Endangered Species; Issuance of Permits, 19339-19340 [2024-05706]

Download as PDF 19339 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 53 / Monday, March 18, 2024 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 brevirostris), both of which are federally listed as endangered. After considering comments, on February 20, 2014, we issued the ITP to PacifiCorp, authorizing take of the species incidental to otherwise lawful activities associated with implementation of the PacifiCorp Klamath Hydroelectric Project Interim Operations Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). Subsequently, the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) and the States of Oregon and California acquired ownership of lands covered by the ITP for the HCP. The KRRC and the States of Oregon and California expressed the desire to continue implementing pertinent provisions of the HCP on these lands and to continue to be covered by an ITP. Partial transfer of an ITP is expressly authorized at 50 CFR 13.25. On November 30, 2023, KRRC and the States of Oregon and California submitted to the Service an application for an ITP, along with the assignment and assumption agreement to fulfill the requirements of processing the partial transfer of the HCP to KRRC and the States of Oregon and California. On December 19, 2023, the Service, the KRRC, the States of Oregon and California, and PacifiCorp entered into an assignment and assumption agreement to facilitate the transfer of all relevant obligations to the KRRC and the States of Oregon and California and the partial transfer of permit TE52096A from PacifiCorp to KRRC and the States of Oregon and California, pursuant to 50 CFR 13.25. Notice is hereby given that, on December 19, 2023, as authorized by the provisions of the ESA, the Service issued an ITP (PER 6149438) to KRRC and the States of Oregon and California subject to certain conditions set forth therein. The permit was granted only after the Service determined that it was applied for in good faith, that granting the permit would not be to the disadvantage of the endangered species, and that it will be consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in the ESA. Authority The Service provides this notice under section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 17.32) and the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations (40 CFR 1500–1508 and 43 CFR 46). Jennie Land, Field Supervisor, Klamath Falls Fish and Wildlife Office, Klamath Falls, Oregon. [FR Doc. 2024–05703 Filed 3–15–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2024–0038; FXIA16710900000–245–FF09A30000] Endangered Species; Issuance of Permits Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have issued permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species. We issue these permits under the Endangered Species Act. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy MacDonald, by phone at 703– 358–2185 or via email at DMAFR@ fws.gov. 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. We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have issued permits to conduct certain activities with endangered and threatened species in response to permit applications that we received under the authority of section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) After considering the information submitted with each permit application and the public comments received, we issued the requested permits subject to certain conditions set forth in each permit. For each application for an endangered species, we found that (1) the application was filed in good faith, (2) the granted permit would not operate to the disadvantage of the endangered species, and (3) the granted permit would be consistent with the purposes and policy set forth in section 2 of the ESA. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Availability of Documents The permittees’ original permit application materials, along with public comments we received during public comment periods for the applications, are available for review. To locate the application materials and received comments, go to https:// www.regulations.gov and search for the appropriate permit number (e.g., PER12345) provided in the following table. Permit issuance date Permit No. Applicant PER4621221 ............................................................................ PER3088762 ............................................................................ 37949D .................................................................................... PER4147647 ............................................................................ PER5176185 ............................................................................ PER5176234 ............................................................................ PER5225407 ............................................................................ PER5581670 ............................................................................ Shawn Dooley ......................................................................... Deborah Holland ..................................................................... Marianne Kelley ....................................................................... Donald Detweiler ..................................................................... George Ready ......................................................................... James Frash ............................................................................ John Bethany .......................................................................... George H. Wulff ...................................................................... Authority We issue this notice under the authority of the Endangered Species VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Mar 15, 2024 Jkt 262001 Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and its implementing regulations. PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\18MRN1.SGM 18MRN1 2024–01–24 2024–01–25 2024–02–16 2024–02–19 2024–02–19 2024–02–19 2024–02–26 2024–02–27 19340 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 53 / Monday, March 18, 2024 / Notices Timothy MacDonald, Government Information Specialist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 2024–05706 Filed 3–15–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R4–ES–2024–N002; FXES11140400000–245–FF04E00000] Endangered Species; 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 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 April 17, 2024. 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). lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: 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, via telephone at 404–679–7097 or via email at karen_marlowe@fws.gov. 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 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 definition of ‘‘take’’ in the ESA 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) 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 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. Permit application No. Applicant Species Location Activity Type of take ES065972–4 .... U.S. Forest Service; Russellville, AR. Tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus) .................. Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Arkansas. Presence/probable absence surveys. PER5292605–0 Amanda Miller; Winchester, TN. Gray bat (Myotis grisescens), Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), and tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus). Alabama and Tennessee. Presence/probable absence surveys. PER5294766–0 Braci Gatlin; Moundville, AL. Gray bat (Myotis grisescens), Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), and tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus). Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Presence/probable absence surveys. Enter hibernacula and maternity roost caves; capture, handle, identify, band, radiotag, and release. Capture, handle, identify, band, radiotag, and release. Capture, handle, identify, band, radiotag, and release. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Mar 15, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\18MRN1.SGM 18MRN1 Permit action Amendment. New. New.

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 53 (Monday, March 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19339-19340]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05706]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2024-0038; FXIA16710900000-245-FF09A30000]


Endangered Species; Issuance of Permits

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have issued 
permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species. We issue 
these permits under the Endangered Species Act.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy MacDonald, by phone at 703-
358-2185 or via email at [email protected]. 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 
(Service), have issued permits to conduct certain activities with 
endangered and threatened species in response to permit applications 
that we received under the authority of section 10(a)(1)(A) of the 
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)
    After considering the information submitted with each permit 
application and the public comments received, we issued the requested 
permits subject to certain conditions set forth in each permit. For 
each application for an endangered species, we found that (1) the 
application was filed in good faith, (2) the granted permit would not 
operate to the disadvantage of the endangered species, and (3) the 
granted permit would be consistent with the purposes and policy set 
forth in section 2 of the ESA.

Availability of Documents

    The permittees' original permit application materials, along with 
public comments we received during public comment periods for the 
applications, are available for review. To locate the application 
materials and received comments, go to https://www.regulations.gov and 
search for the appropriate permit number (e.g., PER12345) provided in 
the following table.

 
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                                                        Permit issuance
          Permit No.                  Applicant               date
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PER4621221....................  Shawn Dooley.........         2024-01-24
PER3088762....................  Deborah Holland......         2024-01-25
37949D........................  Marianne Kelley......         2024-02-16
PER4147647....................  Donald Detweiler.....         2024-02-19
PER5176185....................  George Ready.........         2024-02-19
PER5176234....................  James Frash..........         2024-02-19
PER5225407....................  John Bethany.........         2024-02-26
PER5581670....................  George H. Wulff......         2024-02-27
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Authority

    We issue this notice under the authority of the Endangered Species 
Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and its implementing 
regulations.


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Timothy MacDonald,
Government Information Specialist, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 2024-05706 Filed 3-15-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4333-15-P

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