[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9753-9757]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-03602]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R8-ES-2013-N293; FXES11130800000-145-FF08E00000]
Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to
comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities
with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species
Act (Act) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species
unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act also requires
that we invite public comment before issuing these permits.
DATES: Comments on these permit applications must be received on or
before March 24, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the
Endangered Species Program Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Region 8, 2800 Cottage Way, Room W-2606, Sacramento, CA 95825
(telephone: 916-414-6464; fax: 916-414-6486). Please refer to the
respective permit number for each application when submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Marquez, Fish and Wildlife
Biologist; see ADDRESSES (telephone: 760-431-9440; fax: 760-431-9624).
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following applicants have applied for
scientific research permits to conduct certain activities with
endangered species under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531
et seq.). We seek review and comment from local, State, and Federal
agencies and the public on the following permit requests.
Applicant
Permit No. TE-20915B
Applicant: Craig A. Swolgaard, Georgetown, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture,
handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara
County Distinct Population Segment (DPS) and Sonoma County DPS)
(Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey activities
throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of
enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-43597A
Applicant: Dana H. McLaughlin, Chula Vista, California
The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (survey,
capture, handle, mark, and release) the San Bernardino kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys merriami parvus) in conjunction with survey activities
throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of
enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-21700B
Applicant: Diana J. Grosso, Bakersfield, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (survey, capture, handle,
measure, and release) the giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) and
Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides) in conjunction
with survey activities throughout the range of each species in
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-795930
Applicant: Tansley Team Incorporated, Sheridan, California
The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (capture,
collect, transport, hatch and rear) the Conservancy fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with fairy shrimp
cyst identification activities throughout the range of each species in
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-97717A
Applicant: Melissa Blundell, Oxnard, California
The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (harass by
survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus)
in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the
species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-799564
Applicant: Sycamore Environmental Consultants, Inc., Sheridan,
California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect,
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna),
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey activities throughout
the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing
the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-217119
Applicant: Carie M. Wingert, Fresno, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (survey, capture, handle,
measure, and release) the giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) and
Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides) and take
(harass by survey and nest monitor) the California least tern (Sternula
antillarum browni) (Sterna a. b.) and western snowy plover (Pacific
Coast population DPS) (Charadrius nivosus nivosus) in conjunction with
survey activities throughout the range of each species in California
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-213308
Applicant: Joseph E. DiDonato, Alameda, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey)
the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma
County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey
activities throughout the range of the species in California for the
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-062907-8
Applicant: Andrew M. Forde, Camarillo, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
locate and monitor nests, trap using mist nets, handle, color band, and
collect blood and feathers) the southwestern willow flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii extimus), take (harass by survey and locate and
monitor nests) the coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila
californica californica), take (locate and monitor nests and remove
brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized
nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), and take (survey
by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino)
in conjunction with surveys, population monitoring, and research
activities throughout the range of each species in California, Nevada,
Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado, for the purpose of enhancing
the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-22780B
Applicant: Florence Chan, Irvine, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (locate and monitor nests)
the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with
surveys and nest monitoring activities throughout the range of the
species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-22798B
Applicant: North Star Engineering, Chico, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, collect, and
collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), and
vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with
surveys and soil inoculum collection activities in Butte, Glenn,
Tehama, Shasta, Sacramento, Placer, and Sutter Counties, California,
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-769304
Applicant: Jeffrey A. Halstead, Clovis, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, capture,
handle, and release) the Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides
nitratoides) and Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides exilis) and
take (harass by survey) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara
County DPS and Sonoma
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County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey
activities throughout the range of each species in California for the
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-005956
Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey, Reno, Nevada
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, measure,
weigh, mark, release, and collect) the cui-ui (Chasmistes jujus), take
