Doc. 2016–05899 Filed 3–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–HQ–FAC–2016–N011]; [FF09F42300– FVWF97920900000–XXX] Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council; Call for Nominations Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) and Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service (Director) seek nominations for individuals to be considered for membership in the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council (Council). The Council advises the Secretary, through the Director, on aquatic conservation endeavors that benefit recreational fishery resources and recreational boating and that encourage partnerships among industry, the public, Native American tribes, States, and the Federal Government. DATES: Written nominations must be postmarked by Thursday, March 31, 2016. ADDRESSES: Please address nomination letters to Mr. Daniel Ashe, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Mail nominations to: Brian Bohnsack, Designated Federal Officer and Coordinator, Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Mailstop 3C016A–FAC, Falls Church, VA 22041–3803. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Bohnsack, at the above address, via email at brian_bohnsack@fws.gov, or by telephone at (703) 358–2435. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secretary and Director seek nominations for individuals to be considered for membership in the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council (Council). The Council advises the Secretary, through the Director, on aquatic conservation endeavors that benefit recreational fishery resources and mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:11 Mar 15, 2016 Jkt 238001 recreational boating and that encourage partnerships among industry, the public, Native American tribes, States, and the Federal government. Members terms are not staggered, and the current Council members’ terms expire June 3, 2016. The Secretary will appoint members for 2-year terms that will run from 2016 to 2018. Council Duties The Council conducts its operations in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). It reports to the Secretary of the Interior through the Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service. The Council functions solely as an advisory body. The duties of the Council include: a. Providing advice that will assist the Secretary in carrying out the authorities of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956. b. Fulfilling responsibilities established by Executive Order 12962: (1) Monitoring specific Federal activities affecting aquatic systems and the recreational fisheries they support. (2) Reviewing and evaluating the relation of Federal policies and activities to the status and conditions of recreational fishery resources. c. Recommending policies or programs to increase public awareness and support for the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. d. Recommending policies or programs that foster conservation and ethics in recreational fishing and boating. e. Recommending policies or programs to stimulate angler and boater participation in the conservation and restoration of aquatic resources through outreach and education. f. Advising how the Secretary can foster communication and coordination among government, industry, anglers, boaters, and the public. Council Makeup The Council consists of no more than 18 members, appointed for 2-year terms, which are not staggered. Members must be senior-level representatives of their organizations and/or have the ability to represent their designated constituency. The Secretary will select discretionary members from among the national interest groups listed below. a. State fish and wildlife resource management agencies (two members: One a Director of a coastal State, and one a Director of an inland State); b. Saltwater and freshwater recreational fishing organizations; c. Recreational boating organizations; d. Recreational fishing and boating industries; e. Recreational fishery resources conservation organizations; PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 f. Tribal resource management organizations; g. Aquatic resource outreach and education organizations; and h. Tourism industry. Nomination Method and Eligibility Nominations should include a resume providing an adequate description of the nominee’s qualifications, including information that would enable the Department of the Interior to make an informed decision regarding meeting the membership requirements of the Committee and permit the Department to contact a potential member. Current members can be renominated and reappointed to the Council. Individuals who are federally registered lobbyists are ineligible to serve on all FACA and non-FACA boards, committees, or councils in an individual capacity. The term ‘‘individual capacity’’ refers to individuals who are appointed to exercise their own individual best judgment on behalf of the government, such as when they are designated Special Government Employees, rather than being appointed to represent a particular interest. Dated: February 3, 2016. Stephen Guertin, Deputy Director. [FR Doc. 2016–05934 Filed 3–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R8–ES–2016–N041; FXES11130800000–167–FF08E00000] Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comment. AGENCY: 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 15, 2016. ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the Endangered SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 51 / Wednesday, March 16, 2016 / Notices 14123 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. VIT (visual implant elastomer tag) the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog (Rana sierrae) in conjunction with research activities in Yosemite National Park, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–787924 Applicants Permit No. TE–157216 Permit No. TE–86884B Applicant: Scott L. Lillie, Surprise, Arizona The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by survey and nest monitor) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey activities in California, Arizona, and Nevada, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey, Dixon, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, mark, pit tag, and take biological samples) the San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) in conjunction with scientific research activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino); take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, and collect branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi); and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, collect, process, analyze vernal pool soil samples for egg (cyst) identification, and hatch out eggs for species identification) the Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–139628 Permit No. TE–87004B Applicant: Garcia and Associates, San Francisco, California The applicant requests a permit renewal 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. Applicant: Tara R. Baxter, San Diego, California The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–36118B Applicant: Callie J. Ford, Escondido, California The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by survey, capture, and release) the Casey’s June beetle (Dinacoma caseyi) in conjunction with survey activities in Riverside County, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Permit No. TE–86906B Applicant: Yosemite National Park, El Portal, California The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, transport, release, collect and/or translocate (eggs, tadpoles, and adults), captive