Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications, 64499-64501 [2016-22566]

Download as PDF 64499 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 182 / Tuesday, September 20, 2016 / Notices • Face value amount of each electronic stamp sold by the State. • Amount of the Federal portion of any fee required by the agreement for each stamp sold. II. Data OMB Control Number: 1018–0135. Title: Electronic Duck Stamp Program. Service Form Number: 3–2341. Type of Request: Extension of a previously approved collection. Description of Respondents: State fish and wildlife agencies and individuals. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: One time for application; weekly for fulfillment reports. Number of responses Activity Completion time per response (hours) Total annual burden hours Application ................................................................................................................................... Fulfillment Report ......................................................................................................................... 10 1,508 40 1 400 1,508 Totals .................................................................................................................................... 1,518 ........................ 1,908 III. Comments DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR We invite comments concerning this information collection on: • Whether or not the collection of information is necessary, including whether or not the information will have practical utility; • The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information; • Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this IC. 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. Fish and Wildlife Service sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Dated: September 14, 2016. Tina A. Campbell, Chief, Division of Policy, Performance, and Management Programs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. 2016–22544 Filed 9–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Sep 19, 2016 Jkt 238001 [FWS–R2–ES–2016–N149; FXES11130200000–167–FF02ENEH00] Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications; request for public 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 or threatened species. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended, prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activities. Both the Act and the National Environmental Policy Act require that we invite public comment before issuing these permits. DATES: To ensure consideration, written comments must be received on or before October 20, 2016. ADDRESSES: Susan Jacobsen, Chief, Division of Classification and Restoration, by U.S. mail at Division of Classification and Recovery, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 1306, Albuquerque, NM 87103; or by telephone at 505–248–6920. Please refer to the respective permit number for each application when submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Jacobsen, Chief, Division of Classification and Restoration, by U.S. mail at P.O. Box 1306, Albuquerque, NM 87103; or by telephone at 505–248– 6920. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activities. Along SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 with our implementing regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR part 17, the Act provides for permits, and requires that we invite public comment before issuing these permits. A permit granted by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act authorizes applicants to conduct activities with U.S. endangered or threatened species for scientific purposes, enhancement of survival or propagation, or interstate commerce. Our regulations regarding implementing section 10(a)(1)(A) permits are found at 50 CFR 17.22 for endangered wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.32 for threatened wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.62 for endangered plant species, and 50 CFR 17.72 for threatened plant species. Applications Available for Review and Comment We invite local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies, and the public to comment on the following applications. Please refer to the appropriate permit number (e.g., Permit No. TE–123456) when requesting application documents and when submitting comments. Documents and other information the applicants have submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) and Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). Permit TE–00482C Applicant: William J. Dillsaver, Edmond, Oklahoma. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for gray bats (Myotis grisescens) in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 64500 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 182 / Tuesday, September 20, 2016 / Notices recovery purposes to conduct activities for New Mexico meadow jumping mice (Zapus hudsonius luteus) within Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. Permit TE–00480C Applicant: Christopher J. Seiden, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for gray bats (Myotis grisescens) in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Permit TE–02962C Applicant: Erika M. Capps, Oologah, Oklahoma. Permit TE–00479C Applicant: Kevin L. Johnson, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for gray bats (Myotis grisescens) in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Permit TE–00540C Applicant: Karen McBee, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for gray bats (Myotis grisescens) in Oklahoma. Permit TE–02164C Applicant: University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct surveys for spikedace (Meda fulgida), loach minnow (Tiaroga cobitis), and Gila chub (Gila intermedia) within Arizona. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Permit TE–02234C Applicant: University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct surveys for Gila chub (Gila intermedia) and Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis) within Arizona. Permit TE–009926 Applicant: Gulf South Research Corporation, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/ absence surveys for Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs (Rana sierrae) within California. Permit TE–63202B Applicant: Carol Chambers, Flagstaff, Arizona. Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit for research and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Sep 19, 2016 Jkt 238001 Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for American burying beetles (Nicrophorus americanus) within Oklahoma. Permit TE–02952C Applicant: Westward Environmental, Inc., Boerne, Texas. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys of golden-cheeked warblers (Dendroica chrysoparia) within Texas. Permit TE–83692A Applicant: Sphere 3 Environmental, Inc., Longview, Texas. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for red-cockaded woodpeckers (Picoides borealis) within Texas. Permit TE–19661B Applicant: Tetra Tech, Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico. Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/ absence surveys for southwestern willow flycatchers (Empidonax traillii extimus) within Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado; for northern aplomado falcons (Falco femoralis septentrionalis) within Texas; and for Jemez Mountains salamanders (Plethodon neomexicanus) within New Mexico. Permit TE–04861C Applicant: Portage, Inc., Idaho Falls, Idaho. