Endangered and Threatened Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit Applications, 7150-7152 [2025-01342]

Download as PDF 7150 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 12 / Tuesday, January 21, 2025 / Notices Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Address: National Institutes of Health, Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852. Meeting Format: Virtual Meeting. Contact Person: Natalia Strunnikova, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Scientific Review Branch, Division of Extramural Activities, NINDS/NIH/DHHS, NSC, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852, 301–402–0288 natalia.strunnikova@nih.gov. Maryland, 20850 which was published in the Federal Register on December 26, 2024, FR Doc 2024–30711, 89 FR 105062. This notice is being amended to change the virtual meeting date from March 03, 2025, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to March 4, 2025, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The meeting times, format, and location will stay the same. The meeting is closed to the public. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.853, Clinical Research Related to Neurological Disorders; 93.854, Biological Basis Research in the Neurosciences, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: January 14, 2025. David W. Freeman, Supervisory Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. Dated: January 14, 2025. David W. Freeman, Supervisory Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2025–01328 Filed 1–17–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [FR Doc. 2025–01330 Filed 1–17–25; 8:45 am] Fish and Wildlife Service BILLING CODE 4140–01–P [FWS–R3–ES–2024–N074; FXES11130300000–245–FF03E00000] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Endangered and Threatened Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit Applications National Institutes of Health National Human Genome Research Institute; Amended Notice of Meeting Notice is hereby given of a change in the meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research, February 10, 2025, 9 a.m. to February 11, 2025, 5 p.m., National Institutes of Health, Capital Gateway Building, 6700B Rockledge Drive, Room 1100, Bethesda, MD 20892 which was published in the Federal Register on January 10, 2025, 90 FR 2710. Amendment to change the start time of the open session from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The meeting is partially closed to the public. Dated: January 14, 2025. David W. Freeman, Supervisory Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. 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 scientific research to promote conservation or other 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 February 20, 2025. DATES: [FR Doc. 2025–01327 Filed 1–17–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P 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 the respective application number (e.g., Application No. ESXXXXXX) in the subject line of your email message. ADDRESSES: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute; Amended Notice of Meeting Notice is hereby given of a change in the meeting of the National Cancer Institute Special Emphasis Panel, TEP– 5A: SBIR Review Meeting, March 3, 2025, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., National Cancer Institute Shady Grove, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Room 7W534, Rockville, VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:56 Jan 18, 2025 Jkt 265001 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • 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); 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. 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 part 17 of title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 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, E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1 7151 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 12 / Tuesday, January 21, 2025 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 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. Application No. Applicant Species Location Activity Type of take ES43605A .............. Dan Cox, Akron, OH .. Capture with mist nets or harp traps, handle, collect non-intrusive measurements, release. Amend. Michigan State University, Hickory Corners, MI. Add new States—CO, DC, LA, NM, TX—to existing authorized States: AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, VT, VA, WV, WI, WY. MI ............................... Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, evaluate impacts. ES69825D ............. Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, evaluate impacts. Capture, handle, captive breed, captive rear, release. Amend. ES46522D ............. John Enz, Ponte Vedra, FL. 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 new species— Karner blue butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis)—to existing authorized species: Poweshiek skipperling (Oarisma poweshiek) and Mitchell’s satyr (Neonympha mitchellii). Add new species—gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)—to existing authorized species: rusty patched bumble bee (Bombus affinis). Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, evaluate impacts. Add new activities— mark, radio telemetry—to existing authorized activities: capture, handle, release. Renew and amend. TE33366D .............. Huron Pines, Gaylord, MI. Hungerford’s crawling water Beetle (Brychius hungerfordi). Add new States—AL, FL, LA, MS—to existing authorized States: CT, DE, DC, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, VT, VA, WV, WI. MI ............................... Capture, handle, relocate, salvage release. Renew. TE95096C .............. Duncan Schanz, Schoharie, NY. Capture with mist nets, handle, radio tag, collect non-intrusive measurements, release. Amend and renew. PER14371439 ....... Kirk Barnett, Columbia, MO. Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, evaluate impacts. Capture with mist nets and harp traps, handle, radio tag, collect non-intrusive measurements, release. New. PER14335512 ....... Carmelina Ardito, Roanoke, VA. 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). New species—tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus), Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), northern long-eared bat (M. septentrionalis), and gray bat (M. grisescens). New species—tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus), Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), northern long-eared bat (M. septentrionalis), Ozark big-eared Bat (Corynorhinus townsendii ingens), and gray bat (M. grisescens). Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, evaluate impacts. Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, evaluate impacts. Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, evaluate impacts. Capture with mist nets and harp traps, handle, radio tag, collect non-intrusive measurements, release. New. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:56 Jan 18, 2025 Jkt 265001 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Add new States—AL, AR, CO, CT, GA, IN, IA, KS ME, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NC, ND, NM, OK, OH, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, WI—to existing authorized States—IL, KY, NY, TN, VA WV. AL, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, Ml, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WI, WV, WY. AL, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, Ml, MN, MS, MO, NE, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WI, WV, WY. Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1 Permit action 7152 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 12 / Tuesday, January 21, 2025 / Notices Public Availability of Comments Written comments we receive become part of the administrative record associated with this action. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can request in your comment that we withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. 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. 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.). Lori Nordstrom, Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Service, Midwest Region. [FR Doc. 2025–01342 Filed 1–17–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R8–ES–2024–0133; FXES11140800000–223–FF08ECAR00] Incidental Take Permit Application for the Quino Checkerspot Butterfly and Western Spadefoot; Draft Habitat Conservation Plan and Draft Environmental Assessment; Alpine Park Project, Community of Alpine, San Diego County, CA Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for public comments. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have received an application from the County of San Diego for an incidental take permit under the Endangered Species Act. If granted, the permit would authorize take of the Quino checkerspot butterfly SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:56 Jan 18, 2025 Jkt 265001 (Euphydryas editha quino), federally listed as endangered, and the western spadefoot (Spea hammondii), an amphibian species federally proposed as threatened, incidental to otherwise lawful activities associated with construction and operation of a 25-acre active recreation park and habitat restoration and management within mitigation areas associated with the project. We invite comments from the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies on the applicant’s draft habitat conservation plan and the draft environmental assessment, which we have prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act. We will take comments into consideration before deciding whether to issue an incidental take permit. DATES: Submitting Comments: We must receive any written comments on or before February 20, 2025. ADDRESSES: Obtaining Documents: The application, application supporting materials, and any comments and other materials that we receive will be available for public inspection at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FWS–R8–ES–2024–0133. Submitting Written Comments: You may submit your written comments using one of the following methods: Online: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on Docket No. FWS–R8–ES– 2024–0133. U.S. mail: Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. FWS–R8– ES–2024–0133; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS: PRB/3W, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–3803. We will post all comments on https:// www.regulations.gov. This generally means that we will post online any personal information that you provide. We request that you submit comments by only one of the methods above. For additional information about submitting comments, see Public Availability of Comments under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Porter, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, by email at eric_porter@fws.gov or via phone at 442–287–2203. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, blind, 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 have received an application from the County PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 of San Diego (applicant) for an incidental take permit under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). The application addresses the potential take of the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino), federally listed as endangered, and the western spadefoot (Spea hammondii), an amphibian species federally proposed as threatened, incidental to otherwise lawful activities at the Alpine Park (project) site, as described in the applicant’s draft habitat conservation plan (conservation plan). The proposed project would be located in the community of Alpine in San Diego County, California. Background Section 9 of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1538) and Federal regulations promulgated pursuant to section 4(d) of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1533) prohibit the take of endangered and threatened animals without special exemption. Under section 10(a)(1)(B) of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1539), we may issue permits to authorize take of listed fish and wildlife species that is incidental to, and not the purpose of, carrying out an otherwise lawful activity. Regulations governing permits for endangered and threatened species are set forth in title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at part 17, sections 17.22 and 17.32. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA; 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) requires Federal agencies to analyze their proposed actions to determine whether the actions may significantly affect the human environment. In the NEPA analysis, the Federal agency will identify the effects, as well as possible mitigation for effects on environmental resources, that could occur with the implementation of the proposed action and alternatives. The Federal action in this case is the Service’s proposed issuance of an incidental take permit for the federally endangered Quino checkerspot butterfly and the federally proposed threatened western spadefoot. Permit Application The applicant has submitted a draft conservation plan that describes the activities that would be covered by the permit, including construction of the active recreation park and impacts associated with habitat maintenance and restoration. To minimize the risk of incidental take, the applicant would employ seasonal restrictions and preconstruction surveys and potential translocation. To mitigate the impact of the incidental take, the applicant proposes to protect and manage the 67.5-acre Alpine Park Preserve, enhance E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R3-ES-2024-N074; 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 scientific research to promote 
conservation or other 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 February 20, 
2025.