rear, insert PIT (passive integrated transponder) tag, and attach VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:11 Mar 15, 2016 Jkt 238001 Applicant: Markus Spiegelberg, San Diego, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate and monitor nests) the least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus); and take (harass by survey and nest monitor) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–027736 Applicant: David Lacoste, San Marcos, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino); take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect 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); and take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Permit No. TE–837448 Applicant: Douglas W. Allen, San Diego, California Permit No. TE–842267 Applicant: Steve Foreman, Vacaville, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California freshwater shrimp (Syncaris pacifica) in Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties, California; and take (survey, trap, 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–87548B Applicant: Jonathan N. Baskin, San Marino, California The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, handle, and release) the unarmored threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni) in Los Angeles, Ventura, and San Bernardino Counties, California; take (capture, handle, and release) the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi), and Owens tui chub (Gila bicolor snyderi); and take (harass by survey, capture, preserve voucher specimens, and release) the desert pupfish (Cyprinodon macularius) in conjunction with research activities throughout the range of the species in California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1 14124 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 51 / Wednesday, March 16, 2016 / Notices Permit No. TE–778668 Permit No. TE–148555 Permit No. TE–88417B Applicant: Bryan M. Mori, Santa Cruz, California Applicant: Phillip Brylski, Irvine, California Applicant: Phoenix Biological Consulting, Tehachapi, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum) in areas north of Kern and San Luis Obispo Counties, California; and take (harass by survey, capture, and release) the California tiger salamander ((central distinct population segment (DPS), Santa Barbara County DPS, and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense)) in conjunction with research activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (survey, capture, handle, and release) the Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides exilis), Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides), giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens), San Bernardino Merriam’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus), Stephens’ kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi), Amargosa vole (Microtus californicus scirpensis), salt marsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris), Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificus), and riparian woodrat (Neotoma fuscipes riparia) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, nest monitor, and remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus); and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica), Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides), and giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–40087B The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander ((central DPS, Santa Barbara County DPS, and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense)) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–092476 Applicant: Scott Quinnell, California Department of Transportation, San Bernardino, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–87580B Applicant: City of Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, California The applicant requests a permit to take (harass/harm while conducting habitat restoration activities) the San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) in conjunction with survey and restoration activities in Costa Mesa, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–181714 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Applicant: Pieter Johnson, Boulder, Colorado The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, examine for limb malformations, take biological samples, and release) the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum) and California tiger salamander ((central DPS and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense)) in conjunction with research activities in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Sonoma, Solano, and Yolo Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:11 Mar 15, 2016 Jkt 238001 Applicant: U.S. Forest Service, Sonora, California The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by collecting eggs, tadpoles, and metamorphs for captive rearing) the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog (Rana sierrae) in conjunction with captive rearing activities in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ in survival. Permit No. TE–42833A Applicant: Ian Maunsell, San Diego, California The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, and collect branchiopod cysts) the Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) and San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–64146A Applicant: Patricia M. Varcarcel, San Francisco, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, mark, and release) the San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Permit No. TE–59775A Applicant: Norman Sisk, Friant, California Permit No. TE–023240 Applicant: William Stolp, Oakhurst, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect 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 ((central DPS, Santa Barbara County DPS, and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense)), mountain yellow-legged frog ((southern California DPS, and northern California DPS) (Rana muscosa)), Sierra Nevada yellowlegged frog (Rana sierrae), and bluntnosed leopard lizard (Gambelia silus) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 51 / Wednesday, March 16, 2016 / Notices Permit No. TE–094308 Permit No. TE–054120 Applicant: Shay Lawrey Redlands, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) throughout the range of the species in California; and take (harass by capture, handle, and release) the San Bernardino Merriam’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus) in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties, California, in conjunction with survey activities for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Applicant: Russell Huddleston, Oakland, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to remove/reduce to possession the Chloropyron molle subsp. molle (Cordylanthus mollis subsp. mollis) (soft bird’s-beak), Eriogonum apricum (incl. vars. apricum and prostratum) (Ione buckwheat and Irish Hill buckwheat), Lasthenia conjugens (Contra Costa goldfields), Neostapfia colusana (Colusa grass), Orcuttia tenuis (slender orcutt grass), Orcuttia viscida (Sacramento orcutt grass), Pseudobahia bahiifolia (Hartweg’s golden sunburst), Tuctoria mucronata (Solano grass) on Federal lands throughout the range of the species; and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect 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–162652 Applicant: Mary Shea, Rohnert Park, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander ((central DPS, Santa Barbara County DPS, and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense)) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–64546A Applicant: Power Engineers, Inc., Meridian, Idaho The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, nest monitor, and remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey activities in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah, for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–786728 Applicant: Avocet Research Associates, LLC The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the California Ridgway’s rail (California clapper r.) (Rallus obsoletus obsoletus) (R. longirostris o.) