Endangered and Threatened Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit Applications, 48324-48330 [2018-20656]
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the permit issuance date by searching
https://www.regulations.gov for the
permit number listed above in this
document (e.g., 12345A).
requested permits, we will take into
consideration any information that we
receive during the public comment
period.
V. Authority
DATES:
We issue this notice under the
authority of the Endangered Species Act
of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.), and its implementing regulations.
ADDRESSES:
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch
of Permits, Division of Management
Authority.
[FR Doc. 2018–20653 Filed 9–21–18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
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Endangered and Threatened Species;
Receipt of Recovery Permit
Applications
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit
applications; request for comments.
AGENCY:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, have received
applications for permits to conduct
activities intended to enhance the
propagation or survival of endangered
or threatened species under the
Endangered Species Act. We invite the
public and local, State, Tribal, and
Federal agencies to comment on these
applications. Before issuing any of the
SUMMARY:
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We must receive your written
comments on or before October 24,
2018.
Document availability and
comment submission: Submit requests
for copies of the applications and
related documents and submit any
comments by one of the following
methods. All requests and comments
should specify the applicant name(s)
and application number(s) (e.g.,
TEXXXXXX).
• Email: permitsr8es@fws.gov.
• U.S. Mail: Daniel Marquez,
Endangered Species Program Manager,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region
8, 2800 Cottage Way, Room W–2606,
Sacramento, CA 95825.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Daniel Marquez, via phone at 760–431–
9440, via email at permitsr8es@fws.gov,
or via the Federal Relay Service at
1–800–877–8339 for TTY assistance.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite
the public to comment on applications
for permits under section 10(a)(1)(A) of
the Endangered Species Act, as
amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
The requested permits would allow the
applicants to conduct activities
intended to promote recovery of species
that are listed as endangered or
threatened under the ESA.
Background
With some exceptions, the ESA
prohibits activities that constitute take
of listed species unless a Federal permit
is issued that allows such activity. The
ESA’s definition of ‘‘take’’ includes such
activities as pursuing, harassing,
trapping, capturing, or collecting in
addition to hunting, shooting, harming,
wounding, or killing.
A recovery permit issued by us under
section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA
authorizes the permittee to conduct
activities with endangered or threatened
species for scientific purposes that
promote recovery or for enhancement of
propagation or survival of the species.
These activities often include such
prohibited actions as capture and
collection. Our regulations
implementing section 10(a)(1)(A) for
these permits are found in the Code of
Federal Regulations 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
Proposed activities in the following
permit requests are for the recovery and
enhancement of propagation or survival
of the species in the wild. The ESA
requires that we invite public comment
before issuing these permits.
Accordingly, we invite local, State,
Tribal, and Federal agencies and the
public to submit written data, views, or
arguments with respect to these
applications. The comments and
recommendations that will be most
useful and likely to influence agency
decisions are those supported by
quantitative information or studies.
Applicant, city, state
Species
Location
Activity
TE–082237
California State Parks, San
Luis Obispo Coast District, San Simeon, California.
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Capture, handle, and release.
Renew.
TE–13703B
California Living Museum,
Bakersfield, California.
• Morro shoulderband
snail (Banded dune)
(Helminthoglypta
walkeriana).
• Morro Bay kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys heermanni
morroensis).
• Arroyo toad (arroyo
southwestern) (Anaxyrus
californicus (Bufo
microscaphus c.)).
• Mountain yellow-legged
frog (southern California
DPS) (Rana muscosa).
• California tiger salamander (Sonoma County and Santa Barbara
DPS) (Ambystoma
californiense).
• Blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia silus).
• California condor
(Gymnogyps
californianus).
• Riparian brush rabbit
(Sylvilagus bachmani
riparius).
CA ...............
Rehabilitation, public education, public display,
captive propagation, research.
Collect and acquire injured
and/or sick animals, captive rear, perform general husbandry, release
healthy individuals, and
retain animals unfit for
reintroduction.
Renew.
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Application
No.
TE–79190C
Ryan Lopez, Fresno, California.
TE–206822
Brian Shomo, Lake
Elsinore, California.
Anita Hayworth, Encinitas,
California.
TE–781084
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Species
Location
• Morro Bay kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys heermanni
morroensis).
• Tipton kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys nitratoides
nitratoides).
• Giant kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys ingens).
• Stephens’ kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys stephensi).
• Fresno kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys nitratoides
exilis).
• Riparian woodrat (=San
Joaquin Valley)
(Neotoma fuscipes
riparia).
