[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 247 (Tuesday, December 27, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 79346-79348]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-28060]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R3-ES-2022-N073; FXES11130300000-223-FF03E00000]
Endangered and Threatened Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit
Applications
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received
applications for permits to conduct activities intended to enhance the
propagation or survival of endangered or threatened species under the
ESA. 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 January 26,
2023.
ADDRESSES:
Document availability and comment submission: Submit requests for
copies of the applications and related documents, as well as any
comments, by one of the following methods. All requests and comments
should specify the applicant name(s) and application number(s) (e.g.,
ESXXXXXX; see table in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION):
Email (preferred method): permitsR3ES@fws.gov. Please
refer to 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);
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-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 Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531
et seq.), 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, 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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TE 38087B............. Jessica Miller, Indiana bat (Myotis AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, Conduct presence/ Capture with mist- Renew and amend.
Northfield, OH. sodalis), northern GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, absence. nets,.
long-eared bat KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, surveys, document... handle, identify,
(Myotis MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, habitat use, conduct radio-tag,.
septentrionalis), NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, population band, collect
and gray bat NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, monitoring,. nonintrusive.
(Myotis grisescens). SC, SD, TN, VA, VT, and evaluate impacts measurements,.......
WI, WV, WY. and release.........
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TE 234121............. Western Ecosystem Indiana bat (Myotis AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, Conduct presence/ Capture with mist- Renew and amend.
Technology, Inc., sodalis), northern FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, absence. nets and harp
Cheyenne, WY. long-eared bat KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, surveys, document... traps,.
(Myotis ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, habitat use, conduct handle, identify,
septentrionalis), MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, population radio-tag,.
gray bat (Myotis NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, monitoring,. band, collect
grisescens), Ozark RI, SC, SD, TN, VA, and evaluate impacts nonintrusive.
big-eared bat VT, WI, WV, WY. measurements,.......
(Corynorhinus and release.........
townsendii ingens),
and Virginia big-
eared bat
(Corynorhinus
townsendii
virginianus).
ES26854C.............. Brenna Hyzy, Indiana bat (Myotis AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, Conduct presence/ Capture with mist- Renew.
Minneapolis, MN. sodalis), northern IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, absence. nets and harp
long-eared bat LA, MA, MD, MI, ME, surveys, document... traps,.
(Myotis MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, habitat use, conduct handle, identify,
septentrionalis), NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, population radio-tag, collect
gray bat (Myotis OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, monitoring,. nonintrusive.
grisescens). TN, VT, VA, WI, WV. and evaluate impacts measurements,.......
and release.........
ES30970B.............. Jefferey Miller, Indiana bat (Myotis AR, CT, DE, D.C., Conduct presence/ Capture with mist- Renew.
Newnan, GA. sodalis), northern IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, absence surveys, nets and harp
long-eared bat MD, MI, ME, MN, MO, document habitat traps, handle,
(Myotis ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, use, conduct identify, radio-
septentrionalis), OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, population tag, band, enter
gray bat (Myotis VT, VA, WI, WV. monitoring, and hibernacula,
grisescens), Ozark evaluate impacts. collect
big-eared bat nonintrusive
(Corynorhinus measurements, and
townsendii ingens), release.
and Virginia big-
eared bat
(Corynorhinus
townsendii
virginianus).
PER0036813............ Adam Benshoff, Kent, Roanoke logperch AL, AR, CT, DC, GA, Conduct presence/ Capture, handle, New.
OH. (Percina rex); 32 IA, KS, KY, IL, IN, absence surveys, release, and
freshwater mussel LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, document habitat relocate due to
species. MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, use, conduct stranding.
NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, population
SC, TN, VA, VT, WI, monitoring, and
WV. evaluate impacts.
TE70488C.............. Scott Bergeson....... Indiana bat (Myotis AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, Conduct presence/ Capture with mist- Renew.
Fort Wayne, IN....... sodalis), northern IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, absence surveys, nets and harp
long-eared bat LA, MA, MD, MI, ME, document habitat traps, handle,
(Myotis MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, use, conduct identify, radio-
septentrionalis), ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, population tag, band, enter
and gray bat OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, monitoring, and hibernacula,
(Myotis grisescens). SD, TN, VT, VA, WI, evaluate impacts. collect
WV. nonintrusive
measurements, and
release.
ES64081B.............. Joseph Hoyt, Indiana bat (Myotis IL, MI, WI.......... Conduct presence/ Enter hibernacula, Renew.
Blacksburg, VA. sodalis) and absence surveys, capture, handle,
northern long-eared document habitat collect skin swabs.
bat (Myotis use, conduct
septentrionalis). population
monitoring, and
evaluate impacts.
ES40247C.............. Minnesota Department Rusty patched bumble MN.................. Conduct presence/ Capture, handle, Renew/Amend.
of Natural bee (Bombus absence surveys, release.
Resources, Saint affinis). document habitat
Paul, MN. use, conduct
population
monitoring, and
evaluate impacts.
ES62286A.............. Jason Whittle, Indiana bat (Myotis AL, AR, CN, GA, IL, Conduct presence/ Capture with mist Renew.
Richfield, OH. sodalis) and IN, IA, KY, ME, MD, absence surveys, nets, harp trap,
northern long-eared MA, MI, MS, MO, NH, document habitat handle, radio-tag,
bat (Myotis NJ, NY, NC, OK, OH, use, conduct band, collect non-
septentrionalis). PA, SC, TN, VT, VA, population intrusive
WV. monitoring, and measurements,
evaluate impacts. collect biological
samples and release.
ES02651A.............. Ohio Department of Indiana bat (Myotis OH.................. Conduct presence/ Capture, handle, Renew.
Transportation, sodalis), northern absence surveys, radio-tag, release.
Columbus, OH. long-eared bat document habitat
(Myotis use, conduct
septentrionalis), population
American burying monitoring, and
beetle (Nicrophorus evaluate impacts.
americanus).
ES38793A.............. Kenneth Mierzwa, Hine's emerald AL, IL, IN, MI, MO, Conduct presence/ Capture, release, Renew.
Eureka, CA. dragonfly OH, WI. absence surveys, collect exuviae.
(Somatochlora document habitat
hineana). use, conduct
population
monitoring, and
evaluate impacts.
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ES151107.............. Resource Indiana bat (Myotis AL, AR, CN, DE, GA, Conduct presence/ Capture with mist Renew.
Environmental sodalis), northern IL, IN, IA, KY, MD, absence surveys, nets, harp trap,
Solutions, long-eared bat MA, MS, MI, MO, NH, document habitat handle, radio-tag,
Louisville, KY. (Myotis NJ, NY, NC, OK, OH, use, conduct band, enter
septentrionalis), PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, population hibernacula,
gray bat (Myotis VA, WV, WI. monitoring, and collect non-
grisescens), Ozark evaluate impacts. intrusive
big-eared bat measurements,
(Corynorhinus collect biological
townsendii ingens), samples and release.
and Virginia big-
eared bat
(Corynorhinus
townsendii
virginianus).
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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 Services. USFWS Region 3.
[FR Doc. 2022-28060 Filed 12-23-22; 8:45 am]
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