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Permit No. TE–88597B Permit No. TE–071215 Applicant: Scott Crawford, Yorba Linda, California The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino); and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect 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. Applicant: Rebecca Doubledee, Oakland, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander ((central DPS, Santa Barbara County DPS, and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense)), and 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:11 Mar 15, 2016 Jkt 238001 Permit No. TE–88748B Applicant: Erika L. Walther, Oakland, California The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14125 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); and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander ((central DPS, Santa Barbara County DPS, and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense)) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–097845 Applicant: ManTech SRS Technologies, Lompoc, 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) throughout the range of the species; take (harass by survey and nest monitor) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni) in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, California; take (harass by survey and nest monitor) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in Vandenberg Air Force Base; take (survey by pursuit, incidentally handle, and release larvae during host plant seed collection) the El Segundo blue butterfly (Euphilotes battoides allyni) in Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties, California; and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, and collect) the unarmored threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni) in Santa Barbara County, California, in conjunction with surveys, population monitoring, and research activities for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–029414 Applicant: Nathan T. Moorhatch, La Habra, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis); take (harass by pursuit) Quino checkerspot butterfly E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1 14126 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 51 / Wednesday, March 16, 2016 / Notices (Euphydryas editha quino); and take (survey by pursuit, handle, and livecapture) Casey’s June beetle (Dinacoma caseyi) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. Permit No. TE–836491 Applicant: Michael Wilcox, Riverside, California The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis) in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, California; take (harass by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in Riverside, Orange, and San Diego Counties, California; and take (survey by pursuit, handle, and live-capture) the Casey’s June beetle (Dinacoma caseyi) throughout the range of the species in conjunction with survey activities 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. 2016–05890 Filed 3–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will file the plat of survey of the lands described below in the BLM-Eastern States, Washington, DC at least 30 calendar days from the date of publication in the Federal Register. [LLCA932000.L1440000.ET0000 16X; CACA 35558] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: AGENCY: SUMMARY: Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States Office, 20 M Street SE., Washington DC, 20003. Attn: Cadastral Survey. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. This survey was executed under the damaged lands fund. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Fifth Principal Meridian, Arkansas T. 20 N., R. 11 W. The plat of survey represents the dependent resurvey of a portion of the east boundary, a portion of the subdivisional lines, and the subdivision of section 13, Township 20 North, Range 11 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Arkansas, and was accepted February 17, 2016. We will place a copy of the plat we described in the open files. It will be available to the public as a matter of information. If BLM receives a protest against this survey, as shown on the plat, prior to the date of the official filing, we will stay the filing pending our consideration of the protest. We will not officially file the plat until the day after we have accepted or dismissed all protests and they have become final, including decisions on appeals. Dated: March 10, 2016. Dominica VanKoten, Chief Cadastral Surveyor. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [FR Doc. 2016–05891 Filed 3–15–16; 8:45 am] Bureau of Land Management mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of filing of plat of survey; Arkansas. ACTION: BILLING CODE 4310–P [LLES961000 L53200000 BK0000 XXX LVDPLANDES01; AR–ES–058127, Group No. 115, Arkansas] Eastern States: Filing of Plat of Survey AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:11 Mar 15, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Bureau of Land Management Notice of Proposed Withdrawal Extension, Red Rock Canyon State Park; California Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice. The Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management proposes to extend the duration of Public Land Order (PLO) No. 7260 for an additional 20-year term. PLO No. 7260 withdrew 8,896 acres of public lands from settlement, sale, location, or entry under the general land laws, including the United States mining and mineral leasing laws, except for conveyances under Section 701 of the California Desert Protection Act of 1994, to protect the Red Rock Canyon State Park resources in Kern County, California, until the lands can be conveyed to the State of California. This notice gives the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed action. This notice also announces the date, time, and location of the public meeting to be held in conjunction with the proposed extension. DATES: Comments must be received by June 14, 2016. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a public meeting in connection with the proposed withdrawal extension on April 27, 2016. ADDRESSES: Comments and meeting requests should be sent to the California State Director, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), 2800 Cottage Way, Suite W–1623, Sacramento, California 95825. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deanne Kidd, BLM California State Office, at 916–978–4337, or email dykidd@blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to contact the above individual. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BLM has filed an application to extend the withdrawal created by PLO No. 7260 (62 FR 26324 (1997)) for the remaining 6,072 acres of public lands, for an additional 20-year term. PLO No. 7260 will expire on May 5, 2017, unless extended. The purpose of the E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 16, 2016)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R8-ES-2016-N041; FXES11130800000-167-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 15, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the 
Endangered