• San Joaquin kit fox
(Vulpes macrotis mutica).
• Sierra Nevada bighorn
(Ovis canadensis
sierrae).
• Nelson bighorn (Peninsular Ranges DPS, Peninsular bighorn sheep)
(Ovis canadensis
nelsoni).
• Fresno kangaroo rat
CA ...............
(Dipodomys nitratoides
exilis),
• Tipton kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys nitratoides
nitratoides).
• Giant kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys ingens).
• California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara
County and Sonoma
County Distinct Population Segment (DPS))
(Ambystoma
californiense).
• Conservancy fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio).
• Longhorn fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
• San Diego fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis)
• Riverside fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
• Vernal pool tadpole
shrimp (Lepidurus
packardi).
• Stephens’ kangaroo rat
CA ...............
(Dipodomys stephensi).
• Southwestern willow
CA ...............
flycatcher (Empidonax
traillii extimus).
• Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha
quino).
• Conservancy fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio).
• Longhorn fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
• San Diego fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
• Riverside fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
• Vernal pool tadpole
shrimp (Lepidurus
packardi).
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Activity
Type of take
Permit action
Survey ...............................
Capture, handle, release,
and collect vouchers.
New.
Survey ...............................
Capture, handle, and release.
Capture, handle, release,
collect vouchers.
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Survey ...............................
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Applicant, city, state
TE–80906C
Katherine Smith, Fairfield,
California.
TE–67570A
Brett Hanshew, Oakland,
California.
TE–094845
Matthew Bettelheim, Concord, California.
TE–90002A
Todd Wong, Elk Grove,
California.
TE–13691B
Christine Zack, Campbell,
California.
TE–769304
Jeffrey Halstead, Clovis,
California.
TE–02578B
Craig Seltenrich, Auburn,
California.
TE–799564
Sycamore Environmental
Consultants, Inc., Sacramento, California.
TE–795934
ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc.,
Sacramento, California.
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Species
• Salt marsh harvest
mouse
(Reithrodontomys
raviventris).
• San Francisco garter
snake (Thamnophis
sirtalis tetrataenia).
• California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara
County and Sonoma
County Distinct Population Segment (DPS))
(Ambystoma
californiense).
• Conservancy fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio).
• longhorn fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
• San Diego fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
• Riverside fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
• Vernal pool tadpole
shrimp (Lepidurus
packardi).
• San Bernardino
Merriam’s kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys merriami
parvus),
• Stephens’ kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys stephensi).
• Fresno kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys nitratoides
exilis).
• Tipton kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys nitratoides
nitratoides).
• California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara
County and Sonoma
County Distinct Population Segment (DPS))
(Ambystoma
californiense).
• California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara
County and Sonoma
County Distinct Population Segment (DPS))
(Ambystoma
californiense).
• Conservancy fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio).
• Longhorn fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
• San Diego fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
• Riverside fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
• Vernal pool tadpole
shrimp (Lepidurus
packardi).
• Conservancy fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio).
• Longhorn fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
• San Diego fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
• Riverside fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
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Location
Activity
Type of take
Permit action
CA ...............
Survey, population monitoring, genetic studies,
toxicology studies.
Capture, handle, mark, install cameras, collect fur
samples.
New.
CA ...............
Invasive species management.
Perform bullfrog control ....
Amend.
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Capture, handle, and release.
Renew.
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Capture, handle, release,
and collect vouchers.
Renew.
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Capture, handle, and release.
Renew.
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Capture, handle, and release.
Renew.
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Capture, handle, and release.
Renew.
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Capture, handle, release,
and collect vouchers.
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CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Capture, handle, release,
and collect vouchers.
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No.
Applicant, city, state
TE–96514A
Jonathan Aguayo, Buena
Park, California.
TE–21700B
Diana Grosso, Bakersfield,
California.
TE–829554
Barbara Kus, San Diego,
California.
TE–148556
Deborah Van Dooremolen,
Las Vegas, Nevada.
TE–020548
U.S. Geological Survey,
Vallejo, California.
TE–64144A
Emily Mastrelli, San Diego,
California.
TE–085026
Jeff Steinman, San Francisco, California.
TE–221295
Angelica Mendoza, Fontana, California.
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Species
• Vernal pool tadpole
shrimp (Lepidurus
packardi).
• Southwestern willow
flycatcher (Empidonax
traillii extimus).
• California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara
County and Sonoma
County Distinct Population Segment (DPS))
(Ambystoma
californiense).
• Southwestern willow
flycatcher (Empidonax
traillii extimus).
