Endangered and Threatened Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit Applications, 72883-72887 [2024-20076]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 173 / Friday, September 6, 2024 / Notices ES–2024–0134; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS: PRB/3W, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–3803. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Al Begazo, by U.S. mail (see ADDRESSES), by telephone at 772–226–8134, or via email at alfredo_begazo@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 Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce receipt of an application from Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC (applicant) for an incidental take permit (ITP) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). The applicant requests the ITP to take the crested caracara (Audubon’s) [FL DPS] (Caracara plancus audubonii) (caracara), federally listed as threatened under the ESA, incidental to the construction and operation of a phosphate mine in Hardee County, Florida. We request public comments on the application, which includes the applicant’s habitat conservation plan (HCP), and on the Service’s preliminary determination that this proposed ITP qualifies as low effect, and may qualify for a categorical exclusion pursuant to the Council on Environmental Quality’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations (40 CFR 1501.4), the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) NEPA regulations (43 CFR part 46), and the DOI’s Departmental Manual (516 DM 8.5(C)(2)). To make this preliminary determination, we prepared a draft environmental action statement and low-effect screening form, both of which are also available for public review. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Proposed Project The applicant requests a 10-year ITP to take approximately 42.7 acres (ac) of the 70-ac primary zone of a caracara breeding territory incidental to the construction and operation of a phosphate mine on a 4,386.1-ac parcel in Hardee County. The primary zone of a caracara breeding pair is considered of vital importance for breeding success. The project site is located east of the South Fort Meade Mine and north of State Road 64, in sections 1–4 and 12– 14, Township 33 South, Range 26 East, sections 5, 6, 8, 9, 14–16, 21–23, and 26–28, Township 33 South, and Range 27 East, at Latitude 27°36′10.1″/ longitude 81°36′1.4″, Hardee County, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:42 Sep 05, 2024 Jkt 262001 Florida. The applicant proposes to minimize disturbance on nesting caracaras by conducting all mining activities within the 70-ac primary zone during the non-breeding season. To mitigate for the 47-ac portion of unavoidable impacts on the caracara’s primary zone, the applicant proposes to donate $38,000 to restore 70 ac of caracara habitat per the Service’s Audubon’s crested caracara conservation guidelines. Our Preliminary Determination The Service has made a preliminary determination that the applicant’s proposed project, including the construction and operation of a phosphate mine and associated infrastructure, would individually and cumulatively have a minor effect on the caracara and the human environment. Therefore, we have preliminarily determined that the proposed ESA section 10(a)(1)(B) permit would be a low-effect ITP that individually or cumulatively would have a minor effect on the caracara and may qualify for application of a categorical exclusion pursuant to the Council on Environmental Quality’s NEPA regulations, DOI’s NEPA regulations, and the DOI Departmental Manual. A low-effect ITP is one that would result in (1) minor or nonsignificant effects on species covered in the HCP; (2) nonsignificant effects on the human environment; and (3) impacts that, when added together with the impacts of other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable actions, would not result in significant cumulative effects to the human environment. Next Steps The Service will evaluate the application and the comments to determine whether to issue the requested ITP. We will also conduct an intra-Service consultation pursuant to section 7 of the ESA to evaluate the effects of the proposed take. After considering the preceding and other matters, we will determine whether the permit issuance criteria of section 10(a)(1)(B) of the ESA have been met. If met, the Service will issue ITP number PER11778402 to Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC. Public Availability of Comments Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, may be made available to the public. If you submit a comment at https:// www.regulations.gov, your entire PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 72883 comment, including any personal identifying information, will be posted on the website. If you submit a hardcopy comment that includes personal identifying information, such as your address, phone number, or email address, you may request at the top of your document that we withhold this information from public review. However, 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. 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). Robert L. Carey, Manager, Division of Environmental Review, Florida Ecological Services Field Office. [FR Doc. 2024–20084 Filed 9–5–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R8–ES–2024–N043; FXES11130800000–245–FF08E00000] 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 requested permits, we will take into consideration any information that we receive during the public comment period. SUMMARY: We must receive your written comments on or before October 7, 2024. ADDRESSES: Document availability and comment submission: Submit requests DATES: E:\FR\FM\06SEN1.SGM 06SEN1 72884 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 173 / Friday, September 6, 2024 / Notices 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. 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., XXXXXX or PER0001234). • Email: permitsR8ES@fws.gov. • U.S. Mail: Tiffany Heitz, Regional Recovery Permit Coordinator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2800 Cottage Way, Room W–2606, Sacramento, CA 95825. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tiffany Heitz, via phone at 916–414– 6489, or via email at permitsR8ES@ 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 the public to comment on applications 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 permit requests in table 1 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. TABLE 1—PERMIT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED Application No. Applicant, city, state PER10171021 ....... Miguel Moutsos, Oceanside, California. 