Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications, 17274-17277 [2017-07073]
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2009–0021. To avoid duplicate
submissions, please use only one of the
following methods to submit comments:
(1) Online. Submit comments via the
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(2) Mail. Submit written comments to
DHS, USCIS, Office of Policy and
Strategy, Chief, Regulatory Coordination
Division, 20 Massachusetts Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20529–2140.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
USCIS, Office of Policy and Strategy,
Regulatory Coordination Division,
Samantha Deshommes, Chief, 20
Massachusetts Avenue NW.,
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number 202–272–8377 (This is not a
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Written comments and suggestions
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should address one or more of the
following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
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functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submission of
responses.
Overview of This Information
Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection:
Extension, Without Change, of a
Currently Approved Collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection:
Application for Family Unity Benefits.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the DHS
sponsoring the collection: I–817; USCIS.
(4) Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: Primary: Individuals or
households: The information collected
will be used to determine whether the
applicant meets the eligibility
requirements for benefits under 8 CFR
236.14 and 245a.33.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: The estimated total number of
respondents for the information
collection I–817 is approximately 1,358
and the estimated hour burden per
response is 2 hours per response; and
the estimated number of respondents
providing biometrics is 1,358 and the
estimated hour burden per response is
1.17 hours.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: The total estimated annual
hour burden associated with this
collection is 4,210 hours.
(7) An estimate of the total public
burden (in cost) associated with the
collection: The estimated total annual
cost burden associated with this
collection of information is $166,355.
Dated: March 28, 2017.
Samantha Deshommes,
Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division,
Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services, Department of
Homeland Security.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–R2–ES–2017–N243;
FXES11130200000–178–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
May 10, 2017.
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 505–248–6641. 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–
6641.
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,
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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 Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a)
and Freedom of Information Act (5
U.S.C. 552) requirements.
Permit TE–099278
Applicant: Fred Phillips Consulting,
Flagstaff, Arizona.
Applicant requests an amendment to
an existing permit for research and
recovery purposes to conduct presence/
absence surveys for southwestern
willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii
extimus) in California.
Permit TE–10107C
Applicant: Bandelier National
Monument, Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
southwestern willow flycatchers
(Empidonax traillii extimus) and Jemez
Mountains salamanders (Plethodon
neomexicanus) in New Mexico.
Permit TE–10642C
Applicant: Jeffery Williams, Gilmer,
Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys and
nest monitoring activities for redcockaded woodpeckers (Picoides
borealis) in Arkansas, Louisiana, and
Texas.
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Permit TE–37418B
Applicant: Brown and Gay Engineers,
Inc., Frisco, Texas.
Applicant requests an amendment to
an existing permit for research and
recovery purposes to conduct presence/
absence surveys for the following
species in Oklahoma and Texas:
• Golden-cheeked warbler (Dendroica
chrysoparia)
• Black-capped vireo (Vireo atricapilla)
• Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides
borealis)
• American burying beetle
(Nicrophorus americanus)
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Permit TE–52420A
Applicant: Pima County, Tucson,
Arizona.
Applicant requests an amendment to
an existing permit for research and
recovery purposes to conduct presence/
absence surveys for the following
species in Arizona:
• Lesser long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris
curasoae yerbabuenae)
• Southwestern willow flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii extimus)
• Gila chub (Gila intermedia)
• Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis
occidentalis)
Permit TE–85077A
Applicant: Zara Environmental LLC,
Manchaca, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys,
salvage, transportation, research, and
captive husbandry for the following
species in Arkansas, Louisiana, New
Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas:
• Coffin Cave mold beetle (Batrisodes
texanus)
• Helotes mold beetle (Batrisodes
venyivi)
• Robber Baron Cave meshweaver
(Cicurina baronia)
• Madla’s Cave meshweaver (Cicurina
madla)
• Bracken Bat Cave meshweaver
(Cicurina venii)
• Government Canyon Bat Cave
meshweaver (Cicurina vespera)
• Tooth Cave spider (Neoleptoneta
myopica)
• Ground beetle (Rhadine exilis)
• Ground beetle (Rhadine infernalis)
• Tooth Cave ground beetle (Rhadine
persephone)
• Tooth Cave pseudoscorpion
(Tartarocreagris texana)
• Kretschmarr Cave mold beetle
(Texamaurops reddelli)
• Cokendolpher Cave harvestman
(Texella cokendolpheri)
• Bee Creek Cave harvestman (Texella
reddelli)
• Bone Cave harvestman (Texella
reyesi)
• Diminutive amphipod (Gammarus
hyalleloides)
• Phantom tryonia (Tryonia cheatumi)
• Phantom springsnail (Pyrgulopsis
texana)
• Golden-cheeked warbler (Setophaga
chrysoparia)
• Black-capped vireo (Vireo atricapilla)
• Comanche Springs pupfish
(Cyprinodon elegans)
• Fountain darter (Etheostoma
fonticula)
• San Marcos gambusia (Gambusia
georgei)
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• Pecos gambusia (Gambusia nobilis)
• Mexican blindcat (Prietella
phreatophila)
• Oachita Rock Pocketbook (Arkansia
wheeleri)
• Pink mucket (Lampsilis abrupta)
• Scaleshell (Leptodea leptodori)
• Rabbitsfoot (Quadrula cylindrica
cylindrica)
• Winged mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa)
• Tobusch fishhook cactus
(Sclerocactus brevihamatus ssp.
