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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–R3–ES–2024–N016;
FXES11130300000–245–FF03E00000]
Endangered and Threatened Species;
Receipt of Recovery Permit
Applications
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 April 19, 2024.
ADDRESSES:
Document availability and comment
submission: Submit requests for copies
of the applications and related
documents, as well as any comments, by
one of the following methods. All
requests and comments should specify
the applicant name(s) and application
number(s) (e.g., ESXXXXXX; see table in
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION):
• Email (preferred method):
permitsR3ES@fws.gov. Please refer to
SUMMARY:
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Application
No.
Applicant
ES81968B .........
Curtis Hart, Hudson, MI.
TE28573D .........
Adam Rusk, Prairie
Village, KS.
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Background
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit
applications; request for comments.
AGENCY:
Nathan Rathbun, 612–713–5343
(phone); permitsR3ES@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.
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 and the Freedom of
Information Act.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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The ESA prohibits certain activities
with endangered and threatened species
unless authorized by a Federal permit.
The ESA and our implementing
regulations in 50 CFR part 17 provide
for the issuance of such permits and
require that we invite public comment
before issuing permits for activities
involving endangered species.
A recovery permit issued by us under
section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA
authorizes the permittee to conduct
activities with endangered species for
scientific purposes that promote
recovery or for enhancement of
propagation or survival of the species.
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.
Permit
action
Species
Location
Activity
Type of take
Add new species—tricolored bat (Perimyotis
subflavus)—to existing
authorized species: Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis),
northern long-eared bat
(M. septentrionalis), gray
bat (M. grisescens),
Ozark big-eared bat
(Corynorhinus townsendii
ingens), and Virginia bigeared bat (Corynorhinus
townsendii virginianus).
Add new species—tricolored bat (Perimyotis
subflavus)—to existing
authorized species: Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis),
northern long-eared bat
(M. septentrionalis), gray
bat (M. grisescens),
Ozark big-eared bat
(Corynorhinus townsendii
ingens), and Virginia bigeared bat (Corynorhinus
townsendii virginianus).
AL, AR, CO, CT, DC,
DE, GA, FL, IA, IL, IN,
KS, KY, LA, MA, MD,
ME, MI, MN, MS, MO,
MT, NC, ND, NE, NH,
NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK,
PA, RI, SC, SD, TN,
TX, VA, VT, WI, WV,
WY.
Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, and evaluate
impacts.
Capture with mist nets,
identify, handle, collect non-intrusive
measurements, band,
radio-tag, take wing
biopsy samples, and
release.
Amend.
AL, AR, CO, CT, DC,
DE, GA, FL, IA, IL, IN,
KS, KY, LA, MA, MD,
ME, MI, MN, MS, MO,
MT, NC, ND, NE, NH,
NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK,
PA, RI, SC, SD, TN,
TX, VA, VT, WI, WV,
WY.
Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, and evaluate
impacts.
Capture with mist nets,
harp trap, identify,
handle, collect non-intrusive measurements,
band, radio-tag, and
release.
Renew/
amend.
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Application
No.
Applicant
Species
Location
Activity
Type of take
ES13580D .........
Julia Wilson,
Bloomington, IN.
Add new species—tricolored bat (Perimyotis
subflavus)—to existing
authorized species: Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis),
northern long-eared bat
(M. septentrionalis), and
gray bat (M. grisescens).
Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, and evaluate
impacts.
Capture with mist nets,
harp trap, identify,
handle, collect non-intrusive measurements,
band, radio-tag, and
release.
Renew/
Amend.
PER0003355 .....
Josiah Maine, Kansas City, MO.
Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, and evaluate
impacts.
Capture with mist nets,
identify, handle, collect non-intrusive
measurements, band,
radio-tag, and release.
Amend.
PER0003405 .....
Crystal Griffin,
Overland Park,
KS.
Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, and evaluate
impacts.