091857 ................... Denise Duffy & Associates, Monterey, California. Species Take activity Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) .. Longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna) ...... Vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) .......... Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) ........ San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense) Santa Barbara County and Sonoma County distinct population segments. Foothill yellow-legged frog (Rana boylii), South Sierra and South Coast distinct population segments. California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense) Santa Barbara County and Sonoma County distinct population segments. Foothill yellow-legged frog (Rana boylii), South Sierra and South Coast distinct population segments. Morro Bay kangaroo rat (Dipodomys heermanni morroensis). Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides exilis) ...... Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides) Giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) ........................ Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) .. Longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna) ...... Vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) .......... Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) ........ San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense) Santa Barbara County and Sonoma County distinct population segments. San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia). Foothill yellow-legged frog (Rana boylii), South Sierra and South Coast distinct population segments. CA ......... Survey, capture, handle, release, and collect adult vouchers. New. CA ......... Survey, capture, handle, swab, and release. Renew and amend. CA ......... Survey, capture, handle, swab, and release. Amend. CA ......... Survey, capture, handle, collect adult vouchers, mark, swab, release, and insert PIT (passive integrated transponder) tag. Renew. CA ......... Amend. Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) .. Longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna) ...... Vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) .......... Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) ........ San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) San Bernardino Merriam’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus). • Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificus). CA ......... Survey, capture, handle, swab, and release. Survey, capture, handle, release, and collect adult vouchers. • • • • • • • PER0121458 ......... Donald W. Hardeman Jr., Cedar Hill, Texas. • • • 815537 ................... Karen Swaim, Livermore, California. • • • • • • • • • lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 • 179036 ................... Cullen Wilkerson, Richmond, California. • PER9781002 ......... Cynthia Martinson, Paso Robles, California. 802450 ................... Arthur Davenport, Barstow, California. • • • • • • VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:42 Sep 05, 2024 Jkt 262001 Permit action Location PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 CA, NV .. E:\FR\FM\06SEN1.SGM Survey, capture, handle, and release. 06SEN1 New. Renew. 72885 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 173 / Friday, September 6, 2024 / Notices TABLE 1—PERMIT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED—Continued Application No. Applicant, city, state Species Location Take activity PER9605389 ......... Rylie Towne, Stockton, California. CA ......... 142436 ................... Eric Renfro, Torrence, California. Michaela Craighead, Grover Beach, California. • California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense) Santa Barbara County and Sonoma County distinct population segments. • Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis). • Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) .. • Longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna) ...... • Vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) .......... • Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) ........ • San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) Survey, capture, handle, swab, and release. Pursue .................. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 13636B .................. PER9814465 ......... Kelly Otto, Oceanside, California. 35000A .................. University of California, Davis, Davis, California. PER9973823 ......... • • • • • • • CA ......... CA ......... Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) .. Longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna) ...... Vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) .......... Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) ........ San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) Giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) ........................ Salt marsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris). CA ......... Adam Malisch, Mariposa, California. • Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) .. • Longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna) ...... • Vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) .......... CA ......... 98470C .................. Michael Burleson, Citrus Heights, California. Tara Johnson-Kelly, Salinas, California. Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) .. Longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna) ...... Vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) .......... Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) ........ San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) Foothill yellow-legged frog (Rana boylii), South Coast distinct population segment. CA ......... PER0040489 ......... • • • • • • 66228D .................. Andrew Ford, Vallejo, California. • • • • • • CA ......... PER0010680 ......... David Moskovitz, Diamond Bar, California. • • • • • Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) .. Longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna) ...... Vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) .......... Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) ........ San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense) Santa Barbara County and Sonoma County distinct population segments. Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) .. Longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna) ...... Vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) .......... Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) ........ San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) 41346D .................. Stan C. Glowacki, Redondo Beach, California. • Tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) ................... CA ......... 