(capture, measure, mark, tag, release, collect, and harass by
observation) the Ash Meadows speckled dace (Rhinichthys osculus
nevadensis), Ash Meadows Amargosa pupfish (Cyprinodon nevadensis
mionectes), and Moapa dace (Moapa coriacea); take (capture, measure,
mark, tag, release, and harass by observation) the Warm Springs
Amargosa pupfish (Cyprinodon nevadensis pectoralis); take (capture,
mark, observe, and release) the White River springfish (Crenichthys
baileyi baileyi) and Hiko White River springfish (Crenichthys baileyi
grandis); take (capture, release, translocate, and harass by
observation) the White River spinedace (Lepidomeda albivalis); take
(harass by observation) the Pahranagat roundtail chub (Gila robusta
jordani); and take (capture, mark, and release) the Clover Valley
speckled dace (Rhinichthys osculus oligoporus) and Independence Valley
speckled dace (Rhinichthys osculus lethoporus) in conjunction with
surveys and scientific research activities throughout the range of each
species in Nevada for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-031848
Applicant: Ryan N. Henry, Dana Point, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect,
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna),
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey activities throughout
the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing
the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-22802B
Applicant: John C. Sterling, Woodland, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (band, locate, and monitor
nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), take (harass by
survey, band, locate and monitor nests) the southwestern willow
flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), and take (survey and nest
monitor) the California clapper rail (Rallus longirostris obsoletus) in
conjunction with surveys, nest monitoring, and population monitoring
activities throughout the range of each species in California for the
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-787716
Applicant: Scott B. Tremor, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, handle,
and release) the Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris
pacificus), San Bernardino Merriam's kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami
parvus), and Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) in
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of each species
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-037806
Applicant: Bureau of Land Management, Bakersfield, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect,
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), and
vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi), and take (harass by
survey, capture, handle, mark, and release) the giant kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys ingens) and Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides
nitratoides) in conjunction with survey and research activities
throughout the range of each species in Ventura, Santa Barbara, San
Luis Obispo, Tulare, Kings, Madera, Fresno, Kern, Monterey, and San
Benito Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-95006A
Applicant: Steven Chung-Li Chen, San Luis Obispo, California
The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (survey,
capture, handle, measure, and release) the Tipton kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides), Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys
nitratoides exilis), Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) and
Morro Bay kangaroo rat (Dipodomys heermanni morroensis) in conjunction
with survey activities throughout the range of each species in
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-785148
Applicant: AMEC Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc., Riverside,
California
The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (capture,
collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey
activities throughout the range of each species in California for the
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-086593
Applicant: University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (survey,
capture, handle, release, remove from the wild, transport, captive
breed, and hold in captivity) the Moapa dace (Moapa coriacea) in
conjunction with surveys and scientific research activities throughout
the range of each species in Lincoln County, Nevada, and research
facility at the University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, for the purpose
of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-192702
Applicant: Jamie M. Kneitel, Sacramento, California
The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (capture,
collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with genetic
analysis and vernal pool diversity studies throughout the range of each
species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-217401
Applicant: Cristina V. Slaughter, Santa Barbara, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
capture, and release) the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) in
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
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Permit No. TE-045994
Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division,
Western Ecological Research Center, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, release, and collect specimens for vouchers, parasite
analysis, and genetic and morphological assessments) the unarmored
threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni) and Santa
Ana sucker (Catostomus santaanae), take (harass by survey, capture,
handle, collect tail tissue, and release) the desert slender salamander
(Batrachoseps major aridus), take (harass by survey, capture, handle,
mark, tag, and release; collect voucher specimens and take tissue
samples; transport, captive rear, and release; and excavate ponds) the
California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii) (R. aurora d.), take
(harass by survey, capture, handle, mark, tag, and release; collect
voucher specimens and take tissue samples; transport, captive breed and
rear; collect sperm for cryopreservation efforts; conduct hormone
treatments in captive breeding; remove infertile eggs from egg masses
released from captivity; release to the wild (translocate); and
euthanize) the mountain yellow-legged frog (southern California DPS)
(Rana muscosa), take (harass by survey, capture, handle, mark, tag,
take tissue samples, and release) the arroyo toad (=arroyo
southwestern) (Anaxyrus californicus (Bufo microscaphus c.)), take
(harass by survey, capture, handle, measure, release, and collect for
voucher specimens and parasite research) the tidewater goby
(Eucyclogobius newberryi), take (harass by survey, capture, handle,
tag, clip fur, and release) the Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys
stephensi), and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, collect
biological tissue, utilize tracking tubes, photograph and record, mark,
and release) the Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris
pacificus) in conjunction with surveys, population monitoring, captive
breeding, and research activities throughout the range of each species
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-217401