• Tipton kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys nitratoides
nitratoides).
• Giant kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys ingens).
• San Joaquin kit fox
(Vulpes macrotis mutica).
• Southwestern willow
flycatcher (Empidonax
traillii extimus).
• Southwestern willow
flycatcher (Empidonax
traillii extimus).
• Yuma clapper rail (Yuma
Ridgway’s r.) (Rallus
longirostris yumanensis)
(R. obsoletus y.).
• Salt marsh harvest
mouse
(Reithrodontomys
raviventris).
• California Clapper rail
(California Ridgway’s r.)
(Rallus longirostris
obsoletus) (R. obsoletus
o.).
• Yuma clapper rail (Yuma
Ridgway’s r.) (Rallus
longirostris yumanensis)
(R. obsoletus y.).
• Conservancy fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio),
• Longhorn fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
• San Diego fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
• Riverside fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
• Vernal pool tadpole
shrimp (Lepidurus
packardi).
• Southwestern willow
flycatcher (Empidonax
traillii extimus).
• Conservancy fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio).
• Longhorn fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
• San Diego fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
• Riverside fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
• Vernal pool tadpole
shrimp (Lepidurus
packardi).
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Location
Activity
Type of take
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Survey ...............................
Amend.
CA ...............
Survey and transport ........
Capture, handle, release,
and transport injured individuals.
Renew and
amend.
CA ...............
Education ..........................
Conduct educational workshops.
Amend.
NV ...............
Survey ...............................
Survey ...............................
Renew.
CA ...............
Survey and research .........
Capture, handle, mark,
take fur samples, band,
radio-tag, collect blood,
collect feathers, candle
eggs, salvage eggs, salvage carcasses, release.
Renew.
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Capture, handle, release,
collect vouchers.
Amend.
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Survey ...............................
Renew.
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Capture, handle, release,
collect vouchers.
Amend.
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Applicant, city, state
Bureau of Land Management, Hollister, California.
Cindy Dunn, San Diego,
California.
TE–115373
Darin Busby, San Diego,
California.
TE–85074C
U.S. Geological Survey,
Dixon, California.
TE–802450
Arthur Davenport, Barstow,
California.
TE–101154
Douglas Rischbieter, Arnold, California.
TE–85084C
Dustin Brown, Orangevale,
California.
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Species
Location
Activity
• Blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia silus).
CA ...............
Survey and genetic studies
Capture, handle, collect
tissue, release.
Renew.
• Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha
quino).
• Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha
quino).
• San Diego fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
• Riverside fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
• California Clapper rail
(California Ridgway’s r.)
(Rallus longirostris
obsoletus) (R. obsoletus
o.).
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Survey ...............................
Renew.
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Capture, handle, release,
collect vouchers.
Renew.
CA ...............
Monitor, research studies,
and translocation.
New.
• Least Bell’s vireo (Vireo
belli pusillus).
• Southwestern willow
flycatcher (Empidonax
traillii extimus).
• Yuma clapper rail (Yuma
Ridgway’s r.) (Rallus
longirostris yumanensis)
(R. obsoletus y.).
• Light-footed clapper rail
(light-footed Ridgway’s
r.) (Rallus longirostris
levipes) (R. obsoletus l.).
• Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha
quino).
• San Bernardino
Merriam’s kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys merriami
parvus).
• Stephens’ kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys stephensi).
• Pacific pocket mouse
(Perognathus
longimembris pacificus).
• Arroyo toad (arroyo
southwestern) (Anaxyrus
californicus).
• Desert pupfish
(Cyprinodon macularius).
• Tidewater goby
(Eucyclogobius
newberryi).
• Conservancy fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio).
• Longhorn fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
• San Diego fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
• Riverside fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
• Vernal pool tadpole
shrimp (Lepidurus
packardi).
• California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara
County and Sonoma
County Distinct Population Segment (DPS))
(Ambystoma
californiense).
CA, NV, OR,
WA, ID,
AZ, NM,
UT, CO,
TX, WY.
Survey and population
monitoring.
Capture, handle, band,
radio-tag, monitor nests,
collect blood, collect
feathers, candle eggs,
float eggs, translocate,
transport, salvage eggs,
salvage carcasses, and
release.
Survey, nest monitor, capture, handle, and release.
CA ...............
Survey and genetic studies
Renew.
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Capture, handle, collect
vouchers for genetic
analysis, release.
Capture, handle, release,
collect vouchers.
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Application
No.
TE–068189
Archaeological Consulting
Services, Tempe Arizona.
