[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 76 (Thursday, April 20, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19764-19765]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-9767]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Availability of Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation 
Plans and Receipt of Applications for Incidental Take Permits for 
Construction of Single-family Residences Within Travis County, Texas

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The following applicants have applied to the Fish and Wildlife 
Service (Service) for an incidental take permit pursuant to Section 
10(a) of the Endangered Species Act (Act). The requested permits would 
authorize the incidental take of the endangered golden-cheeked warbler 
(Dendroica chrysoparia). The proposed take would occur as a result of 
the construction of one single-family residence on each individually 
owned lot within Travis County, Texas.
    The Service has prepared the Environmental Assessment/Habitat 
Conservation Plans (EA/HCP's) for the incidental take applications. A 
determination of jeopardy to the species or a Finding of No Significant 
Impact (FONSI) will not be made before 30 days from the date of 
publication of this notice. This notice is provided pursuant to Section 
10(c) of the Act and National Environmental Policy Act regulations (40 
CFR 1506.6).

DATES: Written comments on the application should be received on or 
before May 22, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review the application(s) may obtain a 
copy by writing to the Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service, P.O. Box 1306, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103. Persons wishing 
to review the individual EA/HCP(s) may obtain a copy by contacting 
Joseph E. Johnston or Alma Barrera, Ecological Services Field Office, 
10711 Burnet Road, suite 200, Hartland Bank Building, Austin, TX 78758 
(512/490-0063). Documents will be available for public inspection by 
written request, by appointment only, during normal business hours 
(9:00 to 4:30) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Austin, TX. Written data 
or comments concerning the application(s) and EA/HCP(s) should be 
submitted to the Acting Field Supervisor, Ecological Services Field 
Office, Austin, TX (see addresses above). Please refer to the 
applicable Permit Number when submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joseph E. Johnston or Alma Barrera at the above Austin Ecological 
Service Field Office.

[[Page 19765]] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 9 of the Act 
prohibits the ``taking'' of endangered species such as the golden-
cheeked warbler. However, the Service, under limited circumstances, may 
issue permits to take endangered wildlife species incidental to, and 
not the purpose of, otherwise lawful activities. Regulations governing 
permits for endangered species are at 50 CFR 17.22.
    Applicant: Steven G. Madere (Permit Number PRT-799859) plans to 
construct a single-family residence on Lot 22, Block H, Long Canyon 
Phase IIA Subdivision, a k a 9000 Bell Mountain Drive. This action will 
eliminate less than one half acre of land and indirectly impact less 
than one half additional acre of golden-cheeked warbler habitat. The 
applicant proposes to compensate for this incidental take of golden-
cheeked warbler habitat by placing $1,500 into the City of Austin 
Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Fund to acquire/manage lands for the 
conservation of the golden-cheeked warbler.
    Applicant: Cecil Eugene Ethridge and Doug Van Skyock (Permit Number 
PRT-799946) plan to construct a single-family residence on Lot 44 on 
Mountain Trail, Comanche Trail #3 Resubdivision. This action will 
eliminate less than one half acre of land and indirectly impact less 
than one half additional acre of golden-cheeked warbler habitat. The 
applicant proposes to compensate for this incidental take of golden-
cheeked warbler habitat by placing $1,500 into the City of Austin 
Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Fund to acquire/manage lands for the 
conservation of the golden-cheeked warbler.
    Applicant: Steven I. Adler (Permit Number PRT-800130) plans to 
construct a single-family residence on Lot 12 on Wildwind Point, 
Westlake Highlands Section 5, Phase 2, Revised Subdivision. This action 
will eliminate less than one half acre of land and indirectly impact 
less than one additional acre of golden-cheeked warbler habitat. The 
applicant proposes to compensate for this incidental take of golden-
cheeked warbler habitat by placing $1,500 into the City of Austin 
Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Fund to acquire/manage lands for the 
conservation of the golden-cheeked warbler.
    Applicant: Richard S. Baggett (Permit Number PRT-800131) plans to 
construct a single-family residence on Lot 2, Block L, Long canyon, 
Phase IIB, a k a 9611 Bell Mountain Drive. This action will eliminate 
less than one half acre of land and indirectly impact less than one 
additional acre of golden-cheeked warbler habitat. The applicant 
proposes to compensate for this incidental take of golden-cheeked 
warbler habitat by placing $1,500 into the City of Austin Balcones 
Canyonlands Conservation Fund to acquire/manage lands for the 
conservation of the golden-cheeked warbler.
    Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. Larry Michael Beasley (Permit Number PRT-
800080) plan to construct a single-family residence on Lot 4 on Lime 
Creek Road, Lake Travis Subdivision No. 2. This action will eliminate 
less than one half acre of land and indirectly impact less than one 
additional acre of golden-cheeked warbler habitat. The applicant 
proposes to compensate for this incidental take of golden-cheeked 
warbler habitat by placing $1,500 into the City of Austin Balcones 
Canyonlands Conservation Fund to acquire/manage lands for the 
conservation of the golden-cheeked warbler.
    Alternatives to these actions were rejected by the Applicant(s) 
because selling or not developing the individually owned subject 
property with federally listed species present was not economically 
feasible.
Lynn B. Starnes,
Acting Regional Director, Region 2, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
[FR Doc. 95-9767 Filed 4-19-95; 8:45 am]
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