Capture with mist nets
or harp traps, identify,
handle, collect non-intrusive measurements,
band, radio-tag, and
release.
Amend.
ES07358A .........
Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc., Indianapolis, IN.
AL, AR, CN, DE, DC,
GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY,
LA, MD, MA, MI, MS,
MN, MO, MT, NE, NH,
NJ, NY, NC, ND, OK,
OH, PA, RI, SC, SD,
TN, VT, VA, WV, WI,
WY.
Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, and evaluate
impacts.
Capture with mist nets
or harp traps, identify,
handle, collect non-intrusive measurements,
band, radio-tag, and
release.
Amend.
ESPER7529560
The Xerces Society
for Invertebrate
Conservation,
Portland, OR.
Add new species—tricolored bat (Perimyotis
subflavus)—to existing
authorized species: Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis),
northern long-eared bat
(M. septentrionalis), gray
bat (M. grisescens).
Add new species—tricolored bat (Perimyotis
subflavus)—to existing
authorized species: Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis),
northern long-eared bat
(M. septentrionalis), gray
bat (M. grisescens), and
Ozark big-eared bat
(Corynorhinus townsendii
ingens).
Add new species—tricolored bat (Perimyotis
subflavus)—to existing
authorized species: Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis),
northern long-eared bat
(M. septentrionalis), gray
bat (M. grisescens), Virginia big-eared bat
(Corynorhinus townsendii
virginianus), and Ozark
big-eared bat (C.t.
ingens).
Rusty patched bumble bee
(Bombus affinis).
AL, AR, CO, CT, DC,
DE, GA, FL, IA, IL, IN,
KS, KY, LA, MA, MD,
ME, MI, MN, MS, MO,
MT, NC, ND, NE, NH,
NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK,
PA, RI, SC, SD, TN,
TX, VA, VT, WI, WV,
WY.
AL, AR, CT, DC, DE,
GA, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS,
KY, LA, MA, MD, ME,
MI, MN, MO, MS, MT,
NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ,
NM, NY, OH, OK, PA,
RI, SC, SD, TN, TX,
VA, VT, WI, WV, WY.
AL, AR, CO, CT, DE,
FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS,
KY, LA, MA, MD, ME,
MI, MN, MO, MS, MT,
NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ,
NM, NY, OH, OK, PA,
RI, SC, SD, TN, TX,
VA, VT, WI, WV, WY.
IA, MN ...........................
Capture, handle, and release.
New.
PER7549968 .....
Josiah Kleinhenz,
Cincinnati, OH.
Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, and evaluate
impacts.
Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, and evaluate
impacts.
Capture with mist nets,
harp trap, identify,
handle, collect non-intrusive measurements,
band, collect bio samples, radio-tag, enter
hibernacula, and release.
New.
ES95228C .........
Terry VanDeWalle,
Brandon, IA.
Capture, handle, tag,
collection bio-samples,
and release.
Renew.
TE82666A .........
Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, and evaluate
impacts.
Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, and evaluate
impacts.
Capture with mist nets,
harp trap, identify,
handle, collect non-intrusive measurements,
band, collect bio samples, radio-tag, enter
hibernacula, and release.
Renew and
Amend.
ES85294C .........
Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, and evaluate
impacts.
Capture, handle, and release.
Renew.
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Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis),
northern long-eared bat
(M. septentrionalis), gray
bat (M. grisescens),
Ozark big-eared bat
(Corynorhinus townsendii
ingens), and Virginia bigeared bat (Corynorhinus
townsendii virginianus).
Rusty patched bumble bee
(Bombus affinis) and
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (Sistrurus
catenatus).
AL, AR, CT, DC, DE,
GA, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS,
KY, LA, MA, MD, ME,
MI, MN, MS, MO, MT,
NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ,
NY, OH, OK, PA, RI,
SC, SD, TN, TX, VA,
VT, WI, WV, WY.
Justin Boyles,
Carbondale, IL.