TE–844852
U.S. Geological Survey,
Point Reyes, California.
TE–15544A
Christine Beck, San Diego,
California.
TE–829204
TE–095858
TE–233332
TE–800777
TE–009926
TE–012137
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TE–85350C
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Species
Location
Activity
Type of take
• Southwestern willow
flycatcher (Empidonax
traillii extimus).
• Yuma clapper rail (Yuma
Ridgway’s r.) (Rallus
longirostris yumanensis)
(R. obsoletus y.).
• Sierra Nevada yellowlegged frog (Rana
sierrae).
• mountain yellow-legged
frog ((northern California
DPS) (Rana muscosa)).
NV ...............
Survey ...............................
Survey ...............................
Renew.
CA ...............
Survey, research studies,
salvage.
Renew.
• Least Bell’s vireo (Vireo
bellii pusillus).
CA ...............
Survey and population
monitoring.
Capture, handle, take skin
swabs, clip toes, insert
PIT (Passive Integrated
Transponder) tags,
emergency salvage, collect vouchers, and release.
Nest monitor, capture,
handle, band, and release.
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Survey ...............................
Renew.
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Capture, handle, release,
and collect vouchers.
Renew.
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Survey ...............................
Renew.
CA ...............
Survey and public education.
Capture, handle, release,
collect vouchers.
Renew.
CA, AZ, NM,
TX.
Survey ...............................
Capture, handle, and release.
Renew and
amend.
CA ...............
Emergency salvage ..........
Amendment.
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Capture, temporarily hold
in captivity, relocate, and
salvage.
Survey ...............................
• California least tern
(Sternula antillarum
browni) (Sterna a.
browni).
Harry Jones, Cobb, Cali• Southwestern willow
fornia.
flycatcher (Empidonax
traillii extimus).
Arianne Preite, Orange,
• Conservancy fairy
California.
shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio).
• Longhorn fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
• San Diego fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
• Riverside fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
• Vernal pool tadpole
shrimp (Lepidurus
packardi).
• Southwestern willow
flycatcher (Empidonax
traillii extimus).
• Light-footed clapper rail
(light-footed Ridgway’s
r.) (Rallus longirostris
levipes) (R. obsoletus l.).
• Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha
quino).
Maya Mazon, Oceanside,
• Quino checkerspot butCalifornia.
terfly (Euphydryas editha
quino).
Jepson Prairie Reserve
• Conservancy fairy
Docents, Davis, Calishrimp (Branchinecta
fornia.
conservatio).
• Vernal pool tadpole
shrimp (Lepidurus
packardi).
Gulf South Research Cor• Sierra Nevada yellowporation, Baton Rouge,
legged frog (Rana
Louisiana.
sierrae).
• Arroyo toad (arroyo
southwestern) (Anaxyrus
californicus).
• Southwestern willow
flycatcher (Empidonax
traillii extimus).
Fort Hunter Liggett, Fort
• Arroyo toad (arroyo
Hunter Liggett, California.
southwestern) (Anaxyrus
californicus).
Scott Demers,
• California Clapper rail
McKinleyville, California.
(California Ridgway’s r.)
(Rallus longirostris
obsoletus) (R. obsoletus
o.).
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TE–063427
Sarah Powell, Sacramento, California.
TE–017549
Mary Whitfield, Weldon,
California.
Species
Location
Activity
• Conservancy fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio).
• Longhorn fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
• San Diego fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
• Riverside fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
• Vernal pool tadpole
shrimp (Lepidurus
packardi).
• Southwestern willow
flycatcher (Empidonax
traillii extimus).
• Least Bell’s vireo (Vireo
belli pusillus).
.
CA ...............
Survey ...............................
Capture, handle, release,
collect vouchers.
Renew.
CA, NV, AZ,
NM.
Survey, population monitoring, research studies,
and public educational
workshops.
Nest monitor, capture,
handle, band, collect
blood, collect feathers,
film, conduct educational
workshops.
Renew and
amend.
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that we withhold your personal
identifying information from public
review, we cannot guarantee that we
will be able to do so. All submissions
from organizations or businesses, and
from individuals identifying themselves
as representatives or officials of
organizations or businesses, will be
made available for public disclosure in
their entirety.
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If we decide to issue permits to any
of the applicants listed in this notice,
we will publish a notice in the Federal
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ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit
applications.
AGENCY:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, invite the public to
comment on applications to conduct
certain activities with foreign species
that are listed as endangered under the
Endangered Species Act (ESA). With
some exceptions, the ESA prohibits
activities with listed species unless
Federal authorization is acquired that
allows such activities. The ESA also
requires that we invite public comment
before issuing permits for endangered
species.
