[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9753-9757]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-03602]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R8-ES-2013-N293; FXES11130800000-145-FF08E00000]


Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to 
comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities 
with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species 
Act (Act) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species 
unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act also requires 
that we invite public comment before issuing these permits.

DATES: Comments on these permit applications must be received on or 
before March 24, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the 
Endangered Species Program Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Region 8, 2800 Cottage Way, Room W-2606, Sacramento, CA 95825 
(telephone: 916-414-6464; fax: 916-414-6486). Please refer to the 
respective permit number for each application when submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Marquez, Fish and Wildlife 
Biologist; see ADDRESSES (telephone: 760-431-9440; fax: 760-431-9624).

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following applicants have applied for 
scientific research permits to conduct certain activities with 
endangered species under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 
et seq.). We seek review and comment from local, State, and Federal 
agencies and the public on the following permit requests.

Applicant

Permit No. TE-20915B

Applicant: Craig A. Swolgaard, Georgetown, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara 
County Distinct Population Segment (DPS) and Sonoma County DPS) 
(Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey activities 
throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-43597A

Applicant: Dana H. McLaughlin, Chula Vista, California
    The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (survey, 
capture, handle, mark, and release) the San Bernardino kangaroo rat 
(Dipodomys merriami parvus) in conjunction with survey activities 
throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-21700B

Applicant: Diana J. Grosso, Bakersfield, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (survey, capture, handle, 
measure, and release) the giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) and 
Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides) in conjunction 
with survey activities throughout the range of each species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-795930

Applicant: Tansley Team Incorporated, Sheridan, California
    The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (capture, 
collect, transport, hatch and rear) the Conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool 
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with fairy shrimp 
cyst identification activities throughout the range of each species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-97717A

Applicant: Melissa Blundell, Oxnard, California
    The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (harass by 
survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) 
in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the 
species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-799564

Applicant: Sycamore Environmental Consultants, Inc., Sheridan, 
California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, 
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey activities throughout 
the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing 
the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-217119

Applicant: Carie M. Wingert, Fresno, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (survey, capture, handle, 
measure, and release) the giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) and 
Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides) and take 
(harass by survey and nest monitor) the California least tern (Sternula 
antillarum browni) (Sterna a. b.) and western snowy plover (Pacific 
Coast population DPS) (Charadrius nivosus nivosus) in conjunction with 
survey activities throughout the range of each species in California 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-213308

Applicant: Joseph E. DiDonato, Alameda, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) 
the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS and Sonoma 
County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey 
activities throughout the range of the species in California for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-062907-8

Applicant: Andrew M. Forde, Camarillo, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
locate and monitor nests, trap using mist nets, handle, color band, and 
collect blood and feathers) the southwestern willow flycatcher 
(Empidonax traillii extimus), take (harass by survey and locate and 
monitor nests) the coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila 
californica californica), take (locate and monitor nests and remove 
brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized 
nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), and take (survey 
by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) 
in conjunction with surveys, population monitoring, and research 
activities throughout the range of each species in California, Nevada, 
Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado, for the purpose of enhancing 
the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-22780B

Applicant: Florence Chan, Irvine, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (locate and monitor nests) 
the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with 
surveys and nest monitoring activities throughout the range of the 
species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-22798B

Applicant: North Star Engineering, Chico, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, collect, and 
collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), and 
vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with 
surveys and soil inoculum collection activities in Butte, Glenn, 
Tehama, Shasta, Sacramento, Placer, and Sutter Counties, California, 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-769304

Applicant: Jeffrey A. Halstead, Clovis, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey, capture, 
handle, and release) the Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides 
nitratoides) and Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides exilis) and 
take (harass by survey) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara 
County DPS and Sonoma

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County DPS) (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey 
activities throughout the range of each species in California for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-005956

Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey, Reno, Nevada
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, measure, 
weigh, mark, release, and collect) the cui-ui (Chasmistes jujus), take 
(capture, measure, mark, tag, release, collect, and harass by 
observation) the Ash Meadows speckled dace (Rhinichthys osculus 
nevadensis), Ash Meadows Amargosa pupfish (Cyprinodon nevadensis 
mionectes), and Moapa dace (Moapa coriacea); take (capture, measure, 
mark, tag, release, and harass by observation) the Warm Springs 
Amargosa pupfish (Cyprinodon nevadensis pectoralis); take (capture, 
mark, observe, and release) the White River springfish (Crenichthys 
baileyi baileyi) and Hiko White River springfish (Crenichthys baileyi 
grandis); take (capture, release, translocate, and harass by 
observation) the White River spinedace (Lepidomeda albivalis); take 
(harass by observation) the Pahranagat roundtail chub (Gila robusta 
jordani); and take (capture, mark, and release) the Clover Valley 
speckled dace (Rhinichthys osculus oligoporus) and Independence Valley 
speckled dace (Rhinichthys osculus lethoporus) in conjunction with 
surveys and scientific research activities throughout the range of each 
species in Nevada for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-031848

Applicant: Ryan N. Henry, Dana Point, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, 
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey activities throughout 
the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing 
the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-22802B

Applicant: John C. Sterling, Woodland, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (band, locate, and monitor 
nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), take (harass by 
survey, band, locate and monitor nests) the southwestern willow 
flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), and take (survey and nest 
monitor) the California clapper rail (Rallus longirostris obsoletus) in 
conjunction with surveys, nest monitoring, and population monitoring 
activities throughout the range of each species in California for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-787716

Applicant: Scott B. Tremor, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, handle, 
and release) the Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris 
pacificus), San Bernardino Merriam's kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami 
parvus), and Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) in 
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of each species 
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-037806

Applicant: Bureau of Land Management, Bakersfield, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, 
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), and 
vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi), and take (harass by 
survey, capture, handle, mark, and release) the giant kangaroo rat 
(Dipodomys ingens) and Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides 
nitratoides) in conjunction with survey and research activities 
throughout the range of each species in Ventura, Santa Barbara, San 
Luis Obispo, Tulare, Kings, Madera, Fresno, Kern, Monterey, and San 
Benito Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-95006A

Applicant: Steven Chung-Li Chen, San Luis Obispo, California
    The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (survey, 
capture, handle, measure, and release) the Tipton kangaroo rat 
(Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides), Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys 
nitratoides exilis), Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) and 
Morro Bay kangaroo rat (Dipodomys heermanni morroensis) in conjunction 
with survey activities throughout the range of each species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-785148

Applicant: AMEC Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc., Riverside, 
California
    The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (capture, 
collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool 
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey 
activities throughout the range of each species in California for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-086593

Applicant: University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
    The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (survey, 
capture, handle, release, remove from the wild, transport, captive 
breed, and hold in captivity) the Moapa dace (Moapa coriacea) in 
conjunction with surveys and scientific research activities throughout 
the range of each species in Lincoln County, Nevada, and research 
facility at the University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, for the purpose 
of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-192702

Applicant: Jamie M. Kneitel, Sacramento, California
    The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (capture, 
collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool 
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with genetic 
analysis and vernal pool diversity studies throughout the range of each 
species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-217401

Applicant: Cristina V. Slaughter, Santa Barbara, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, and release) the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) in 
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species 
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

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Permit No. TE-045994

Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, 
Western Ecological Research Center, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, release, and collect specimens for vouchers, parasite 
analysis, and genetic and morphological assessments) the unarmored 
threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni) and Santa 
Ana sucker (Catostomus santaanae), take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, collect tail tissue, and release) the desert slender salamander 
(Batrachoseps major aridus), take (harass by survey, capture, handle, 
mark, tag, and release; collect voucher specimens and take tissue 
samples; transport, captive rear, and release; and excavate ponds) the 
California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii) (R. aurora d.), take 
(harass by survey, capture, handle, mark, tag, and release; collect 
voucher specimens and take tissue samples; transport, captive breed and 
rear; collect sperm for cryopreservation efforts; conduct hormone 
treatments in captive breeding; remove infertile eggs from egg masses 
released from captivity; release to the wild (translocate); and 
euthanize) the mountain yellow-legged frog (southern California DPS) 
(Rana muscosa), take (harass by survey, capture, handle, mark, tag, 
take tissue samples, and release) the arroyo toad (=arroyo 
southwestern) (Anaxyrus californicus (Bufo microscaphus c.)), take 
(harass by survey, capture, handle, measure, release, and collect for 
voucher specimens and parasite research) the tidewater goby 
(Eucyclogobius newberryi), take (harass by survey, capture, handle, 
tag, clip fur, and release) the Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys 
stephensi), and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, collect 
biological tissue, utilize tracking tubes, photograph and record, mark, 
and release) the Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris 
pacificus) in conjunction with surveys, population monitoring, captive 
breeding, and research activities throughout the range of each species 
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-217401