tobuschii)
• Navasota ladies’-tresses (Spiranthes
parksii)
• Texas snowbells (Styrax texanus)
• Texas wild-rice (Zizania texana)
Permit TE–11267C
Applicant: Marissa Ann Buschow,
Avondale, Arizona.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct activities for southwestern
willow flycatchers (Empidonax traillii
extimus) in Arizona, California, Nevada,
New Mexico, and Texas.
Permit TE–65178A
Applicant: Jennifer L. Reidy, Liberty,
Missouri.
Applicant requests an amendment to
an existing permit for research and
recovery purposes to conduct tracking
and radio-tagging of golden-cheeked
warblers (Dendroica chrysoparia) in
Texas.
Permit TE–828963
Applicant: Connors State College,
Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Applicant requests an amendment to
an existing permit for research and
recovery purposes to conduct presence/
absence surveys for American burying
beetles (Nicrophorus americanus) in
Oklahoma.
Permit TE–88214B
Applicant: John N. Macey, Temple,
Texas.
Applicant requests an amendment to
an existing permit for research and
recovery purposes to conduct nest
monitoring of black-capped vireos
(Vireo atricapilla) in Texas.
Permit TE–12438C
Applicant: University of Texas, Austin,
Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys and
captive care of Mexican blindcats
(Prietella phreatophila) in Texas.
Permit TE–12441C
Applicant: Jimmy Joe Lovett, Stillwater,
Oklahoma.
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Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
gray bats (Myotis grisescens) in
Oklahoma.
Permit TE–168189
Applicant: Michael Clay Green, San
Marcos, Texas.
Applicant requests a renewal to an
expired permit for research and
recovery purposes to conduct presence/
absence surveys for golden-cheeked
warblers (Dendroica chrysoparia) in
Texas.
Applicant requests an amendment to
an existing permit for research and
recovery purposes to conduct surveys
for the following species within Illinois,
Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska,
Oklahoma, and Texas:
• Gray bat (Myotis grisescens)
• Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis)
• Ozark big-eared bat (Corynorhinus
(=plecotus) townsendii ingens)
Permit TE–081884
Applicant: Elena C. Pinto-Torres,
Austin, Texas.
Applicant requests an amendment to
an existing permit for research and
recovery purposes to conduct presence/
absence surveys for northern aplomado
falcons (Falco femoralis septentrionalis)
in Texas.
Applicant: Andrew G. Gluesenkamp,
San Antonio, Texas.
Applicant requests a renewal and
amendment to an existing permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys,
collection, research, and captive
husbandry for the following species in
Texas:
• Austin blind salamander (Eurycea
waterlooensis)
• Barton Springs salamander (Eurycea
sosorum)
• Comal Springs dryopid beetle
(Stygoparnus comalensis)
• Comal Springs riffle beetle
(Heterelmis comalensis)
• Mexican blindcat (Prietella
phreatophila)
• Reticulated flatwoods salamander
(Ambystoma bishop)
• Texas blind salamander (Typhlomolge
rathbuni)
Permit TE–17037C
Permit TE–17907C
Applicant: International Boundary and
Water Commission, El Paso, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
southwestern willow flycatchers
(Empidonax traillii extimus) in New
Mexico and Texas.