DATES: We must receive comments by
October 24, 2018.
ADDRESSES:
Obtaining Documents: The
applications, application supporting
materials, and any comments and other
materials that we receive will be
available for public inspection at https://
www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
FWS–HQ–IA–2018–0022.
Submitting Comments: When
submitting comments, please specify the
name of the applicant and the permit
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For more information, see Public
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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via the Federal Relay Service at 800–
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A. How do I comment on submitted
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You may submit your comments and
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R8-ES-2018-N086; FXES11130800000-178-FF08E00000]
Endangered and Threatened Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit
Applications
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received
applications for permits to conduct activities intended to enhance the
propagation or survival of endangered or threatened species under the
Endangered Species Act. We invite the public and local, State, Tribal,
and Federal agencies to comment on these applications. Before issuing
any of the requested permits, we will take into consideration any
information that we receive during the public comment period.
DATES: We must receive your written comments on or before October 24,
2018.
ADDRESSES: Document availability and comment submission: Submit
requests for copies of the applications and related documents and
submit any comments by one of the following methods. All requests and
comments should specify the applicant name(s) and application number(s)
(e.g., TEXXXXXX).
Email: [email protected].
U.S. Mail: Daniel Marquez, Endangered Species Program
Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 8, 2800 Cottage Way,
Room W-2606, Sacramento, CA 95825.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Marquez, via phone at 760-431-
9440, via email at [email protected], or via the Federal Relay
Service at 1-800-877-8339 for TTY assistance.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
invite the public to comment on applications for permits under section
10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.). The requested permits would allow the applicants to
conduct activities intended to promote recovery of species that are
listed as endangered or threatened under the ESA.
Background
With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits activities that constitute
take of listed species unless a Federal permit is issued that allows
such activity. The ESA's definition of ``take'' includes such
activities as pursuing, harassing, trapping, capturing, or collecting
in addition to hunting, shooting, harming, wounding, or killing.
A recovery permit issued by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA
authorizes the permittee to conduct activities with endangered or
threatened species for scientific purposes that promote recovery or for
enhancement of propagation or survival of the species. These activities
often include such prohibited actions as capture and collection. Our
regulations implementing section 10(a)(1)(A) for these permits are
found in the Code of Federal Regulations 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
Proposed activities in the following permit requests are for the
recovery and enhancement of propagation or survival of the species in
the wild. The ESA requires that we invite public comment before issuing
these permits. Accordingly, we invite local, State, Tribal, and Federal
agencies and the public to submit written data, views, or arguments
with respect to these applications. The comments and recommendations
that will be most useful and likely to influence agency decisions are
those supported by quantitative information or studies.
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Applicant, city,
Application No. state Species Location Activity Type of take Permit action
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TE-082237.......... California State Morro CA.................. Survey.............. Capture, handle, and Renew.
Parks, San Luis shoulderband snail release.
Obispo Coast (Banded dune)
District, San (Helminthoglypta
Simeon, California. walkeriana).
Morro Bay
kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys
heermanni
morroensis).
TE-13703B.......... California Living Arroyo toad CA.................. Rehabilitation, Collect and acquire Renew.
Museum, (arroyo public education, injured and/or sick
Bakersfield, southwestern) public display, animals, captive
California. (Anaxyrus captive rear, perform
californicus (Bufo propagation, general husbandry,
microscaphus c.)). research. release healthy
Mountain individuals, and
yellow-legged frog retain animals
(southern unfit for
California DPS) reintroduction.
(Rana muscosa).
California
tiger salamander
(Sonoma County and
Santa Barbara DPS)
(Ambystoma
californiense).
Blunt-nosed
leopard lizard
(Gambelia silus).
California
condor (Gymnogyps
californianus).
Riparian
brush rabbit
(Sylvilagus
bachmani riparius).
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Morro Bay
kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys
heermanni
morroensis).
Tipton
kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys
nitratoides
nitratoides).
Giant
kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys ingens).
Stephens'
kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys
stephensi).
Fresno
kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys
nitratoides exilis).
Riparian
woodrat (=San
Joaquin Valley)
(Neotoma fuscipes
riparia).
San Joaquin
kit fox (Vulpes
macrotis mutica).
Sierra
Nevada bighorn
(Ovis canadensis
sierrae).
Nelson
bighorn (Peninsular
Ranges DPS,
Peninsular bighorn
sheep) (Ovis
canadensis nelsoni).