745541 ................... SJM Biological Consultants Inc., Flagstaff, Arizona. CA ......... PER0008920 ......... Megan R. Bishop, Richmond, California. PER0012897 ......... Julie Thomas, Morro Bay, California. • San Bernardino Merriam’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus). • Amargosa vole (Microtus californicus scirpensis) .......... • Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificus). • Yuma Ridgway’s rail (Rallus obsoletus yumanensis) .... • Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) .. • Longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna) ...... • Vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) .......... • Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) ........ • San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) • California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense) Santa Barbara County and Sonoma County distinct population segments. • Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) .. • Longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna) ...... • Vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) .......... • Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) ........ • San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:42 Sep 05, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 CA ......... CA ......... CA ......... Permit action New. Renew. Survey, capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect branchiopod resting eggs. Survey, capture, handle, release, and collect adult vouchers. Renew. Handle, mark, take hair samples, swab, release, and collect and store biological samples from carcasses. Survey, capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect branchiopod resting eggs. Survey, capture, handle, release, and collect adult vouchers. Renew. New. New. Renew. Survey, capture, handle, swab, and release. Survey, capture, handle, swab, release, and collect adult vouchers. Amend. Survey, capture, handle, swab, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect resting eggs. Survey, capture, handle, photograph, release, and collect voucher specimens. Survey, capture, handle, and release. Renew. Renew and amend. Renew and amend. Renew. CA ......... Survey, capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect resting eggs. Renew. CA ......... Survey, capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect resting eggs. Renew. E:\FR\FM\06SEN1.SGM 06SEN1 72886 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 173 / Friday, September 6, 2024 / Notices TABLE 1—PERMIT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED—Continued Application No. Applicant, city, state Location Take activity Gregory Chatman, Ashton, Idaho. Caroline Hamilton, Placerville, California. • Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) CA ......... Pursue .................. Renew. • Foothill yellow-legged frog (Rana boylii), South Sierra and South Coast distinct population segments. CA ......... New. PER10983254 ....... Daniel J. Smith, Kingman, Arizona. • San Bernardino Merriam’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus). CA ......... 101154 ................... Douglas Rischbieter, Arnold, California. • Tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) ................... CA ......... PER0003722 ......... James Hickman, San Bernardino, California. CA ......... 217119 ................... Carie Wingert, Clovis, California. • Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) • San Bernardino Merriam’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus). • Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides) • Giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) ........................ 020548 ................... U.S. Geological Survey, WERC, San Francisco Bay Estuary F.S., Vallejo, California. • Salt marsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris). • California Ridgway’s rail (Rallus obsoletus obsoletus) .. • Yuma Ridgway’s rail (Rallus obsoletus yumanensis) .... CA ......... PER0003167 ......... Elyssa K. Robertson, Imperial Beach, California. Jordan Zylstra, San Jacinto, California. Austin Pearson, Coarsegold, California. • Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) CA ......... Survey, capture, handle, swab, release, and insert PIT (passive integrated transponder) tag. Survey, capture, handle, and release adults and juveniles of both sexes. Survey, capture, handle, photograph, release, and collect voucher specimens. Pursue, survey, capture, handle, and release. Survey, capture, handle, and release. Survey, capture, handle, release, mark, take fur samples, salvage eggs, and salvage carcasses. Pursue .................. Renew. • Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) CA ......... Pursue .................. Renew. • • • • • Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) .. Longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna) ...... Vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) .......... Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) ........ San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) CA ......... Renew. 20280D .................. Stephanie A. Cashin, Anaheim, California. Andrew Hatch, South Lake Tahoe, California. Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) .. Longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna) ...... Vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) .......... Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) ........ San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) Foothill yellow-legged frog (Rana boylii), South Sierra and South Coast distinct population segments. CA ......... 200340 ................... • • • • • • Survey, capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect branchiopod cysts. Survey, capture, handle, release, and collect adult vouchers. Amend. 032713 ................... California Department of Transportation, Fresno, California. • • • • • • Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) .. Longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna) ...... Vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) .......... Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) ........ San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense) Santa Barbara County and Sonoma County distinct population segments. Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides) Giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) ........................ Mount Hermon June beetle (Polyphylla barbata) .......... Zayante band-winged grasshopper (Trimerotropis infantilis). Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus). Tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) ................... CA ......... Survey, capture, handle, swab, and release. Survey, capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect resting eggs. CA ......... 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. 75112 ..................... PER11171364 ....... PER0002933 ......... 