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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 

Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications.

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    The following applicants have applied for a permit to conduct 
certain activities with endangered species. This notice is provided 
pursuant to section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as 
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531, et seq.).

Permit No. PRT-795286
Applicant: Dr. Amadeo M. Rea, San Diego, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by nest monitoring) 
the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) throughout the range of 
the species in southern California to monitor nest success for the 
purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.

Permit No. PRT-797267
Applicant: H. T. Harvey & Associates, Alviso, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, collect 
and sacrifice voucher specimens) the conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in 
vernal pools throughout the species' range in California to determine 
presence or absence of the species and conduct vernal pool community 
studies for the purpose of enhancement of survival of the species.

Permit No. PRT-797266
Applicant: Dr. Douglas Alexander, Chico, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, collect 
and sacrifice voucher specimens) the conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio) and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus 
packardi) in vernal pools throughout the species' range in California 
to determine presence or absence of the species and to conduct 
population, behavior, life history, and genetic studies on the species 
for the purpose of scientific research and enhancement of survival of 
the species.

Permit No. PRT-787265
Applicant: Harland Bartholomew & Associates, Sacramento, California

    The applicant requests amendment of their permit to include take 
(harass by survey, collect and sacrifice voucher specimens) of the 
conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp 
(Streptocephalus wootoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus 
packardi) in vernal pools throughout the species' range in California 
to determine presence or absence of the species for the purpose of 
enhancement of survival of the species.

Permit No. PRT-797262
Applicant: Ms. Tracy Erwin, Davis, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, collect 
and sacrifice voucher specimens) the conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in 
vernal pools throughout the species' range in northern California to 
determine presence or absence of the species for the purpose of 
enhancement of survival of the species.

Permit No. PRT-797259
Applicant: Mr. Chris Wilcox, Davis, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, collect 
and sacrifice voucher specimens) the conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in 
vernal pools in Great Valley Grasslands State Park, Merced County, 
California to conduct population studies for the purpose of scientific 
research and enhancement of survival of the species.

Permit No. PRT-797251
Applicant: Dr. Michael Baad, Sacramento, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, collect 
and sacrifice voucher specimens) the vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi) in vernal pools throughout the species' range in 
California to conduct community studies and population monitoring for 
the purpose of scientific research and enhancement of survival of the 
species.

Permit No. PRT-797226
Applicant: Strange Aquatic Resources, Wilseyville, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, collect 
and sacrifice voucher specimens) the conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in 
vernal pools throughout the species' range in central and northern 
California to determine presence or absence of the species for the 
purpose of enhancement of survival of the species.

Permit No. PRT-797228
Applicant: Dr. Martin Brittan, Folsom, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, collect 
and sacrifice voucher specimens) the conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in 
vernal pools throughout the species' range in central and northern 
California to determine presence or absence of the species for the 
purpose of enhancement of survival of the species.

Permit No. PRT-797229
Applicant: San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control, Stockton, 
California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, collect 
and sacrifice voucher specimens) the conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in 
vernal pools in San Joaquin County, California to determine presence or 
absence of the species and to conduct vernal pool community studies for 
the purpose of enhancement of survival of the species.

Permit No. PRT-797230
Applicant: Sacramento Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District, Elk 
Grove, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, collect 
and sacrifice voucher specimens) the vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi) in vernal pools in Sacramento County, California 
to determine presence or absence of the species and to conduct vernal 
pool community and phenological studies for the purpose of enhancement 
of survival of the species and scientific research.

Permit No. PRT-797231
Applicant: Dr. Richard L. Bottorff, South Lake Tahoe, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, collect 
and sacrifice voucher specimens) the conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in 
vernal pools throughout the species' range in California to determine 
presence or absence of the species for the purpose of enhancement of 
survival of the species.

Permit No. PRT-6677215
Applicant: Western Ecological Services Company, Inc., Novato, 
California

    The applicant requests amendment of their permit to include take 
(harass by survey, collect and sacrifice voucher specimens) of the 
conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp 
(Streptocephalus wootoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus 
packardi) in vernal pools throughout the species' range in California 
to determine presence or absence of the species for the purpose of 
enhancement of survival of the species.

Permit No. PRT-797232
Applicant: KAS Consultants, Visalia, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, collect 
and sacrifice voucher specimens) the conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in 
vernal pools throughout the species' range in central California to 
determine presence or absence of the species and to conduct vernal pool 
community studies for the purpose of enhancement of survival of the 
species and scientific research.

Permit No. PRT-797233
Applicant: Entomological Consulting Services, Pleasant Hill, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, collect 
and sacrifice voucher specimens) the conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus wootoni), and 
vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in vernal pools 
throughout the species' range in California to determine presence or 
absence of the species for the purpose of enhancement of survival of 
the species.

Permit No. PRT-797234
Applicant: LSA Associates, Inc., Point Richmond, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, collect 
and sacrifice voucher specimens) the conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus wootoni), and 
vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in vernal pools 
throughout the species' range in California to determine presence or 
absence of the species for the purpose of enhancement of survival of 
the species.

Permit No. PRT-769304
Applicant: Halstead and Associates, Clovis, California

    The applicant requests amendment of their permit to include take 
(harass by survey, collect and sacrifice voucher specimens) of the 
conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi) in vernal pools throughout the species' range in 
central California to determine presence or absence of the species for 
the purpose of enhancement of survival of the species.

Permit No. PRT-796835
Applicant: Thomas E. Kucera, Berkeley, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (trap, mark and release) 
the salt marsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris) throughout 
the range of the species in California to determine presence or absence 
of the species and to conduct population studies for the purpose of 
enhancement of survival of the species and scientific research.

DATES: Written comments on the permit applications must be received on 
or before January 26, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the Chief, 
Division of Consultation and Conservation Planning, Ecological 
Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 911 N.E. 11th Avenue, 
Portland, Oregon 97232-4181. Please refer to the respective permit 
number for each application when submitting comments.

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 30 days of the date of publication of this notice, to the 
following office: Division of Consultation and Conservation Planning, 
Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 911 N.E. 11th 
Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232-4181. Telephone: 503-231-2063; FAX: 503-
231-6243. Please refer to the respective permit number for each 
application when requesting copies of documents.

    Dated: December 19, 1994.
Thomas Dwyer,
Deputy Regional Director, Region 1, Portland, Oregon.
[FR Doc. 94-31735 Filed 12-23-94; 8:45 am]
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