[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 23, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23928-23931]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-10956]
=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R8-ES-2018-N048; FXES11130800000-178-FF08E00000]
Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comment.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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 (ESA) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species
unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The ESA 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 June 22, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the
Endangered Species Program Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
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 Endangered Species
Act (ESA; 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
Applicants
Permit No. TE-204436
Applicant: Johanna Kisner, Orcutt, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, 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.
Permit No. TE-185595
Applicant: Kelly Bayne, Sacramento, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal 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); and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release)
the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County and Sonoma County
Distinct Population Segment (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-101462
Applicant: Peter Sarafian, Los Osos, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, and release) the Morro shoulderband snail (Banded
dune) (Helminthoglypta walkeriana) in
[[Page 23929]]
conjunction with survey activities in San Luis Obispo County,
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-86356B
Applicant: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take
(perform rescue operations, capture, handle, collect, transport,
rehabilitate, mark/tag, return to wild, display for educational
purposes, and perform veterinarian care) the green sea turtle (Chelonia
mydas), leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), loggerhead sea
turtle (Caretta caretta), Olive Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys
olivacea), and Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in
conjunction with stranded sea turtle operations, research, and
enhancement of wild populations throughout the range of the species in
California, Oregon, and Washington, for the purpose of enhancing the
species' survival.
Permit No. TE-80703A
Applicant: Seth Reimers, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (pursuit by
survey) 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-181714
Applicant: Pieter Johnson, Boulder, Colorado
The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by
capture, handle, swab, and release) the California tiger salamander
(Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment (DPS)) (Ambystoma
californiense) in conjunction with genetic and hybridization research
activities in throughout the range of the species in California, for
the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-217663
Applicant: Ann Dalkey, Redondo Beach, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (pursuit by survey)
the Palos Verdes blue butterfly (Glaucopsyche lygdamus
palosverdesensis) and El Segundo blue butterfly (Euphilotes battoides
allyni) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-091012
Applicant: Molly Goble, San Ramon, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa
Barbara County and Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment (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-039460
Applicant: Thomas Olson, Lompoc, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, mark, collect tissues samples, and release) the
California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County Distinct Population
Segment (DPS)) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey and
research activities throughout the range of the species in California
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-71409C
Applicant: Juliana Woodruff, Benicia, California
The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa
Barbara County and Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment (DPS))
(Ambystoma californiense) and Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog (Rana
sierrae) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-831207
Applicant: Karen Kirtland, Riverside, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, and release) the San Bernardino Merriam's kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys merriami parvus), Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys
stephensi), and Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris
pacificus) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range
of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-006328
Applicant: Michael Drake, Tehachapi, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take
(harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the Fresno kangaroo
rat (Dipodomys nitratoides exilis), Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys
nitratoides nitratoides), giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens), Morro
Bay kangaroo rat (Dipodomys heermanni morroensis), and Stephens'
kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi); take (pursuit by survey) the Quino
checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino), and Delhi Sands
flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis) in conjunction
with survey activities throughout the range of the species in
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-72549C
Applicant: Marty Lewis, Carson, California
The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, and collect branchiopod
cysts) the 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-161496
Applicant: Portia Halbert, Felton, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take
(harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the San Francisco
garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) in conjunction with
survey and habitat enhancement activities in San Mateo and Santa Cruz
counties, California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-117947
Applicant: Kevin Clark, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take
(locate and monitor nests, capture, band, and release) the least Bell's
vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus); 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 (harass by survey and locate and
monitor nests) the California least tern
[[Page 23930]]
(Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni); and take (harass by
survey, capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, and collect
branchiopod cysts) the San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and
vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) 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-804203
Applicant: Stephen Myers, Moreno Valley, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate and monitor
nests, remove brown-headed cowbird eggs and chicks from parasitized
nests, capture, handle, band, and release) the least Bell's vireo
(Vireo belli pusillus); take (harass by survey and locate and monitor
nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus);
take (harass by survey) the Yuma clapper rail (Yuma Ridgway's r.)
