[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8260-8262]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-4453]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications.

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SUMMARY: The following applicants have applied for a scientific 
research permit to conduct certain recovery-related activities with 
endangered species. This notice is provided pursuant to the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531, et seq.).

Permit No. 821962

Applicant: Mark E. Angelos, Torrance, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture 
and release, collect voucher specimens) the San Diego fairy shrimp 
(Brachinecta sandiegonensis) in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego 
Counties, California in conjunction with presence or absence surveys 
and aquatic insect research for the purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. 821401

Applicant: Brian Daniels, Long Beach, California.

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the 
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) throughout 
its range in California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and 
Colorado in conjunction with presence or absence surveys for the 
purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. 821404

Applicant: Douglas R. Willick, Anaheim, California.

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the 
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) throughout 
its range in California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and 
Colorado in conjunction with presence or absence surveys for the 
purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. 795934

Applicant: Jones and Stokes, Sacramento, California.
    The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass 
by survey;

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capture and release; collect voucher specimens) the San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) throughout the range of the 
species in California in conjunction with presence or absence surveys 
and scientific research for the purpose of enhancing their survival.

Permit No. 795938

Applicant: EIP Associates, Sacramento, California.

    The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass 
by survey; capture and release; collect voucher specimens) the San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) throughout the range 
of the species in California in conjunction with presence or absence 
surveys and scientific research for the purpose of enhancing their 
survival.

Permit No. 782274

Applicant: Michael Brandman Associates, Sacramento, California.

    The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass 
by survey; capture and release; collect voucher specimens) the San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) throughout the range 
of the species in California in conjunction with presence or absence 
surveys and scientific research for the purpose of enhancing their 
survival.

Permit No. 787037

Applicant: Branchiopod Research Group, San Diego, California.
    The applicant requests an amendment to her permit to take (harass 
by survey; capture and release; collect voucher specimens) the San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) throughout the range 
of the species in California in conjunction with presence or absence 
surveys and scientific research for the purpose of enhancing their 
survival.

Permit No. 797665

Applicant: Regional Environmental Consultants, San Diego, 
California.

    The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass 
by survey; capture and release; collect voucher specimens) the San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) throughout the range 
of the species in California in conjunction with presence or absence 
surveys and scientific research for the purpose of enhancing their 
survival.

Permit No. 812792

Applicant: Julie Vanderwier, Encinitas, California.

    The applicant requests an amendment to her permit to take (harass 
by survey; capture and release; collect voucher specimens) the San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) throughout the range 
of the species in California in conjunction with presence or absence 
surveys and scientific research for the purpose of enhancing their 
survival.

Permit No. 796288

Applicant: California Department of Transportation, Sacramento, 
California.

    The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass 
by survey; capture and release; collect voucher specimens) the San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) throughout the range 
of the species in California in conjunction with presence or absence 
surveys and scientific research for the purpose of enhancing their 
survival.

Permit No. 797999

Applicant: Merkel & Associates, Inc., San Diego, California.

    The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass 
by survey; capture and release; collect voucher specimens) the San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) throughout the range 
of the species in California in conjunction with presence or absence 
surveys and scientific research for the purpose of enhancing their 
survival.

Permit No. 797930

Applicant: Brent Paul Helm, Sacramento, California.

    The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass 
by survey; capture and release; collect voucher specimens) the San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) throughout the range 
of the species in California in conjunction with presence or absence 
surveys and scientific research for the purpose of enhancing their 
survival.

Permit No. 785148

Applicant: Ogden Environmental and Energy Services, San Diego, 
California.

    The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass 
by survey; capture and release; collect voucher specimens) the San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) throughout the range 
of the species in California in conjunction with presence or absence 
surveys and scientific research for the purpose of enhancing their 
survival.

Permit No. 778195

Applicant: Sweetwater Environmental Biologists, Inc., San Diego, 
California.

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey; capture 
and release; collect voucher specimens) the San Diego fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta sandiegonensis) throughout the range of the species in 
California in conjunction with presence or absence surveys and 
scientific research for the purpose of enhancing their survival.

Permit No. 797234

Applicant: LSA Associates, Inc., Point Richmond, California.

    The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass 
by survey; capture and release; collect voucher specimens) the San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) throughout the range 
of the species in California in conjunction with presence or absence 
surveys and scientific research for the purpose of enhancing their 
survival.

Permit No. 702631

Applicant: Assistant Regional Director-Ecological Services, Region 
1, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Portland, Oregon.

    The applicant requests amendment of his permit to allow take of the 
following species: Mount Hermon June beetle (Polyphylla barbata), quino 
checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino), Zayante band-winged 
grasshopper (Trimerotropis infantilis), San Diego fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and Laguna Mountains skipper (Pyrgus 
ruralis lagunae). Authorization to remove and reduce to possession 
specimens of the following plant species is also requested: Astragalus 
brauntonii (Braunton's milk-vetch), Pentachaeta lyonii (Lyon's 
pentachaeta), and Pseudobahia bahiifolia (Hartweg's golden sunburst). 
Take and collection activities will be conducted throughout the range 
of species in conjunction with recovery efforts in order to enhance 
their propagation and survival.

DATES: Written comments on these permit applications must be received 
on or before March 26, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the Chief, 
Division of Consultation and Conservation Planning, Ecological 
Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 911 N.E. 11th Avenue, 
Portland, Oregon 97232-4181; FAX: 503-231-6243. Please refer to the 
respective permit number for each application when submitting comments. 
All comments, including names and addresses, received will become part 
of the official administrative record and may be made available to the 
public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Documents and other information 
submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to 
the requirements of the Privacy Act and

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Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request 
for a copy of such documents within 30 days of the date of publication 
of this notice to the address above; telephone: 503-231-2063. Please 
refer to the respective permit number for each application when 
requesting copies of documents.

    Dated: February 13, 1997.
Thomas J. Dwyer,
Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Portland, Oregon.
[FR Doc. 97-4453 Filed 2-21-97; 8:45 am]
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