Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications, 90377-90378 [2016-29971]
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U.S. Virgin Islands
The Service’s review found 13 of the
37 CBRS units in the U.S. Virgin Islands
have changed due to natural forces.
VI–01: RUST UP TWIST UNIT. Portions of
the landward boundary of the unit have been
modified to reflect natural changes that have
occurred in the configuration of the wetland/
fastland interface. The western lateral
boundary has been extended offshore to
clarify the extent of the unit.
VI–02: SALT RIVER BAY UNIT. Portions
of the landward boundary of the unit have
been modified to reflect natural changes that
have occurred in the wetland/fastland
interface.
VI–03: ALTONA LAGOON UNIT. Portions
of the landward boundary of the unit have
been modified to reflect natural changes that
have occurred in the wetland/fastland
interface.
VI–06: ROBIN BAY UNIT. A portion of the
landward boundary of the unit has been
modified to account for natural changes that
have occurred in the configuration of the
shoreline along an unnamed salt pond.
VI–09: KRAUSE LAGOON UNIT. A portion
of the landward boundary of the unit has
been modified to reflect natural changes that
have occurred in the wetland/fastland
interface. The eastern boundary of the unit
has been modified to account for natural
changes that have occurred along Krause
Lagoon Channel.
VI–10: LONG POINT UNIT. A portion of
the landward boundary of the unit has been
modified to account for shoreline erosion
along Long Point Bay.
VI–11: WESTEND SALTPOND UNIT. A
portion of the northeastern boundary of the
unit has been modified to account for
shoreline erosion along Westend Saltpond.
VI–11P: WESTEND SALTPOND UNIT.
Offshore boundaries have been added at the
western end of the unit to clarify the extent
of the unit. The eastern lateral boundary has
been extended offshore to clarify the extent
of the unit. No modifications were made to
the boundaries of this unit as a result of
changes due to natural forces.
VI–12P: CINNAMON BAY UNIT. A portion
of the landward boundary of the unit has
been modified to account for shoreline
erosion along Cinnamon Bay.
VI–13P: MAHO BAY UNIT. A portion of
the landward boundary of the unit has been
modified to reflect natural changes that have
occurred in the configuration of the wetland/
fastland interface.
VI–15P: LEINSTER BAY UNIT. Portions of
the landward boundary of the unit have been
modified to account for shoreline erosion
along Leinster Bay and natural changes that
have occurred in the wetland/fastland
interface.
VI–19P: RAM HEAD UNIT. Lateral offshore
boundaries have been added to the eastern
and western ends of the unit to clarify the
extent of the unit. No modifications were
made to the boundaries of this unit as a result
of changes due to natural forces.
VI–27: LIMESTONE BAY UNIT. Portions
of the landward boundary of the unit were
modified to reflect natural changes that have
occurred in the configuration of the marsh
adjacent to Limestone Bay.
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VI–29: MAGENS BAY UNIT. Portions of
the landward boundary of the unit have been
modified to account for natural changes that
have occurred in the configuration of the
shoreline along Magens Bay.
VI–32: VESSUP BAY UNIT. An offshore
boundary has been added to the unit in
Vessup Bay to clarify the extent of the unit.
No modifications were made to the
boundaries of this unit as a result of changes
due to natural forces.
VI–34: JERSEY BAY UNIT. Portions of the
landward boundary of the unit have been
modified to account for natural changes that
have occurred in the configuration of the
shoreline and wetland/fastland interface. The
eastern lateral boundary has been extended
offshore to clarify the extent of the unit.
Availability of Final Maps and Related
Information
The final revised maps dated
November 15, 2016, and digital
boundary data can be accessed and
downloaded from the Service’s Web site
at https://www.fws.gov/ecologicalservices/habitat-conservation/
Coastal.html. The digital boundary data
are available for reference purposes
only. The digital boundaries are best
viewed using the base imagery to which
the boundaries were drawn; this
information is printed in the title block
of the maps. The Service is not
responsible for any misuse or
misinterpretation of the digital
boundary data.
Interested parties may also contact the
Service individual identified in FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT to make
arrangements to view the final maps at
the Service’s Headquarters office.
