[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 231 (Friday, December 2, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-29700]


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[Federal Register: December 2, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
[I.D. 112394C]

 

Endangered Species; Permits

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

ACTION: Issuance of Modification 3 to Scientific Research Permit 818 
(P211C).

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    On September 8, 1994, an application was filed by the Oregon 
Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) for a Modification to their 
scientific research Permit 818. ODFW requested an increase in the 
number of their authorized take of endangered Snake River spring/summer 
chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), for the period 1994-95 only, 
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). ODFW requested an increase in the take 
of listed fish, because an unexpectedly high production of juveniles in 
1994, partially attributed to recent progeny production from listed 
Rapid River Hatchery adults passed above the hatchery to spawn, is 
resulting in greater capture numbers and associated indirect mortality. 
The juvenile salmon's larger than expected escapement in the spring of 
1995 allows ODFW to increase the sample size for their research.
    Notice is hereby given that on November 16, 1994, as authorized by 
the provisions of the ESA, NMFS issued Modification 3 to Permit 818 for 
the above taking, subject to certain conditions set forth therein.
    Issuance of this permit, as required by the ESA, was based on a 
finding that such permit: (1) Was applied for in good faith; (2) will 
not operate to the disadvantage of the listed species which is 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, NOAA, 1315 East-West Highway, 
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3226 (301-713-1401); and
    Environmental and Technical Services Division, NMFS, NOAA, 525 
North East Oregon St., Suite 500, Portland, OR 97232 (503-230-5400).

    Dated: November 29, 1994.
Patricia A. Montanio,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 94-29700 Filed 12-1-94; 8:45 am]
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