[Federal Register: January 13, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 9)] [Notices] [Page 2188-2189] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr13ja00-82] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Permit Applications AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The following applicants have applied for a scientific research permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq.). [Permit No. TE-005535] Applicant: Gilbert Goodlett, Ridgecrest, California The permittee requests an amendment to take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose of enhancing its survival. [Permit No. TE-020387] Applicant: Tahirih Linz, San Diego, California The applicant requests a permit to take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose of enhancing its survival. [Permit No. TE-020384] Applicant: Devon Thomas, San Diego, California The applicant requests a permit to take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose of enhancing its survival. [Permit No. TE-797233] Applicant: Entomological Consulting Services, LTD., Pleasant Hill, California The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass, pursue, capture, collect) the El Segundo blue butterfly (Euphilotes battoides alllyni) in conjunction with monitoring, surveys, and life history studies throughout its range in California for the purpose of enhancing its survival. [Permit No. TE-007277] Applicant: Carol Hertzog, Oceanside, California The permittee requests an amendment to take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose of enhancing its survival. [Permit No. TE-807078] Applicant: Point Reyes Bird Observatory, Stinson Beach, California The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass by survey using vocalizations and nest monitor) the California clapper rail (Rallus longirostris obsoletus) in conjunction with presence or absence surveys and monitoring activities throughout its range for the purpose of enhancing its survival. [Permit No. TE-797315] Applicant: Michael Morrison, Sacramento, California The permittee requests an amendment to take (capture, mark, collect tissue samples) the Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides exilis) in conjunction with surveys, genetic research, and population studies in Fresno and Merced Counties, California for the purpose of enhancing its survival. [Permit No. TE-787924] Applicant: Marcus Spiegelberg, San Diego, California The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass by survey, collect, and sacrifice) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi), San Diego fairy shrimp (Brachinecta sandiegonensis), and the Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni); take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydras editha quino); and take (capture) the San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus) throughout each species range in California in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring for the purpose of enhancing their survival. [Permit No. TE-797267] Applicant: H.T. Harvey and Associates, San Jose, California The permittee requests an amendment to take (capture) the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodctylum croceum), San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrateania), and the blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia sila) in conjunction with surveys throughout each species range for the purpose of enhancing their survival. [Permit No. TE-814215] Applicant: Claude Edwards, San Diego, California The permittee requests an amendment to take (survey by pursuit) the Laguna Mountain skipper (Pyrgus ruralis lagunae) in conjunction with presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose of enhancing its survival. [Permit No. TE-783928] Applicant: California Department of Transportation, San Diego, California The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax extimus traillii) in conjunction with presence or absence surveys in San Diego and Imperial Counties, California for the purpose of enhancing its survival. [Permit No. TE-020557] Applicant: Malik Tamimi, San Diego, California The applicant requests a permit to take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with [[Page 2189]] presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose of enhancing its survival. [Permit No. TE-786714] Applicant: Elyssa Robertson, El Cajon, California The permittee requests an amendment to take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose of enhancing its survival. [Permit No. TE-799570] Applicant: Carol Witham, Davis, California The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass by survey, collect, and sacrifice) the San Diego fairy shrimp (Brachinecta sandiegonensis) and the Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) throughout each species range in California in conjunction with surveys and population monitoring for the purpose of enhancing their survival. DATES: Written comments on these permit applications must be received on or before February 14, 2000. ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the Chief-- Endangered Species, Ecological Services, Fish and Wildlife Service, 911 N.E. 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232-4181; Fax: (503) 231-6243. Please refer to the respective permit number for each application when submitting comments. All comments received, including names and addresses, will become part of the official administrative record and may be made available to the public. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents within 20 days of the date of publication of this notice to the address above; telephone: (503) 231-2063. Please refer to the respective permit number for each application when requesting copies of documents. Dated: January 5, 2000. Thomas Dwyer, Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Portland, Oregon. [FR Doc. 00-799 Filed 1-12-00; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P