Interested parties who are unable to
access the maps via the Service’s Web
site or at the Service’s Headquarters
office may contact the Service
individual identified in FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT, and reasonable
accommodations will be made to ensure
the individual’s ability to view the
maps.
Gina Shultz,
Acting Assistant Director for Ecological
Services.
90377
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
for a permit to conduct activities
intended to enhance the survival of
endangered species. With some
exceptions, the Endangered Species Act
of 1973, as amended (Act), prohibits
certain activities that may impact
endangered and threatened species
unless a Federal permit allows such
activity. The Act also requires that we
invite public comment before issuing
these permits.
DATES: To ensure consideration, please
send your written comments by January
13, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Documents and other
information submitted with the
applications are available for review,
subject to the requirements of the
Privacy Act and Freedom of Information
Act, by any party who submits a written
request for a copy of such documents to
the following office within 30 days of
the date of publication of this notice.
You may use one of the following
methods to request hard copies or a CD–
ROM of the documents. Please specify
the permit you are interested in by
number (e.g., Permit No. TE–XXXXXX).
• Email: permitsR6ES@fws.gov.
Please refer to the respective permit
number (e.g., Permit No. TE–XXXXXX)
in the subject line of the message.
• U.S. Mail: Ecological Services, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box
25486–DFC, Denver, CO 80225.
• In-Person Drop-off, Viewing, or
Pickup: Call (719) 628–2670 to make an
appointment during regular business
hours at 134 Union Blvd., Suite 645,
Lakewood, CO 80228.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathy Konishi, Recovery Permits
Coordinator, Ecological Services, (719)
628–2670 (phone); permitsR6ES@
fws.gov (email).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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Background
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The Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)
prohibits certain activities with
endangered and threatened species
unless authorized by a Federal permit.
The Act and our implementing
regulations in part 17 of title 50 of the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
provide for the issuance of such permits
and require that we invite public
comment before issuing permits for
activities involving endangered species.
A permit granted by us under section
10(a)(1)(A) of the Act authorizes the
permittee to conduct activities with U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
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Applications
AGENCY:
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Interior.
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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.
(Gila cypha), and razorback sucker
(Xyrauchen texanus) in Colorado for the
purpose of enhancing the species’
survival.
Applications Available for Review and
Comment
Permit Application Number TE85664B
Applicant: Wingate Biological
Solutions, Durango, CO
The applicant requests an amendment
to their current permit to conduct
presence/absence surveys for
southwestern willow flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii extimus) in Arizona
and New Mexico for the purpose of
enhancing the species’ survival.
We invite local, State, Tribal, and
Federal agencies and the public to
comment on the following applications.
Please refer to the permit number for the
application when submitting comments.
Documents and other information
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 Application Number TE069300
Applicant: Nebraska Game and Parks
Commission, Lincoln, NE
The applicant requests the renewal of
their permit to continue surveying and
monitoring activities for pallid sturgeon
(Scaphirhynchus albus) in Nebraska,
South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri, and
Iowa for the purpose of enhancing the
species’ survival.
Permit Application Number TE09897C
Applicant: Deidre Duffy, Durango, CO
The applicant requests a new recovery
permit to conduct presence/absence
surveys of southwestern willow
flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus)
in Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico for
the purpose of enhancing the species’
survival.
Permit Application Number TE04585C
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Applicant: Fort Belknap Fish and
Wildlife Department, Harlem, MT
The applicant requests an amendment
to their current permit to conduct
presence/absence surveys for blackfooted ferrets (Mustela nigripes) in
Montana for the purpose of enhancing
the species’ survival.
Permit Application Number TE27491B
Applicant: PG Environmental, LLC,
Golden, CO
The applicant requests the renewal of
their permit to continue surveying and
monitoring activities for bonytail chub
(Gila elegans), Colorado pikeminnow
(Ptychocheilus lucius), humpback chub
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Permit Application Number TE049109
Applicant: Red Butte Garden and
Arboretum, Salt Lake City, UT
The applicant requests an amendment
to their current permit to collect
vouchers and seeds in Arizona and
propagate Gierisch mallow (Sphaeralcea
gierischii) for genetic research purposes
to enhance the species’ survival.
