[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 194 (Friday, October 6, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52411-52412]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-24833]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service


Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation 
Plan and Receipt of Application for Incidental Take Permit for 
Construction of One Single Family Residence on Lot 26, Block B, Lake 
Georgetown Estates, Williamson County, Texas

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Angela and Paul Murski (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 Applicant has 
been assigned permit numbers PRT-806824. The requested permit, which is 
for a period of 1 year, would authorize the incidental take of the 
endangered golden-cheeked warbler (Dendroica chrysoparia). The proposed 
take would 

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occur as a result of the construction of one single family residence at 
Lot 26, Block B, Lake Georgetown Estates, Williamson County, Texas. The 
Service has prepared the Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation 
Plan (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 application should be received on or 
before November 6, 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 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 written request, 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 Acting Field Supervisor, 
Ecological Field Office, Austin, Texas (see ADDRESSES above). Please 
refer to permit number PRT-806824 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: Angela and Paul Murski plan to construct a single family 
residence on Lot 26, Block B, Lake Georgetown Estates, Williamson 
County, Texas. This action 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 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 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. 95-24833 Filed 10-6-95; 8:45 am]
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