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Notice of receipt of permit
applications; request for comments.
ACTION:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Status
Reviews of 47 Species in California,
Nevada, and Oregon; Correction
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of initiation of reviews;
correction.
AGENCY:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, published a notice in
the Federal Register of August 17, 2023,
initiating 5-year status reviews of 47
species in California, Nevada, and
Oregon under the Endangered Species
Act. We inadvertently included one
species in error. We are correcting the
notice to remove that species.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to
submit comments on or before October
16, 2023.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August
17, 2023, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, published a notice initiating 5year status reviews of 47 species in
California, Nevada, and Oregon under
the Endangered Species Act. We
inadvertently included one species, the
southern sea otter (Enhydra lutris
nereis), in error. We are correcting the
notice to remove that species. For how
to comment, see our August 17, 2023,
notice (88 FR 56042).
SUMMARY:
Correction
In the Federal Register of August 17,
2023, in FR Doc. 2023–17728, please
make the following correction:
On page 56043, remove the ‘‘Otter,
southern sea’’ entry from the table.
Jill Russi,
Acting Regional Director, California Great
Basin Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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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
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 written data or
comments on the applications by
September 27, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Reviewing Documents:
Submit requests for copies of
applications and other information
submitted with the applications to
Karen Marlowe (see FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT). All requests and
comments should specify the applicant
name and application number (e.g.,
Mary Smith, ESPER0001234).
Submitting Comments: If you wish to
comment, you may submit comments by
one of the following methods:
• Email (preferred method):
permitsR4ES@fws.gov. Please include
your name and return address in your
email message. If you do not receive a
confirmation from the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service that we have received
your email message, contact us directly
at the telephone number listed in FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
• U.S. mail: U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service Regional Office, Ecological
Services, 1875 Century Boulevard,
Atlanta, GA 30345 (Attn: Karen
Marlowe, Permit Coordinator).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Karen Marlowe, Permit Coordinator,
404–679–7097 (telephone) or karen_
marlowe@fws.gov (email). Individuals in
the United States who are deaf,
deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a
speech disability may dial 711 (TTY,
TDD, or TeleBraille) to access
telecommunications relay services.
Individuals outside the United States
should use the relay services offered
within their country to make
international calls to the point-ofcontact in the United States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite
review and comment from the public
and local, State, Tribal, and Federal
agencies on applications we have
SUMMARY:
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received for permits to conduct certain
activities with endangered and
threatened species under section
10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and our regulations
in the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) at 50 CFR part 17. Documents and
other information submitted with the
applications are available for review,
subject to the requirements of the
Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5
U.S.C. 552a), and the Freedom of
Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
Background
With some exceptions, the ESA
prohibits take of listed species unless a
Federal permit is issued that authorizes
such take. The ESA’s definition of
‘‘take’’ includes hunting, shooting,
harming, wounding, or killing, and also
such activities as pursuing, harassing,
trapping, capturing, or collecting.
A recovery permit issued by us under
section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA
authorizes the permittee to take
endangered or threatened species while
engaging in activities that are conducted
for scientific purposes that promote
recovery of species or for enhancement
of propagation or survival of species.
These activities often include the
capture and collection of species, which
would result in prohibited take if a
permit were not issued. Our regulations
implementing section 10(a)(1)(A) for
these permits are found at 50 CFR 17.22
for endangered wildlife species, 50 CFR
17.32 for threatened wildlife species, 50
CFR 17.62 for endangered plant species,
and 50 CFR 17.72 for threatened plant
species.
Permit Applications Available for
Review and Comment
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.
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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Permit
application
number
Applicant
Species
Location
PER4098933–0
Robert Stinson; Knoxville, TN.
PER3404461–0
Megan Wallrichs; Knoxville, TN.
ES81430B–2 ...
Heather Wallace; Raleigh, NC.
ES102292–14 ..
Jeremy Jackson; Richmond, KY.
Gray bat (Myotis
grisescens), Indiana
bat (Myotis sodalis),
northern long-eared
bat (Myotis
septentrionalis), tricolored bat
(Perimyotis
subflavus), and Virginia big-eared bat
(Corynorhinus
townsendii
virginianus).
PER3535456–0
Mirabeau Dudley;
Pittsview, AL.
Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis).
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Gray bat (Myotis
Alabama, Georgia, Kengrisescens), Indiana
tucky, Mississippi,
bat (Myotis sodalis),
North Carolina, South
northern long-eared
Carolina, Tennessee,
bat (Myotis
and Virginia.
septentrionalis), tricolored bat
(Perimyotis
subflavus), and Virginia big-eared bat
(Corynorhinus
townsendii
virginianus).
