[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2188-2189]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-799]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Endangered Species Permit Applications
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications.
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SUMMARY: The following applicants have applied for a scientific
research permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species
pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973,
as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq.).
[Permit No. TE-005535]
Applicant: Gilbert Goodlett, Ridgecrest, California
The permittee requests an amendment to take (survey by pursuit) the
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction
with presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose
of enhancing its survival.
[Permit No. TE-020387]
Applicant: Tahirih Linz, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (survey by pursuit) the
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction
with presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose
of enhancing its survival.
[Permit No. TE-020384]
Applicant: Devon Thomas, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (survey by pursuit) the
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction
with presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose
of enhancing its survival.
[Permit No. TE-797233]
Applicant: Entomological Consulting Services, LTD., Pleasant Hill,
California
The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass, pursue,
capture, collect) the El Segundo blue butterfly (Euphilotes battoides
alllyni) in conjunction with monitoring, surveys, and life history
studies throughout its range in California for the purpose of enhancing
its survival.
[Permit No. TE-007277]
Applicant: Carol Hertzog, Oceanside, California
The permittee requests an amendment to take (survey by pursuit) the
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction
with presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose
of enhancing its survival.
[Permit No. TE-807078]
Applicant: Point Reyes Bird Observatory, Stinson Beach, California
The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass by survey using
vocalizations and nest monitor) the California clapper rail (Rallus
longirostris obsoletus) in conjunction with presence or absence surveys
and monitoring activities throughout its range for the purpose of
enhancing its survival.
[Permit No. TE-797315]
Applicant: Michael Morrison, Sacramento, California
The permittee requests an amendment to take (capture, mark, collect
tissue samples) the Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides exilis)
in conjunction with surveys, genetic research, and population studies
in Fresno and Merced Counties, California for the purpose of enhancing
its survival.
[Permit No. TE-787924]
Applicant: Marcus Spiegelberg, San Diego, California
The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass by survey,
collect, and sacrifice) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), vernal
pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi), San Diego fairy shrimp
(Brachinecta sandiegonensis), and the Riverside fairy shrimp
(Streptocephalus woottoni); take (survey by pursuit) the Quino
checkerspot butterfly (Euphydras editha quino); and take (capture) the
San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus) throughout each
species range in California in conjunction with surveys and population
monitoring for the purpose of enhancing their survival.
[Permit No. TE-797267]
Applicant: H.T. Harvey and Associates, San Jose, California
The permittee requests an amendment to take (capture) the Santa
Cruz long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodctylum croceum), San
Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrateania), and the
blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia sila) in conjunction with surveys
throughout each species range for the purpose of enhancing their
survival.
[Permit No. TE-814215]
Applicant: Claude Edwards, San Diego, California
The permittee requests an amendment to take (survey by pursuit) the
Laguna Mountain skipper (Pyrgus ruralis lagunae) in conjunction with
presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose of
enhancing its survival.
[Permit No. TE-783928]
Applicant: California Department of Transportation, San Diego,
California
The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass by survey) the
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax extimus traillii) in
conjunction with presence or absence surveys in San Diego and Imperial
Counties, California for the purpose of enhancing its survival.
[Permit No. TE-020557]
Applicant: Malik Tamimi, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (survey by pursuit) the
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction
with
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presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose of
enhancing its survival.
[Permit No. TE-786714]
Applicant: Elyssa Robertson, El Cajon, California
The permittee requests an amendment to take (survey by pursuit) the
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction
with presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose
of enhancing its survival.
[Permit No. TE-799570]
Applicant: Carol Witham, Davis, California
The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass by survey,
collect, and sacrifice) the San Diego fairy shrimp (Brachinecta
sandiegonensis) and the Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus
woottoni) throughout each species range in California in conjunction
with surveys and population monitoring for the purpose of enhancing
their survival.
DATES: Written comments on these permit applications must be received
on or before February 14, 2000.
ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the Chief--
Endangered Species, Ecological Services, Fish and Wildlife Service, 911
N.E. 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232-4181; Fax: (503) 231-6243.
Please refer to the respective permit number for each application when
submitting comments. All comments received, including names and
addresses, will become part of the official administrative record and
may be made available to the public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Documents and other information
submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to
the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by
any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents
within 20 days of the date of publication of this notice to the address
above; telephone: (503) 231-2063. Please refer to the respective permit
number for each application when requesting copies of documents.
Dated: January 5, 2000.
Thomas Dwyer,
Acting Regional Director, Region 1,
Portland, Oregon.
[FR Doc. 00-799 Filed 1-12-00; 8:45 am]
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