[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 77 (Thursday, April 21, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23507-23510]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-09260]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R8-ES-2016-N072; FXES11130800000-167-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 recovery permits to
conduct certain activities with endangered species.
DATES: Comments on these permit applications must be received on or
before May 23, 2016.
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).
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,
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and Federal agencies and the public on the following permit requests
Applicants
Permit No. TE-227263
Applicant: Emilie Strauss, Berkeley, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey)
the California Ridgway's rail (California clapper r.) (Rallus obsoletus
obsoletus) (R. longirostris o.) in conjunction with survey activities
throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the
species' survival.
Permit No. TE-098997
Applicant: Gregory Warrick, Tehachapi, California
The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by
survey, capture, handle, and release) the Tipton kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides) and giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys
ingens) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-807078
Applicant: Point Reyes Bird Observatory, Petaluma, California
The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by
survey, nest monitor, capture, measure, band, release, and set up,
monitor and maintain cameras) the California least tern (Sternula
antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni), take (harass by survey, nest
monitor, and remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and
chicks from parasitized nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii extimus); take (harass by survey) the California
Ridgway's rail (California clapper r.) (Rallus obsoletus obsoletus) (R.
longirostris o.); and take (locate, nest monitor, and remove brown-
headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests)
the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with
survey and monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-026659
Applicant: Ventana Wildlife Society, Salinas, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, handle,
transport, take biological samples, attach transmitters and wing
markers, perform veterinary care, release, and monitor) the California
condor (Gymnogyps californianus) in conjunction with reintroduction
activities throughout the range of the species in California for the
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-58888A
Applicant: Dale Ritenour, LaMesa, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit)
the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino); and take
(harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, analyze
soil samples, and collect branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis),
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey
activities throughout the range of the species in California for the
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-89991B
Applicant: Sarah Vonderohe, Sacramento, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture,
handle, release, collect vouchers, and collect branchiopod cysts) the
Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus
woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-89994B
Applicant: Daria Snider, Sacramento, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture,
handle, release, collect vouchers, and collect branchiopod cysts) the
Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy
shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus
woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-082546
Applicant: Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Reserve, Watsonville,
California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, collect biological samples, and release) the Santa
Cruz long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum) in Monterey
and Santa Cruz Counties, California, in conjunction with research
activities for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-092162
Applicant: Andrew Borcher, Lakeside, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate and monitor
nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) and take (survey
by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino)
in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the
species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-063429
Applicant: California Department of Water Resources, Fresno, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, handle,
and release) the Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides exilis),
giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens), Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys
nitratoides nitratoides), and Buena Vista Lake shrew (Sorex ornatus
relictus) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-027296
Applicant: Michael H. Fawcett, Bodega, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Sonoma
County Distinct Population Segment (DPS)) (Ambystoma californiense) in
Sonoma County, California; take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and
release) the California freshwater shrimp (Syncaris pacifica)
throughout the range of the species; and take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, release, and collect voucher specimens) the tidewater
goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) in Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, San
Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Sonoma Counties, California, in
conjunction with survey
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activities for the species for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-813545
Applicant: Brock Ortega, Poway, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate and monitor
nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus); take (survey by
pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino);
take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, and
collect branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy
shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp
(Lepidurus packardi); and take (harass by survey and nest monitoring)
the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in
conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities throughout
the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the
species' survival.
Permit No. TE-89964A
Applicant: Debra Barringer, Ventura, California
The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by
survey, locate and monitor nests, and erect/install symbolic fencing
and signs) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni)
(Sterna a. browni) in conjunction with survey activities in San Diego
and Ventura Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the
species' survival.
