[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 154 (Thursday, August 10, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40854-40855]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-19651]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation 
Plans and Receipt of Applications for Incidental Take Permits for 
Construction of Single Family Residences in Austin, Travis County, 
Texas

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Applicants have applied to the Fish and Wildlife Service 
(Service) for an incidental take permits 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 single family residences in Austin, Travis County, 
Texas.
    The Service has prepared the Environmental Assessment/Habitat 
Conservation Plans (EA/HCP) 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 applications should be received 
September 11, 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/HCPs may obtain a copy by contacting Joseph E. Johnston or Mary 
Orms, Ecological Services Field Office, 10711 Burnet Road, Suite 200, 
Austin, Texas 78758 (512/490-0063). Documents will be available for 
public inspection by appointment only, during normal business hours 
(8:00 to 4:30) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Austin, Texas. Written 
data or comments concerning the application(s) and EA/HCPs should be 
submitted to the Field Supervisor, Ecological Field Office, Austin, 
Texas (see ADDRESSES above). Please refer to the permit numbers when 
submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joseph E. Johnston or Mary Orms 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: Walter Jonas plans to construct a single family residence on 
Lot 135, Unit 2, Cardinal Hills Subdivision, 15106 Flamingo Drive N., 
Austin, Travis County, Texas. The Applicant has been issued the Permit 
Number PRT-804388 for a period of 1 year. 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: David W. DiJoy plans to construct a single family residence 
on Lot 67, Block B, Rob Roy on the Lake Subdivision, 101 Lowell Lane, 
Austin, Travis County, Texas. The Applicant has been issued the Permit 
Number PRT-804125 for a period of 1 year. This action will eliminate 
less that 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 $1500 into the City of Austin Balcones 
Canyonlands Conservation Fund to acquire/manage lands for the 
conservation of the golden-cheeked warbler.

APPLICANT: Richland SA, Ltd. plans to construct single family 
residences on the following lots:

Lot 1, Block D, Phase One, Canyon Mesa Subdivision, Kabar Trail, 
Austin, Travis County, Texas, (PRT-804126)
Lot 2, Block D, Phase One, Canyon Mesa Subdivision, Kabar Trail, 
Austin, Travis County, Texas, (PRT-804127)
Lot 3, Block D, Phase One, Canyon Mesa Subdivision, Kabar Trail, 
Austin, Travis County, Texas, (PRT-804128)
Lot 4, Block D, Phase One, Canyon Mesa Subdivision, Kabar Trail, 
Austin, Travis County, Texas, (PRT-804129)
Lot 5, Block D, Phase One, Canyon Mesa Subdivision, Kabar Trail, 
Austin, Travis County, Texas, (PRT-804130)
Lot 6, Block D, Phase One, Canyon Mesa Subdivision, Kabar Trail, 
Austin, Travis County, Texas, (PRT-804131)
Lot 7, Block D, Phase One, Canyon Mesa Subdivision, Kabar Trail, 
Austin, Travis County, Texas, (PRT-804132)
Lot 8, Block D, Phase One, Canyon Mesa Subdivision, Kabar Trail, 
Austin, Travis County, Texas, (PRT-804133)
Lot 9, Block D, Phase One, Canyon Mesa Subdivision, Kabar Trail, 
Austin, Travis County, Texas, (PRT-804135)
Lot 10, Block D, Phase One, Canyon Mesa Subdivision, Kabar Trail, 
Austin, Travis County, Texas, (PRT-804136)
Lot 12, Block D, Phase One, Canyon Mesa Subdivision, Kabar Trail, 
Austin, Travis County, Texas, (PRT-804137)
Lot 13, Block D, Phase One, Canyon Mesa Subdivision, Kabar Trail, 
Austin, Travis County, Texas, (PRT-804138)
Lot 14, Block D, Phase One, Canyon Mesa Subdivision, Kabar Trail, 
Austin, Travis County, Texas, (PRT-804139)

    The Applicant has been issued the Permit Numbers PRT-804126 to PRT-
133 and PRT-804135 to PRT-804139 above. The permits are for a period of 
20 years. This action will eliminate less than one-half acre of land 
per residence and indirectly impact less than one-half 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 per residence into the City of Austin 
Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Fund to acquire/manage lands for the 
conservation of the golden-cheeked warbler.

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    Alternatives to these actions were rejected because selling or not 
developing the subject properties with federally listed species present 
was not economically feasible.

    Dated: July 8, 1995.
Nancy M. Kaufman,
Regional Director, Region 2, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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