[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 9, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24648-24649]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-11352]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service


Availability of Environmental Assessments/Habitat Conservation 
Plans and Receipt of Applications for Incidental Take Permits for 
Construction of Single-Family Residences Within Travis County, TX

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Bette Craddock Pressler (Applicant) has applied to the Fish 
and Wildlife Service (Service) for incidental take permits pursuant to 
Section 10(a) of the Endangered Species Act (Act). The requested 
permits, which are for a period of 5 years, would authorize the 
incidental take of the endangered golden-cheeked warbler (Dendroica 
chrysoparia). The proposed take would occur as a result of the 
construction on one single-family residence on each lot within Travis 
County, Texas. The Applicant has been assigned the following permit 
numbers: Lot number 6--PRT-800439, Lot number 5--PRT-800438, Lot number 
4--PRT-800440, Lot number 3--PRT-800441, Lot number 1--PRT-800442, and 
Lot number 2--PRT-800443.
    The Service has prepared the Environmental Assessments/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 and EA/HCP should be 
received by June 8, 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 87102. 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, Texas 
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). Written data or comments concerning the application(s) 
and EA/HCP(s) should be submitted to the Acting Field Supervisors, 
Ecological Services Field Office, Austin, Texas (see ADDRESSES above). 
Please refer to applicable Permit Numbers when submitting comments.

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

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 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.
    Bette Craddock Pressler plans to construct single-family residences 
on Lots 1-6 on Red Bud Trail, West Lake Hills, Austin, Travis County, 
Texas. This action will eliminate less than one-half acre of land and 
indirectly impact less than one additional acres of golden-cheeked 
warbler habitat per residence. The applicant proposes to compensate for 
this incidental take of golden-cheeked warbler habitat by placing 
$1,500 for each residence in the City of Austin Balcones Canyonlands 
Conservation Fund to acquire/manage lands for the conservation of the 
golden-cheeked warbler.
    Alternatives to this action were rejected because selling or not 
developing the subject property with [[Page 24649]] federally listed 
species present was not economically feasible.
John E. Cross,
Acting Regional Director, Region 2, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
[FR Doc. 95-11352 Filed 5-8-95; 8:45 am]
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