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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-86884B

Applicant: Scott L. Lillie, Surprise, Arizona
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by survey 
and nest monitor) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax 
traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey activities in California, 
Arizona, and Nevada, for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-139628

Applicant: Garcia and Associates, San Francisco, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal 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-36118B

Applicant: Callie J. Ford, Escondido, California
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by 
survey, capture, and release) the Casey's June beetle (Dinacoma caseyi) 
in conjunction with survey activities in Riverside County, California, 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-86906B

Applicant: Yosemite National Park, El Portal, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, transport, release, collect and/or translocate (eggs, tadpoles, 
and adults), captive rear, insert PIT (passive integrated transponder) 
tag, and attach VIT (visual implant elastomer tag) the Sierra Nevada 
yellow-legged frog (Rana sierrae) in conjunction with research 
activities in Yosemite National Park, California, for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-787924

Applicant: Markus Spiegelberg, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate and monitor 
nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus); and take (harass 
by survey and nest monitor) the southwestern willow flycatcher 
(Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey activities 
throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-157216

Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey, Dixon, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, mark, pit tag, and take biological samples) the San Francisco 
garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) in conjunction with 
scientific research activities throughout the range of the species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-87004B

Applicant: Tara R. Baxter, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by pursuit) the 
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction 
with survey activities throughout the range of the species for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-027736

Applicant: David Lacoste, San Marcos, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by pursuit) 
the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino); take (harass 
by survey, capture, handle, release, collect 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); and take (harass by survey) the southwestern 
willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with 
survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose 
of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-837448