108683 ................... lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Permit action Species 118641 ................... Jodi McGraw, Watsonville, California. • • • • PER003214 ........... Monica Alfaro, San Diego, California. • • PER11783251 ....... Matthew Metheny, Arcata, California. • Public Availability of Comments Written comments we receive become part of the administrative record VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:42 Sep 05, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 CA ......... CA ......... CA ......... CA ......... E:\FR\FM\06SEN1.SGM Survey, capture, handle, release, and monitor. Pursue, survey ..... Survey, capture, handle, photograph, release, and collect voucher specimens. 06SEN1 New. Renew. Renew. Renew. Renew. Renew. Renew. Renew. Renew. New. Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 173 / Friday, September 6, 2024 / Notices 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, 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.). Angela Picco, Regional Threatened and Endangered Species Lead, Ecological Services, Pacific Southwest Region, Sacramento, California. [FR Doc. 2024–20076 Filed 9–5–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [BLM_NV_FRN_MO4500179144] Notice of Availability of the Draft Resource Management Plan Amendment and Environmental Impact Statement for the Bonanza Solar Project, Nevada Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada State Office has prepared a Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment with an associated Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to consider the effects of a right-of-way (ROW) application from Bonanza Solar, LLC for the Bonanza Solar Project and by this notice is announcing the opening of the comment period on the Draft RMP Amendment/EIS. DATES: This notice announces the opening of a 90-day comment period for the Draft RMP Amendment/EIS beginning with the date following the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) publication of its Notice of Availability (NOA) in the Federal lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:42 Sep 05, 2024 Jkt 262001 Register. The EPA usually publishes its NOAs on Fridays. To afford the BLM the opportunity to consider comments in the Draft RMP Amendment/EIS, please ensure your comments are received prior to the close of the 90-day comment period or 15 days after the last public meeting, whichever is later. The BLM will be holding a combination of virtual and inperson public meetings. The specific date(s) and location(s) of these meetings will be announced at least 15 days in advance through the Project website. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments related to the Bonanza Solar Project and RMP Amendment by any of the following methods: • Project website: https:// eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/ project/2020905/510. • Email: Bonanzasolar@blm.gov. • Mail: BLM, Nevada State Office, Attn: Renewable Energy Coordination Office, 1340 Financial Boulevard, Reno, Nevada 89502. Documents pertinent to this proposal may be examined online at https:// eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/ project/2020905/510 and at the Southern Nevada District Office, 4701 N Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89130. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katy Paiva, Project Manager, telephone (775) 861–6723; address 1340 Financial Boulevard, Reno, NV 89502; email Bonanzasolar@blm.gov. Contact us at this email address to have your name added to our mailing list. 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 for contacting Katy Paiva. 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. This document provides notice that the BLM has prepared a Draft RMP Amendment/ EIS and announces the opening of the comment period on the Draft RMP Amendment/EIS. The Draft RMP amendments evaluated changes to the existing 1998 Las Vegas RMP to modify an existing utility corridor and reclassify the visual resources management class in the project area. The project area is in Clark County, Nevada, and encompasses approximately 5,131 acres of public lands with a gen-tie transmission going into Nye County for 10 acres. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 72887 Purpose and Need The BLM’s purpose is to respond under title V of FLPMA (43 U.S.C. 1761) to an application submitted by Bonanza Solar, LLC on December 1, 2020, to construct, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission a solar photovoltaic electric generating facility and associated facilities with a capacity of 300 megawatts. The need for this action is established by BLM’s responsibilities under FLPMA and its ROW regulations to consider the application. The BLM is required by FLPMA Section 103(c) to manage public lands for multiple uses that consider the long-term needs of future generations for renewable and non-renewable resources. The Secretary of the Interior authorized the BLM to grant ROWs on public lands for systems of generation, transmission, and distribution of electric energy (43 U.S.C. 1761(a)(4)). Alternatives Including the Preferred Alternative The BLM analyzed five alternatives in detail, including the no action alternative. Under the no action alternative, the project would not be authorized or constructed. The BLM evaluated four action alternatives, including the Proposed Action, a Resource Integration Alternative (Alternative 1), a BLM Preferred Alternative (Alternative 2), and a Modified Layout Alternative (Alternative 3), with variations on management objectives for vegetation cover and grading limits, measures to maintain the area for Mojave desert tortoise connectivity, and the source of the water for construction, operations and maintenance. The BLM further considered six additional alternatives but dismissed these from detailed analysis as explained in the Draft RMP Amendment/EIS. The BLM has identified Alternative 2 as the BLM Preferred Alternative. Alternative 2 was found to best meet the planning guidance and, therefore, selected as the preferred alternative because it provides the best opportunity for solar energy development while allowing for the maintenance of habitat for Mojave desert tortoise connectivity. Mitigation The BLM Preferred Alternative includes measures to maintain and/or improve connectivity along U.S. Highway 95 for connectivity for the Mojave desert tortoise through the requirement of minimum vegetation retention standards and grading limits. The BLM Preferred Alternative also includes anti-perching/nesting E:\FR\FM\06SEN1.SGM 06SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 173 (Friday, September 6, 2024)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R8-ES-2024-N043; FXES11130800000-245-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 7, 
2024.

