[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5016-5018]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-01407]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R8-ES-2020-N015; FXES11130800000-201-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 February 27, 
2020.

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, 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 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           Take activity                Permit action
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TE-06145B..............  Alicia Cooper Hill,     Conservancy fairy  CA                   Survey, capture,       Amend.
                          San Diego,             shrimp (Branchinecta                             handle, release, and
                          California.            conservatio).                                    collect vouchers.
                                                 Longhorn fairy
                                                 shrimp (Branchinecta
                                                 longiantenna).
                                                 San Diego fairy
                                                 shrimp (Branchinecta
                                                 sandiegonensis).
                                                 Riverside fairy
                                                 shrimp (Streptocephalus
                                                 woottoni).
                                                 Vernal pool
                                                 tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus
                                                 packardi).
TE-097516..............  Thomas Ryan,            California least   CA                   Predation prevention   Amend.
                          Monrovia, California.  tern (Sterna antillarum                          by installing nest
                                                 browni).                                         exclosures.
TE-58452B..............  Darren Ward, Arcata,    Tidewater goby     CA                   Capture, handle, and   Renew.
                          California.            (Eucyclogobius newberryi).                       release.
TE-30659A..............  Creekside Center for    Mission blue       CA                   Capture, handle,       Renew and amend.
                          Earth Observation,     butterfly (Icaricia                              translocate, perform
                          Menlo Park,            icarioides missionensis).                        habitat management,
                          California.                                                             and release.
TE-63314D..............  Megan Lahti, Reno,      Sierra Nevada      CA                   Capture, handle, and   New.
                          Nevada.                Yellow-legged Frog (Rana                         release.
                                                 sierrae).
TE-63313D..............  Tiffany Alvarez,        Southwestern       CA                   Play taped             New.
                          Riverside,             willow flycatcher                                vocalizations.
                          California.            (Empidonax traillii
                                                 extimus).
TE-815537..............  Karen Swaim,            Conservancy fairy  CA                   Survey, capture,       Amend.
                          Livermore,             shrimp (Branchinecta                             handle, release,
                          California.            conservatio).                                    collect vouchers,
                                                                                                  swab, and collect
                                                                                                  genetic tissue
                                                                                                  samples.
                                                 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
                                                 Segments (DPSs))
                                                 (Ambystoma californiense).
TE-142435..............  Debra Shier, Topanga,   Giant kangaroo     CA                   Capture, handle,       Renew.
                          California.            rat (Dipodomys ingens).                          mark, release;
                                                                                                  conduct behavior
                                                                                                  studies; track;
                                                                                                  collect genetic
                                                                                                  samples; transport;
                                                                                                  hold in captivity;
                                                                                                  captive breed; and
                                                                                                  captive rear.
                                                 Stephens'
                                                 kangaroo rat (Dipodomys
                                                 stephensi (incl. D.
                                                 cascus)).
                                                 San Bernardino
                                                 Merriam's kangaroo rat
                                                 (Dipodomys merriami
                                                 parvus).
                                                 Giant kangaroo
                                                 rat (Dipodomys ingens).
TE-117947..............  Kevin Clark, San        Southwestern       CA                   Play taped             Amend.
                          Diego, California.     willow flycatcher                                vocalizations,
                                                 (Empidonax traillii                              monitor nests,
                                                 extimus).                                        capture, handle, and
                                                                                                  band.
                                                 Least Bell's
                                                 vireo (Vireo bellii
                                                 pusillus).
TE-96514A..............  Jonathan Aguayo,        Southwestern       CA                   Play taped             Amend.
                          Buena Park,            willow flycatcher                                vocalizations.
                          California.            (Empidonax traillii
                                                 extimus).
TE-73946B..............  Austin Parker, Long     El Segundo blue    CA                   Pursue...............  Renew and amend.
                          Beach, California.     butterfly (Euphilotes
                                                 battoides allyni).
TE-50899B..............  Nicholas Bonzey,        Conservancy fairy  CA                   Survey, capture,       Renew.
                          Sacramento,            shrimp (Branchinecta                             handle, release, and
                          California.            conservatio).                                    collect vouchers.
                                                 Longhorn fairy
                                                 shrimp (Branchinecta
                                                 longiantenna).
                                                 San Diego fairy
                                                 shrimp (Branchinecta
                                                 sandiegonensis).
                                                 Riverside fairy
                                                 shrimp (Streptocephalus
                                                 woottoni).
                                                 Vernal pool
                                                 tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus
                                                 packardi).
TE-829554..............  Barbara Kus, San        Southwestern       CA                   Play taped             Amend.
                          Diego, California.     willow flycatcher                                vocalizations,
                                                 (Empidonax traillii                              monitor nests,
                                                 extimus).                                        capture, collect
                                                                                                  genetic samples,
                                                                                                  handle, and band.
                                                 Least Bell's
                                                 vireo (Vireo bellii
                                                 pusillus).
TE-64455D..............  Marshall Paymard,       Quino checkerspot  CA                   Pursue...............  New.
                          Foothill Ranch,        butterfly (Euphydryas
                          California.            editha quino).

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TE-039466..............  USGS, Idaho             Light-footed       CA                   Survey, capture,       Amend.
                          Cooperative Fish and   clapper rail (Rallus                             handle, band, attach
                          Wildlife Research      longirostris levipes).                           satellite
                          Unit, Moscow, Idaho.                                                    transmitters,
                                                                                                  collect feathers,
                                                                                                  and collect blood.
TE-787716..............  Scott Tremor, San       Stephens'          CA                   Capture, handle, and   Renew.
                          Diego, California.     kangaroo rat (Dipodomys                          release.
                                                 stephensi (incl. D.
                                                 cascus)).
                                                 San Bernardino
                                                 Merriam's kangaroo rat
                                                 (Dipodomys merriami
                                                 parvus).
                                                 Pacific pocket
                                                 mouse (Perognathus
                                                 longimembris pacificus).
TE-066621..............  U.S. Navy, Point        California least   CA                   Survey, monitor        Renew.
                          Mugu, California.      tern (Sterna antillarum                          nests, protect
                                                 browni).                                         nests, capture,
                                                                                                  handle, band,
                                                                                                  collect seeds.
                                                 Least Bell's
                                                 vireo (Vireo bellii
                                                 pusillus).
                                                 Light-footed
                                                 clapper rail (Rallus
                                                 longirostris levipes).
                                                 Salt marsh bird's-
                                                 beak (Cordylanthus
                                                 maritimus ssp. maritimus).
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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.

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.).

Peter Erickson,
Acting Chief of Ecological Services, Pacific Southwest Region, 
Sacramento, California.
[FR Doc. 2020-01407 Filed 1-27-20; 8:45 am]
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