TE-79190C.......... Ryan Lopez, Fresno, Fresno CA.................. Survey.............. Capture, handle, New.
California. kangaroo rat release, and
(Dipodomys collect vouchers.
nitratoides
exilis),
Tipton
kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys
nitratoides
nitratoides).
Giant
kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys ingens).
California
tiger salamander
(Santa Barbara
County and Sonoma
County Distinct
Population Segment
(DPS)) (Ambystoma
californiense).
Conservancy
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
conservatio).
Longhorn
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
San Diego
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis)
Riverside
fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
Vernal pool
tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus
packardi).
TE-206822.......... Brian Shomo, Lake Stephens' CA.................. Survey.............. Capture, handle, and Renew.
Elsinore, kangaroo rat release.
California. (Dipodomys
stephensi).
TE-781084.......... Anita Hayworth, CA.................. Survey.............. Capture, handle, Renew.
Encinitas, Southwestern willow release, collect
California. flycatcher vouchers.
(Empidonax traillii
extimus).
Quino
checkerspot
butterfly
(Euphydryas editha
quino).
Conservancy
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
conservatio).
Longhorn
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
San Diego
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
Riverside
fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
Vernal pool
tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus
packardi).
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TE-80906C.......... Katherine Smith, Salt marsh CA.................. Survey, population Capture, handle, New.
Fairfield, harvest mouse monitoring, genetic mark, install
California. (Reithrodontomys studies, toxicology cameras, collect
raviventris). studies. fur samples.
TE-67570A.......... Brett Hanshew, San CA.................. Invasive species Perform bullfrog Amend.
Oakland, California. Francisco garter management. control.
snake (Thamnophis
sirtalis
tetrataenia).
TE-094845.......... Matthew Bettelheim, California CA.................. Survey.............. Capture, handle, and Renew.
Concord, California. tiger salamander release.
(Santa Barbara
County and Sonoma
County Distinct
Population Segment
(DPS)) (Ambystoma
californiense).
TE-90002A.......... Todd Wong, Elk Conservancy CA.................. Survey.............. Capture, handle, Renew.
Grove, California. fairy shrimp release, and
(Branchinecta collect vouchers.
conservatio).
longhorn
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
San Diego
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
Riverside
fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
Vernal pool
tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus
packardi).
TE-13691B.......... Christine Zack, San CA.................. Survey.............. Capture, handle, and Renew.
Campbell, Bernardino release.
California. Merriam's kangaroo
rat (Dipodomys
merriami parvus),
Stephens'
kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys
stephensi).
TE-769304.......... Jeffrey Halstead, Fresno
Clovis, California. kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys
nitratoides exilis).
Tipton CA.................. Survey.............. Capture, handle, and Renew.
kangaroo rat release.
(Dipodomys
nitratoides
nitratoides).
California
tiger salamander
(Santa Barbara
County and Sonoma
County Distinct
Population Segment
(DPS)) (Ambystoma
californiense).
TE-02578B.......... Craig Seltenrich, California CA.................. Survey.............. Capture, handle, and Renew.
Auburn, California. tiger salamander release.
(Santa Barbara
County and Sonoma
County Distinct
Population Segment
(DPS)) (Ambystoma
californiense).
TE-799564.......... Sycamore Conservancy CA.................. Survey.............. Capture, handle, Renew.
Environmental fairy shrimp release, and
Consultants, Inc., (Branchinecta collect vouchers.
Sacramento, conservatio).
California. Longhorn
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
San Diego
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
Riverside
fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
Vernal pool
tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus
packardi).
TE-795934.......... ICF Jones & Stokes, Conservancy CA.................. Survey.............. Capture, handle, Renew.
Inc., Sacramento, fairy shrimp release, and
California. (Branchinecta collect vouchers.
conservatio).
Longhorn
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
San Diego
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
Riverside
fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
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Vernal pool
tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus
packardi).
Southwestern willow
flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii
extimus).
California
tiger salamander
(Santa Barbara
County and Sonoma
County Distinct
Population Segment
(DPS)) (Ambystoma
californiense).
TE-96514A.......... Jonathan Aguayo, CA.................. Survey.............. Survey.............. Amend.
Buena Park, Southwestern willow
California. flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii
extimus).
TE-21700B.......... Diana Grosso, Tipton
Bakersfield, kangaroo rat
California. (Dipodomys
nitratoides
nitratoides).
Giant CA.................. Survey and transport Capture, handle, Renew and amend.
kangaroo rat release, and
(Dipodomys ingens). transport injured
individuals.