Add new species—tricolored bat (Perimyotis
subflavus)—to existing
authorized species: Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis),
northern long-eared bat
(M. septentrionalis), and
gray bat (M. grisescens).
Amy Wolf, Green
Bay, WI.
Rusty patched bumble bee
(Bombus affinis).
AL, AR, CO, CT, DC,
DE, GA, FL, IA, IL, IN,
KS, KY, LA, MA, MD,
ME, MI, MN, MS, MO,
MT, NC, ND, NE, NH,
NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK,
PA, RI, SC, SD, TN,
TX, VA, VT, WI, WV,
WY.
WI ..................................
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Application
No.
Applicant
Species
ESPER0016072
Brittany Rogness,
Urbana, IL.
ES41671D .........
Brian Carlson, Morgantown, WV.
Add new species—tricolored bat (Perimyotis
subflavus)—to existing
authorized species: Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis),
northern long-eared bat
(M. septentrionalis), and
gray bat (M. grisescens).
Add clubshell (Pleurobema
clava), northern riffleshell
(Epioblasma torulosa
rangiana), round
hickorynut (Obovaria subrotunda), and longsolid
(Fusconaia subrotunda)
to existing authorized
species: 12 species of
Freshwater mussels, big
sandy crayfish
(Cambarus callainus),
Guyandotte River Crayfish (Cambarus
veteranus), and candy
darter (Etheostoma
osburni).
Public Availability of Comments
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.
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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.).
Lori Nordstrom,
Assistant Regional Director, Ecological
Service, Midwest Region.
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Activity
Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, and evaluate
impacts.
Add new activity—salvage—to existing authorized activities:
Capture, handle, release, conduct radiotelemetry, and biosample.
Amend.
AL, AR, CT, DE, IL, IN,
IA, KS, KY, LA, MD,
MA, MI, MN, MS, MO,
NH, NJ, NY, NC, OK,
OH, PA, TN, VT, VA,
WV, WI.
Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, and evaluate
impacts.
Add PIT and shell tagging to existing authorized activities:
capture, handle, hold,
and relocate due to
stranding.
Renew/
Amend.
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–R1–ES–2024–N003;
FXES11130100000C4–245–FF01E00000]
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Status
Reviews for 100 Species in American
Sa¯moa, California, Hawaii, Idaho,
Oregon, and Washington
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of initiation of reviews;
request for information.
AGENCY:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, are initiating 5-year
status reviews for 100 species in
American Sa¯moa, California, Hawaii,
Idaho, Oregon, and Washington under
the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Three of these species also occur
outside of United States jurisdiction, in
Canada and the South Pacific. A 5-year
status review is based on the best
scientific and commercial data available
at the time of the review; therefore, we
are requesting submission of any new
information on these species that has
become available since the last reviews.
DATES: To ensure consideration in our
reviews, we are requesting submission
of new information no later than May
20, 2024. However, we will continue to
accept new information about any
species at any time.
ADDRESSES: Submitting Information on
Species:
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
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. Moreover, 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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• Any of the 89 species occurring in
Hawaii or American Sa¯moa:
U.S. mail: Field Supervisor,
Attention: 5-Year Review, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Pacific Islands Fish
and Wildlife Office, 300 Ala Moana
Blvd., Room 3–122, Honolulu, HI 96850;
or
Email: pifwo_admin@fws.gov.
• Woodland caribou and Spalding’s
catchfly:
U.S. mail: State Supervisor, Attention:
5-Year Review, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Idaho Fish and Wildlife Office,
1387 S Vinnell Way, Suite 368, Boise,
ID 83709; or
Email: ifwo@fws.gov.
• Oregon silverspot butterfly:
U.S. mail: State Supervisor, Attention:
5-Year Review, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Oregon Fish and Wildlife
Office, 2600 SE 98th Ave., Suite 100,
Portland, OR 97266; or
Email: fw1ofwo@fws.gov.