Florida bonneted bat
Alabama, Arkansas,
(Eumops floridanus),
Colorado, Congray bat (Myotis
necticut, Delaware,
grisescens), Indiana
Florida, Georgia, Illibat (Myotis sodalis),
nois, Indiana, Iowa,
northern long-eared
Kansas, Kentucky,
bat (Myotis
Louisiana, Maine,
septentrionalis), and
Maryland, Massachutricolored bat
setts, Michigan, Min(Perimyotis subflavus).
nesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, Montana,
Nebraska, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico,
New York, North
Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, South
Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia,
Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Tricolored bat
Alabama, Arkansas,
(Perimyotis subflavus).
Georgia, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina,
and Tennessee.
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Alabama, Arkansas,
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, Montana,
Nebraska, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North
Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, South
Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia,
Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Alabama .......................
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Permit
action
Activity
Type of take
Presence/probable absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, population
monitoring, and studies to evaluate potential impacts of whitenose syndrome and
other threats.
Enter hibernacula or maternity roost caves,
capture with mist nets
or harp traps, handle,
identify, band, radio
tag, and release.
New.
Presence/probable absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, population
monitoring, and studies to evaluate potential impacts of whitenose syndrome and
other threats.
Enter hibernacula or maternity roost caves,
capture with mist nets
or harp traps, handle,
identify, band, radio
tag, swab, and release.
New.
Presence/probable absence surveys, population monitoring, genetic analyses, and
studies to evaluate
potential impacts of
white-nose syndrome
and other threats.
Presence/probable absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring.
Enter hibernacula, capture with mist nets or
harp traps, handle,
identify, band, radio
tag, and release.
Amendment.
Enter hibernacula or maternity roost caves,
capture with mist nets
or harp traps, handle,
identify, collect hair
samples, band, radio
tag, and release.
Renewal
and
amendment.
Population management
and monitoring.
Capture, band, construct
and monitor artificial
nest cavities and
restrictors, translocate,
recapture, and release.
New.
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Applicant
PER3726625–0
Kelly Stewart; La Jolla,
CA.
ES57873C–1 ...
Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission; Little Rock, AR.
Chanston Osborne; Aberdeen, NC.
ES62778B–3 ...
ES022468–6 ....
Endangered Species
Branch, Department
of Defense; Ft.
Bragg, NC.
ES02167C–1 ...
James Gore; Columbia,
SC.
Location
Activity
Type of take
Green sea turtle
(Chelonia mydas),
hawksbill sea turtle
(Eretmochelys
imbricata),
leatherback sea turtle
(Dermochelys
coriacea), and loggerhead sea turtle
(Caretta caretta).
Yellowcheek darter
(Etheostoma moorei).
U.S. Virgin Islands ........
Nest monitoring and
protection, and habitat use, demographic,
and genetic studies.
Capture; handle; measure; collect tissue and
blood; flipper, satellite,
and PIT tag; salvage
dead hatchlings and
nonviable eggs; and
examine and relocate
nests.
New.
Arkansas .......................
Presence/probable absence surveys.
Capture, identify, and release.
Renewal.
Tricolored bat
Alabama, Arkansas,
(Perimyotis subflavus).
Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware,
District of Columbia,
Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Kansas, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, Nebraska,
New Hampshire, New
Jersey, New Mexico,
New York, North
Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, South
Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia,
Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Red-cockaded woodNorth Carolina ..............
pecker (Picoides borealis).
Presence/probable absence surveys.
Capture with mist nets
and harp traps, handle,
identify, band, radio
tag, and release.
Amendment.
Population management
and monitoring..
Renewal.
Tricolored bat
Alabama, Arkansas,
(Perimyotis subflavus).
Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware,
District of Columbia,
Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Kansas, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, Nebraska,
New Hampshire, New
Jersey, New Mexico,
New York, North
Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, South
Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Vermont, Virginia,
West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Presence/probable absence surveys, population monitoring, and
stable isotope analyses..
Capture, band, construct,
and monitor artificial
nest cavities and
restrictors, and
translocate.
Enter hibernacula and
maternity roost caves,
capture with mist nets
or harp traps, handle,
identify, band, radio
tag, and collect hair
samples..
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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
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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. All submissions from
organizations or businesses, and from
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Renewal
and
amendment.
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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Next Steps
If we decide to issue a permit to an
applicant 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.).
Lourdes Mena,
Acting Deputy Assistant Regional Director,
Ecological Services, Southeast Region.