Applicant: Douglas W. Allen, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) 
the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino); take (harass 
by survey, capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, and collect 
branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), and 
vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi); and take (harass by 
survey, capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, collect, process, 
analyze vernal pool soil samples for egg (cyst) identification, and 
hatch out eggs for species identification) the Riverside fairy shrimp 
(Streptocephalus woottoni), and San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
sandiegonensis) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the 
range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-842267

Applicant: Steve Foreman, Vacaville, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, and release) the California freshwater shrimp 
(Syncaris pacifica) in Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties, California; 
and take (survey, trap, 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-87548B

Applicant: Jonathan N. Baskin, San Marino, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, handle, and 
release) the unarmored threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus 
williamsoni) in Los Angeles, Ventura, and San Bernardino Counties, 
California; take (capture, handle, and release) the tidewater goby 
(Eucyclogobius newberryi), and Owens tui chub (Gila bicolor snyderi); 
and take (harass by survey, capture, preserve voucher specimens, and 
release) the desert pupfish (Cyprinodon macularius) in conjunction with 
research activities throughout the range of the species in California, 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

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Permit No. TE-778668

Applicant: Bryan M. Mori, Santa Cruz, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, and release) the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander 
(Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum) in areas north of Kern and San Luis 
Obispo Counties, California; and take (harass by survey, capture, and 
release) the California tiger salamander ((central distinct population 
segment (DPS), Santa Barbara County DPS, and Sonoma County DPS) 
(Ambystoma californiense)) in conjunction with research activities 
throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-092476

Applicant: Scott Quinnell, California Department of Transportation, San 
Bernardino, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by pursuit) 
the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in 
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-87580B

Applicant: City of Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass/harm while 
conducting habitat restoration activities) the San Diego fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta sandiegonensis) in conjunction with survey and 
restoration activities in Costa Mesa, California, for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-181714

Applicant: Pieter Johnson, Boulder, Colorado
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, examine for limb malformations, take biological 
samples, and release) the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (Ambystoma 
macrodactylum croceum) and California tiger salamander ((central DPS 
and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense)) in conjunction with 
research activities in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, 
Sacramento, San Benito, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa 
Cruz, Sonoma, Solano, and Yolo Counties, California, for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-148555

Applicant: Phillip Brylski, Irvine, California
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (survey, capture, 
handle, and release) the Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides 
exilis), Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides), giant 
kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens), San Bernardino Merriam's kangaroo rat 
(Dipodomys merriami parvus), Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys 
stephensi), Amargosa vole (Microtus californicus scirpensis), salt 
marsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris), Pacific pocket mouse 
(Perognathus longimembris pacificus), and riparian woodrat (Neotoma 
fuscipes riparia) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the 
range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-40087B

Applicant: U.S. Forest Service, Sonora, California
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by 
collecting eggs, tadpoles, and metamorphs for captive rearing) the 
Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog (Rana sierrae) in conjunction with 
captive rearing activities in California for the purpose of enhancing 
the species' in survival.

Permit No. TE-42833A

Applicant: Ian Maunsell, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by 
survey, capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, and collect 
branchiopod cysts) the Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus 
woottoni) and San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) in 
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-64146A

Applicant: Patricia M. Varcarcel, San Francisco, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, mark, and release) the San Francisco garter snake 
(Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) in conjunction with survey activities 
throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-88417B

Applicant: Phoenix Biological Consulting, Tehachapi, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, nest 
monitor, and remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and 
chicks from parasitized nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher 
(Empidonax traillii extimus); and take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, and release) the San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica), 
Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides), and giant 
kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) in conjunction with survey activities 
throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-59775A

Applicant: Norman Sisk, Friant, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander ((central 
DPS, Santa Barbara County DPS, and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma 
californiense)) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the 
range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-023240