• Pocket gophers, island marble
butterfly, showy stickseed, White Bluffs
bladderpod, and Wenatchee Mountains
checkermallow:
U.S. mail: State Supervisor, Attention:
5-Year Review, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Washington Fish and Wildlife
Office, 510 Desmond Dr. Southeast,
Suite 102, Lacey, WA 98503; or
Email: WFWO_LR@fws.gov.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R3-ES-2024-N016; FXES11130300000-245-FF03E00000]
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 April 19,
2024.
ADDRESSES:
Document availability and comment submission: Submit requests for
copies of the applications and related documents, as well as any
comments, by one of the following methods. All requests and comments
should specify the applicant name(s) and application number(s) (e.g.,
ESXXXXXX; see table in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION):
Email (preferred method): [email protected]. Please
refer to the respective application number (e.g., Application No.
ESXXXXXX) in the subject line of your email message.
U.S. Mail: Regional Director, Attn: Nathan Rathbun, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services, 5600 American Blvd.
West, Suite 990, Bloomington, MN 55437-1458.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathan Rathbun, 612-713-5343 (phone);
[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 and the Freedom of
Information Act.
Background
The ESA prohibits certain activities with endangered and threatened
species unless authorized by a Federal permit. The ESA and our
implementing regulations in 50 CFR part 17 provide for the issuance of
such permits and require that we invite public comment before issuing
permits for activities involving endangered species.
A recovery permit issued by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA
authorizes the permittee to conduct activities with endangered species
for scientific purposes that promote recovery or for enhancement of
propagation or survival of the species. 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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Application No. Applicant Species Location Activity Type of take Permit action
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ES81968B........................ Curtis Hart, Add new species-- AL, AR, CO, CT, Conduct presence/ Capture with mist Amend.
Hudson, MI. tricolored bat DC, DE, GA, FL, absence surveys, nets, identify,
(Perimyotis IA, IL, IN, KS, document habitat handle, collect
subflavus)--to KY, LA, MA, MD, use, conduct non-intrusive
existing authorized ME, MI, MN, MS, population measurements,
species: Indiana MO, MT, NC, ND, monitoring, and band, radio-tag,
bat (Myotis NE, NH, NJ, NM, evaluate impacts. take wing biopsy
sodalis), northern NY, OH, OK, PA, samples, and
long-eared bat (M. RI, SC, SD, TN, release.
septentrionalis), TX, VA, VT, WI,
gray bat (M. WV, WY.
grisescens), Ozark
big-eared bat
(Corynorhinus
townsendii ingens),
and Virginia big-
eared bat
(Corynorhinus
townsendii
virginianus).
TE28573D........................ Adam Rusk, Prairie Add new species-- AL, AR, CO, CT, Conduct presence/ Capture with mist Renew/amend.
Village, KS. tricolored bat DC, DE, GA, FL, absence surveys, nets, harp trap,
(Perimyotis IA, IL, IN, KS, document habitat identify, handle,
subflavus)--to KY, LA, MA, MD, use, conduct collect non-
existing authorized ME, MI, MN, MS, population intrusive
species: Indiana MO, MT, NC, ND, monitoring, and measurements,
bat (Myotis NE, NH, NJ, NM, evaluate impacts. band, radio-tag,
sodalis), northern NY, OH, OK, PA, and release.
long-eared bat (M. RI, SC, SD, TN,
septentrionalis), TX, VA, VT, WI,
gray bat (M. WV, WY.
grisescens), Ozark
big-eared bat
(Corynorhinus
townsendii ingens),
and Virginia big-
eared bat
(Corynorhinus
townsendii
virginianus).
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ES13580D........................ Julia Wilson, Add new species-- AL, AR, CO, CT, Conduct presence/ Capture with mist Renew/Amend.