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Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plants; Three Draft Habitat
Conservation Plans and Associated
Draft Categorical Exclusions for
Development of Single-Family
Residences; Los Osos, San Luis
Obispo County, CA
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of availability; request
for comments.
AGENCY:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (Service), have received
three applications for incidental take
permits (ITPs) for the federally
threatened Morro shoulderband snail
under the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended. Each of three
applicants submitted a permit
application which, if issued, would
authorize take of the Morro
shoulderband snail incidental to
activities associated with development
of a single-family residence in Los Osos,
San Luis Obispo County, California. As
part of the application for an ITP, each
applicant submitted a draft habitat
conservation plan for their respective
project. For each proect, The Service
prepared a draft low-effect screening
form and environmental action
statement in accordance with the
National Environmental Policy Act to
evaluate the potential effects to the
natural and human environment
resulting from issuing an ITP to each
applicant for their project. We invite the
public and local, State, Tribal, and
Federal agencies to comment on these
documents.
DATES: Written comments should be
received on or before September 27,
2023.
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Obtaining Documents: The
documents this notice announces, as
well as any comments and other
materials that we receive, will be
available for public inspection online in
Docket No. FWS–R8–ES–2023–0124 at
https://www.regulations.gov. Submitting
Written Comments: Please send us your
written comments using one of the
following methods:
• Online: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments
on Docket No. FWS–R8–ES–2023–0124.
• U.S. mail: Public Comments
Processing; Attn: FWS–R8–ES–2023–
0124; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service;
MS: PRB/3W; 5275 Leesburg Pike; Falls
Church, VA 22041–3803.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rachel Henry, Fish and Wildlife
Biologist, by email at rachel_henry@
fws.gov or via phone at (805) 448–7484.
Individuals in the United States who are
deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have
a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY,
TDD, or TeleBraille) to access
telecommunications relay services.
Individuals outside the United States
should use the relay services offered
within their country to make
international calls to the point-ofcontact in the United States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service),
have received three applications for
incidental take permits (ITPs) under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
The applicants have developed draft
habitat conservation plans (HCPs) for
the respective projects that include
measures to mitigate and avoid/
minimize impacts to the federally
threatened Morro shoulderband snail
(Helminthoglypta walkeriana). Each of
the permits, if granted, would authorize
take of the Morro shoulderband snail
incidental to otherwise lawful activities
associated with construction of singlefamily residences within the community
of Los Osos in San Luis Obispo County,
California. In addition, two of the HCPs
anticipate impacts to the federally
threatened Morro manzanita
(Arctostaphylos morroensis). The
Service prepared three draft screening
forms in accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA; 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) to
evaluate the potential effects to the
natural and human environment
resulting from issuing the ITPs and
implementing the draft HCPs, in order
to determine if the actions fit within the
criteria for categorical exclusions under
NEPA. We invite public comment on all
of these documents.
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Background
The Service listed the Morro
manzanita as threatened on December
15, 1994 (59 FR 64613), and listed the
Morro shoulderband snail as
endangered on December 15, 1994 (65
FR 64613), and reclassified the Morro
shoulderband snail from endangered to
threatened on February 3, 2022 (87 FR
6063). Section 9 of the ESA prohibits
‘‘take’’ of fish and wildlife species listed
as endangered (16 U.S.C. 1538), where
take is defined to include the following
activities: ‘‘to harass, harm, pursue,
hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture,
or collect, or to attempt to engage in any
such conduct’’ (16 U.S.C. 1532). The
take prohibitions of section 9 are
extended to species listed as threatened
at the discretion of the Secretary of the
Department of the Interior, and were
extended to Morro shoulderband snail
with exceptions. The Service published
a 4(d) rule that includes exceptions to
incidental take associated with native
habitat enhancement and fire reduction
activities (87 FR 6063).
Under section 10(a)(1)(B) of the ESA
(16 U.S.C. 1539(a)(1)(B)), we may issue
permits to authorize take of listed fish
and wildlife species that is incidental
to, and not the purpose of, carrying out
an otherwise lawful activity.
Regulations governing incidental take
permits for endangered and threatened
species are in the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 17.22 and
17.32, respectively. Issuance of an ITP
also must not jeopardize the existence of
federally listed fish, wildlife, or plant
species, pursuant to section 7 of the
ESA and 50 CFR 402.02. The permittee
would receive assurances under our
‘‘No Surprises’’ regulations (50 CFR
17.22(b)(5) and 17.32(b)(5)).
Proposed Activities
Each applicant has applied for a
permit for incidental take of the Morro
shoulderband snail. The take would
occur in association with activities
associated with development of singlefamily residences and ancillary features
on lots zoned for residential use within
the community of Los Osos in San Luis
Obispo County, California.
