Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permit Applications, 12588-12590 [2018-05828]

Download as PDF 12588 Application No. Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 56 / Thursday, March 22, 2018 / Notices Applicant TE64986C .... Jeffrey Gordon, Westerville, OH. TE64987C .... Brooke Daly, San Diego, CA. Location Activity Clubshell (Pleurobema clava), fanshell (Cyprogenia stegaria), northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana), purple cat’s paw pearlymussel (E. obliquata obliquata), snuffbox mussel (E. triquetra), white catspaw (pearlymussel) (E. obliquata perobliqua), pink mucket (pearlymussel) (Lampsilis abrupta), rabbitsfoot (Quadrula cylindrica cylindrica), rayed bean (Villosa fabalis), sheepnose mussel (Plethobasus cyphyus). Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), gray bat (M. grisescens), northern long-eared bat (M. septentrionalis). OH ................................. Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, evaluate impacts. Capture, handle, release, relocate, salvage. New. MO ................................. Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, evaluate impacts. Capture, handle, mistnet, harp trap, radiotag, band, wing biopsy, collect tissue and swab samples, release. New. Public Availability of Comments Next Steps We seek public review and comments on these permit applications. Please refer to the permit number when you submit comments. Comments and materials we receive in response to this notice are available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the address listed 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. If the Service decides to issue permits to any of the applicants listed in this notice, we will publish a notice in the Federal Register. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Contents of Public Comments Please make your comments as specific as possible. Please confine your comments to issues for which we seek comments in this notice, and explain the basis for your comments. Include sufficient information with your comments to allow us to authenticate any scientific or commercial data you include. The comments and recommendations that will be most useful and likely to influence agency decisions are: (1) Those supported by quantitative information or studies; and (2) Those that include citations to, and analyses of, the applicable laws and regulations. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:32 Mar 21, 2018 Jkt 244001 Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Dated: January 9, 2018. Lori H. Nordstrom, Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services, Midwest Region. [FR Doc. 2018–05829 Filed 3–21–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R3–ES–2018–N014; FXES11130300000–189–FF03E00000] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permit Applications Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on applications for permits to conduct activities intended to enhance the propagation or survival of endangered or threatened species. Federal law prohibits certain activities with endangered species unless a permit is obtained. SUMMARY: Frm 00029 We must receive any written comments on or before April 23, 2018. ADDRESSES: Send written comments by U.S. mail to the Regional Director, Attn: Carlita Payne, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services, 5600 American Blvd. West, Suite 990, Bloomington, MN 55437–1458; or by electronic mail to permitsR3ES@fws.gov. Requesting Copies of Applications or Public Comments: Copies of applications or public comments concerning any of the applications in this notice may be obtained by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents to the abovementioned office within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) and the Freedom of Information Act (5.U.S.C. 552). Submitting Comments: You may submit comments by one of the following methods. Please specify applicant name(s) and application number(s) to which your comments pertain (e.g., TEXXXXXX). • Email: permitsR3ES@fws.gov. Please refer to the respective permit number (e.g., Application No. TEXXXXXX) in the subject line of your email message. • U.S. Mail: Regional Director, Attn: Carlita Payne (address above). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carlita Payne, 612–713–5343; permitsR3ES@fws.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following DATES: Authority PO 00000 Type of take Permit action Species Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 56 / Thursday, March 22, 2018 / Notices applications for a permit to conduct activities intended to enhance the propagation or survival of endangered or threatened species. Federal law prohibits certain activities with endangered species unless a permit is obtained. Background The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.; ESA), prohibits certain activities with endangered and threatened species unless the activities are specifically authorized by a Federal permit. The ESA 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 ESA authorizes the permittee to conduct activities with U.S. endangered or threatened species for scientific purposes, enhancement of propagation or survival, or interstate commerce (the latter only in the event that it facilitates scientific purposes or enhancement of propagation or survival). Our regulations implementing section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA 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. 12589 Permit 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 when you submit comments. Documents and other information the applicants have submitted with the 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 Applications Proposed activities in the following permit requests are for the recovery and enhancement of propagation or survival of the species in the wild. Application No. Applicant Species Location Activity Type of take TE82666A ............ Justin Boyles, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), gray bat (M. grisescens), northern long-eared bat (M. septentrionalis). AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, WV, WI. Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, evaluate impacts. Renew. TE21831B ............ Katherine Caldwell, Asheville, NC. Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), northern long-eared bat (M. septentrionalis). AL, AR, CT, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, VT, VA, WV. TE64238B ............ Jocelyn Karst, Champaign, IL. Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), northern long-eared bat (M. septentrionalis). TE74742C ........... Benjamin Smith, Springfield, MO. Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), gray bat (M. grisescens), northern long-eared bat (M. septentrionalis). AL, AR, CT, DE, D.C., FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, VT, VA, WV, WI, WY. AL, AR, CT, DE, D.C., FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, VT, VA, WV, WI, WY. Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, evaluate impacts. Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, evaluate impacts. Capture, handle, mistnet, harp trap, radiotag, data-log, band, wing biopsy, collect hair, blood, fungal lift tape and swab samples, enter hibernacula, release, salvage. Capture, handle, mistnet, radio-tag, band, wing biopsy, collect hair, fungal lift tape and swab samples, release, salvage. Capture, handle, mistnet, radio-tag, band, wing biopsy, collect hair, fungal lift tape and swab samples, release, salvage. Capture, handle, mistnet, harp trap, radiotag, band, wing biopsy, collect hair, fecal, fungal lift tape and swab samples, release. New. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Public Availability of Comments We seek public review and comments on these permit applications. Please refer to the permit number when you submit comments. Comments and materials we receive in response to this notice are available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the address listed 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:32 Mar 21, 2018 Jkt 244001 Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, evaluate impacts. Permit action Renew. Renew. to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Those supported by quantitative information or studies; and (2) Those that include citations to, and analyses of, the applicable laws and regulations. Contents of Public Comments Next Steps Please make your comments as specific as possible. Please confine your comments to issues for which we seek comments in this notice, and explain the basis for your comments. Include sufficient information with your comments to allow us to authenticate any scientific or commercial data you include. The comments and recommendations that will be most useful and likely to influence agency decisions are: (1) If the Service decides to issue permits to any of the applicants listed in this notice, we will publish a notice in the Federal Register. PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Authority Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1 12590 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 56 / Thursday, March 22, 2018 / Notices Dated: February 12, 2018. Lori H. Nordstrom, Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services, Midwest Region. [FR Doc. 2018–05828 Filed 3–21–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary [189D0102DM DLSN00000.000000 DS61200000 DX61201; OMB Control Number 1090–0011] Agency Information Collection Activities; DOI Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery Office of the Secretary, Interior. Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of the Secretary are proposing to renew an information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before May 21, 2018. ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request (ICR) by mail to the Jeffrey Parrillo, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240; or by email to jeffrey_parrillo@ios.doi.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 1090–0011 in the subject line of your comments. SUMMARY: To request additional information about this ICR, contact Jeffrey Parrillo by email at jeffrey_parrillo@ios.doi.gov, or by telephone at 202–208–7072. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we provide the general public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. We are soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to the proper functions of the Office of the Secretary; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Office of the Secretary daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:32 Mar 21, 2018 Jkt 244001 enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Office of the Secretary minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. 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 ICR. 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. Abstract: The information collection activity will garner qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with the Administration’s commitment to improving service delivery. By qualitative feedback we mean information that provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions, but are not statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of study. This feedback will provide insights into customer or stakeholder perceptions, experiences and expectations, provide an early warning of issues with service, or focus attention on areas where communication, training or changes in operations might improve delivery of products or services. These collections will allow for ongoing, collaborative and actionable communications between the Agency and its customers and stakeholders. It will also allow feedback to contribute directly to the improvement of program management. Feedback collected under this generic clearance will provide useful information, but it will not yield data that can be generalized to the overall population. This type of generic clearance for qualitative information will not be used for quantitative information collections that are designed to yield reliably actionable results, such as monitoring trends over time or documenting program performance. Such data uses require more rigorous designs that address: The target population to which generalizations will be made, the sampling frame, the sample design (including stratification and clustering), the precision requirements or power calculations that justify the proposed sample size, the expected response rate, PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 methods for assessing potential nonresponse bias, the protocols for data collection, and any testing procedures that were or will be undertaken prior fielding the study. Depending on the degree of influence the results are likely to have, such collections may still be eligible for submission for other generic mechanisms that are designed to yield quantitative results. Title of Collection: DOI Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery. OMB Control Number: 1090–0011. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals/households; businesses; and, State, local, and Tribal governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 11,000 for surveys, 6,000 for comment cards, 500 for focus groups. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 11,000 for surveys, 6,000 for comment cards, 500 for focus groups. Estimated Completion Time per Response: 15 minutes for surveys, 2 minutes for comment cards, 2 hours for focus groups. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 3,950. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Frequency of Collection: Once per request. Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Benjamin Simon, Chief DOI Economist. [FR Doc. 2018–05838 Filed 3–21–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4334–63–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [189D0102DM DLSN00000.000000 DS61200000 DX61201; OMB Control Number 1040–0001] Agency Information Collection Activities; DOI Programmatic Clearance for Customer Satisfaction Surveys Office of the Secretary, Interior. Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: ACTION: E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 56 (Thursday, March 22, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12588-12590]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-05828]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R3-ES-2018-N014; FXES11130300000-189-FF03E00000]