San Joaquin
kit fox (Vulpes
macrotis mutica).
TE-829554.......... Barbara Kus, San CA.................. Education........... Conduct educational Amend.
Diego, California. Southwestern willow workshops.
flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii
extimus).
TE-148556.......... Deborah Van NV.................. Survey.............. Survey.............. Renew.
Dooremolen, Las Southwestern willow
Vegas, Nevada. flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii
extimus).
Yuma
clapper rail (Yuma
Ridgway's r.)
(Rallus
longirostris
yumanensis) (R.
obsoletus y.).
TE-020548.......... U.S. Geological Salt marsh CA.................. Survey and research. Capture, handle, Renew.
Survey, Vallejo, harvest mouse mark, take fur
California. (Reithrodontomys samples, band,
raviventris). radio-tag, collect
California blood, collect
Clapper rail feathers, candle
(California eggs, salvage eggs,
Ridgway's r.) salvage carcasses,
(Rallus release.
longirostris
obsoletus) (R.
obsoletus o.).
Yuma
clapper rail (Yuma
Ridgway's r.)
(Rallus
longirostris
yumanensis) (R.
obsoletus y.).
TE-64144A.......... Emily Mastrelli, San Conservancy CA.................. Survey.............. Capture, handle, Amend.
Diego, California. fairy shrimp release, collect
(Branchinecta vouchers.
conservatio),
Longhorn
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
San Diego
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
Riverside
fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
Vernal pool
tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus
packardi).
TE-085026.......... Jeff Steinman, San CA.................. Survey.............. Survey.............. Renew.
Francisco, Southwestern willow
California. flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii
extimus).
TE-221295.......... Angelica Mendoza, Conservancy CA.................. Survey.............. Capture, handle, Amend.
Fontana, California. fairy shrimp release, collect
(Branchinecta vouchers.
conservatio).
Longhorn
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
San Diego
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
Riverside
fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
Vernal pool
tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus
packardi).
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TE-166383.......... Bureau of Land Blunt-nosed CA.................. Survey and genetic Capture, handle, Renew.
Management, leopard lizard studies. collect tissue,
Hollister, (Gambelia silus). release.
California.
TE-29658A.......... Cindy Dunn, San Quino CA.................. Survey.............. Survey.............. Renew.
Diego, California. checkerspot
butterfly
(Euphydryas editha
quino).
TE-115373.......... Darin Busby, San Quino CA.................. Survey.............. Capture, handle, Renew.
Diego, California. checkerspot release, collect
butterfly vouchers.
(Euphydryas editha
quino).
San Diego
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
Riverside
fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
TE-85074C.......... U.S. Geological California CA.................. Monitor, research Capture, handle, New.
Survey, Dixon, Clapper rail studies, and band, radio-tag,
California. (California translocation. monitor nests,
Ridgway's r.) collect blood,
(Rallus collect feathers,
longirostris candle eggs, float
obsoletus) (R. eggs, translocate,
obsoletus o.). transport, salvage
eggs, salvage
carcasses, and
release.
TE-802450.......... Arthur Davenport, Least CA, NV, OR, WA, ID, Survey and Survey, nest Renew.
Barstow, California. Bell's vireo (Vireo AZ, NM, UT, CO, TX, population monitor, capture,
belli pusillus). WY. monitoring. handle, and release.
Southwestern willow
flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii
extimus).
Yuma
clapper rail (Yuma
Ridgway's r.)
(Rallus
longirostris
yumanensis) (R.
obsoletus y.).
Light-
footed clapper rail
(light-footed
Ridgway's r.)
(Rallus
longirostris
levipes) (R.
obsoletus l.).
Quino
checkerspot
butterfly
(Euphydryas editha
quino).
San
Bernardino
Merriam's kangaroo
rat (Dipodomys
merriami parvus).
Stephens'
kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys
stephensi).
Pacific
pocket mouse
(Perognathus
longimembris
pacificus).
Arroyo toad
(arroyo
southwestern)
(Anaxyrus
californicus).
Desert
pupfish (Cyprinodon
macularius).
TE-101154.......... Douglas Rischbieter, Tidewater CA.................. Survey and genetic Capture, handle, Renew.
Arnold, California. goby (Eucyclogobius studies. collect vouchers
newberryi). for genetic
analysis, release.
TE-85084C.......... Dustin Brown, Conservancy CA.................. Survey.............. Capture, handle, New.
Orangevale, fairy shrimp release, collect
California. (Branchinecta vouchers.
conservatio).
Longhorn
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
San Diego
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
Riverside
fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
Vernal pool
tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus
packardi).
