[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 149 (Thursday, August 4, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-18974]


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[Federal Register: August 4, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
[I.D. 072694C]

 

Endangered Species; Permits

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

ACTION: Issuance of Modification 4 to Scientific Research and 
Enhancement Permit 795 (P503A).

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    On June 27, 1994, an application was filed by the Idaho Department 
of Fish and Game for Modification 4 to Permit 795 (P503A) for a take of 
listed species 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).
    Permit 795 was issued on July 29, 1992, and subsequently modified 
three times, as authorized by the ESA. The permit authorizes scientific 
research and enhancement activities involving listed Snake River 
sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) through December 31, 1997.
    For Modification 4 of this permit, IDFG will release approximately 
500 more of the progeny of the listed Redfish Lake 1991 sockeye 
outmigrants (artificially spawned in 1993) into two net pens in Redfish 
Lake in 1994 only. Modification 3 of this permit authorizes the release 
of up to 9,000 of these fish in 1994. Also in 1994, IDFG will release 
approximately 450 more listed sockeye fingerlings (1993 brood progeny 
of Redfish Lake anadromous sockeye that returned in 1993) into net pens 
in Redfish Lake. Modification 3 authorizes the release of up to 1,200 
of these fish in 1994. All of the juveniles will be released from the 
net pens into Redfish Lake in September-October, 1994.
    Also for Modification 4, IDFG will release additional progeny of 
the adult, listed, Snake River sockeye salmon that returned to Redfish 
Lake in 1991. In 1994 only, approximately 4,000 listed, artificially 
propagated, juveniles will be released directly into Redfish Lake as 
presmolts in November-December, 1994 and allowed to overwinter under 
natural conditions in the lake. These releases were not considered for 
Modification 3 because the fish developed quicker than IDFG anticipated 
and because the 1991 adults matured and spawned at unusual times. IDFG 
plans to culture these fish to reach a target size consistent with the 
size of the juveniles authorized to be released from the net pens in 
Redfish Lake.
    Notice is hereby given that on July 27, 1994, as authorized by the 
provisions of the ESA, NMFS issued Modification 4 to Permit Number 795 
for the above taking, subject to certain conditions set forth therein.
    Issuance of this modification, as required by the ESA, was based on 
a finding that such modification: (1) Was applied for in good faith; 
(2) will not operate to the disadvantage of the listed species which 
is/are the subject of this permit; (3) is consistent with the purposes 
and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. This permit was also 
issued in accordance with and is subject to parts 217-222 of Title 50 
CFR, the NMFS regulations governing listed species permits.
    The application, permit, 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: July 27, 1994.
William W. Fox, Jr.,
Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries 
Service.
[FR Doc. 94-18974 Filed 8-3-94; 8:45 am]
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