The respective HCPs include
avoidance and minimization measures
for the Morro shoulderband snail and
mitigation for unavoidable loss of
habitat that is occupied by the species.
As mitigation for the loss of suitable
habitat, the applicants propose
mitigation that will support the recovery
goals of the species such as restoration
and protection of habitat.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R4-ES-2023-N070; FXES11140400000-234-FF04E00000]
Endangered Species; 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 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 written data or comments on the applications by
September 27, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Reviewing Documents: Submit requests for copies of
applications and other information submitted with the applications to
Karen Marlowe (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). All requests and
comments should specify the applicant name and application number
(e.g., Mary Smith, ESPER0001234).
Submitting Comments: If you wish to comment, you may submit
comments by one of the following methods:
Email (preferred method): [email protected]. Please
include your name and return address in your email message. If you do
not receive a confirmation from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that
we have received your email message, contact us directly at the
telephone number listed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
U.S. mail: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office,
Ecological Services, 1875 Century Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30345 (Attn:
Karen Marlowe, Permit Coordinator).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Marlowe, Permit Coordinator,
404-679-7097 (telephone) or [email protected] (email). Individuals
in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have
a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access
telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United
States should use the relay services offered within their country to
make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
invite review and comment from the public and local, State, Tribal, and
Federal agencies on applications we have received for permits to
conduct certain activities with endangered and threatened species under
section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended
(ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and our regulations in the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR part 17. Documents and other
information submitted with the applications are available for review,
subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5
U.S.C. 552a), and the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
Background
With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits take of listed species
unless a Federal permit is issued that authorizes such take. The ESA's
definition of ``take'' includes hunting, shooting, harming, wounding,
or killing, and also such activities as pursuing, harassing, trapping,
capturing, or collecting.
A recovery permit issued by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA
authorizes the permittee to take endangered or threatened species while
engaging in activities that are conducted for scientific purposes that
promote recovery of species or for enhancement of propagation or
survival of species. These activities often include the capture and
collection of species, which would result in prohibited take if a
permit were not issued. Our regulations implementing section
10(a)(1)(A) for these permits are found at 50 CFR 17.22 for endangered
wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.32 for threatened wildlife species, 50 CFR
17.62 for endangered plant species, and 50 CFR 17.72 for threatened
plant species.
Permit Applications Available for Review and Comment
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. 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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Permit application
number Applicant Species Location Activity Type of take Permit action
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PER4098933-0........ Robert Stinson; Gray bat (Myotis Alabama, Georgia, Presence/probable Enter hibernacula or New.
Knoxville, TN. grisescens), Kentucky, absence surveys, maternity roost caves,
Indiana bat Mississippi, North studies to capture with mist nets or
(Myotis sodalis), Carolina, South document habitat harp traps, handle,
northern long- Carolina, use, population identify, band, radio tag,
eared bat (Myotis Tennessee, and monitoring, and and release.
septentrionalis), Virginia. studies to
tricolored bat evaluate
(Perimyotis potential impacts
subflavus), and of white-nose
Virginia big-eared syndrome and
bat (Corynorhinus other threats.
townsendii
virginianus).
PER3404461-0........ Megan Wallrichs; Florida bonneted Alabama, Arkansas, Presence/probable Enter hibernacula or New.
Knoxville, TN. bat (Eumops Colorado, absence surveys, maternity roost caves,
floridanus), gray Connecticut, studies to capture with mist nets or
bat (Myotis Delaware, Florida, document habitat harp traps, handle,
grisescens), Georgia, Illinois, use, population identify, band, radio tag,
Indiana bat Indiana, Iowa, monitoring, and swab, and release.
(Myotis sodalis), Kansas, Kentucky, studies to
northern long- Louisiana, Maine, evaluate
eared bat (Myotis Maryland, potential impacts
septentrionalis), Massachusetts, of white-nose
and tricolored bat Michigan, syndrome and
(Perimyotis Minnesota, other threats.
subflavus). Mississippi,
Missouri, Montana,
Nebraska, New
Hampshire, New
Jersey, New
Mexico, New York,
North Carolina,
North Dakota,
Ohio, Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island,
South Carolina,
South Dakota,
Tennessee, Texas,
Vermont, Virginia,
West Virginia,
Wisconsin, and
Wyoming.
ES81430B-2.......... Heather Wallace; Tricolored bat Alabama, Arkansas, Presence/probable Enter hibernacula, capture Amendment.