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permit 
Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to 
comment on applications for permits to conduct activities intended to 
enhance the propagation or survival of endangered or threatened 
species. Federal law prohibits certain activities with endangered 
species unless a permit is obtained.

DATES: We must receive any written comments on or before April 23, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments by U.S. mail to the Regional Director, 
Attn: Carlita Payne, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological 
Services, 5600 American Blvd. West, Suite 990, Bloomington, MN 55437-
1458; or by electronic mail to [email protected].
    Requesting Copies of Applications or Public Comments: Copies of 
applications or public comments concerning any of the applications in 
this notice may be obtained by any party who submits a written request 
for a copy of such documents to the above-mentioned office within 30 
days of the date of publication of this notice, subject to the 
requirements of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) and the Freedom of 
Information Act (5.U.S.C. 552).
    Submitting Comments: You may submit comments by one of the 
following methods. Please specify applicant name(s) and application 
number(s) to which your comments pertain (e.g., TEXXXXXX).
     Email: [email protected]. Please refer to the respective 
permit number (e.g., Application No. TEXXXXXX) in the subject line of 
your email message.
     U.S. Mail: Regional Director, Attn: Carlita Payne (address 
above).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carlita Payne, 612-713-5343; 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 
invite the public to comment on the following

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applications for a permit to conduct activities intended to enhance the 
propagation or survival of endangered or threatened species. Federal 
law prohibits certain activities with endangered species unless a 
permit is obtained.

Background

    The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et 
seq.; ESA), prohibits certain activities with endangered and threatened 
species unless the activities are specifically authorized by a Federal 
permit. The ESA 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 ESA 
authorizes the permittee to conduct activities with U.S. endangered or 
threatened species for scientific purposes, enhancement of propagation 
or survival, or interstate commerce (the latter only in the event that 
it facilitates scientific purposes or enhancement of propagation or 
survival). Our regulations implementing section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA 
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.

Permit 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 when you submit comments. Documents and other information the 
applicants have submitted with the 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 Applications

    Proposed activities in the following permit requests are for the 
recovery and enhancement of propagation or survival of the species in 
the wild.

