[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 179 (Thursday, September 16, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50299-50300]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-24145]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Endangered Species Permit Applications
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service
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-014444
Applicant: California Army National Guard, and National Guard
Bureau, Camp Roberts, California.
The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, mark, and
release) the San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpis macrotis mutica) in
conjunction with population monitoring at Camp Roberts, California, for
the purpose of enhancing its survival. These activities were previously
conducted under subpermit MONGWT.
Permit No. TE-014496
Applicant: Dr. Michael Hanson, California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo, California.
The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, mark, and
release) the San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpis macrotis mutica) in
conjunction with population monitoring at Camp Roberts, California, for
the purpose of enhancing its survival. These activities were previously
conducted under subpermit HANSMT.
Permit No. TE-014806
Applicant: Erin Robbins, Mooney and Associates, San Diego,
California.
The applicant requests a permit to take (pursue by survey) the
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) throughout the
species range in southern California, for the purpose of enhancing its
survival.
Permit No. TE-828382
Applicant: Dr. Sharon K. Collinge, University of Colorado, Boulder,
Colorado.
The applicant requests to amend her permit to remove and reduce to
possession the Contra Costa Goldfields (Lasthehia conjugens) plant in
its entirety throughout the species range in California for the purpose
of enhancing its survival.
Permit No. TE-014999
Applicant: Death Valley National Park, Death Valley, California.
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass, capture, and
release; sacrifice) the Devil's Hole pupfish (Cyprinodon diabolis) in
conjunction with scientific research throughout the species range for
the purpose of enhancing its survival.
Permit No. TE-014497
Applicant: Haleakala National Park, Makawao, Hawaii.
The applicant requests a permit to: take (locate and monitor nests;
conduct surveys; band; salvage live eggs, goslings, and adults; and
release) the nene goose (Branta sandvicensis) in conjuction with
population monitoring and captive propagation; take (capture, band, and
release) the Hawaiian dark-rumped petrel (Pterodroma phaeopygia
sandwichensis) in conjunction with ecological and demographic research;
and remove and reduce to possession the seeds, inflorescence, and
leaves of Argyroxiphium sandwicense ssp. macrocephalum, Bidens
micrantha ssp. kalealaha, Clermonontia oblongifolia ssp. mauiensis,
Clermontiia lindseyana, Clermontia peleana ssp. singuliflora, Ctenitis
squamigera, Cyanea grimesiana ssp. grimesiana, Diplazium molokaiense,
Geranium arboreum, Geranium multiflorum, Ischaemum byrone, Melicpoe
balloui, Melicope ovalis, Phlegmariurus mannii, Plantago princeps var.
laxiflora, Platanthera holochila, Schiedea halakalensis, Schiedea
hookeri, Solanum incompletum, and Huperzia mannii in conjunction with
viability and propagation research, and herbarium and taxonomic
identification, at Haleakala National Park, Hawaii for the purpose of
enhancing their survival. Activities with all species except
Clermontiia lindseyana, Clermontia peleana ssp. singuliflora, Ctenitis
squamigera, Cyanea grimesiana ssp. grimesiana, Diplazium molokaiense,
Ischaemum byrone, Melicpoe balloui, Melicope ovalis, Phlegmariurus
mannii, Plantago princeps var. laxiflora, Platanthera holochila,
Schiedea hookeri, and Solanum incompletum were previously covered under
subpermit NPSHAL-8.
Permit No. TE-797665
Applicant: Regional Environmental Consultants, San Diego,
California.
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The applicant requests a permit amendment to remove and reduce to
possession (collect seed and plant material, and salvage) Hemizonia
conjugens, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Allium munzii, Arctostaphylos
glandulosa ssp. crassifolia, and Monardella linoides var. viminea in
conjunction with habitat enhancement throughout their range on Federal
lands in California for the purpose of enhancing their survival.
Permit No. TE-751345
Applicant: Ronald Baxter, Lake Mathews'Estelle Mountain Reserve,
Perris, California.
