[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 102 (Friday, May 27, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-12954]


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[Federal Register: May 27, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[I.D. 051294B]

 

Endangered Species; Permits

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Issuance of three scientific research permits and five 
modifications to scientific research permits (P504E, P563, P770#67, 
P211C, P503C ,P507D, P510, P510A, P770#66).

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    On March 14, 1994, notice was published that an application had 
been filed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a scientific 
research permit to take listed Snake River salmon as authorized by the 
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) and the NMFS 
regulations governing listed fish and wildlife permits (50 CFR parts 
217-222). Notice is hereby given that on April 20, 1994, NMFS issued 
Permit 910 (P504E) for the above take subject to certain conditions set 
forth therein.
    On March 14, 1994, notice was published that Northern Wasco County 
PUD applied in due form for a scientific research permit to take listed 
species of Snake River salmon. Notice is hereby given that on May 4, 
1994, NMFS issued Permit 913 (P563) for the above take subject to 
certain conditions set forth therein.
    On March 9, 1994, notice was published that NMFS Northwest 
Fisheries Science Center applied in due form for a scientific research 
permit to take listed juvenile Snake River spring/summer and fall 
chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). Notice is hereby given that 
on April 29, 1994, NMFS issued Permit 914 (P770#67) for the above take 
subject to certain conditions set forth therein.
    On February 28, 1994, notice was published that the Oregon 
Department of Fish & Wildlife applied in due form for a modification of 
Permit 818 (P211C). Notice is hereby given that on April 28, 1994, NMFS 
issued a modification to Permit 818 to take adult and juvenile listed 
Snake River spring/summer chinook salmon.
    On February 7, 1994, notice was published that the Idaho Department 
of Fish & Game applied in due form for a modification of Permit 823 
(P503C). Notice is hereby given that on April 29, 1994, NMFS issued a 
modification to Permit 823 to take listed Snake River fall and spring/
summer chinook salmon and listed Snake River sockeye salmon (O. nerka).
    Notice is hereby given that on May 6, 1994, NMFS issued 
modifications to take listed species of Snake River salmon, as 
authorized by the provisions of the ESA, to the following permits: 
Permit 824 (P510A) & Permit 849 (P510) issued to the Shoshone-Bannock 
Tribes, Permit 848 (P507D) issued to the Washington Department of 
Fisheries, and Permit 900 (P770#67) issued to NMFS.
    Issuance of these permits and modifications, as required by the 
ESA, was based on a finding that such permit: (1) Were applied for in 
good faith; (2) will not operate to the disadvantage of the listed 
species which are the subject of these permits; (3) are consistent with 
the purposes and policies set forth in Section 2 of the ESA. These 
permits were also issued in accordance with and are subject to Parts 
217-222 of Title 50 CFR, the NMFS regulations governing listed species 
permits.
    The applications, permits, modifications, and supporting 
documentation are available for review by interested persons in the 
following offices by appointment:
    Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1335 East-West Highway, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910-3226 (301-713-2322); and
    Environmental and Technical Services Division, NMFS, NOAA, 911 
North East 11th Ave., Room 620, Portland, OR 97232 (503-230-5400).

    Dated: May 17, 1994
William W. Fox, Jr., Ph.D.,
Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries 
Service
[FR Doc. 94-12954 Filed 5-26-94; 8:45 am]
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