Permit No. TE-068799
Applicant: Mikael T. Romich, Redlands, California
The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by
survey, nest monitor, and remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater)
eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) southwestern willow flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii extimus) throughout the range of the species in
California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada; take (locate and monitor
nests, and remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks
from parasitized nests) least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus); and
take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the San
Bernardino Merriam's kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus) and
Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) in conjunction with
surveys, population monitoring, and territorial mapping activities
throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of
enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-221287
Applicant: Diana G. Saucedo, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (survey by
pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino); and
take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, and
collect branchiopod cysts) the San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
sandiegonensis) and Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni)
in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the
species for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-067992
Applicant: Daniel Dugan, Morro Bay, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate, handle,
measure, relocate, and release) the Morro shoulderband snail (Banded
dune) (Helminthoglypta walkeriana) in San Luis Obispo County,
California; and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release)
the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) throughout the range of
the species in California, in conjunction with survey activities for
the species for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-067990
Applicant: Barbie Dugan, Morro Bay, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate, handle,
measure, relocate, and release) the Morro shoulderband snail (Banded
dune) (Helminthoglypta walkeriana) in conjunction with survey
activities for the species in San Luis Obispo County, California, for
the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-92167B
Applicant: San Francisco Zoological Society, San Francisco, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (captive rear, perform
husbandry, transport, insert PIT (passive integrated transponder) tag,
perform biological testing, treat, euthanize, perform behavior studies,
and perform genetic analysis) throughout all life stages, the Sierra
Nevada yellow-legged frog (Rana sierrae) and mountain yellow-legged
frog ((southern California DPS, and northern California DPS) (Rana
muscosa)) in conjunction with research, captive rearing, and general
husbandry activities at the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens in San
Francisco, California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-813431
Applicant: Peter Famolaro, Spring Valley, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey)
the light-footed Ridgway's rail (light-footed clapper r.) (Rallus
obsoletus levipes) (R. longirostris l.) in San Diego County,
California; take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests, and
remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from
parasitized nests) southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii
extimus); and take (locate and monitor nests, remove brown-headed
cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests,
capture, handle, and band) least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus),
in conjunction with population monitoring, research, and survey
activities throughout the range of the species in California for the
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-92719B
Applicant: Thomas Dayton, Encinitas, California
The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey) the
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus); and take
(harass by survey, and locate and monitor nests) least Bell's vireo
(Vireo bellii pusillus), in conjunction with population monitoring, and
survey activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose
of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-744878
Applicant: Institute for Wildlife Studies, Arcata, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, measure, sex, insert PIT tag, radio-collar, vaccinate,
collect biological samples, treat for ear mites, test for reproductive
capacity and status, transport, and release) the Santa Cruz Island fox
(Urocyon littoralis santacruzae), and Santa Catalina Island fox
(Urocyon littoralis catalinae) in conjunction with research activities
on Santa Cruz Island in Santa Barbara County and Santa Catalina Island
in Los Angeles County, California for the purpose of enhancing the
species' survival.
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Permit No. TE-92770B
Applicant: East Bay Zoological Society, Oakland, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (captive rear, perform
husbandry, transport, insert PIT tag, perform biological testing,
treat, euthanize, perform behavior studies, and perform genetic
analysis) throughout all life stages, the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged
frog (Rana sierrae), and mountain yellow-legged frog ((southern
California DPS, and northern California DPS) (Rana muscosa)) in
conjunction with research, captive rearing, and general husbandry
activities at the Oakland Zoo, Oakland, California for the purpose of
enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-106908
Applicant: Manna Warburton, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, measure, insert PIT tag, and release) the arroyo toad
(arroyo southwestern) (Anaxyrus californicus) and the mountain yellow-
legged frog (southern California DPS) (Rana mucosa) in Imperial, Los
Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara,
and Ventura Counties, California; take (harass by survey, capture,
handle, and release) the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) in
San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis
Obispo, Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Mateo, San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma,
Mendocino, and Humboldt Counties, California; and take the unarmored
threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni) in the
Santa Clara River in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, and Sugarloaf
Pond in the San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino County,
California, in conjunction with survey activities for the purpose of
enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-92799B
Applicant: Karl Fairchild, Fullerton, California
The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey, and
locate and monitor nests) southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax
traillii extimus) and least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in
conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities in Ventura
County, California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-89998A
Applicant: Matthew Amalong, Fountain Valley, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
locate and monitor nests, capture, band, and release) California least
tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni) in conjunction
with survey and population monitoring activities throughout the range
of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-92905B
Applicant: Brian Berry, Bakersfield, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture,
handle, mark, and release) the Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys
nitratoides nitratoides), Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides
exilis), and giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) in conjunction with
survey activities throughout the range of the 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.
Angela Picco,
Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region, Sacramento,
California.
[FR Doc. 2016-09260 Filed 4-20-16; 8:45 am]
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