ADDRESSES: Document availability and comment submission: Submit 
requests

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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., 
XXXXXX or PER0001234).
     Email: [email protected].
     U.S. Mail: Tiffany Heitz, Regional Recovery Permit 
Coordinator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2800 Cottage Way, Room W-
2606, Sacramento, CA 95825.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tiffany Heitz, via phone at 916-414-
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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 permit requests in table 1 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.

                                                          Table 1--Permit Applications Received
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                                    Applicant, city,
         Application No.                 state                       Species                     Location          Take activity        Permit action
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PER10171021.....................  Miguel Moutsos,       Conservancy fairy shrimp   CA.................  Survey, capture,     New.
                                   Oceanside,           (Branchinecta conservatio).                              handle, release,
                                   California.          Longhorn fairy shrimp                            and collect adult
                                                        (Branchinecta longiantenna).                             vouchers.
                                                        Vernal pool tadpole
                                                        shrimp (Lepidurus packardi).
                                                        Riverside fairy shrimp
                                                        (Streptocephalus woottoni).
                                                        San Diego fairy shrimp
                                                        (Branchinecta sandiegonensis).
091857..........................  Denise Duffy &        California tiger           CA.................  Survey, capture,     Renew and amend.
                                   Associates,          salamander (Ambystoma                                    handle, swab, and
                                   Monterey,            californiense) Santa Barbara                             release.
                                   California.          County and Sonoma County distinct
                                                        population segments.
                                                        Foothill yellow-legged
                                                        frog (Rana boylii), South Sierra
                                                        and South Coast distinct
                                                        population segments.
PER0121458......................  Donald W. Hardeman    California tiger           CA.................  Survey, capture,     Amend.
                                   Jr., Cedar Hill,     salamander (Ambystoma                                    handle, swab, and
                                   Texas.               californiense) Santa Barbara                             release.
                                                        County and Sonoma County distinct
                                                        population segments.
                                                        Foothill yellow-legged
                                                        frog (Rana boylii), South Sierra
                                                        and South Coast distinct
                                                        population segments.
                                                        Morro Bay kangaroo rat
                                                        (Dipodomys heermanni morroensis).
                                                        Fresno kangaroo rat
                                                        (Dipodomys nitratoides exilis).
                                                        Tipton kangaroo rat
                                                        (Dipodomys nitratoides
                                                        nitratoides).
                                                        Giant kangaroo rat
                                                        (Dipodomys ingens).
815537..........................  Karen Swaim,          Conservancy fairy shrimp   CA.................  Survey, capture,     Renew.
                                   Livermore,           (Branchinecta conservatio).                              handle, collect
                                   California.          Longhorn fairy shrimp                            adult vouchers,
                                                        (Branchinecta longiantenna).                             mark, swab,
                                                        Vernal pool tadpole                              release, and
                                                        shrimp (Lepidurus packardi).                             insert PIT
                                                        Riverside fairy shrimp                           (passive
                                                        (Streptocephalus woottoni).                              integrated
                                                        San Diego fairy shrimp                           transponder) tag.
                                                        (Branchinecta sandiegonensis).
                                                        California tiger
                                                        salamander (Ambystoma
                                                        californiense) Santa Barbara
                                                        County and Sonoma County distinct
                                                        population segments.
                                                        San Francisco garter
                                                        snake (Thamnophis sirtalis
                                                        tetrataenia).
179036..........................  Cullen Wilkerson,     Foothill yellow-legged     CA.................  Survey, capture,     Amend.
                                   Richmond,            frog (Rana boylii), South Sierra                         handle, swab, and
                                   California.          and South Coast distinct                                 release.
                                                        population segments.
PER9781002......................  Cynthia Martinson,    Conservancy fairy shrimp   CA.................  Survey, capture,     New.
                                   Paso Robles,         (Branchinecta conservatio).                              handle, release,
                                   California.          Longhorn fairy shrimp                            and collect adult
                                                        (Branchinecta longiantenna).                             vouchers.
                                                        Vernal pool tadpole
                                                        shrimp (Lepidurus packardi).
                                                        Riverside fairy shrimp
                                                        (Streptocephalus woottoni).
                                                        San Diego fairy shrimp
                                                        (Branchinecta sandiegonensis).
802450..........................  Arthur Davenport,     San Bernardino Merriam's   CA, NV.............  Survey, capture,     Renew.
                                   Barstow,             kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami                         handle, and
                                   California.          parvus).                                                 release.