Permit Application Number TE039100
Applicant: Nebraska Public Power
District, Lincoln, NE
The applicant requests the renewal of
their permit to continue surveying and
monitoring activities for the interior
least tern (Sternula antillarum
athalassos) and the American burying
beetle (Nicrophorus americanus) in
Nebraska for the purpose of enhancing
the species’ survival.
Permit Application Number TE038221
Applicant: Central Nebraska Public
Power District, Gothenburg, NE
The applicant requests the renewal of
their permit to continue surveying and
monitoring activities for the interior
least tern (Sternula antillarum
athalassos) and the American burying
beetle (Nicrophorus americanus) in
Nebraska for the purpose of enhancing
the species’ survival.
Permit Application Number TE067729
Applicant: Kansas State University,
Manhattan, KS
The applicant requests an amendment
to their current permit to conduct
telemetry studies of Colorado
pikeminnow (Ptychocheilus lucius), and
razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus)
in Colorado and Utah. Upon review and
approval, the applicant’s permit will
extend for another five years. The
extension encompasses previously
approved survey and monitoring
projects for loach minnow (Tiaroga
cobitis) and spikedace (Meda fulgida) in
New Mexico and Topeka shiner
(Notropis topeka) in Kansas. All projects
are for the purpose of enhancing the
species’ survival.
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Permit Application Number TE047290
Applicant: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
John W. Mumma Native Aquatic
Species Restoration Facility, Alamosa,
CO
The applicant requests the renewal of
their permit for research, propagation,
transport, and release of bonytail chub
(Gila elegans), Colorado pikeminnow
(Ptychocheilus lucius), humpback chub
(Gila cypha), and razorback sucker
(Xyrauchen texanus) into the wild for
the purpose of enhancing the species’
survival.
Permit Application Number TE040748
Applicant: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo,
Colorado Springs, CO
The applicant requests the renewal of
their permit to exhibit Mexican wolf
(Canis lupus spp. baileyi) and to exhibit,
propagate, and transport black-footed
ferrets (Mustela nigripes) and Wyoming
toad (Anaxyrus baxteri), for the purpose
of enhancing the species’ survival.
National Environmental Policy Act
The proposed activities in the
requested permits qualify as categorical
exclusions under the National
Environmental Policy Act, 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).
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 above in
ADDRESSES.
Before including your address, phone
number, email address, or other
personal identifying information in your
comment, you should be aware that
your entire comment—including your
personal identifying information—may
be made publicly available at any time.
While you can ask us in your comment
to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we
cannot guarantee that we will be able to
do so.
Authority
We provide this notice under section
10 of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Michael G. Thabault,
Assistant Regional Director, Mountain-Prairie
Region.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R6-ES-2016-N173; FXES11130600000-178-FF06E00000]
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 for a permit to conduct
activities intended to enhance the survival of endangered species. With
some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act),
prohibits certain activities that may impact endangered and threatened
species unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act also
requires that we invite public comment before issuing these permits.
DATES: To ensure consideration, please send your written comments by
January 13, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with the
applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of
the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who
submits a written request for a copy of such documents to the following
office within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. You
may use one of the following methods to request hard copies or a CD-ROM
of the documents. Please specify the permit you are interested in by
number (e.g., Permit No. TE-XXXXXX).
Email: permitsR6ES@fws.gov. Please refer to the respective
permit number (e.g., Permit No. TE-XXXXXX) in the subject line of the
message.
U.S. Mail: Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, P.O. Box 25486-DFC, Denver, CO 80225.
In-Person Drop-off, Viewing, or Pickup: Call (719) 628-
2670 to make an appointment during regular business hours at 134 Union
Blvd., Suite 645, Lakewood, CO 80228.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Konishi, Recovery Permits
Coordinator, Ecological Services, (719) 628-2670 (phone);
permitsR6ES@fws.gov (email).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) prohibits certain activities with
endangered and threatened species unless authorized by a Federal
permit. The Act and our implementing regulations in part 17 of title 50
of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) provide for the issuance of
such permits and require that we invite public comment before issuing
permits for activities involving endangered species.
A permit granted by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act
authorizes the permittee to conduct activities with U.S.
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endangered or threatened species for scientific purposes, enhancement
of propagation or survival, or interstate commerce (the latter only in
the event that it facilitates scientific purposes or enhancement of
propagation or survival). Our regulations implementing section
10(a)(1)(A) for these permits are found at 50 CFR 17.22 for endangered
wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.32 for threatened wildlife species, 50 CFR
17.62 for endangered plant species, and 50 CFR 17.72 for threatened
plant species.