Applicant: Jepson Prairie Reserve, Davis, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, 
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio) and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in 
conjunction with survey activities in Solano County, California, for 
the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-24256B

Applicant: Brett Daniels, Indio, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, handle, collect, 
transport, captive rear) the desert pupfish (Cyprinodon macularius) in 
conjunction with research activities in Riverside County, California, 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-778195

Applicant: Helix Environmental Planning, LaMesa, California
    The applicant requests an amendment to a permit to take (capture, 
collect, transport, hatch, and rear) the Conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool 
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with fairy shrimp 
cyst identification activities throughout the range of each species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-837574

Applicant: Denise L. LaBerteaux, Weldon, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, band, and locate and monitor nests) the southwestern willow 
flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with survey 
activities throughout the range of the species in California for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-811615

Applicant: Cynthia J. Daverin, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate and monitor 
nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), take (harass by 
survey, locate and monitor nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher 
(Empidonax traillii extimus), take (survey by pursuit) the Quino 
checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino), and take (capture, 
collect, and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool 
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey and 
population monitoring activities throughout the range of each species 
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-108683

Applicant: Austin J. Pearson, Coarsgold, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, collect, 
and collect vouchers) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey activities throughout 
the range of each species in California for the purpose of enhancing 
the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-25226B

Applicant: Rebecca E. Crowe, San Francisco, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and collect) 
branchiopod eggs/cysts of the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio) and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in 
conjunction with soil collection and research activities in Sonoma 
County, California, for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-24603A

Applicant: Karen J. Carter, Running Springs, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the Yuma 
clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis) in conjunction with 
survey activities in San Bernardino, Imperial, and Riverside Counties, 
California, and Clark County, Nevada, for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-817397

Applicant: John R. Storrer, Santa Barbara, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, release, collect tail tissue, and collect voucher 
specimens) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County DPS) 
(Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey and research 
activities in Santa Barbara County, California, for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

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Permit No. TE-25257B

Applicant: Joseph A.E. Stewart, Santa Cruz, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (survey, capture, handle, 
mark/recapture, and release) the blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia 
silus) in conjunction with surveys, population studies, and research 
activities throughout the range of the species in California for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-233367

Applicant: Laura E. Gorman, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take 
(survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha 
quino) and take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests) the 
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in 
conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities throughout 
the range of each species in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, 
Texas, Utah, and Colorado for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-020548

Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey, Vallejo, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take 
(survey, capture, handle, mark, collect genetic material, and release) 
the salt marsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris) and take 
(harass by survey, capture, handle, band, color-mark, radio-tag, 
collect genetic material, candle eggs, salvage eggs and carcasses, and 
release) the Yuma clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis) and 
California clapper rail (Rallus longirostris obsoletus) in conjunction 
with survey activities, population monitoring, and research activities 
throughout the range of each species in California and Arizona for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-041668

Applicant: Cleveland National Forest, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take 
(harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the arroyo toad 
(=arroyo southwestern) (Anaxyrus californicus (Bufo microscaphus c.)), 
take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests, and remove brown-
headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) 
the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), take 
(locate and monitor nests, and remove brown-headed cowbird eggs and 
chicks from parasitized nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii 
pusillus), and reduce and remove to possession (collect) the Dodecahema 
leptoceras (slender-horned spineflower), Allium munzii (Munz's onion), 
Astragalus brauntonii (Braunton's milk-vetch), Berberis nevinii 
(Nevin's barberry), and Poa atropurpurea (San Bernardino bluegrass) in 
conjunction with surveys and life history studies throughout the range 
of each species on Cleveland National Forest lands within San Diego, 
Orange, and Riverside Counties, California, for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-837439

Applicant: Guy P. Bruyea, Hemet, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) 
the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) and Delhi 
Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminates abdominalis) in 
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of each species 
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Public Comments

    We invite public review and comment on each of these recovery 
permit applications. Comments and materials we receive will be 
available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business 
hours at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.
    Before including your address, phone number, email address, or 
other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be 
aware that your entire comment--including your personal identifying 
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can 
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying 
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be 
able to do so.

Michael Long,
Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region, Sacramento, 
California.
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