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    Application No.            Applicant              Species              Location              Activity            Type of take        Permit action
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TE82666A...............  Justin Boyles,        Indiana bat (Myotis   AL, AR, GA, IL, IN,   Conduct presence/     Capture, handle,      Renew.
                          Southern Illinois     sodalis), gray bat    IA, KS, KY, MD, MA,   absence surveys,      mist-net, harp
                          University,           (M. grisescens),      MI, MS, MO, NH, NJ,   document habitat      trap, radio-tag,
                          Carbondale, IL.       northern long-eared   NY, NC, OH, OK, PA,   use, conduct          data-log, band,
                                                bat (M.               RI, SC, TN, VT, VA,   population            wing biopsy,
                                                septentrionalis).     WV, WI.               monitoring,           collect hair,
                                                                                            evaluate impacts.     blood, fungal lift
                                                                                                                  tape and swab
                                                                                                                  samples, enter
                                                                                                                  hibernacula,
                                                                                                                  release, salvage.
TE21831B...............  Katherine Caldwell,   Indiana bat (Myotis   AL, AR, CT, GA, IL,   Conduct presence/     Capture, handle,      Renew.
                          Asheville, NC.        sodalis), northern    IN, IA, KY, MD, MI,   absence surveys,      mist-net, radio-
                                                long-eared bat (M.    MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH,   document habitat      tag, band, wing
                                                septentrionalis).     OK, PA, SC, TN, VT,   use, conduct          biopsy, collect
                                                                      VA, WV.               population            hair, fungal lift
                                                                                            monitoring,           tape and swab
                                                                                            evaluate impacts.     samples, release,
                                                                                                                  salvage.
TE64238B...............  Jocelyn Karst,        Indiana bat (Myotis   AL, AR, CT, DE,       Conduct presence/     Capture, handle,      Renew.
                          Champaign, IL.        sodalis), northern    D.C., FL, GA, IL,     absence surveys,      mist-net, radio-
                                                long-eared bat (M.    IN, IA, KS, KY, LA,   document habitat      tag, band, wing
                                                septentrionalis).     MD, MA, MI, MN, MS,   use, conduct          biopsy, collect
                                                                      MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ,   population            hair, fungal lift
                                                                      NY, NC, ND, OH, OK,   monitoring,           tape and swab
                                                                      PA, RI, SC, SD, TN,   evaluate impacts.     samples, release,
                                                                      VT, VA, WV, WI, WY.                         salvage.
TE74742C...............  Benjamin Smith,       Indiana bat (Myotis   AL, AR, CT, DE,       Conduct presence/     Capture, handle,      New.
                          Springfield, MO.      sodalis), gray bat    D.C., FL, GA, IL,     absence surveys,      mist-net, harp
                                                (M. grisescens),      IN, IA, KS, KY, LA,   document habitat      trap, radio-tag,
                                                northern long-eared   ME, MD, MA, MI, MN,   use, conduct          band, wing biopsy,
                                                bat (M.               MS, MO, NE, NH, NJ,   population            collect hair,
                                                septentrionalis).     NY, NC, ND, OH, OK,   monitoring,           fecal, fungal lift
                                                                      PA, RI, SC, SD, TN,   evaluate impacts.     tape and swab
                                                                      VT, VA, WV, WI, WY.                         samples, release.
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Public Availability of Comments

    We seek public review and comments on these permit applications. 
Please refer to the permit number when you submit comments. Comments 
and materials we receive in response to this notice are available for 
public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the 
address listed 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.

Contents of Public Comments

    Please make your comments as specific as possible. Please confine 
your comments to issues for which we seek comments in this notice, and 
explain the basis for your comments. Include sufficient information 
with your comments to allow us to authenticate any scientific or 
commercial data you include.
    The comments and recommendations that will be most useful and 
likely to influence agency decisions are: (1) Those supported by 
quantitative information or studies; and (2) Those that include 
citations to, and analyses of, the applicable laws and regulations.

Next Steps

    If the Service decides to issue permits to any of the applicants 
listed in this notice, we will publish a notice in the Federal 
Register.

Authority

    Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).


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    Dated: February 12, 2018.
Lori H. Nordstrom,
Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services, Midwest Region.
[FR Doc. 2018-05828 Filed 3-21-18; 8:45 am]
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