Applicant: Landhawk Consulting LLC,
Pharr, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
the following species in Texas:
• Black-capped vireo (Vireo atricapilla)
• Northern aplomado falcon (Falco
femoralis septentrionalis)
• Interior least tern (Sterna antillarum)
• Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides
borealis)
• Houston toad (Bufo houstonensis)
Permit TE–103076
Applicant: Transcon Environmental,
Inc., Mesa, Arizona.
Applicant requests an amendment to
an existing permit for research and
recovery purposes to conduct presence/
absence surveys for California tiger
salamanders (Ambystoma californiense)
in California.
Permit TE–92222A
Permit TE–17880C
Applicant: Timothy Brent Garrett,
College Station, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
Houston toads (Bufo houstonensis) in
Texas.
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Permit TE–023643
Applicant: U.S. Army, III Corps and Fort
Hood, Fort Hood, Texas.
Applicant requests an amendment to
an existing permit for research and
recovery purposes to conduct tracking
and radio-tagging of golden-cheeked
warblers (Dendroica chrysoparia) in
Texas.
Permit TE–35163A
Applicant: Joseph A. Grzybowski,
Norman, Oklahoma.
Applicant requests an amendment to
an existing permit for research and
recovery purposes to conduct presence/
absence surveys, mist-net, band, collect
blood, and attach radio-transmitters to
black-capped vireos (Vireo atricapilla)
in Oklahoma.
Permit TE–17466C
Permit TE–44542B
Applicant: David L. Dickson, Dallas,
Texas.
Applicant: Olsson Associates,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
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American burying beetles (Nicrophorus
americanus) in Oklahoma and Texas.
Permit TE–17021C
Applicant: April Michelle Beard,
Abilene, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
black-capped vireos (Vireo atricapilla)
in Texas.
Permit TE–17040C
Applicant: Paul B. Samollow, College
Station, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys and
collect fin clips from Leon Springs
pupfish (Cyprinodon bovinus) in Texas.
Permit TE–206016
Applicant: Andrew R. Middick,
Edmond, Oklahoma.
Applicant requests an amendment
and renewal to an existing permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
American burying beetles (Nicrophorus
americanus) in Arkansas, Kansas,
Oklahoma, and Texas.
Permit TE–799103
Applicant: Hicks & Company, Austin,
Texas.
Applicant requests an amendment to
an existing permit for research and
recovery purposes to conduct presence/
absence surveys for southwestern
willow flycatchers (Empidonax traillii
extimus) in Arizona, New Mexico, and
Texas.
Permit TE–19907C
Applicant: Amanda Lillie Miller,
Lascassas, Tennessee.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys,
salvage, transportation, and research on
the following species in Texas:
• Helotes mold beetle (Batrisodes
venyivi)
• Robber Baron Cave meshweaver
(Cicurina baronia)
• Madla’s Cave meshweaver (Cicurina
madla)
• Bracken Bat Cave meshweaver
(Cicurina venii)
• Government Canyon Bat Cave
meshweaver (Cicurina vespera)
• Government Canyon Bat Cave spider
(Neoleptoneta microps)
• Ground beetle (Rhadine exilis)
• Ground beetle (Rhadine infernalis)
• Cokendolpher Cave harvestman
(Texella cokendolpheri)
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Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct captive care and reintroduction
activities for Gila topminnow
(Poeciliopsis occidentalis) in Arizona.
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 the Code of
Federal Regulations, title 43, part 46 (43
CFR 46.205, 46.210, and 46.215).
Permit TE–88519A
Comments Publically Available
Applicant: Forest Service—
Southwestern Regional Office,
Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Applicant requests an amendment
and renewal to an existing permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
New Mexico meadow jumping mice
(Zapus hudsonius luteus) in Arizona
and New Mexico.
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.
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.
Permit TE–20270C
Applicant: National Park Service—
Sonoran Desert Network, Tucson,
Arizona.
Permit TE–21339C
Applicant: Erik M. Andersen, Tucson,
Arizona.
Applicant requests a new permit for
research and recovery purposes to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
southwestern willow flycatchers
(Empidonax traillii extimus) in Arizona
and New Mexico.
Permit TE–800611
Applicant: SWCA, Incorporated, Austin,
Texas.
