Comprehensive conservation plans; availability, etc.: Endangered and threatened species permit applications,
[Federal Register: August 6, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 151)]
[Notices]
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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.
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. 844030.
Applicant: Eda C. Eggeman, Redding, California.
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey; capture and release; collect and sacrifice specimens) the vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) and the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) in conjunction with ecological research in Tehama County, California, for the purpose of enhancing their survival.
Permit No. 687242.
Applicant: Michael Morrison, Sacramento, California.
The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release) the salt marsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris) in conjunction with surveys in Solano County, California, for the purpose of enhancing its survival.
Permit No. 844028.
Applicant: A. A. Rich and Associates, San Anselmo, California
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey; capture, handle, and release) the Owens pupfish (Cyprinodon radiosus), Owens tui chub (Gila bicolor snyderi), and tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) in conjunction with scientific research throughout each species' range in California and Nevada, for the purpose of enhancing their survival.
Permit No. 789254.
Applicant: Elizabeth Copper, Coronado, California
The applicant requests an amendment of her permit to take (harass) the California least tern (Sterna antillarum browni) in conjunction with determining the feasibility of salvaging abandoned eggs and augmenting limited populations in San Diego County, California, for the purpose of enhancing its survival.
Permit No. 844029.
Applicant: Joseph S. Drennan, San Anselmo, California.
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax trailli extimus) in conjunction with surveys in California, Nevada, and Arizona, for the purpose of enhancing its survival.
Permit No. 844475.
Applicant: Shapiro and Associates, Inc., Portland, Oregon.
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the Lost River sucker (Deltistes luxatus) and the shortnose sucker (Chasmistes brevirostris) in conjunction with surveys in the waters of the Caledonia Marsh, Klamath County, Oregon, for the purpose of enhancing their survival.
Permit No. 844645.
Applicant: Rick Rogers, Sherwood Oaks, California.
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis) in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing its survival.
Permit No. 844729.
Applicant: Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont, California.
The applicant requests a permit to remove and reduce to possession Astragalus albens, Oxytheca parishii var. goodmaniana, Eriogonum ovalifolium var. vineum, and Lesquerella kingii spp. bernardina in conjunction with population studies throughout San Bernardino County, California, for the purpose of enhancing their survival.
Permit No. 838742.
Applicant: Michelle Dohrn, Chambers Group, Irvine, California.
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax trailli extimus) in conjunction with surveys in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Ventura and Riverside Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing its survival.
Permit No. 842199.
Applicant: Keith A. Greer, San Diego, California.
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture and release, collect and sacrifice voucher specimens) the San Diego fairy shrimp (Brachinecta sandiegonensis) and the Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) in San Diego County, California, in conjunction with surveys for the purpose of enhancing their survival.
Permit No. 797266.
Applicant: Dr. Douglas Alexander, Chico, California.
The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (collect and sacrifice specimens, collect vernal pool soil core samples) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) and the vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in Tehama and Butte Counties, California, in conjunction with food habits analysis and scientific research for the purpose of enhancing their survival.
DATES: Written comments on these permit applications must be received on or before September 8, 1998.
ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the Chief, Division of Consultation and Conservation Planning, 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: July 31, 1998. Donald V. Friberg, Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Portland, Oregon.
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