[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 122 (Monday, June 26, 1995)] [Notices] [Page 32990] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-15554] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plans and Receipt of Applications for Incidental Take Permit for Construction of Single Family Residences in Williamson and Travis Counties, Texas AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- PRT-801588, PRT-801823, PRT-801837, and PRT-801838 SUMMARY: Bobby S. Thomas and Albert Graci (Applicants) have applied to the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for incidental take permits pursuant to Section 10(a) of the Endangered Species Act (Act). The Applicant (Thomas) has been assigned permit number PRT-801588, and Applicant (Graci) has been assigned permit numbers PRT-801838, PRT- 801837, and PRT-801823. The requested permits, which are for a period of 1 year and 2 years respectively, 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 a single family residence on each lot (Thomas) at Lot 28, Block B, Lake Georgetown Estates, Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, and (Graci) Lot 17, 18, and 19, Six Twenty Oaks, Section 2, 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 no later than July 26 1995. ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review the application 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 EA/HCP may obtain a copy by contacting Joseph E. Johnston or Alma Barrera, Ecological Services Field Office, 10711 Burnet Road, Suite 200, 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) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Austin, Texas. Written data or comments concerning the application(s) and EA/HCP's should be submitted to the Acting Field Supervisor, Ecological Field Office, Georgetown, Texas (see ADDRESS above). Please refer to the appropriate permit number 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 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 The Applicant (Thomas) plans to construct a single family residence on Lot 28 on Hunters Point and Deer Field Drives, Lake Georgetown Estates Subdivision, Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, and Applicant (Graci) plans to construct a single-family residence on each individual lot known as Lot 17, Lot 18, and Lot 19, Six Twenty Oaks Subdivision, Section 2, Travis County, Texas. These actions will eliminate less than one-half acre of land and indirectly impact less than one-half additional acres of golden-cheeked warbler habitat per residence. The applicants propose to compensate for this incidental take of golden-cheeked warbler habitat by placing $1,500 per residence into 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 federally listed species present was not economically feasible. Nancy M. Kaufman, Regional Director, Region 2, Albuquerque, New Mexico. [FR Doc. 95-15554 Filed 6-23-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-55-M