Applications Available for Review and Comment
We invite local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies and the public
to comment on the following applications. Please refer to the permit
number for the application when submitting comments.
Documents and other information 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 Application Number TE069300
Applicant: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lincoln, NE
The applicant requests the renewal of their permit to continue
surveying and monitoring activities for pallid sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus
albus) in Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa for the
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit Application Number TE09897C
Applicant: Deidre Duffy, Durango, CO
The applicant requests a new recovery permit to conduct presence/
absence surveys of southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii
extimus) in Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico for the purpose of enhancing
the species' survival.
Permit Application Number TE04585C
Applicant: Fort Belknap Fish and Wildlife Department, Harlem, MT
The applicant requests an amendment to their current permit to
conduct presence/absence surveys for black-footed ferrets (Mustela
nigripes) in Montana for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit Application Number TE27491B
Applicant: PG Environmental, LLC, Golden, CO
The applicant requests the renewal of their permit to continue
surveying and monitoring activities for bonytail chub (Gila elegans),
Colorado pikeminnow (Ptychocheilus lucius), humpback chub (Gila cypha),
and razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus) in Colorado for the purpose of
enhancing the species' survival.
Permit Application Number TE049109
Applicant: Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Salt Lake City, UT
The applicant requests an amendment to their current permit to
collect vouchers and seeds in Arizona and propagate Gierisch mallow
(Sphaeralcea gierischii) for genetic research purposes to enhance the
species' survival.
Permit Application Number TE85664B
Applicant: Wingate Biological Solutions, Durango, CO
The applicant requests an amendment to their current permit to
conduct presence/absence surveys for southwestern willow flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii extimus) in Arizona and New Mexico for the purpose
of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit Application Number TE039100
Applicant: Nebraska Public Power District, Lincoln, NE
The applicant requests the renewal of their permit to continue
surveying and monitoring activities for the interior least tern
(Sternula antillarum athalassos) and the American burying beetle
(Nicrophorus americanus) in Nebraska for the purpose of enhancing the
species' survival.
Permit Application Number TE038221
Applicant: Central Nebraska Public Power District, Gothenburg, NE
The applicant requests the renewal of their permit to continue
surveying and monitoring activities for the interior least tern
(Sternula antillarum athalassos) and the American burying beetle
(Nicrophorus americanus) in Nebraska for the purpose of enhancing the
species' survival.
Permit Application Number TE067729
Applicant: Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
The applicant requests an amendment to their current permit to
conduct telemetry studies of Colorado pikeminnow (Ptychocheilus
lucius), and razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus) in Colorado and Utah.
Upon review and approval, the applicant's permit will extend for
another five years. The extension encompasses previously approved
survey and monitoring projects for loach minnow (Tiaroga cobitis) and
spikedace (Meda fulgida) in New Mexico and Topeka shiner (Notropis
topeka) in Kansas. All projects are for the purpose of enhancing the
species' survival.
Permit Application Number TE047290
Applicant: Colorado Parks and Wildlife John W. Mumma Native Aquatic
Species Restoration Facility, Alamosa, CO
The applicant requests the renewal of their permit for research,
propagation, transport, and release of bonytail chub (Gila elegans),
Colorado pikeminnow (Ptychocheilus lucius), humpback chub (Gila cypha),
and razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus) into the wild for the purpose
of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit Application Number TE040748
Applicant: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs, CO
The applicant requests the renewal of their permit to exhibit
Mexican wolf (Canis lupus spp. baileyi) and to exhibit, propagate, and
transport black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes) and Wyoming toad
(Anaxyrus baxteri), for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
National Environmental Policy Act
The proposed activities in the requested permits qualify as
categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act, 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).
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 above in ADDRESSES.
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or
other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be
aware that your entire comment--including your personal identifying
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be
able to do so.
Authority
We provide this notice under section 10 of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531
et seq.).
Michael G. Thabault,
Assistant Regional Director, Mountain-Prairie Region.
[FR Doc. 2016-29971 Filed 12-13-16; 8:45 am]
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