(Rallus longirostris yumanensis) (R. obsoletus y.); take (pursuit by
survey) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino); 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 survey
and population monitoring activities throughout the range of the
species in California and Nevada for the purpose of enhancing the
species' survival.
Permit No. TE-34570A
Applicant: San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory, Milpitas, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
locate and monitor nests, and utilize cameras) the California least
tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni) in conjunction
with survey, population monitoring, and research activities throughout
the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the
species' survival.
Permit No. TE-062907
Applicant: Andrew Forde, Camarillo, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to 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 (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); in conjunction with survey and population monitoring
activities throughout the range of the species in California and Nevada
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-72875C
Applicant: Ian Boyd, Fair Oaks, California
The applicant requests a new 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-14231A
Applicant: Caesara Brungraber, Bend, Oregon
The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take
(harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, collect
branchiopod cysts, and process vernal pool soil samples) 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 (pursuit by survey) 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-11271B
Applicant: Heron Pacific, LLC, Rocklin, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal 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); take (harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the
California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County and Sonoma County
Distinct Population Segment (DPS)) (Ambystoma californiense), 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-036499
Applicant: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco,
California
The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by
survey, capture, handle, and release while conducting educational
workshops) the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) in conjunction
with scientific educational activities within the Golden Gate National
Recreation Area in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-74980C
Applicant: Plumas Audubon Society, Quincy, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture,
handle, and release) the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog (Rana
sierrae) and mountain yellow-legged frog ((northern California DPS)
(Rana muscosa)) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the
range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the
species' survival.
Permit No. TE-073205
Applicant: Cristina Sandoval, Goleta, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
locate and monitor nests, use decoys, and play taped vocalizations) the
California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni)
in conjunction with survey, population monitoring activities, and
research activities in Santa Barbara County, California for the purpose
of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-05661B
Applicant: Jennifer Gold, Santa Barbara, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey,
locate and monitor nests, and install symbolic fencing) the California
least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) in conjunction with survey,
population monitoring, and research activities throughout the range of
the species in
[[Page 23931]]
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-75492C
Applicant: Susan Bennett, San Francisco, California
The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey,
capture, handle, and release) the San Francisco garter snake
(Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia), and take (pursuit by survey) the
mission blue butterfly (Icaricia icarioides missionensis) and San Bruno
elfin butterfly (Callophrys mossii bayensis) in conjunction with survey
activities throughout the range of the species in California for the
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.
Permit No. TE-815537
Applicant: Swaim Biological Inc., Livermore, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take
(harass by survey, capture, handle, insert passive integrated
transponder tags, collect tissue samples, and release) the San
Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia); and take
(harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California tiger
salamander (Santa Barbara County and Sonoma County Distinct Population
Segment (DPS)) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey,
research, and educational workshop activities throughout the range of
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-051248
Applicant: Paul Lemons, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit renewal 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); take (pursuit by survey) the Quino checkerspot butterfly
(Euphydryas editha quino); and 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-75776C
Applicant: Melanie Madden, Encinitas, California
The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey,
locate and monitor nests, capture, handle, band, and remove brown-
headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests)
the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) and southwestern willow
flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus); in conjunction with survey,
population monitoring, and research activities throughout the range of
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species'
survival.
Permit No. TE-62868B
Applicant: The Klamath Tribes, Chiloquin, Oregon
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture,
handle, transport, collect eggs, captive rear, maintain in captivity in
artificial ponds, test for disease, tag, and release) the Lost River
sucker (Deltistes luxatus) and shortnose sucker (Chasmistes
brevirostris) in conjunction with a captive rearing and release
program, population studies, and research activities throughout the
range of each species in Oregon 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 in ADDRESSES. 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.
Karen Jensen,
Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region, Sacramento,
California.
[FR Doc. 2018-10956 Filed 5-22-18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4333-15-P