Applicant: William Stolp, Oakhurst, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, release, collect 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 ((central DPS, Santa Barbara County DPS, 
and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense)), mountain yellow-
legged frog ((southern California DPS, and northern California DPS) 
(Rana muscosa)), Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog (Rana sierrae), and 
blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia silus) in conjunction with survey 
activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

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Permit No. TE-094308

Applicant: Shay Lawrey Redlands, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) 
the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) 
throughout the range of the species in California; and take (harass by 
capture, handle, and release) the San Bernardino Merriam's kangaroo rat 
(Dipodomys merriami parvus) in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San 
Bernardino Counties, California, in conjunction with survey activities 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-162652

Applicant: Mary Shea, Rohnert Park, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander ((central 
DPS, Santa Barbara County DPS, and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma 
californiense)) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the 
range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-64546A

Applicant: Power Engineers, Inc., Meridian, Idaho
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, nest 
monitor, and remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and 
chicks from parasitized nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher 
(Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey activities in 
Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah, for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-88597B

Applicant: Scott Crawford, Yorba Linda, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by pursuit) the 
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino); and take (harass 
by survey, capture, handle, release, collect 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-054120

Applicant: Russell Huddleston, Oakland, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to remove/reduce to 
possession the Chloropyron molle subsp. molle (Cordylanthus mollis 
subsp. mollis) (soft bird's-beak), Eriogonum apricum (incl. vars. 
apricum and prostratum) (Ione buckwheat and Irish Hill buckwheat), 
Lasthenia conjugens (Contra Costa goldfields), Neostapfia colusana 
(Colusa grass), Orcuttia tenuis (slender orcutt grass), Orcuttia 
viscida (Sacramento orcutt grass), Pseudobahia bahiifolia (Hartweg's 
golden sunburst), Tuctoria mucronata (Solano grass) on Federal lands 
throughout the range of the species; and take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, release, collect 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-786728

Applicant: Avocet Research Associates, LLC
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the 
California Ridgway's rail (California clapper r.) (Rallus obsoletus 
obsoletus) (R. longirostris o.) in conjunction with survey activities 
throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-071215

Applicant: Rebecca Doubledee, Oakland, California

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander ((central 
DPS, Santa Barbara County DPS, and Sonoma County DPS) (Ambystoma 
californiense)), and 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-88748B

Applicant: Erika L. Walther, Oakland, 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); and 
take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California 
tiger salamander ((central DPS, Santa Barbara County DPS, and Sonoma 
County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense)) in conjunction with survey 
activities throughout the range of the species in California for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-097845

Applicant: ManTech SRS Technologies, Lompoc, 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) throughout the range of the species; take (harass 
by survey and nest monitor) the California least tern (Sternula 
antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni) in Santa Barbara and San Luis 
Obispo Counties, California; take (harass by survey and nest monitor) 
the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in 
Vandenberg Air Force Base; take (survey by pursuit, incidentally 
handle, and release larvae during host plant seed collection) the El 
Segundo blue butterfly (Euphilotes battoides allyni) in Los Angeles, 
San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties, California; and 
take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, and collect) the 
unarmored threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni) 
in Santa Barbara County, California, in conjunction with surveys, 
population monitoring, and research activities for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-029414

Applicant: Nathan T. Moorhatch, La Habra, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) 
the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus 
abdominalis); take (harass by pursuit) Quino checkerspot butterfly

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(Euphydryas editha quino); and take (survey by pursuit, handle, and 
live-capture) Casey's June beetle (Dinacoma caseyi) in conjunction with 
survey activities throughout the range of the species in California for 
the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-836491

Applicant: Michael Wilcox, Riverside, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) 
the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis) 
in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, California; take (harass by 
pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in 
Riverside, Orange, and San Diego Counties, California; and take (survey 
by pursuit, handle, and live-capture) the Casey's June beetle (Dinacoma 
caseyi) throughout the range of the species in conjunction with survey 
activities 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. 2016-05890 Filed 3-15-16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4333-15-P

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