The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (mark
with Passive Integrated Transponder tags) the Stephens' kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys stephensi) in conjunction with population monitoring on the
Lake Mathews-Estelle Mountain Reserve, Riverside County, California for
the purpose of enhancing its survival.
Permit No. TE-828708
Applicant: Maria-Paloma Nieto, Nipomo, California.
The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by
survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus)
in conjunction with surveys throughout its range for the purpose of
enhancing its survival.
Permit No. TE-016381
Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division,
Wildlife Research Field Station, Dixon, California.
The applicant requests to renew and amend their permit to: take
(capture) the northern salt marsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys
raviventris halocoetes) in conjunction with surveys throughout its
range in California; take (capture and collect voucher specimens) the
tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) in conjunction with surveys
and ecological research throughout its range in California; take
(harass by survey) the California clapper rail (Rallus longirostris
obsoletus) in conjunction with surveys in Napa, Sonoma, and Solano
Counties, California; and take (capture, handle, and harvest eggs and
embryos) the desert pupfish (Cyprinodon macularius) in conjunction with
scientific research in San Diego and Imperial Counties, California for
the purpose of enhancing their survival. Activities for the tidewater
goby, desert pupfish, and northern salt marsh harvest mouse were
previously authorized under subpermit BRDDIX.
Permit No. 702631
Applicant: Assistant Regional Director-Ecological Services, Region
1, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Portland, Oregon.
The applicant requests a permit amendment to allow take of the
following species: the Jaguar (Pantera onca), Alameda striped racer
snake (Masticophis lateralis euryxanthus), Behren's silverspot
butterfly (Speyeria zerene behrensii), Callippe silverspot butterfly
(Speyeria callippe callippe), Eskimo curlew (Numenius borealis),
Mariana mallard duck (Anas platyrynchos oustaleti), Coastal cutthroat
trout (Oncorhynchus clarki clarki), and the Umpqua River cutthroat
trout (Oncorhynchus clarki).
Authorization to remove and reduce to possession specimens of the
following plant species is also requested: Allium munzii, Alopercus
aequalis var. sonomensis, Alsinidendron trinerve, Amaranthus brownii,
Arabis hoffmannii, Arctostaphylos confertiflora, Astragalus clarianus,
Astragalus jaegerianus, Astragalus lentiginosus var. coachellae,
Astragalus tener var. titi, Astragalus tricarinatus, Atriplex coronata
var. notatior, Berberis nevinii, Berberis pinnata ssp. insularis,
Caesalpinia (=Menzoneuron) kavaiense, Carex albida, Castilleja mollis,
Cercocarpus traskiae, Chamaesyce hooveri, Chamaesyce (=Euphorbia)
skottsbergii var. kalaeloana, Astragalus brauntonii and Pentachaeta
lyonii. Take and collection activities will be conducted throughout the
range of the species in conjunction with recovery efforts in order to
enhance their propagation and survival.
Permit No. TE-734837
Applicant: The Klamath Tribe, Chiloquin, Oregon.
The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and sacrifice) the
shortnose sucker (Chasmistes brevirostris) and Lost River sucker
(Deltistes luxatus) in conjunction with population and ecological
studies throughout the species range for the purpose of enhancing their
survival. The activities were previously authorized under subpermit
KLATRB-9.
Permit No. TE-016712
Applicant: Ventana Wilderness Sanctuary, Monterey, California.
The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, handle, and
release) the California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) in conjunction
with reintroduction actions throughout the species range for the
purpose of enhancing its survival. The activities were previously
authorized under subpermit VENTWS-10.
Permit No. TE-788074
Applicant: Ellen Bauder, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit amendment to remove and reduce to
possession (collect seed and plant material) Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Astragalus magdalenae var. piersonii, and Hemizonia conjugens in
conjunction with scientific research throughout their range on Federal
lands in California for the purpose of enhancing their survival.
DATES: Written comments on these permit applications must be received
on or by October 18, 1999.
ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the
Chief'Endangered Species, Ecological Services, U.S. 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: September 9, 1999.
Thomas Dwyer,
Regional Director, Region 1, Portland, Oregon.
[FR Doc. 99-24145 Filed 9-15-99; 8:45 am]
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