[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 179 (Thursday, September 16, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50299-50300]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-24145]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Endangered Species Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service

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. TE-014444

    Applicant: California Army National Guard, and National Guard 
Bureau, Camp Roberts, California.
    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, mark, and 
release) the San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpis macrotis mutica) in 
conjunction with population monitoring at Camp Roberts, California, for 
the purpose of enhancing its survival. These activities were previously 
conducted under subpermit MONGWT.

Permit No. TE-014496

    Applicant: Dr. Michael Hanson, California Polytechnic State 
University, San Luis Obispo, California.
    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, mark, and 
release) the San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpis macrotis mutica) in 
conjunction with population monitoring at Camp Roberts, California, for 
the purpose of enhancing its survival. These activities were previously 
conducted under subpermit HANSMT.

Permit No. TE-014806

    Applicant: Erin Robbins, Mooney and Associates, San Diego, 
California.
    The applicant requests a permit to take (pursue by survey) the 
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) throughout the 
species range in southern California, for the purpose of enhancing its 
survival.

Permit No. TE-828382

    Applicant: Dr. Sharon K. Collinge, University of Colorado, Boulder, 
Colorado.
    The applicant requests to amend her permit to remove and reduce to 
possession the Contra Costa Goldfields (Lasthehia conjugens) plant in 
its entirety throughout the species range in California for the purpose 
of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. TE-014999

    Applicant: Death Valley National Park, Death Valley, California.
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass, capture, and 
release; sacrifice) the Devil's Hole pupfish (Cyprinodon diabolis) in 
conjunction with scientific research throughout the species range for 
the purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. TE-014497

    Applicant: Haleakala National Park, Makawao, Hawaii.
    The applicant requests a permit to: take (locate and monitor nests; 
conduct surveys; band; salvage live eggs, goslings, and adults; and 
release) the nene goose (Branta sandvicensis) in conjuction with 
population monitoring and captive propagation; take (capture, band, and 
release) the Hawaiian dark-rumped petrel (Pterodroma phaeopygia 
sandwichensis) in conjunction with ecological and demographic research; 
and remove and reduce to possession the seeds, inflorescence, and 
leaves of Argyroxiphium sandwicense ssp. macrocephalum, Bidens 
micrantha ssp. kalealaha, Clermonontia oblongifolia ssp. mauiensis, 
Clermontiia lindseyana, Clermontia peleana ssp. singuliflora, Ctenitis 
squamigera, Cyanea grimesiana ssp. grimesiana, Diplazium molokaiense, 
Geranium arboreum, Geranium multiflorum, Ischaemum byrone, Melicpoe 
balloui, Melicope ovalis, Phlegmariurus mannii, Plantago princeps var. 
laxiflora, Platanthera holochila, Schiedea halakalensis, Schiedea 
hookeri, Solanum incompletum, and Huperzia mannii in conjunction with 
viability and propagation research, and herbarium and taxonomic 
identification, at Haleakala National Park, Hawaii for the purpose of 
enhancing their survival. Activities with all species except 
Clermontiia lindseyana, Clermontia peleana ssp. singuliflora, Ctenitis 
squamigera, Cyanea grimesiana ssp. grimesiana, Diplazium molokaiense, 
Ischaemum byrone, Melicpoe balloui, Melicope ovalis, Phlegmariurus 
mannii, Plantago princeps var. laxiflora, Platanthera holochila, 
Schiedea hookeri, and Solanum incompletum were previously covered under 
subpermit NPSHAL-8.

Permit No. TE-797665

    Applicant: Regional Environmental Consultants, San Diego, 
California.

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    The applicant requests a permit amendment to remove and reduce to 
possession (collect seed and plant material, and salvage) Hemizonia 
conjugens, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Allium munzii, Arctostaphylos 
glandulosa ssp. crassifolia, and Monardella linoides var. viminea in 
conjunction with habitat enhancement throughout their range on Federal 
lands in California for the purpose of enhancing their survival.