California
tiger salamander
(Santa Barbara
County and Sonoma
County Distinct
Population Segment
(DPS)) (Ambystoma
californiense).
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TE-068189.......... Archaeological NV.................. Survey.............. Survey.............. Renew.
Consulting Southwestern willow
Services, Tempe flycatcher
Arizona. (Empidonax traillii
extimus).
Yuma
clapper rail (Yuma
Ridgway's r.)
(Rallus
longirostris
yumanensis) (R.
obsoletus y.).
TE-844852.......... U.S. Geological Sierra CA.................. Survey, research Capture, handle, Renew.
Survey, Point Nevada yellow- studies, salvage. take skin swabs,
Reyes, California. legged frog (Rana clip toes, insert
sierrae). PIT (Passive
mountain Integrated
yellow-legged frog Transponder) tags,
((northern emergency salvage,
California DPS) collect vouchers,
(Rana muscosa)). and release.
TE-15544A.......... Christine Beck, San Least CA.................. Survey and Nest monitor, Renew.
Diego, California. Bell's vireo (Vireo population capture, handle,
bellii pusillus). monitoring. band, and release.
California
least tern
(Sternula
antillarum browni)
(Sterna a. browni).
TE-829204.......... Harry Jones, Cobb, CA.................. Survey.............. Survey.............. Renew.
California. Southwestern willow
flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii
extimus).
TE-095858.......... Arianne Preite, Conservancy CA.................. Survey.............. Capture, handle, Renew.
Orange, California. fairy shrimp release, and
(Branchinecta collect vouchers.
conservatio).
Longhorn
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
San Diego
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
Riverside
fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
Vernal pool
tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus
packardi).
Southwestern willow
flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii
extimus).
Light-
footed clapper rail
(light-footed
Ridgway's r.)
(Rallus
longirostris
levipes) (R.
obsoletus l.).
Quino
checkerspot
butterfly
(Euphydryas editha
quino).
TE-233332.......... Maya Mazon, Quino CA.................. Survey.............. Survey.............. Renew.
Oceanside, checkerspot
California. butterfly
(Euphydryas editha
quino).
TE-800777.......... Jepson Prairie Conservancy CA.................. Survey and public Capture, handle, Renew.
Reserve Docents, fairy shrimp education. release, collect
Davis, California. (Branchinecta vouchers.
conservatio).
Vernal pool
tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus
packardi).
TE-009926.......... Gulf South Research Sierra CA, AZ, NM, TX...... Survey.............. Capture, handle, and Renew and amend.
Corporation, Baton Nevada yellow- release.
Rouge, Louisiana. legged frog (Rana
sierrae).
Arroyo toad
(arroyo
southwestern)
(Anaxyrus
californicus).
Southwestern willow
flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii
extimus).
TE-012137.......... Fort Hunter Liggett, Arroyo toad CA.................. Emergency salvage... Capture, temporarily Amendment.
Fort Hunter (arroyo hold in captivity,
Liggett, California. southwestern) relocate, and
(Anaxyrus salvage.
californicus).
TE-85350C.......... Scott Demers, California CA.................. Survey.............. Survey.............. New.
McKinleyville, Clapper rail
California. (California
Ridgway's r.)
(Rallus
longirostris
obsoletus) (R.
obsoletus o.).
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TE-063427.......... Sarah Powell, Conservancy CA.................. Survey.............. Capture, handle, Renew.
Sacramento, fairy shrimp release, collect
California. (Branchinecta vouchers.
conservatio).
Longhorn
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
longiantenna).
San Diego
fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta
sandiegonensis).
Riverside
fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus
woottoni).
Vernal pool
tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus
packardi).
TE-017549.......... Mary Whitfield, CA, NV, AZ, NM...... Survey, population Nest monitor, Renew and amend.
Weldon, California. Southwestern willow monitoring, capture, handle,
flycatcher research studies, band, collect
(Empidonax traillii and public blood, collect
extimus). educational feathers, film,
Least workshops. conduct educational
Bell's vireo (Vireo workshops.
belli pusillus).
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Public Availability of Comments
Written comments we receive become part of the administrative
record associated with this action. 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 request in your comment that we
withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we
cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. All submissions from
organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying
themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or
businesses, will be made available for public disclosure in their
entirety.
Next Steps
If we decide to issue permits to any of the applicants listed in
this notice, we will publish a notice in the Federal Register.
Authority
We publish this notice under section 10(c) of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Karen Jensen,
Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region, Sacramento,
California.
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