Raleigh, NC. (Perimyotis Georgia, Kentucky, absence surveys, with mist nets or harp
subflavus). Louisiana, population traps, handle, identify,
Mississippi, North monitoring, band, radio tag, and release.
Carolina, South genetic analyses,
Carolina, and and studies to
Tennessee. evaluate
potential impacts
of white-nose
syndrome and
other threats.
ES102292-14......... Jeremy Jackson; Gray bat (Myotis Alabama, Arkansas, Presence/probable Enter hibernacula or Renewal and
Richmond, KY. grisescens), Connecticut, absence surveys, maternity roost caves, amendment.
Indiana bat Delaware, Florida, studies to capture with mist nets or
(Myotis sodalis), Georgia, Illinois, document habitat harp traps, handle,
northern long- Indiana, Iowa, use, and identify, collect hair
eared bat (Myotis Kansas, Kentucky, population samples, band, radio tag,
septentrionalis), Louisiana, Maine, monitoring. and release.
tricolored bat Massachusetts,
(Perimyotis Michigan,
subflavus), and Minnesota,
Virginia big-eared Mississippi,
bat (Corynorhinus Missouri, Montana,
townsendii Nebraska, New
virginianus). Hampshire, New
Jersey, New York,
North Carolina,
North Dakota,
Ohio, Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island,
South Carolina,
South Dakota,
Tennessee, Texas,
Vermont, Virginia,
West Virginia,
Wisconsin, and
Wyoming.
PER3535456-0........ Mirabeau Dudley; Red-cockaded Alabama............ Population Capture, band, construct and New.
Pittsview, AL. woodpecker management and monitor artificial nest
(Picoides monitoring. cavities and restrictors,
borealis). translocate, recapture, and
release.
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PER3726625-0........ Kelly Stewart; La Green sea turtle U.S. Virgin Islands Nest monitoring Capture; handle; measure; New.
Jolla, CA. (Chelonia mydas), and protection, collect tissue and blood;
hawksbill sea and habitat use, flipper, satellite, and PIT
turtle demographic, and tag; salvage dead hatchlings
(Eretmochelys genetic studies. and nonviable eggs; and
imbricata), examine and relocate nests.
leatherback sea
turtle
(Dermochelys
coriacea), and
loggerhead sea
turtle (Caretta
caretta).
ES57873C-1.......... Arkansas Natural Yellowcheek darter Arkansas........... Presence/probable Capture, identify, and Renewal.
Heritage (Etheostoma absence surveys. release.
Commission; Little moorei).
Rock, AR.
ES62778B-3.......... Chanston Osborne; Tricolored bat Alabama, Arkansas, Presence/probable Capture with mist nets and Amendment.
Aberdeen, NC. (Perimyotis Colorado, absence surveys. harp traps, handle,
subflavus). Connecticut, identify, band, radio tag,
Delaware, District and release.
of Columbia,
Florida, Georgia,
Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maine,
Maryland,
Massachusetts,
Michigan,
Minnesota,
Mississippi,
Missouri,
Nebraska, New
Hampshire, New
Jersey, New
Mexico, New York,
North Carolina,
North Dakota,
Ohio, Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island,
South Carolina,
South Dakota,
Tennessee, Texas,
Vermont, Virginia,
West Virginia,
Wisconsin, and
Wyoming.
ES022468-6.......... Endangered Species Red-cockaded North Carolina..... Population Capture, band, construct, and Renewal.
Branch, Department woodpecker management and monitor artificial nest
of Defense; Ft. (Picoides monitoring.. cavities and restrictors,
Bragg, NC. borealis). and translocate.
ES02167C-1.......... James Gore; Tricolored bat Alabama, Arkansas, Presence/probable Enter hibernacula and Renewal and
Columbia, SC. (Perimyotis Colorado, absence surveys, maternity roost caves, amendment.
subflavus). Connecticut, population capture with mist nets or
Delaware, District monitoring, and harp traps, handle,
of Columbia, stable isotope identify, band, radio tag,
Florida, Georgia, analyses.. and collect hair samples..
Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maine,
Maryland,
Massachusetts,
Michigan,
Minnesota,
Mississippi,
Missouri,
Nebraska, New
Hampshire, New
Jersey, New
Mexico, New York,
North Carolina,
North Dakota,
Ohio, Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island,
South Carolina,
South Dakota,
Tennessee,
Vermont, Virginia,
West Virginia,
Wisconsin, and
Wyoming.
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Next Steps
If we decide to issue a permit to an applicant 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.).
Lourdes Mena,
Acting Deputy Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services,
Southeast Region.
[FR Doc. 2023-18523 Filed 8-25-23; 8:45 am]
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