                                                        Pacific pocket mouse
                                                        (Perognathus longimembris
                                                        pacificus).

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PER9605389......................  Rylie Towne,          California tiger           CA.................  Survey, capture,     New.
                                   Stockton,            salamander (Ambystoma                                    handle, swab, and
                                   California.          californiense) Santa Barbara                             release.
                                                        County and Sonoma County distinct
                                                        population segments.
142436..........................  Eric Renfro,          Delhi Sands flower-loving  CA.................  Pursue.............  Renew.
                                   Torrence,            fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus
                                   California.          abdominalis).
13636B..........................  Michaela Craighead,   Conservancy fairy shrimp   CA.................  Survey, capture,     Renew.
                                   Grover Beach,        (Branchinecta conservatio).                              handle, release,
                                   California.          Longhorn fairy shrimp                            collect adult
                                                        (Branchinecta longiantenna).                             vouchers, and
                                                        Vernal pool tadpole                              collect
                                                        shrimp (Lepidurus packardi).                             branchiopod
                                                        Riverside fairy shrimp                           resting eggs.
                                                        (Streptocephalus woottoni).
                                                        San Diego fairy shrimp
                                                        (Branchinecta sandiegonensis).
PER9814465......................  Kelly Otto,           Conservancy fairy shrimp   CA.................  Survey, capture,     New.
                                   Oceanside,           (Branchinecta conservatio).                              handle, release,
                                   California.          Longhorn fairy shrimp                            and collect adult
                                                        (Branchinecta longiantenna).                             vouchers.
                                                        Vernal pool tadpole
                                                        shrimp (Lepidurus packardi).
                                                        Riverside fairy shrimp
                                                        (Streptocephalus woottoni).
                                                        San Diego fairy shrimp
                                                        (Branchinecta sandiegonensis).
35000A..........................  University of         Giant kangaroo rat         CA.................  Handle, mark, take   Renew.
                                   California, Davis,   (Dipodomys ingens).                                      hair samples,
                                   Davis, California.   Salt marsh harvest mouse                         swab, release, and
                                                        (Reithrodontomys raviventris).                           collect and store
                                                                                                                 biological samples
                                                                                                                 from carcasses.
PER9973823......................  Adam Malisch,         Conservancy fairy shrimp   CA.................  Survey, capture,     New.
                                   Mariposa,            (Branchinecta conservatio).                              handle, release,
                                   California.          Longhorn fairy shrimp                            collect adult
                                                        (Branchinecta longiantenna).                             vouchers, and
                                                        Vernal pool tadpole                              collect
                                                        shrimp (Lepidurus packardi).                             branchiopod
                                                                                                                 resting eggs.
98470C..........................  Michael Burleson,     Conservancy fairy shrimp   CA.................  Survey, capture,     Renew.
                                   Citrus Heights,      (Branchinecta conservatio).                              handle, release,
                                   California.          Longhorn fairy shrimp                            and collect adult
                                                        (Branchinecta longiantenna).                             vouchers.
                                                        Vernal pool tadpole
                                                        shrimp (Lepidurus packardi).
                                                        Riverside fairy shrimp
                                                        (Streptocephalus woottoni).
                                                        San Diego fairy shrimp
                                                        (Branchinecta sandiegonensis).
PER0040489......................  Tara Johnson-Kelly,   Foothill yellow-legged     CA.................  Survey, capture,     Amend.
                                   Salinas,             frog (Rana boylii), South Coast                          handle, swab, and
                                   California.          distinct population segment.                             release.
66228D..........................  Andrew Ford,          Conservancy fairy shrimp   CA.................  Survey, capture,     Renew and amend.
                                   Vallejo,             (Branchinecta conservatio).                              handle, swab,
                                   California.          Longhorn fairy shrimp                            release, and
                                                        (Branchinecta longiantenna).                             collect adult
                                                        Vernal pool tadpole                              vouchers.
                                                        shrimp (Lepidurus packardi).
                                                        Riverside fairy shrimp
                                                        (Streptocephalus woottoni).
                                                        San Diego fairy shrimp
                                                        (Branchinecta sandiegonensis).
                                                        California tiger
                                                        salamander (Ambystoma
                                                        californiense) Santa Barbara
                                                        County and Sonoma County distinct
                                                        population segments.
PER0010680......................  David Moskovitz,      Conservancy fairy shrimp   CA.................  Survey, capture,     Renew.
