[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 151 (Thursday, August 6, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 42057]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-21012]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Endangered Species Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service; Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications.

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SUMMARY: The following applicants have applied for a scientific 
research permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species 
pursuant to section 10 (a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, 
as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq.).
    Permit No. 844030.
    Applicant: Eda C. Eggeman, Redding, California.
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey; capture 
and release; collect and sacrifice specimens) the vernal pool tadpole 
shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) and the Conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio) in conjunction with ecological research in 
Tehama County, California, for the purpose of enhancing their survival.
    Permit No. 687242.
    Applicant: Michael Morrison, Sacramento, California.
    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release) the 
salt marsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris) in conjunction 
with surveys in Solano County, California, for the purpose of enhancing 
its survival.
    Permit No. 844028.
    Applicant: A. A. Rich and Associates, San Anselmo, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey; capture, 
handle, and release) the Owens pupfish (Cyprinodon radiosus), Owens tui 
chub (Gila bicolor snyderi), and tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius 
newberryi) in conjunction with scientific research throughout each 
species' range in California and Nevada, for the purpose of enhancing 
their survival.
    Permit No. 789254.
    Applicant: Elizabeth Copper, Coronado, California
    The applicant requests an amendment of her permit to take (harass) 
the California least tern (Sterna antillarum browni) in conjunction 
with determining the feasibility of salvaging abandoned eggs and 
augmenting limited populations in San Diego County, California, for the 
purpose of enhancing its survival.
    Permit No. 844029.
    Applicant: Joseph S. Drennan, San Anselmo, California.
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the 
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax trailli extimus) in 
conjunction with surveys in California, Nevada, and Arizona, for the 
purpose of enhancing its survival.
    Permit No. 844475.
    Applicant: Shapiro and Associates, Inc., Portland, Oregon.
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the Lost 
River sucker (Deltistes luxatus) and the shortnose sucker (Chasmistes 
brevirostris) in conjunction with surveys in the waters of the 
Caledonia Marsh, Klamath County, Oregon, for the purpose of enhancing 
their survival.
    Permit No. 844645.
    Applicant: Rick Rogers, Sherwood Oaks, California.
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the 
Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis) in 
San Bernardino and Riverside counties, California, for the purpose of 
enhancing its survival.
    Permit No. 844729.
    Applicant: Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont, California.
    The applicant requests a permit to remove and reduce to possession 
Astragalus albens, Oxytheca parishii var. goodmaniana, Eriogonum 
ovalifolium var. vineum, and Lesquerella kingii spp. bernardina in 
conjunction with population studies throughout San Bernardino County, 
California, for the purpose of enhancing their survival.
    Permit No. 838742.
    Applicant: Michelle Dohrn, Chambers Group, Irvine, California.
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the 
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax trailli extimus) in 
conjunction with surveys in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Ventura and 
Riverside Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing its 
survival.
    Permit No. 842199.
    Applicant: Keith A. Greer, San Diego, California.
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture 
and release, collect and sacrifice voucher specimens) the San Diego 
fairy shrimp (Brachinecta sandiegonensis) and the Riverside fairy 
shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) in San Diego County, California, in 
conjunction with surveys for the purpose of enhancing their survival.
    Permit No. 797266.
    Applicant: Dr. Douglas Alexander, Chico, California.
    The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (collect 
and sacrifice specimens, collect vernal pool soil core samples) the 
Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) and the vernal pool 
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in Tehama and Butte Counties, 
California, in conjunction with food habits analysis and scientific 
research for the purpose of enhancing their survival.

DATES: Written comments on these permit applications must be received 
on or before September 8, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the Chief, 
Division of Consultation and Conservation Planning, Ecological 
Services, 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 received, including names and addresses, 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 Freedom of Information Act, by 
any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents 
within 20 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: July 31, 1998.
Donald V. Friberg,
Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Portland, Oregon.
[FR Doc. 98-21012 Filed 8-5-98; 8:45 am]
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