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for the following species within Arizona and New Mexico: • Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) • desert pupfish (Cyprinodon macularius) • Gila chub (Gila intermedia) • Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis) • loach minnow (Tiaroga cobitis) • razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus) • spikedace (Meda fulgida) • lesser long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris curasoae yerbabuenae) PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Permit TE–70795A Applicant: Bowers Environmental Consulting, LLC, Tucson, Arizona. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for the following species within Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas: • Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) • Arizona hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. arizonicus) • Huachuca water-umbel (Lilaeopsis schaffneriana var. recurva) • Kearney’s blue-star (Amsonia kearneyana) • Nichol’s Turk’s head cactus (Echinocactus horizonthalonius var. nicholii) • Pima pineapple cactus (Coryphantha scheeri var. robustispina) • razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus) • bonytail chub (Gila elegans) Permit TE–52420A Applicant: Pima County, Tucson, Arizona. Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys and salvage for the following species within Arizona: • Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) • lesser long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris curasoae yerbabuenae) • Gila chub (Gila intermedia) • Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis) Permit TE–041875 Applicant: John L. Koprowski, Tucson, Arizona. Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit for research and recovery purposes to capture and tag Sonoran tiger salamanders (Ambystoma tigrinum stebbinsi) within Arizona. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) In compliance with NEPA (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 as provided by Department of the Interior implementing regulations in part 46 of title 43 of the Code of Federal Regulations (43 CFR 46.205, 46.210, and 46.215). E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 182 / Tuesday, September 20, 2016 / Notices Public Availability of Comments All comments and materials we receive in response to this request 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.) Dated: September 6, 2016. Joy Nicholopolous, Acting Regional Director, Southwest Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. 2016–22566 Filed 9–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [Docket No. ONRR–2012–0003; DS63602000 DR2000000.PX8000 167D0102R2] Public Outreach Regarding Oil, Gas and Coal Data for Montana and Louisiana Office of the Secretary, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice announces public outreach sessions/webinars regarding data that is available online about oil, gas, coal, and other mineral production and revenue in the states of Montana and Louisiana. The data is available through a data portal established by the U.S. Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (USEITI) specifically to increase transparency of this information. The data portal is available at https://useiti.doi.gov/. DATES: The public outreach sessions/ webinars dates are: Session 1—Helena, Montana, October 5, 2016 Session 2—Browning, Montana, October 6, 2016 Session 3—Shreveport, Louisiana, October 19, 2016 sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Session 1 will be held at the Montana State Capitol, 1306 E 6th Avenue, Room 172, Helena, Montana 59601, from 2:00–5:00 p.m. local time; Session 2 will be held at the Blackfeet ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Sep 19, 2016 Jkt 238001 Agency Bureau of Indian Affairs, (Bureau of Indian Affairs, 531 SE Boundary Street, Browning, MT 59417), 5:00–7:00 p.m. local time; and Session 3 will be at the Shreveport Convention Center, Red River Board Room, 400 Caddo Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. local time. Members of the public may attend in person or view documents and presentations under discussion via Live Meeting Net Conference at https:// www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/. If joining via Live Meeting Net Conference: Enter conference number PWXW9795965 and audience passcode 7741096, and listen to the proceedings at telephone number 1–888–455–2910 and international toll number 210–839– 8953 (passcode: 7741096). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judith Wilson, USEITI Secretariat; 1849 C Street NW., MS 4211, Washington, DC 20240. You may also contact the USEITI Secretariat via email at useiti@ ios.doi.gov, by phone at 202–208–0272 or by fax at 202–513–0682. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of the Interior established the USEITI Advisory Committee (Committee) on July 26, 2012, to oversee the domestic implementation of this voluntary, global initiative designed to increase transparency and accountability in the governance of extractive industries revenue management. More information about the Committee, including its charter, and public meetings can be found at www.doi.gov/eiti/faca. The public outreach sessions/ webinars will provide the public awareness of EITI and its benefits, and demonstrate the interactive on-line annual USEITI Report. The USEITI Report can be found at https:// useiti.doi.gov/. This session will also provide an opportunity for public comment on the Annual USEITI Report. Background: In September 2011, President Barack Obama announced the United States’ commitment to participate in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. Implementing EITI is a signature initiative of the U.S. National Action Plans for an Open Government Partnership. EITI offers a voluntary framework for companies and governments to publicly disclose in parallel the revenues paid and received for extraction of oil, gas, and minerals. The design of each framework is country-specific and is developed through a multi-year, consensus-based process by a multi-stakeholder group comprised of government, industry, and civil society representatives. President Obama named the Secretary of the PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 64501 Interior the U.S. Senior Official responsible for implementing USEITI. The U.S. achieved Candidate Country status on March 14, 2014. USEITI published its First Annual Report on December 16, 2015. For further information on EITI, please visit the USEITI Web page at https://www.doi.gov/ EITI. Dated: September 9, 2016. Gregory Gould, Director, Office of Natural Resources Revenue. [FR Doc. 2016–22632 Filed 9–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4335–30–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLNMP0000 L91410000.XP0000 16X] Notice of Public Meeting, Pecos District Resource Advisory Council Meeting, New Mexico Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Pecos District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below. DATES: The RAC will meet on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at BLM Carlsbad Field Office, 620 East Greene Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, from 9:00 a.m.–3:10 p.m. The public may send written comments to the RAC at the BLM Pecos District Office, 2909 West Second Street, Roswell, New Mexico 88201. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Glen Garnand, Pecos District Office, Bureau of Land Management, 2909 West Second Street, Roswell, New Mexico 88201, 575–627–0209. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8229 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 10member Pecos District RAC advises the Secretary of the Interior, through the BLM, on a variety of planning and management issues associated with public land management in the BLM’s Pecos District. Planned agenda items include: A presentation regarding the Draft SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R2-ES-2016-N149; FXES11130200000-167-FF02ENEH00]


Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications; request for public 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 or threatened species. The Endangered Species Act of 
1973 (Act), as amended, prohibits activities with endangered and 
threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activities. Both 
the Act and the National Environmental Policy Act require that we 
invite public comment before issuing these permits.

DATES: To ensure consideration, written comments must be received on or 
before October 20, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Susan Jacobsen, Chief, Division of Classification and 
Restoration, by U.S. mail at Division of Classification and Recovery, 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 1306, Albuquerque, NM 87103; 
or by telephone at 505-248-6920. Please refer to the respective permit 
number for each application when submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Jacobsen, Chief, Division of 
Classification and Restoration, by U.S. mail at P.O. Box 1306, 
Albuquerque, NM 87103; or by telephone at 505-248-6920.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) prohibits 
activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal 
permit allows such activities. Along with our implementing regulations 
in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR part 17, the Act 
provides for permits, and requires that we invite public comment before 
issuing these permits.
    A permit granted by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act 
authorizes applicants to conduct activities with U.S. endangered or 
threatened species for scientific purposes, enhancement of survival or 
propagation, or interstate commerce. Our regulations regarding 
implementing section 10(a)(1)(A) permits are found at 50 CFR 17.22 for 
endangered wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.32 for threatened wildlife 
species, 50 CFR 17.62 for endangered plant species, and 50 CFR 17.72 
for threatened plant species.

Applications Available for Review and Comment

    We invite local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies, and the 
public to comment on the following applications. Please refer to the 
appropriate permit number (e.g., Permit No. TE-123456) when requesting 
application documents and when submitting comments.
    Documents and other information the applicants have submitted with 
these applications are available for review, subject to the 
requirements of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) and Freedom of 
Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).

Permit TE-00482C

Applicant: William J. Dillsaver, Edmond, Oklahoma.