Applicant requests an amendment to
an existing permit for research and
recovery purposes to conduct presence/
absence surveys for the American
burying beetle (Nicrophorus
americanus) in, Arkansas, Kansas,
Massachusetts Michigan, Missouri,
Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode
Island, South Dakota, and Texas; and to
conduct presence/absence surveys for
the following species in Arizona and
New Mexico:
• Rio Grande silvery minnow
(Hybognathus amarus)
• Loach minnow (Tiaroga cobitis)
• Spikedace (Meda fulgida)
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Permit TE–80964B
Applicant: Jean Marie L. Rieck,
Flagstaff, Arizona.
Applicant requests an amendment to
an existing permit for research and
recovery purposes to conduct presence/
absence surveys for southwestern
willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii
extimus) in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada,
New Mexico, and Utah.
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA)
In compliance with NEPA (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.), we have made an initial
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Section 11
of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
(IGRA) requires the Secretary of the
Interior to publish in the Federal
Register notice of an approved TribalState compact that is for the purpose of
engaging in Class III gaming activities
on Indian lands. See Public Law 100–
497, 25 U.S.C. 2701 et. seq. All TribalState Class III compacts, including
amendments, are subject to review and
approval by the Secretary under 25 CFR
293.4. The Secretary took no action on
the compact entered into between the
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
and the State of California within 45
days of its submission. Therefore, the
compact is considered to have been
approved, but only to the extent the
compact is consistent with IGRA. See 25
U.S.C. 2710(d)(8)(C).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: April 3, 2017.
Michael S. Black,
Acting Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs.
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We provide this notice under the Act,
section 10 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
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Dated: March 2, 2017.
Joy E. Nicholopoulos,
Acting Regional Director, Southwest Region,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Notice of Public Meeting for the
Albuquerque District Resource
Advisory Council
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Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Indian Gaming; Tribal-State Class III
Gaming Compact Taking Effect in the
State of California
Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This notice announces that
the Tribal-State Class III Gaming
Compact entered into between the San
Manuel Band of Mission Indians and
the State of California is taking effect.
DATES: The effective date of the compact
is April 10, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Paula L. Hart, Director, Office of Indian
Gaming, Office of the Assistant
Secretary—Indian Affairs, Washington,
DC 20240, (202) 219–4066.
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Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Federal Land Policy and Management
Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory
Committee Act of 1972, the U.S.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of
Land Management (BLM) Albuquerque
District Resource Advisory Council
(RAC) will meet as indicated below.
DATES: The Albuquerque District RAC
will hold a public meeting on Monday,
May 1, 2017. The meeting will begin at
9:30 a.m. MT and end at 4:00 p.m. MT.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the BLM Socorro Field Office, 901
South Old Highway 85, Socorro, NM
87801.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack
River, Forester, BLM Albuquerque
District Office, 100 Sun Avenue NE.,
Suite 330, Albuquerque, NM 87109,
(505) 761–8755 or jriver@blm.gov.
Persons who use a telecommunications
device for the deaf may call the Federal
Relay Service at 1(800) 877–8339 to
contact the above individual during
normal business hours. The Service is
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
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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 May 10, 2017.
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 505-248-6641. 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 505-248-6641.
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,
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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 Privacy Act (5
U.S.C. 552a) and Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552)
requirements.
Permit TE-099278
Applicant: Fred Phillips Consulting, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit for research
and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in
California.
Permit TE-10107C
Applicant: Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys for southwestern willow flycatchers
(Empidonax traillii extimus) and Jemez Mountains salamanders (Plethodon
neomexicanus) in New Mexico.
Permit TE-10642C
Applicant: Jeffery Williams, Gilmer, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys and nest monitoring activities for
red-cockaded woodpeckers (Picoides borealis) in Arkansas, Louisiana,
and Texas.
Permit TE-37418B
Applicant: Brown and Gay Engineers, Inc., Frisco, Texas.
Applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit for research
and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for the
following species in Oklahoma and Texas:
Golden-cheeked warbler (Dendroica chrysoparia)
Black-capped vireo (Vireo atricapilla)
Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis)
American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus)
Permit TE-52420A
Applicant: Pima County, Tucson, Arizona.
Applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit for research
and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for the
following species in Arizona:
Lesser long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris curasoae yerbabuenae)
Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus)
Gila chub (Gila intermedia)
Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis)
Permit TE-85077A
Applicant: Zara Environmental LLC, Manchaca, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys, salvage, transportation, research,
and captive husbandry for the following species in Arkansas, Louisiana,
New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas:
Coffin Cave mold beetle (Batrisodes texanus)
Helotes mold beetle (Batrisodes venyivi)
Robber Baron Cave meshweaver (Cicurina baronia)
Madla's Cave meshweaver (Cicurina madla)
Bracken Bat Cave meshweaver (Cicurina venii)
Government Canyon Bat Cave meshweaver (Cicurina vespera)
Tooth Cave spider (Neoleptoneta myopica)
Ground beetle (Rhadine exilis)
Ground beetle (Rhadine infernalis)
Tooth Cave ground beetle (Rhadine persephone)
Tooth Cave pseudoscorpion (Tartarocreagris texana)
Kretschmarr Cave mold beetle (Texamaurops reddelli)
Cokendolpher Cave harvestman (Texella cokendolpheri)
Bee Creek Cave harvestman (Texella reddelli)
Bone Cave harvestman (Texella reyesi)
Diminutive amphipod (Gammarus hyalleloides)
Phantom tryonia (Tryonia cheatumi)
Phantom springsnail (Pyrgulopsis texana)
Golden-cheeked warbler (Setophaga chrysoparia)
Black-capped vireo (Vireo atricapilla)
Comanche Springs pupfish (Cyprinodon elegans)
Fountain darter (Etheostoma fonticula)
San Marcos gambusia (Gambusia georgei)
Pecos gambusia (Gambusia nobilis)
Mexican blindcat (Prietella phreatophila)
Oachita Rock Pocketbook (Arkansia wheeleri)
Pink mucket (Lampsilis abrupta)
Scaleshell (Leptodea leptodori)
Rabbitsfoot (Quadrula cylindrica cylindrica)
Winged mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa)
Tobusch fishhook cactus (Sclerocactus brevihamatus ssp.
tobuschii)
Navasota ladies'-tresses (Spiranthes parksii)
Texas snowbells (Styrax texanus)
Texas wild-rice (Zizania texana)
Permit TE-11267C
Applicant: Marissa Ann Buschow, Avondale, Arizona.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct activities for southwestern willow flycatchers (Empidonax
traillii extimus) in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and
Texas.
Permit TE-65178A
Applicant: Jennifer L. Reidy, Liberty, Missouri.
Applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit for research
and recovery purposes to conduct tracking and radio-tagging of golden-
cheeked warblers (Dendroica chrysoparia) in Texas.
Permit TE-828963
Applicant: Connors State College, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit for research
and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for American
burying beetles (Nicrophorus americanus) in Oklahoma.
Permit TE-88214B
Applicant: John N. Macey, Temple, Texas.
Applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit for research
and recovery purposes to conduct nest monitoring of black-capped vireos
(Vireo atricapilla) in Texas.
Permit TE-12438C
Applicant: University of Texas, Austin, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys and captive care of Mexican
blindcats (Prietella phreatophila) in Texas.
Permit TE-12441C
Applicant: Jimmy Joe Lovett, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
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Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys for gray bats (Myotis grisescens)
in Oklahoma.
Permit TE-168189
Applicant: Michael Clay Green, San Marcos, Texas.
Applicant requests a renewal to an expired permit for research and
recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for golden-
cheeked warblers (Dendroica chrysoparia) in Texas.
Permit TE-103076
Applicant: Transcon Environmental, Inc., Mesa, Arizona.
Applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit for research
and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for
California tiger salamanders (Ambystoma californiense) in California.
Permit TE-92222A
Applicant: Elena C. Pinto-Torres, Austin, Texas.
Applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit for research
and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for northern
aplomado falcons (Falco femoralis septentrionalis) in Texas.
Permit TE-17037C
Applicant: International Boundary and Water Commission, El Paso, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys for southwestern willow flycatchers
(Empidonax traillii extimus) in New Mexico and Texas.
Permit TE-17880C
Applicant: Timothy Brent Garrett, College Station, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys for Houston toads (Bufo
houstonensis) in Texas.
Permit TE-023643
Applicant: U.S. Army, III Corps and Fort Hood, Fort Hood, Texas.
Applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit for research
and recovery purposes to conduct tracking and radio-tagging of golden-
cheeked warblers (Dendroica chrysoparia) in Texas.
Permit TE-44542B
Applicant: Olsson Associates, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit for research
and recovery purposes to conduct surveys for the following species
within Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas:
Gray bat (Myotis grisescens)
Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis)
Ozark big-eared bat (Corynorhinus (=plecotus) townsendii
ingens)
Permit TE-081884
Applicant: Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, San Antonio, Texas.
