[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 2 (Tuesday, January 5, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 249-251]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-33146]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R8-ES-2016-N242; FXES11130800000-167-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 recovery permits to 
conduct certain activities with endangered species.

DATES: Comments on these permit applications must be received on or 
before February 4, 2016.

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.

Applicants

Permit No. TE-82102B-0

Applicant: Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, conduct nest monitoring, release, collect biological samples, 
fit with radio transmitters, transport, band, captive rear, display 
publically, and conduct daily husbandry) the California condor 
(Gymnogyps californianus) in conjunction with captive rearing, 
research, reintroduction into the wild, and survey activities 
throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-82155B

Applicant: Johanna Page, Pasadena, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect branchiopod cysts) 
the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus 
woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in 
conjunction with surveys throughout the range of the species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-096745

Applicant: Scott Larson, Oakhurst, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect 
branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy 
shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi), and to take (harass by survey, capture, handle, 
and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County and 
Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment (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-134370

Applicant: Brant Primrose, San Marcos, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) 
the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in 
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-17827A

Applicant: Summit Lake Paiute Tribe, Sparks, Nevada
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by 
survey, capture, handle, collect and sacrifice for diet and isotope 
analysis, collect scales, implant passive integrated transponder (PIT) 
and visible implant elastomer (VIE) tags, and release) the Lahontan 
cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii henshawi) in conjunction with 
surveys and population studies within the Summit Lake Paiute 
Reservation, Nevada, for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-839078

Applicant: Spencer Langdon, San Pedro, California
    The applicant requests a permit amendment and renewal to take 
(harass by survey and locate and monitor nests) the California least 
tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni) in conjunction 
with surveys and population studies throughout the range of the species 
in Los Angeles County, California for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-797665

Applicant: RECON Environmental, Inc., San Diego, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect 
branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy 
shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi); take (locate and monitor nests, and remove brown-
headed cowbird eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the least Bell's 
vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus); take (harass by survey, capture, handle, 
and release) the Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris 
pacificus) and San Bernardino Merriam's kangaroo rat (Dipodomys 
merriami parvus); take (harass by survey, capture, handle, collect hair 
samples, and release) the Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi); 
and take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly 
(Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with survey and population 
monitoring activities throughout the range of each of the species in 
California; 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) in conjunction with survey and population monitoring 
activities throughout the range of the species in Arizona, California, 
Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah; and to remove/reduce to possession the 
following species on Federal lands, in conjunction with surveys and 
population studies throughout the range of the species in California 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival:

 Pogogyne abramsii (San Diego mesa-mint)
 Orcuttia californica (California orcutt grass)
 Eryngium aristulatum var. parishii (San Diego button-celery)
 Pogogyne nudiuscula (Otay mesa-mint)
 Deinandra conjugens (Hemizonia c.) (Otay tarplant)
 Allium munzii (Munz's onion)
 Arctostaphylos glandulosa subsp. crassifolia (Del Mar 
manzanita)
 Monardella viminea (M. linoides subsp. v.) (willowy 
monardella)
 Ambrosia pumila (San Diego ambrosia)

Permit No. TE-002243

Applicant: Bighorn Institute, Palm Desert, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture, handle, 
collect biological samples, radio-collar, survey, euthanize critically 
ill or injured wild or captive-reared individuals unable to recover, 
and release) the Nelson bighorn sheep (Peninsular Ranges distinct 
population segment; Peninsular bighorn sheep) (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) 
in conjunction with surveys and population studies throughout the range 
of the species for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

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Permit No. TE-005535

Applicant: Gilbert Goodlett, Ridgecrest, 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 terminatus abdominalis) in 
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-052159

Applicant: Jeff Ahrens, Irvine, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) 
the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in 
conjunction with surveys and population studies throughout the range of 
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-83957B

Applicant: Monica Brick, San Luis Obispo, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, release) the giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) and Tipton 
kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides) in conjunction with 
surveys throughout the range the species in California for the purpose 
of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-83958B

Applicant: Jared Elia, Concord, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara 
County and Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment (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-785564

Applicant: Bumgardner Biological Consulting, Gold River, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, mark, collect tissue samples, and release) the 
California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County and Sonoma County 
DPS) (Ambystoma californiense); take (harass by survey) the California 
Ridgway's rail (California clapper r.) (Rallus obsoletus obsoletus) (R. 
longirostris o.) in conjunction with surveys and population studies 
throughout the range of the species in California; and take (harass by 
survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) 
in conjunction with surveys and population studies throughout the range 
of the species in Arizona, California, and Nevada for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-090990

Applicant: Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, Avalon, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take 
(harass by survey, capture, handle, measure, implant PIT tags, radio-
collar, vaccinate, collect and test biological samples, transport, 
maintain in captivity, release to the wild, and euthanize for humane 
reasons) the Santa Catalina Island fox (Urocyon littoralis catalinae) 
in conjunction with survey and research activities throughout the range 
of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-031850

Applicant: Gretchen Cummings, Ramona, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) 
the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in 
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species 
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-97450A

Applicant: James Hobbs, Davis, California
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by 
survey, capture, handle, release, and collect) the delta smelt 
(Hypomesus transpacificus) in conjunction with scientific research 
throughout the range of the species in Petaluma River and Sonoma Creek, 
Sonoma County; Napa River and Napa-Sonoma Marsh Wildlife Area in Napa 
County; San Pablo Bay in Alameda and Marin Counties; Suisun Bay and 
Suisun Marsh in Alameda and Solano Counties; and the Bay Delta in 
Sacramento, Yolo, and San Joaquin Counties in California for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-84031B

Applicant: Jessica Self, Riverside, California
    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, release, collect adult vouchers, and collect branchiopod cysts) 
the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus 
woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) and take 
(harass by survey) the Casey's June beetle (Dinacoma caseyi) in 
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-48149A

Applicant: Tammy Lim, Oakland, California
    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa 
Barbara County and Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment (DPS)) 
(Ambystoma californiense) and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, 
mark, and release) the San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis 
tetrataenia) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range 
of the 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.
[FR Doc. 2015-33146 Filed 1-4-16; 8:45 am]
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