    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct presence/absence surveys for gray bats (Myotis grisescens) 
in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, 
North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

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Permit TE-00480C

Applicant: Christopher J. Seiden, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct presence/absence surveys for gray bats (Myotis grisescens) 
in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, 
North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

Permit TE-00479C

Applicant: Kevin L. Johnson, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct presence/absence surveys for gray bats (Myotis grisescens) 
in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, 
North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

Permit TE-00540C

Applicant: Karen McBee, Stillwater, Oklahoma.

    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct presence/absence surveys for gray bats (Myotis grisescens) 
in Oklahoma.

Permit TE-02164C

Applicant: University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.

    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct surveys for spikedace (Meda fulgida), loach minnow (Tiaroga 
cobitis), and Gila chub (Gila intermedia) within Arizona.

Permit TE-02234C

Applicant: University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.

    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct surveys for Gila chub (Gila intermedia) and Gila topminnow 
(Poeciliopsis occidentalis) within Arizona.

Permit TE-009926

Applicant: Gulf South Research Corporation, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

    Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit for research 
and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for Sierra 
Nevada yellow-legged frogs (Rana sierrae) within California.

Permit TE-63202B

Applicant: Carol Chambers, Flagstaff, Arizona.

    Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit for research 
and recovery purposes to conduct activities for New Mexico meadow 
jumping mice (Zapus hudsonius luteus) within Arizona, New Mexico, and 
Colorado.

Permit TE-02962C

Applicant: Erika M. Capps, Oologah, Oklahoma.

    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct presence/absence surveys for American burying beetles 
(Nicrophorus americanus) within Oklahoma.

Permit TE-02952C

Applicant: Westward Environmental, Inc., Boerne, Texas.

    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct presence/absence surveys of golden-cheeked warblers 
(Dendroica chrysoparia) within Texas.

Permit TE-83692A

Applicant: Sphere 3 Environmental, Inc., Longview, Texas.

    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct presence/absence surveys for red-cockaded woodpeckers 
(Picoides borealis) within Texas.

Permit TE-19661B

Applicant: Tetra Tech, Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico.

    Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit for research 
and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for 
southwestern willow flycatchers (Empidonax traillii extimus) within 
Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado; for northern aplomado falcons 
(Falco femoralis septentrionalis) within Texas; and for Jemez Mountains 
salamanders (Plethodon neomexicanus) within New Mexico.

Permit TE-04861C

Applicant: Portage, Inc., Idaho Falls, Idaho.

    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct presence/absence surveys for the following species within 
Arizona and New Mexico:

 Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus)
 desert pupfish (Cyprinodon macularius)
 Gila chub (Gila intermedia)
 Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis)
 loach minnow (Tiaroga cobitis)
 razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus)
 spikedace (Meda fulgida)
 lesser long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris curasoae yerbabuenae)

Permit TE-70795A

Applicant: Bowers Environmental Consulting, LLC, Tucson, Arizona.

    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct presence/absence surveys for the following species within 
Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas:

 Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus)
 Arizona hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. 
arizonicus)
 Huachuca water-umbel (Lilaeopsis schaffneriana var. recurva)
 Kearney's blue-star (Amsonia kearneyana)
 Nichol's Turk's head cactus (Echinocactus horizonthalonius 
var. nicholii)
 Pima pineapple cactus (Coryphantha scheeri var. robustispina)
 razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus)
 bonytail chub (Gila elegans)

Permit TE-52420A

Applicant: Pima County, Tucson, Arizona.

    Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes 
to conduct presence/absence surveys and salvage for the following 
species within Arizona:

 Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus)
 lesser long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris curasoae yerbabuenae)
 Gila chub (Gila intermedia)
 Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis)

Permit TE-041875

Applicant: John L. Koprowski, Tucson, Arizona.

    Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit for research 
and recovery purposes to capture and tag Sonoran tiger salamanders 
(Ambystoma tigrinum stebbinsi) within Arizona.

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

    In compliance with NEPA (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 as provided by Department 
of the Interior implementing regulations in part 46 of title 43 of the 
Code of Federal Regulations (43 CFR 46.205, 46.210, and 46.215).

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Public Availability of Comments

    All comments and materials we receive in response to this request 
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.)

    Dated: September 6, 2016.
Joy Nicholopolous,
Acting Regional Director, Southwest Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service.
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