Applicant requests a renewal and amendment to an existing permit
for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys,
collection, research, and captive husbandry for the following species
in Texas:
Austin blind salamander (Eurycea waterlooensis)
Barton Springs salamander (Eurycea sosorum)
Comal Springs dryopid beetle (Stygoparnus comalensis)
Comal Springs riffle beetle (Heterelmis comalensis)
Mexican blindcat (Prietella phreatophila)
Reticulated flatwoods salamander (Ambystoma bishop)
Texas blind salamander (Typhlomolge rathbuni)
Permit TE-17907C
Applicant: Landhawk Consulting LLC, Pharr, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys for the following species in Texas:
Black-capped vireo (Vireo atricapilla)
Northern aplomado falcon (Falco femoralis septentrionalis)
Interior least tern (Sterna antillarum)
Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis)
Houston toad (Bufo houstonensis)
Permit TE-35163A
Applicant: Joseph A. Grzybowski, Norman, Oklahoma.
Applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit for research
and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys, mist-net,
band, collect blood, and attach radio-transmitters to black-capped
vireos (Vireo atricapilla) in Oklahoma.
Permit TE-17466C
Applicant: David L. Dickson, Dallas, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys for American burying beetles
(Nicrophorus americanus) in Oklahoma and Texas.
Permit TE-17021C
Applicant: April Michelle Beard, Abilene, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys for black-capped vireos (Vireo
atricapilla) in Texas.
Permit TE-17040C
Applicant: Paul B. Samollow, College Station, Texas.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys and collect fin clips from Leon
Springs pupfish (Cyprinodon bovinus) in Texas.
Permit TE-206016
Applicant: Andrew R. Middick, Edmond, Oklahoma.
Applicant requests an amendment and renewal to an existing permit
for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys
for American burying beetles (Nicrophorus americanus) in Arkansas,
Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Permit TE-799103
Applicant: Hicks & Company, Austin, Texas.
Applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit for research
and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for
southwestern willow flycatchers (Empidonax traillii extimus) in
Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Permit TE-19907C
Applicant: Amanda Lillie Miller, Lascassas, Tennessee.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys, salvage, transportation, and
research on the following species in Texas:
Helotes mold beetle (Batrisodes venyivi)
Robber Baron Cave meshweaver (Cicurina baronia)
Madla's Cave meshweaver (Cicurina madla)
Bracken Bat Cave meshweaver (Cicurina venii)
Government Canyon Bat Cave meshweaver (Cicurina vespera)
Government Canyon Bat Cave spider (Neoleptoneta microps)
Ground beetle (Rhadine exilis)
Ground beetle (Rhadine infernalis)
Cokendolpher Cave harvestman (Texella cokendolpheri)
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Permit TE-20270C
Applicant: National Park Service--Sonoran Desert Network, Tucson,
Arizona.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct captive care and reintroduction activities for Gila
topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis) in Arizona.
Permit TE-88519A
Applicant: Forest Service--Southwestern Regional Office, Albuquerque,
New Mexico.
Applicant requests an amendment and renewal to an existing permit
for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys
for New Mexico meadow jumping mice (Zapus hudsonius luteus) in Arizona
and New Mexico.
Permit TE-21339C
Applicant: Erik M. Andersen, Tucson, Arizona.
Applicant requests a new permit for research and recovery purposes
to conduct presence/absence surveys for southwestern willow flycatchers
(Empidonax traillii extimus) in Arizona and New Mexico.
Permit TE-800611
Applicant: SWCA, Incorporated, Austin, Texas.
Applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit for research
and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for the
American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus) in, Arkansas, Kansas,
Massachusetts Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode
Island, South Dakota, and Texas; and to conduct presence/absence
surveys for the following species in Arizona and New Mexico:
Rio Grande silvery minnow (Hybognathus amarus)
Loach minnow (Tiaroga cobitis)
Spikedace (Meda fulgida)
Permit TE-80964B
Applicant: Jean Marie L. Rieck, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Applicant requests an amendment to an existing permit for research
and recovery purposes to conduct presence/absence surveys for
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in Arizona,
Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.
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 the Code of Federal
Regulations, title 43, part 46 (43 CFR 46.205, 46.210, and 46.215).
Comments Publically Available
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.
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 the Act, section 10 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.).
Dated: March 2, 2017.
Joy E. Nicholopoulos,
Acting Regional Director, Southwest Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service.
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