                                   Diamond Bar,         (Branchinecta conservatio).                              handle, swab,
                                   California.          Longhorn fairy shrimp                            release, collect
                                                        (Branchinecta longiantenna).                             adult vouchers,
                                                        Vernal pool tadpole                              and collect
                                                        shrimp (Lepidurus packardi).                             resting eggs.
                                                        Riverside fairy shrimp
                                                        (Streptocephalus woottoni).
                                                        San Diego fairy shrimp
                                                        (Branchinecta sandiegonensis).
41346D..........................  Stan C. Glowacki,     Tidewater goby             CA.................  Survey, capture,     Renew and amend.
                                   Redondo Beach,       (Eucyclogobius newberryi).                               handle,
                                   California.                                                                   photograph,
                                                                                                                 release, and
                                                                                                                 collect voucher
                                                                                                                 specimens.
745541..........................  SJM Biological        San Bernardino Merriam's   CA.................  Survey, capture,     Renew.
                                   Consultants Inc.,    kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami                         handle, and
                                   Flagstaff, Arizona.  parvus).                                                 release.
                                                        Amargosa vole (Microtus
                                                        californicus scirpensis).
                                                        Pacific pocket mouse
                                                        (Perognathus longimembris
                                                        pacificus).
                                                        Yuma Ridgway's rail
                                                        (Rallus obsoletus yumanensis).
PER0008920......................  Megan R. Bishop,      Conservancy fairy shrimp   CA.................  Survey, capture,     Renew.
                                   Richmond,            (Branchinecta conservatio).                              handle, release,
                                   California.          Longhorn fairy shrimp                            collect adult
                                                        (Branchinecta longiantenna).                             vouchers, and
                                                        Vernal pool tadpole                              collect resting
                                                        shrimp (Lepidurus packardi).                             eggs.
                                                        Riverside fairy shrimp
                                                        (Streptocephalus woottoni).
                                                        San Diego fairy shrimp
                                                        (Branchinecta sandiegonensis).
                                                        California tiger
                                                        salamander (Ambystoma
                                                        californiense) Santa Barbara
                                                        County and Sonoma County distinct
                                                        population segments.
PER0012897......................  Julie Thomas, Morro   Conservancy fairy shrimp   CA.................  Survey, capture,     Renew.
                                   Bay, California.     (Branchinecta conservatio).                              handle, release,
                                                        Longhorn fairy shrimp                            collect adult
                                                        (Branchinecta longiantenna).                             vouchers, and
                                                        Vernal pool tadpole                              collect resting
                                                        shrimp (Lepidurus packardi).                             eggs.
                                                        Riverside fairy shrimp
                                                        (Streptocephalus woottoni).
                                                        San Diego fairy shrimp
                                                        (Branchinecta sandiegonensis).

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75112...........................  Gregory Chatman,      Quino checkerspot          CA.................  Pursue.............  Renew.
                                   Ashton, Idaho.       butterfly (Euphydryas editha
                                                        quino).
PER11171364.....................  Caroline Hamilton,    Foothill yellow-legged     CA.................  Survey, capture,     New.
                                   Placerville,         frog (Rana boylii), South Sierra                         handle, swab,
                                   California.          and South Coast distinct                                 release, and
                                                        population segments.                                     insert PIT
                                                                                                                 (passive
                                                                                                                 integrated
                                                                                                                 transponder) tag.
PER10983254.....................  Daniel J. Smith,      San Bernardino Merriam's   CA.................  Survey, capture,     New.
                                   Kingman, Arizona.    kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami                         handle, and
                                                        parvus).                                                 release adults and
                                                                                                                 juveniles of both
                                                                                                                 sexes.
101154..........................  Douglas               Tidewater goby             CA.................  Survey, capture,     Renew.
                                   Rischbieter,         (Eucyclogobius newberryi).                               handle,
                                   Arnold, California.                                                           photograph,
                                                                                                                 release, and
                                                                                                                 collect voucher
                                                                                                                 specimens.
PER0003722......................  James Hickman, San    Quino checkerspot          CA.................  Pursue, survey,      Renew.
                                   Bernardino,          butterfly (Euphydryas editha                             capture, handle,
                                   California.          quino).                                                  and release.
                                                        San Bernardino Merriam's
                                                        kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami
                                                        parvus).
217119..........................  Carie Wingert,        Tipton kangaroo rat        CA.................  Survey, capture,     Renew.
                                   Clovis, California.  (Dipodomys nitratoides                                   handle, and
                                                        nitratoides).                                            release.
                                                        Giant kangaroo rat
                                                        (Dipodomys ingens).
020548..........................  U.S. Geological       Salt marsh harvest mouse   CA.................  Survey, capture,     Renew.