Permit No. TE-751345

    Applicant: Ronald Baxter, Lake Mathews'Estelle Mountain Reserve, 
Perris, California.
    The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (mark 
with Passive Integrated Transponder tags) the Stephens' kangaroo rat 
(Dipodomys stephensi) in conjunction with population monitoring on the 
Lake Mathews-Estelle Mountain Reserve, Riverside County, California for 
the purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. TE-828708

    Applicant: Maria-Paloma Nieto, Nipomo, California.
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by 
survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) 
in conjunction with surveys throughout its range for the purpose of 
enhancing its survival.

Permit No. TE-016381

    Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, 
Wildlife Research Field Station, Dixon, California.
    The applicant requests to renew and amend their permit to: take 
(capture) the northern salt marsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys 
raviventris halocoetes) in conjunction with surveys throughout its 
range in California; take (capture and collect voucher specimens) the 
tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) in conjunction with surveys 
and ecological research throughout its range in California; take 
(harass by survey) the California clapper rail (Rallus longirostris 
obsoletus) in conjunction with surveys in Napa, Sonoma, and Solano 
Counties, California; and take (capture, handle, and harvest eggs and 
embryos) the desert pupfish (Cyprinodon macularius) in conjunction with 
scientific research in San Diego and Imperial Counties, California for 
the purpose of enhancing their survival. Activities for the tidewater 
goby, desert pupfish, and northern salt marsh harvest mouse were 
previously authorized under subpermit BRDDIX.

Permit No. 702631

    Applicant: Assistant Regional Director-Ecological Services, Region 
1, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Portland, Oregon.
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to allow take of the 
following species: the Jaguar (Pantera onca), Alameda striped racer 
snake (Masticophis lateralis euryxanthus), Behren's silverspot 
butterfly (Speyeria zerene behrensii), Callippe silverspot butterfly 
(Speyeria callippe callippe), Eskimo curlew (Numenius borealis), 
Mariana mallard duck (Anas platyrynchos oustaleti), Coastal cutthroat 
trout (Oncorhynchus clarki clarki), and the Umpqua River cutthroat 
trout (Oncorhynchus clarki).
    Authorization to remove and reduce to possession specimens of the 
following plant species is also requested: Allium munzii, Alopercus 
aequalis var. sonomensis, Alsinidendron trinerve, Amaranthus brownii, 
Arabis hoffmannii, Arctostaphylos confertiflora, Astragalus clarianus, 
Astragalus jaegerianus, Astragalus lentiginosus var. coachellae, 
Astragalus tener var. titi, Astragalus tricarinatus, Atriplex coronata 
var. notatior, Berberis nevinii, Berberis pinnata ssp. insularis, 
Caesalpinia (=Menzoneuron) kavaiense, Carex albida, Castilleja mollis, 
Cercocarpus traskiae, Chamaesyce hooveri, Chamaesyce (=Euphorbia) 
skottsbergii var. kalaeloana, Astragalus brauntonii and Pentachaeta 
lyonii. Take and collection activities will be conducted throughout the 
range of the species in conjunction with recovery efforts in order to 
enhance their propagation and survival.

Permit No. TE-734837

    Applicant: The Klamath Tribe, Chiloquin, Oregon.
    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and sacrifice) the 
shortnose sucker (Chasmistes brevirostris) and Lost River sucker 
(Deltistes luxatus) in conjunction with population and ecological 
studies throughout the species range for the purpose of enhancing their 
survival. The activities were previously authorized under subpermit 
KLATRB-9.

Permit No. TE-016712

    Applicant: Ventana Wilderness Sanctuary, Monterey, California.
    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, handle, and 
release) the California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) in conjunction 
with reintroduction actions throughout the species range for the 
purpose of enhancing its survival. The activities were previously 
authorized under subpermit VENTWS-10.

Permit No. TE-788074

    Applicant: Ellen Bauder, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to remove and reduce to 
possession (collect seed and plant material) Acanthomintha ilicifolia, 
Astragalus magdalenae var. piersonii, and Hemizonia conjugens in 
conjunction with scientific research throughout their range on Federal 
lands in California for the purpose of enhancing their survival.

DATES: Written comments on these permit applications must be received 
on or by October 18, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the 
Chief'Endangered Species, 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 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: September 9, 1999.
Thomas Dwyer,
Regional Director, Region 1, Portland, Oregon.
[FR Doc. 99-24145 Filed 9-15-99; 8:45 am]
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