[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2188-2189]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-799]


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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. TE-005535]

Applicant: Gilbert Goodlett, Ridgecrest, California
    The permittee requests an amendment to take (survey by pursuit) the 
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction 
with presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose 
of enhancing its survival.

[Permit No. TE-020387]

Applicant: Tahirih Linz, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (survey by pursuit) the 
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction 
with presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose 
of enhancing its survival.

[Permit No. TE-020384]

Applicant: Devon Thomas, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (survey by pursuit) the 
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction 
with presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose 
of enhancing its survival.

[Permit No. TE-797233]

Applicant: Entomological Consulting Services, LTD., Pleasant Hill, 
California
    The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass, pursue, 
capture, collect) the El Segundo blue butterfly (Euphilotes battoides 
alllyni) in conjunction with monitoring, surveys, and life history 
studies throughout its range in California for the purpose of enhancing 
its survival.

[Permit No. TE-007277]

Applicant: Carol Hertzog, Oceanside, California
    The permittee requests an amendment to take (survey by pursuit) the 
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction 
with presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose 
of enhancing its survival.

[Permit No. TE-807078]

Applicant: Point Reyes Bird Observatory, Stinson Beach, California
    The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass by survey using 
vocalizations and nest monitor) the California clapper rail (Rallus 
longirostris obsoletus) in conjunction with presence or absence surveys 
and monitoring activities throughout its range for the purpose of 
enhancing its survival.

[Permit No. TE-797315]

Applicant: Michael Morrison, Sacramento, California
    The permittee requests an amendment to take (capture, mark, collect 
tissue samples) the Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides exilis) 
in conjunction with surveys, genetic research, and population studies 
in Fresno and Merced Counties, California for the purpose of enhancing 
its survival.

[Permit No. TE-787924]

Applicant: Marcus Spiegelberg, San Diego, California
    The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass by survey, 
collect, and sacrifice) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), vernal 
pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi), San Diego fairy shrimp 
(Brachinecta sandiegonensis), and the Riverside fairy shrimp 
(Streptocephalus woottoni); take (survey by pursuit) the Quino 
checkerspot butterfly (Euphydras editha quino); and take (capture) the 
San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus) throughout each 
species range in California in conjunction with surveys and population 
monitoring for the purpose of enhancing their survival.

[Permit No. TE-797267]

Applicant: H.T. Harvey and Associates, San Jose, California
    The permittee requests an amendment to take (capture) the Santa 
Cruz long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodctylum croceum), San 
Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrateania), and the 
blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia sila) in conjunction with surveys 
throughout each species range for the purpose of enhancing their 
survival.

[Permit No. TE-814215]

Applicant: Claude Edwards, San Diego, California
    The permittee requests an amendment to take (survey by pursuit) the 
Laguna Mountain skipper (Pyrgus ruralis lagunae) in conjunction with 
presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose of 
enhancing its survival.

[Permit No. TE-783928]

Applicant: California Department of Transportation, San Diego, 
California
    The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass by survey) the 
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax extimus traillii) in 
conjunction with presence or absence surveys in San Diego and Imperial 
Counties, California for the purpose of enhancing its survival.

[Permit No. TE-020557]

Applicant: Malik Tamimi, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (survey by pursuit) the 
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction 
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presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose of 
enhancing its survival.

[Permit No. TE-786714]

Applicant: Elyssa Robertson, El Cajon, California
    The permittee requests an amendment to take (survey by pursuit) the 
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction 
with presence or absence surveys throughout its range for the purpose 
of enhancing its survival.

[Permit No. TE-799570]

Applicant: Carol Witham, Davis, California
    The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass by survey, 
collect, and sacrifice) the San Diego fairy shrimp (Brachinecta 
sandiegonensis) and the Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus 
woottoni) throughout each species range in California in conjunction 
with surveys and population monitoring for the purpose of enhancing 
their survival.

DATES: Written comments on these permit applications must be received 
on or before February 14, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the Chief--
Endangered Species, 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: January 5, 2000.
Thomas Dwyer,
Acting Regional Director, Region 1,
Portland, Oregon.
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