                                   Survey, WERC, San    (Reithrodontomys raviventris).                           handle, release,
                                   Francisco Bay        California Ridgway's rail                        mark, take fur
                                   Estuary F.S.,        (Rallus obsoletus obsoletus).                            samples, salvage
                                   Vallejo,             Yuma Ridgway's rail                              eggs, and salvage
                                   California.          (Rallus obsoletus yumanensis).                           carcasses.
PER0003167......................  Elyssa K.             Quino checkerspot          CA.................  Pursue.............  Renew.
                                   Robertson,           butterfly (Euphydryas editha
                                   Imperial Beach,      quino).
                                   California.
PER0002933......................  Jordan Zylstra, San   Quino checkerspot          CA.................  Pursue.............  Renew.
                                   Jacinto,             butterfly (Euphydryas editha
                                   California.          quino).
108683..........................  Austin Pearson,       Conservancy fairy shrimp   CA.................  Survey, capture,     Renew.
                                   Coarsegold,          (Branchinecta conservatio).                              handle, release,
                                   California.          Longhorn fairy shrimp                            collect adult
                                                        (Branchinecta longiantenna).                             vouchers, and
                                                        Vernal pool tadpole                              collect
                                                        shrimp (Lepidurus packardi).                             branchiopod cysts.
                                                        Riverside fairy shrimp
                                                        (Streptocephalus woottoni).
                                                        San Diego fairy shrimp
                                                        (Branchinecta sandiegonensis).
20280D..........................  Stephanie A.          Conservancy fairy shrimp   CA.................  Survey, capture,     Renew.
                                   Cashin, Anaheim,     (Branchinecta conservatio).                              handle, release,
                                   California.          Longhorn fairy shrimp                            and collect adult
                                                        (Branchinecta longiantenna).                             vouchers.
                                                        Vernal pool tadpole
                                                        shrimp (Lepidurus packardi).
                                                        Riverside fairy shrimp
                                                        (Streptocephalus woottoni).
                                                        San Diego fairy shrimp
                                                        (Branchinecta sandiegonensis).
200340..........................  Andrew Hatch, South   Foothill yellow-legged     CA.................  Survey, capture,     Amend.
                                   Lake Tahoe,          frog (Rana boylii), South Sierra                         handle, swab, and
                                   California.          and South Coast distinct                                 release.
                                                        population segments.
032713..........................  California            Conservancy fairy shrimp   CA.................  Survey, capture,     Renew.
                                   Department of        (Branchinecta conservatio).                              handle, release,
                                   Transportation,      Longhorn fairy shrimp                            collect adult
                                   Fresno, California.  (Branchinecta longiantenna).                             vouchers, and
                                                        Vernal pool tadpole                              collect resting
                                                        shrimp (Lepidurus packardi).                             eggs.
                                                        Riverside fairy shrimp
                                                        (Streptocephalus woottoni).
                                                        San Diego fairy shrimp
                                                        (Branchinecta sandiegonensis).
                                                        California tiger
                                                        salamander (Ambystoma
                                                        californiense) Santa Barbara
                                                        County and Sonoma County distinct
                                                        population segments.
                                                        Tipton kangaroo rat
                                                        (Dipodomys nitratoides
                                                        nitratoides).
                                                        Giant kangaroo rat
                                                        (Dipodomys ingens).
118641..........................  Jodi McGraw,          Mount Hermon June beetle   CA.................  Survey, capture,     Renew.
                                   Watsonville,         (Polyphylla barbata).                                    handle, release,
                                   California.          Zayante band-winged                              and monitor.
                                                        grasshopper (Trimerotropis
                                                        infantilis).
PER003214.......................  Monica Alfaro, San    Quino checkerspot          CA.................  Pursue, survey.....  Renew.
                                   Diego, California.   butterfly (Euphydryas editha
                                                        quino).
                                                        Southwestern willow
                                                        flycatcher (Empidonax traillii
                                                        extimus).
PER11783251.....................  Matthew Metheny,      Tidewater goby             CA.................  Survey, capture,     New.
                                   Arcata, California.  (Eucyclogobius newberryi).                               handle,
                                                                                                                 photograph,
                                                                                                                 release, and
                                                                                                                 collect voucher
                                                                                                                 specimens.
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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.

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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, 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.).

Angela Picco,
Regional Threatened and Endangered Species Lead, Ecological Services, 
Pacific Southwest Region, Sacramento, California.
[FR Doc. 2024-20076 Filed 9-5-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4333-15-P


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