Bloomington, IN. tricolored bat DC, DE, GA, FL, absence surveys, nets, harp trap,
(Perimyotis IA, IL, IN, KS, document habitat identify, handle,
subflavus)--to KY, LA, MA, MD, use, conduct collect non-
existing authorized ME, MI, MN, MS, population intrusive
species: Indiana MO, MT, NC, ND, monitoring, and measurements,
bat (Myotis NE, NH, NJ, NM, evaluate impacts. band, radio-tag,
sodalis), northern NY, OH, OK, PA, and release.
long-eared bat (M. RI, SC, SD, TN,
septentrionalis), TX, VA, VT, WI,
and gray bat (M. WV, WY.
grisescens).
PER0003355...................... Josiah Maine, Add new species-- AL, AR, CT, DC, Conduct presence/ Capture with mist Amend.
Kansas City, MO. tricolored bat DE, GA, FL, IA, absence surveys, nets, identify,
(Perimyotis IL, IN, KS, KY, document habitat handle, collect
subflavus)--to LA, MA, MD, ME, use, conduct non-intrusive
existing authorized MI, MN, MO, MS, population measurements,
species: Indiana MT, NC, ND, NE, monitoring, and band, radio-tag,
bat (Myotis NH, NJ, NM, NY, evaluate impacts. and release.
sodalis), northern OH, OK, PA, RI,
long-eared bat (M. SC, SD, TN, TX,
septentrionalis), VA, VT, WI, WV,
gray bat (M. WY.
grisescens).
PER0003405...................... Crystal Griffin, Add new species-- AL, AR, CO, CT, Conduct presence/ Capture with mist Amend.
Overland Park, KS. tricolored bat DE, FL, GA, IA, absence surveys, nets or harp
(Perimyotis IL, IN, KS, KY, document habitat traps, identify,
subflavus)--to LA, MA, MD, ME, use, conduct handle, collect
existing authorized MI, MN, MO, MS, population non-intrusive
species: Indiana MT, NC, ND, NE, monitoring, and measurements,
bat (Myotis NH, NJ, NM, NY, evaluate impacts. band, radio-tag,
sodalis), northern OH, OK, PA, RI, and release.
long-eared bat (M. SC, SD, TN, TX,
septentrionalis), VA, VT, WI, WV,
gray bat (M. WY.
grisescens), and
Ozark big-eared bat
(Corynorhinus
townsendii ingens).
ES07358A........................ Civil and Add new species-- AL, AR, CN, DE, Conduct presence/ Capture with mist Amend.
Environmental tricolored bat DC, GA, IL, IN, absence surveys, nets or harp
Consultants, Inc., (Perimyotis IA, KS, KY, LA, document habitat traps, identify,
Indianapolis, IN. subflavus)--to MD, MA, MI, MS, use, conduct handle, collect
existing authorized MN, MO, MT, NE, population non-intrusive
species: Indiana NH, NJ, NY, NC, monitoring, and measurements,
bat (Myotis ND, OK, OH, PA, evaluate impacts. band, radio-tag,
sodalis), northern RI, SC, SD, TN, and release.
long-eared bat (M. VT, VA, WV, WI,
septentrionalis), WY.
gray bat (M.
grisescens),
Virginia big-eared
bat (Corynorhinus
townsendii
virginianus), and
Ozark big-eared bat
(C.t. ingens).
ESPER7529560.................... The Xerces Society Rusty patched bumble IA, MN............ Conduct presence/ Capture, handle, New.
for Invertebrate bee (Bombus absence surveys, and release.
Conservation, affinis). document habitat
Portland, OR. use, conduct
population
monitoring, and
evaluate impacts.
PER7549968...................... Josiah Kleinhenz, Indiana bat (Myotis AL, AR, CT, DC, Conduct presence/ Capture with mist New.
