[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 165 (Monday, August 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58600-58603]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18523]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R4-ES-2023-N070; FXES11140400000-234-FF04E00000]
Endangered Species; 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 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 written data or comments on the applications by
September 27, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Reviewing Documents: Submit requests for copies of
applications and other information submitted with the applications to
Karen Marlowe (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). All requests and
comments should specify the applicant name and application number
(e.g., Mary Smith, ESPER0001234).
Submitting Comments: If you wish to comment, you may submit
comments by one of the following methods:
Email (preferred method): [email protected]. Please
include your name and return address in your email message. If you do
not receive a confirmation from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that
we have received your email message, contact us directly at the
telephone number listed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
U.S. mail: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office,
Ecological Services, 1875 Century Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30345 (Attn:
Karen Marlowe, Permit Coordinator).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Marlowe, Permit Coordinator,
404-679-7097 (telephone) or [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 of 1974, as amended (5
U.S.C. 552a), and the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
Background
With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits take of listed species
unless a Federal permit is issued that authorizes such take. The ESA's
definition of ``take'' includes hunting, shooting, harming, wounding,
or killing, and also such activities as pursuing, harassing, trapping,
capturing, or collecting.
A recovery permit issued by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA
authorizes the permittee to take endangered or threatened species while
engaging in activities that are conducted for scientific purposes that
promote recovery of species or for enhancement of propagation or
survival of species. These activities often include the capture and
collection of species, which would result in prohibited take if a
permit were not issued. 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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Permit application
number Applicant Species Location Activity Type of take Permit action
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PER4098933-0........ Robert Stinson; Gray bat (Myotis Alabama, Georgia, Presence/probable Enter hibernacula or New.
Knoxville, TN. grisescens), Kentucky, absence surveys, maternity roost caves,
Indiana bat Mississippi, North studies to capture with mist nets or
(Myotis sodalis), Carolina, South document habitat harp traps, handle,
northern long- Carolina, use, population identify, band, radio tag,
eared bat (Myotis Tennessee, and monitoring, and and release.
septentrionalis), Virginia. studies to
tricolored bat evaluate
(Perimyotis potential impacts
subflavus), and of white-nose
Virginia big-eared syndrome and
bat (Corynorhinus other threats.
townsendii
virginianus).
PER3404461-0........ Megan Wallrichs; Florida bonneted Alabama, Arkansas, Presence/probable Enter hibernacula or New.
Knoxville, TN. bat (Eumops Colorado, absence surveys, maternity roost caves,
floridanus), gray Connecticut, studies to capture with mist nets or
bat (Myotis Delaware, Florida, document habitat harp traps, handle,
grisescens), Georgia, Illinois, use, population identify, band, radio tag,
Indiana bat Indiana, Iowa, monitoring, and swab, and release.
(Myotis sodalis), Kansas, Kentucky, studies to
northern long- Louisiana, Maine, evaluate
eared bat (Myotis Maryland, potential impacts
septentrionalis), Massachusetts, of white-nose
and tricolored bat Michigan, syndrome and
(Perimyotis Minnesota, other threats.
subflavus). Mississippi,
Missouri, Montana,
Nebraska, New
Hampshire, New
Jersey, New
Mexico, New York,
North Carolina,
North Dakota,
Ohio, Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island,
South Carolina,
South Dakota,
Tennessee, Texas,
Vermont, Virginia,
West Virginia,
Wisconsin, and
Wyoming.
ES81430B-2.......... Heather Wallace; Tricolored bat Alabama, Arkansas, Presence/probable Enter hibernacula, capture Amendment.
Raleigh, NC. (Perimyotis Georgia, Kentucky, absence surveys, with mist nets or harp
subflavus). Louisiana, population traps, handle, identify,
Mississippi, North monitoring, band, radio tag, and release.
Carolina, South genetic analyses,
Carolina, and and studies to
Tennessee. evaluate
potential impacts
of white-nose
syndrome and
other threats.
ES102292-14......... Jeremy Jackson; Gray bat (Myotis Alabama, Arkansas, Presence/probable Enter hibernacula or Renewal and
Richmond, KY. grisescens), Connecticut, absence surveys, maternity roost caves, amendment.