Applicant: Jepson Prairie Reserve, Davis, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect,
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio) and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in
conjunction with survey activities in Solano County, California, for
the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-24256B
Applicant: Brett Daniels, Indio, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, handle, collect,
transport, captive rear) the desert pupfish (Cyprinodon macularius) in
conjunction with research activities in Riverside County, California,
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-778195
Applicant: Helix Environmental Planning, LaMesa, California
The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (capture,
collect, transport, hatch, and rear) the Conservancy fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with fairy shrimp
cyst identification activities throughout the range of each species in
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-837574
Applicant: Denise L. LaBerteaux, Weldon, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
capture, band, and locate and monitor nests) the southwestern willow
flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey
activities throughout the range of the species in California for the
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-811615
Applicant: Cynthia J. Daverin, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate and monitor
nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), take (harass by
survey, locate and monitor nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii extimus), take (survey by pursuit) the Quino
checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino), and take (capture,
collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey and
population monitoring activities throughout the range of each species
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-108683
Applicant: Austin J. Pearson, Coarsgold, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect,
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna),
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey activities throughout
the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing
the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-25226B
Applicant: Rebecca E. Crowe, San Francisco, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and collect)
branchiopod eggs/cysts of the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio) and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in
conjunction with soil collection and research activities in Sonoma
County, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-24603A
Applicant: Karen J. Carter, Running Springs, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the Yuma
clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis) in conjunction with
survey activities in San Bernardino, Imperial, and Riverside Counties,
California, and Clark County, Nevada, for the purpose of enhancing the
species' survival.
Permit No. TE-817397
Applicant: John R. Storrer, Santa Barbara, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, release, collect tail tissue, and collect voucher
specimens) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS)
(Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey and research
activities in Santa Barbara County, California, for the purpose of
enhancing the species' survival.
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Permit No. TE-25257B
Applicant: Joseph A.E. Stewart, Santa Cruz, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (survey, capture, handle,
mark/recapture, and release) the blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia
silus) in conjunction with surveys, population studies, and research
activities throughout the range of the species in California for the
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-233367
Applicant: Laura E. Gorman, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take
(survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha
quino) and take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests) the
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in
conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities throughout
the range of each species in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico,
Texas, Utah, and Colorado for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-020548
Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey, Vallejo, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take
(survey, capture, handle, mark, collect genetic material, and release)
the salt marsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris) and take
(harass by survey, capture, handle, band, color-mark, radio-tag,
collect genetic material, candle eggs, salvage eggs and carcasses, and
release) the Yuma clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis) and
California clapper rail (Rallus longirostris obsoletus) in conjunction
with survey activities, population monitoring, and research activities
throughout the range of each species in California and Arizona for the
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-041668
Applicant: Cleveland National Forest, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take
(harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the arroyo toad
(=arroyo southwestern) (Anaxyrus californicus (Bufo microscaphus c.)),
take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests, and remove brown-
headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests)
the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), take
(locate and monitor nests, and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs and
chicks from parasitized nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii
pusillus), and reduce and remove to possession (collect) the Dodecahema
leptoceras (slender-horned spineflower), Allium munzii (Munz's onion),
Astragalus brauntonii (Braunton's milk-vetch), Berberis nevinii
(Nevin's barberry), and Poa atropurpurea (San Bernardino bluegrass) in
conjunction with surveys and life history studies throughout the range
of each species on Cleveland National Forest lands within San Diego,
Orange, and Riverside Counties, California, for the purpose of
enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-837439
Applicant: Guy P. Bruyea, Hemet, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit)
the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) and Delhi
Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminates abdominalis) in
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of each species
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Public Comments
We invite public review and comment on each of these recovery
permit applications. Comments and materials we receive will be
available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business
hours at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.
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
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be
able to do so.
Michael Long,
Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region, Sacramento,
California.
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