[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 129 (Friday, July 5, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32209-32212]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-14340]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R8-ES-2019-N082; FXES11130800000-190-FF08E00000]


Endangered and Threatened Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit 
Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

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

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received 
applications for permits to conduct activities intended to enhance the 
propagation or survival of endangered or threatened species under the 
Endangered Species Act. We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, 
and Federal agencies to comment on these applications. Before issuing 
any of the requested permits, we will take into consideration any 
information that we receive during the public comment period.

DATES: We must receive your written comments on or before August 5, 
2019.

ADDRESSES: Document availability and comment submission: Submit 
requests for copies of the applications and related documents and 
submit any comments by one of the following methods. All requests and 
comments should specify the applicant name(s) and application number(s) 
(e.g., TEXXXXXX).
     Email: [email protected].
     U.S. Mail: Daniel Marquez, Endangered Species Program 
Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 8, 2800 Cottage Way, 
Room W-2606, Sacramento, CA 95825.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Marquez, via phone at 760-431-
9440, via email at [email protected], or via the Federal Relay 
Service at 1-800-877-8339 for TTY assistance.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 
invite the public to comment on applications for permits under section 
10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 
1531 et seq.). The requested permits would allow the

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applicants to conduct activities intended to promote recovery of 
species that are listed as endangered or threatened under the ESA.

Background

    With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits activities that constitute 
take of listed species unless a Federal permit is issued that allows 
such activity. The ESA's definition of ``take'' includes such 
activities as pursuing, harassing, trapping, capturing, or collecting 
in addition to hunting, shooting, harming, wounding, or killing.
    A recovery permit issued by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA 
authorizes the permittee to conduct activities with endangered or 
threatened species for scientific purposes that promote recovery or for 
enhancement of propagation or survival of the species. These activities 
often include such prohibited actions as capture and collection. Our 
regulations implementing section 10(a)(1)(A) for these permits are 
found in the Code of Federal Regulations at 50 CFR 17.22 for endangered 
wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.32 for threatened wildlife species, 50 CFR 
17.62 for endangered plant species, and 50 CFR 17.72 for threatened 
plant species.

Permit Applications Available for Review and Comment

    Proposed activities in the following permit requests are for the 
recovery and enhancement of propagation or survival of the species in 
the wild. The ESA requires that we invite public comment before issuing 
these permits. Accordingly, we invite local, State, Tribal, and Federal 
agencies and the public to submit written data, views, or arguments 
with respect to these applications. The comments and recommendations 
that will be most useful and likely to influence agency decisions are 
those supported by quantitative information or studies.

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                         Applicant, city,
   Application No.             state                  Species              Location           Activity            Type of take          Permit action
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TE-12069D............  Ryan Layden,           Conservancy       CA              Survey..............  Survey, capture,      New.
                        Oceanside,            fairy shrimp                                                     handle, release,
                        California.           (Branchinecta                                                    and collect
                                              conservatio),.                                                   vouchers.
                                              Longhorn fairy
                                              shrimp (Branchinecta
                                              longiantenna),.
                                              San Diego fairy
                                              shrimp (Branchinecta
                                              sandiegonensis),.
                                              Riverside fairy
                                              shrimp (Streptocephalus
                                              woottoni),.
                                              Vernal pool
                                              tadpole shrimp
                                              (Lepidurus packardi).
TE-122026............  Tracy Bailey,          San Bernardino    CA              Survey..............  Capture, handle, and  Renew.
                        Ridgecrest,           Merriam's kangaroo rat                                           release.
                        California.           (Dipodomys merriami
                                              parvus),.
                                              Stephens'
                                              kangaroo rat (Dipodomys
                                              stephensi),.
                                              Pacific pocket
                                              mouse (Perognathus
                                              longimembris pacificus),.
                                              Morro Bay
                                              kangaroo rat (Dipodomys
                                              heermanni morroensis).
TE-41340D............  Ariana Rogers, San     California tiger  CA              Survey..............  Capture, handle, and  New.
                        Leandro, California.  salamander (Santa                                                release.
                                              Barbara County and
                                              Sonoma County Distinct
                                              Population Segment
                                              (DPS)) (Ambystoma
                                              californiense).
TE-191704............  Dana Terry, Pleasant   Conservancy       CA              Survey..............  Survey, capture,      Renew and Amend.
                        Hill, California.     fairy shrimp                                                     handle, release,
                                              (Branchinecta                                                    and collect
                                              conservatio),.                                                   vouchers.
                                              Longhorn fairy
                                              shrimp (Branchinecta
                                              longiantenna),.
                                              San Diego fairy
                                              shrimp (Branchinecta
                                              sandiegonensis),.
                                              Riverside fairy
                                              shrimp (Streptocephalus
                                              woottoni),.
                                              Vernal pool
                                              tadpole shrimp
                                              (Lepidurus packardi),.
                                              California tiger
                                              salamander (Santa
                                              Barbara County and
                                              Sonoma County Distinct
                                              Population Segment
                                              (DPS)) (Ambystoma
                                              californiense).
TE-808241............  Sonoma County Water    California tiger  CA              Survey..............  Capture, handle, and  Renew.
                        Agency, Santa Rosa,   salamander (Sonoma                                               release.
                        California.           County Distinct
                                              Population Segment
                                              (DPS)) (Ambystoma
                                              californiense).
                                              California
                                              freshwater shrimp
                                              (Syncaris pacifica).
TE-42300D............  Kelli Camara,          California tiger  CA              Survey, restore       Capture, handle,      New.
                        Soquel, California.   salamander (Santa                          habitat, collect      relocate, release,
                                              Barbara County and                         genetic data.         swab, and collect
                                              Sonoma County Distinct                                           tissue.
                                              Population Segment
                                              (DPS)) (Ambystoma
                                              californiense).
                                              Santa Cruz long-
                                              toed salamander
                                              (Ambystoma macrodactylum
                                              croceum).
TE-811188............  Resource               Tidewater goby    CA              Survey..............  Capture, handle, and  Renew.
                        Conservation          (Eucyclogobius                                                   release.
                        District of the       newberryi).
                        Santa Monica
                        Mountains, Topanga,
                        California.
TE-820658............  AECOM Technical        Conservancy       CA              Survey and nest       Capture, handle,      Renew and amend.
                        Services, San         fairy shrimp                               monitor.              release, and
                        Diego, California.    (Branchinecta                                                    monitor nests.
                                              conservatio),.
                                              Longhorn fairy
                                              shrimp (Branchinecta
                                              longiantenna),.