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 part 17 of title 50 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR) 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,

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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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ES43605A.................  Dan Cox, Akron, OH..  Add new species--    Add new States--CO,  Conduct presence/    Capture with mist    Amend.
                                                  tricolored bat       DC, LA, NM, TX--to   absence surveys,     nets or harp
                                                  (Perimyotis          existing             document habitat     traps, handle,
                                                  subflavus)--to       authorized States:   use, conduct         collect non-
                                                  existing             AL, AR, CT, DE,      population           intrusive
                                                  authorized           FL, GA, IL, IN,      monitoring,          measurements,
                                                  species: Indiana     IA, KS, KY, LA,      evaluate impacts.    release.
                                                  bat (Myotis          ME, MD, MA, MI,
                                                  sodalis), northern   MN, MS, MO, MT,
                                                  long-eared bat (M.   NE, NH, NJ, NY,
                                                  septentrionalis),    NC, ND, OH, OK,
                                                  and gray bat (M.     PA, RI, SC, SD,
                                                  grisescens).         TN, VT, VA, WV,
                                                                       WI, WY.
ES69825D.................  Michigan State        Add new species--    MI.................  Conduct presence/    Capture, handle,     Amend.
                            University, Hickory   Karner blue                               absence surveys,     captive breed,
                            Corners, MI.          butterfly                                 document habitat     captive rear,
                                                  (Lycaeides melissa                        use, conduct         release.
                                                  samuelis)--to                             population
                                                  existing                                  monitoring,
                                                  authorized                                evaluate impacts.
                                                  species: Poweshiek
                                                  skipperling
                                                  (Oarisma
                                                  poweshiek) and
                                                  Mitchell's satyr
                                                  (Neonympha
                                                  mitchellii).
ES46522D.................  John Enz, Ponte       Add new species--    Add new States--AL,  Conduct presence/    Add new activities-- Renew and amend.
                            Vedra, FL.            gopher tortoise      FL, LA, MS--to       absence surveys,     mark, radio
                                                  (Gopherus            existing             document habitat     telemetry--to
                                                  polyphemus)--to      authorized States:   use, conduct         existing
                                                  existing             CT, DE, DC, GA,      population           authorized
                                                  authorized           IL, IN, IA, KY,      monitoring,          activities:
                                                  species: rusty       ME, MD, MA, MI,      evaluate impacts.    capture, handle,
                                                  patched bumble bee   MN, MO, NH, NJ,                           release.
                                                  (Bombus affinis).    NY, NC, ND, OH,
                                                                       PA, RI, SC, SD,
                                                                       TN, VT, VA, WV, WI.
TE33366D.................  Huron Pines,          Hungerford's         MI.................  Conduct presence/    Capture, handle,     Renew.
                            Gaylord, MI.          crawling water                            absence surveys,     relocate, salvage
                                                  Beetle (Brychius                          document habitat     release.
                                                  hungerfordi).                             use, conduct
                                                                                            population
                                                                                            monitoring,
                                                                                            evaluate impacts.
TE95096C.................  Duncan Schanz,        Add new species--    Add new States--AL,  Conduct presence/    Capture with mist    Amend and renew.
                            Schoharie, NY.        tricolored bat       AR, CO, CT, GA,      absence surveys,     nets, handle,
                                                  (Perimyotis          IN, IA, KS ME, MN,   document habitat     radio tag, collect
                                                  subflavus)--to       MO, MT, NE, NH,      use, conduct         non-intrusive
                                                  existing             NC, ND, NM, OK,      population           measurements,
                                                  authorized           OH, RI, SC, SD,      monitoring,          release.
                                                  species: Indiana     TN, TX, VT, WI--to   evaluate impacts.
                                                  bat (Myotis          existing
                                                  sodalis), northern   authorized States--
                                                  long-eared bat (M.   IL, KY, NY, TN, VA
                                                  septentrionalis),    WV.
                                                  and gray bat (M.
                                                  grisescens).
PER14371439..............  Kirk Barnett,         New species--        AL, AR, CO, CT, DC,  Conduct presence/    Capture with mist    New.
                            Columbia, MO.         tricolored bat       DE, FL, GA, IL,      absence surveys,     nets and harp
                                                  (Perimyotis          IN, IA, KS, KY,      document habitat     traps, handle,
                                                  subflavus),          LA, ME, MD, MA,      use, conduct         radio tag, collect
                                                  Indiana bat          Ml, MN, MS, MO,      population           non-intrusive
                                                  (Myotis sodalis),    MT, NE, NE, NH,      monitoring,          measurements,
                                                  northern long-       NJ, NM, NY, NC,      evaluate impacts.    release.
                                                  eared bat (M.        OH, OK, PA, RI,
                                                  septentrionalis),    SC, SD, TN, TX,
                                                  and gray bat (M.     VT, VA, WI, WV, WY.
                                                  grisescens).
PER14335512..............  Carmelina Ardito,     New species--        AL, AR, CO, CT, DC,  Conduct presence/    Capture with mist    New.
                            Roanoke, VA.          tricolored bat       DE, FL, GA, IL,      absence surveys,     nets and harp
                                                  (Perimyotis          IN, IA, KS, KY,      document habitat     traps, handle,
                                                  subflavus),          LA, ME, MD, MA,      use, conduct         radio tag, collect
                                                  Indiana bat          Ml, MN, MS, MO,      population           non-intrusive
                                                  (Myotis sodalis),    NE, NE, NH, NJ,      monitoring,          measurements,
                                                  northern long-       NM, NY, NC, OH,      evaluate impacts.    release.
                                                  eared bat (M.        OK, PA, RI, SC,
                                                  septentrionalis),    SD, TN, TX, VT,
                                                  Ozark big-eared      VA, WI, WV, WY.
                                                  Bat (Corynorhinus
                                                  townsendii
                                                  ingens), and gray
                                                  bat (M.
                                                  grisescens).
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Public Availability of Comments

    Written comments we receive become part of the administrative 
record associated with this action. Before including your address, 
phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information 
in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--
including your personal identifying information--may be made publicly 
available at any time. While you can request in your comment that we 
withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we 
cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. 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.

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.).

Lori Nordstrom,
Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Service, Midwest Region.
[FR Doc. 2025-01342 Filed 1-17-25; 8:45 am]
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