Cincinnati, OH. sodalis), northern DE, GA, FL, IA, absence surveys, nets, harp trap,
long-eared bat (M. IL, IN, KS, KY, document habitat identify, handle,
septentrionalis), LA, MA, MD, ME, use, conduct collect non-
gray bat (M. MI, MN, MS, MO, population intrusive
grisescens), Ozark MT, NC, ND, NE, monitoring, and measurements,
big-eared bat NH, NJ, NY, OH, evaluate impacts. band, collect bio
(Corynorhinus OK, PA, RI, SC, samples, radio-
townsendii ingens), SD, TN, TX, VA, tag, enter
and Virginia big- VT, WI, WV, WY. hibernacula, and
eared bat release.
(Corynorhinus
townsendii
virginianus).
ES95228C........................ Terry VanDeWalle, Rusty patched bumble IA, IL, IN, MI, Conduct presence/ Capture, handle, Renew.
Brandon, IA. bee (Bombus MN, MO, NY, OH, absence surveys, tag, collection
affinis) and PA, WI. document habitat bio-samples, and
Eastern Massasauga use, conduct release.
Rattlesnake population
(Sistrurus monitoring, and
catenatus). evaluate impacts.
TE82666A........................ Justin Boyles, Add new species-- AL, AR, CO, CT, Conduct presence/ Capture with mist Renew and
Carbondale, IL. tricolored bat DC, DE, GA, FL, absence surveys, nets, harp trap, Amend.
(Perimyotis IA, IL, IN, KS, document habitat identify, handle,
subflavus)--to KY, LA, MA, MD, use, conduct collect non-
existing authorized ME, MI, MN, MS, population intrusive
species: Indiana MO, MT, NC, ND, monitoring, and measurements,
bat (Myotis NE, NH, NJ, NM, evaluate impacts. band, collect bio
sodalis), northern NY, OH, OK, PA, samples, radio-
long-eared bat (M. RI, SC, SD, TN, tag, enter
septentrionalis), TX, VA, VT, WI, hibernacula, and
and gray bat (M. WV, WY. release.
grisescens).
ES85294C........................ Amy Wolf, Green Rusty patched bumble WI................ Conduct presence/ Capture, handle, Renew.
Bay, WI. bee (Bombus absence surveys, and release.
affinis). document habitat
use, conduct
population
monitoring, and
evaluate impacts.
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ESPER0016072.................... Brittany Rogness, Add new species-- IL, IN, IA, MI, Conduct presence/ Add new activity-- Amend.
Urbana, IL. tricolored bat MN, MO, WI. absence surveys, salvage--to
(Perimyotis document habitat existing
subflavus)--to use, conduct authorized
existing authorized population activities:
species: Indiana monitoring, and Capture, handle,
bat (Myotis evaluate impacts. release, conduct
sodalis), northern radio-telemetry,
long-eared bat (M. and bio-sample.
septentrionalis),
and gray bat (M.
grisescens).
ES41671D........................ Brian Carlson, Add clubshell AL, AR, CT, DE, Conduct presence/ Add PIT and shell Renew/Amend.
Morgantown, WV. (Pleurobema clava), IL, IN, IA, KS, absence surveys, tagging to
northern KY, LA, MD, MA, document habitat existing
riffleshell MI, MN, MS, MO, use, conduct authorized
(Epioblasma NH, NJ, NY, NC, population activities:
torulosa rangiana), OK, OH, PA, TN, monitoring, and capture, handle,
round hickorynut VT, VA, WV, WI. evaluate impacts. hold, and
(Obovaria relocate due to
subrotunda), and stranding.
longsolid
(Fusconaia
subrotunda) to
existing authorized
species: 12 species
of Freshwater
mussels, big sandy
crayfish (Cambarus
callainus),
Guyandotte River
Crayfish (Cambarus
veteranus), and
candy darter
(Etheostoma
osburni).
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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.).
Lori Nordstrom,
Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Service, Midwest Region.
[FR Doc. 2024-05820 Filed 3-19-24; 8:45 am]
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