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                                              San Diego fairy
                                              shrimp (Branchinecta
                                              sandiegonensis),.
                                              Riverside fairy
                                              shrimp (Streptocephalus
                                              woottoni),.
                                              Vernal pool
                                              tadpole shrimp
                                              (Lepidurus packardi),.
                                              California tiger
                                              salamander (Santa
                                              Barbara County and
                                              Sonoma County Distinct
                                              Population Segment
                                              (DPS)) (Ambystoma
                                              californiense),.
                                              Southwestern
                                              willow flycatcher
                                              (Empidonax traillii
                                              extimus),.
                                              Least Bell's
                                              vireo (Vireo belli
                                              pusillus),.
                                              California least
                                              tern (Sternula
                                              antillarum browni)
                                              (Sterna a. browni),.
                                              Quino
                                              checkerspot butterfly
                                              (Euphydryas editha
                                              quino).
                                              Pacific pocket
                                              mouse (Perognathus
                                              longimembris pacificus),.
                                              Tipton kangaroo
                                              rat (Dipodomys
                                              nitratoides
                                              nitratoides),.
                                              Giant kangaroo
                                              rat (Dipodomys ingens),.
                                              Unarmored
                                              threespine stickleback
                                              (Gasterosteus aculeatus
                                              williamsoni),.
                                              Light-footed
                                              clapper rail (light-
                                              footed Ridgway's r.)
                                              (Rallus longirostris
                                              levipes) (R. obsoletus
                                              l.).
TE-027427............  Jeff Alvarez,          California tiger  CA              Survey, research,     Capture, handle,      Renew.
                        Sacramento,           salamander (Sonoma                         and conduct           release, collect
                        California.           County Distinct                            educational           vouchers, and
                                              Population Segment                         workshops.            collect tissue.
                                              (DPS)) (Ambystoma
                                              californiense).
                                              Conservancy
                                              fairy shrimp
                                              (Branchinecta
                                              conservatio),.
                                              Longhorn fairy
                                              shrimp (Branchinecta
                                              longiantenna),.
                                              San Diego fairy
                                              shrimp (Branchinecta
                                              sandiegonensis),.
                                              Riverside fairy
                                              shrimp (Streptocephalus
                                              woottoni),.
                                              Vernal pool
                                              tadpole shrimp
                                              (Lepidurus packardi).
TE-64124A............  Sean Rowe, Weldon,     Southwestern      CA              Survey..............  Survey..............  Renew.
                        California.           willow flycatcher
                                              (Empidonax traillii
                                              extimus).
TE-63440B............  Daniel Thompson, Las   Mount Charleston  NV              Genetics research...  Capture, handle,      Renew and Amend.
                        Vegas, Nevada.        blue butterfly (Icaricia                                         collect tissue,
                                              (Plebejus) shasta                                                collect vouchers,
                                              charlestonensis).                                                and release.
TE-181714............  Pieter Johnson,        California tiger  CA              Ecological and        Capture, handle,      Amend.
                        Boulder, Colorado.    salamander (Santa                          disease research;     swab, and release.
                                              Barbara County and                         invasive species
                                              Sonoma County Distinct                     control; pond
                                              Population Segment                         draining.
                                              (DPS)) (Ambystoma
                                              californiense).
TE-844645............  Richard Kann,          Quino             CA              Survey..............  Capture, handle, and  Renew.
                        Sunland, California.  checkerspot butterfly                                            release.
                                              (Euphydryas editha
                                              quino),.
                                              Delhi Sands
                                              flower-loving fly
                                              (Rhaphiomidas terminatus
                                              abdominalis).
                                              Palos Verdes
                                              blue butterfly
                                              (Glaucopsyche lygdamus
                                              palosverdesensis).
                                              Casey's June
                                              Beetle (Dinacoma caseyi).
TE-049175............  Melanie Dicus, Black   Quino             CA              Survey..............  Survey..............  Renew.
                        Canyon City,          checkerspot butterfly
                        Arizona.              (Euphydryas editha
                                              quino),.
                                              Delhi Sands
                                              flower-loving fly
                                              (Rhaphiomidas terminatus
                                              abdominalis).
TE-092622............  Gabriel Valdes,        Southwestern      AZ, CA, NM, TX  Survey..............  Survey..............  Renew.
                        Gilbert, Arizona.     willow flycatcher
                                              (Empidonax traillii
                                              extimus).
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Public Availability of Comments

    Written comments we receive become part of the administrative 
record associated with this action. 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 request in your comment that we 
withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we 
cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. All submissions from 
organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying 
themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or 
businesses, will be made available for public disclosure in their 
entirety.

Next Steps

    If we decide to issue permits to any of the applicants listed in 
this notice, we will publish a notice in the Federal Register.

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Authority

    We publish this notice under section 10(c) of the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

Angela Picco,
Acting Chief of Ecological Services, Pacific Southwest Region, 
Sacramento, California.
[FR Doc. 2019-14340 Filed 7-3-19; 8:45 am]
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