Indiana bat Delaware, Florida, studies to capture with mist nets or
(Myotis sodalis), Georgia, Illinois, document habitat harp traps, handle,
northern long- Indiana, Iowa, use, and identify, collect hair
eared bat (Myotis Kansas, Kentucky, population samples, band, radio tag,
septentrionalis), Louisiana, Maine, monitoring. and release.
tricolored bat Massachusetts,
(Perimyotis Michigan,
subflavus), and Minnesota,
Virginia big-eared Mississippi,
bat (Corynorhinus Missouri, Montana,
townsendii Nebraska, New
virginianus). Hampshire, New
Jersey, New York,
North Carolina,
North Dakota,
Ohio, Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island,
South Carolina,
South Dakota,
Tennessee, Texas,
Vermont, Virginia,
West Virginia,
Wisconsin, and
Wyoming.
PER3535456-0........ Mirabeau Dudley; Red-cockaded Alabama............ Population Capture, band, construct and New.
Pittsview, AL. woodpecker management and monitor artificial nest
(Picoides monitoring. cavities and restrictors,
borealis). translocate, recapture, and
release.
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PER3726625-0........ Kelly Stewart; La Green sea turtle U.S. Virgin Islands Nest monitoring Capture; handle; measure; New.
Jolla, CA. (Chelonia mydas), and protection, collect tissue and blood;
hawksbill sea and habitat use, flipper, satellite, and PIT
turtle demographic, and tag; salvage dead hatchlings
(Eretmochelys genetic studies. and nonviable eggs; and
imbricata), examine and relocate nests.
leatherback sea
turtle
(Dermochelys
coriacea), and
loggerhead sea
turtle (Caretta
caretta).
ES57873C-1.......... Arkansas Natural Yellowcheek darter Arkansas........... Presence/probable Capture, identify, and Renewal.
Heritage (Etheostoma absence surveys. release.
Commission; Little moorei).
Rock, AR.
ES62778B-3.......... Chanston Osborne; Tricolored bat Alabama, Arkansas, Presence/probable Capture with mist nets and Amendment.
Aberdeen, NC. (Perimyotis Colorado, absence surveys. harp traps, handle,
subflavus). Connecticut, identify, band, radio tag,
Delaware, District and release.
of Columbia,
Florida, Georgia,
Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maine,
Maryland,
Massachusetts,
Michigan,
Minnesota,
Mississippi,
Missouri,
Nebraska, New
Hampshire, New
Jersey, New
Mexico, New York,
North Carolina,
North Dakota,
Ohio, Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island,
South Carolina,
South Dakota,
Tennessee, Texas,
Vermont, Virginia,
West Virginia,
Wisconsin, and
Wyoming.
ES022468-6.......... Endangered Species Red-cockaded North Carolina..... Population Capture, band, construct, and Renewal.
Branch, Department woodpecker management and monitor artificial nest
of Defense; Ft. (Picoides monitoring.. cavities and restrictors,
Bragg, NC. borealis). and translocate.
ES02167C-1.......... James Gore; Tricolored bat Alabama, Arkansas, Presence/probable Enter hibernacula and Renewal and
Columbia, SC. (Perimyotis Colorado, absence surveys, maternity roost caves, amendment.
subflavus). Connecticut, population capture with mist nets or
Delaware, District monitoring, and harp traps, handle,
of Columbia, stable isotope identify, band, radio tag,
Florida, Georgia, analyses.. and collect hair samples..
Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maine,
Maryland,
Massachusetts,
Michigan,
Minnesota,
Mississippi,
Missouri,
Nebraska, New
Hampshire, New
Jersey, New
Mexico, New York,
North Carolina,
North Dakota,
Ohio, Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island,
South Carolina,
South Dakota,
Tennessee,
Vermont, Virginia,
West Virginia,
Wisconsin, and
Wyoming.
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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 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. 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.
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Next Steps
If we decide to issue a permit to an applicant 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.).
Lourdes Mena,
Acting Deputy Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services,
Southeast Region.
[FR Doc. 2023-18523 Filed 8-25-23; 8:45 am]
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