81 FR 40341 - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permit Applications
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 119 (June 21, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 21, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 40341-40344] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-14622] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS-R3-ES-2016-N106; FXES11130300000-167-FF03E00000] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permit Applications AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct activities intended to enhance the survival of endangered or threatened species. Federal law prohibits certain activities with endangered species unless a permit is obtained. DATES: We must receive any written comments on or before July 21, 2016. ADDRESSES: Send written comments by U.S. mail to the Regional Director, Attn: Carlita Payne, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services, 5600 American Blvd. West, Suite 990, Bloomington, MN 55437- 1458; or by electronic mail to [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carlita Payne, (612) 713-5343. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), prohibits certain activities with endangered and threatened species unless the activities are specifically authorized by a Federal permit. The ESA and our implementing regulations in part 17 of title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) provide for the issuance of such permits and require that we invite public comment before issuing permits for activities involving endangered species. A permit granted by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA authorizes the permittee to conduct activities with U.S. endangered or threatened species for scientific purposes, enhancement of propagation or survival, or interstate commerce (the latter only in the event that it facilitates scientific purposes or enhancement of propagation or survival). Our regulations implementing section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA for these permits are found 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. Applications Available for Review and Comment We invite local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies and the public to comment on the following applications. Please refer to the permit number when you submit comments. Documents and other information the applicants have submitted with the applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) and Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). Permit Applications Permit Application Number: TE06820A Applicant: Russell Benedict, Central College, Pella, IA The applicant requests a permit renewal, with amendment to take (capture and release, and radio-tag) Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), gray bat (Myotis grisescens), and northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE88224B Applicant: Joseph Snavely IV, Chambersburg, PA The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release) Higgins eye (pearlymussel) (Lampsilis higginsii), snuffbox mussel (Epioblasma triquetra), sheepnose mussel (Plethobasus cyphyus), spectaclecase (mussel) (Cumberlandia monodonta), purple cat's paw pearlymussel (Epioblasma obliquata obliquata), pink mucket (pearlymussel) (Lampsilis abrupta), [[Page 40342]] clubshell (Pleurobema clava), fanshell (Cyprogenia stegaria), fat pocketbook (Potamilus capax), rabbitsfoot (Quadrula cylindrica cylindrica), rayed bean (Villosa fabalis), scaleshell mussel (Leptodea leptodon), winged mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa), and northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana), for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring in the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE88353B Applicant: Jesse De La Cruz, Fairmont, WV The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release, trap, and radio-tag) Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), gray bat (Myotis grisescens), northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), and Virginia big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus) for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring in the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE113009 Applicant: Steven Ahlstedt, Norris, TN The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and release) clubshell (Pleurobema clava), Cumberland bean (pearlymussel) (Villosa trabalis), Cumberland elktoe (Alasmidonta atropurpurea), Cumberlandian combshell (Epioblasma brevidens), dromedary pearlymussel (Dromus dromas), fluted kidneyshell (Ptychobranchus subtentum), littlewing pearlymussel (Pegias fabula), oyster mussel (Epioblasma capsaeformis), purple cat's paw pearlymussel (Epioblasma obliquata obliquata), rayed bean (Villosa fabalis), spectaclecase (mussel) (Cumberlandia monodonta), tan riffleshell (Epioblasma florentina walkeri = E. walkeri), and white catspaw (pearlymussel) (Epioblasma obliquata perobliqua) for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring in the States of Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE35521B Applicant: Western Ecosystems Technology, Inc., Cheyenne, WY The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and release) 41 federally listed mussel species and 12 federally listed fish species for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring in the States of Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE86150B Applicant: Geoffrey Palmer, Liberty Township, OH The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release, trap, and radio-tag) Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), gray bat (Myotis grisescens), and northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring throughout these species' ranges. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE94330A Applicant: Robert Krebs, Cleveland, OH The applicant requests a permit renewal, with amendment to take (capture and release) pink mucket (pearlymussel) (Lampsilis abrupta), northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana), purple cat's paw pearlymussel (Epioblasma obliquata obliquata), white catspaw (pearlymussel) (Epioblasma obliquata perobliqua), sheepnose mussel (Plethobasus cyphyus), orangefoot pimpleback (pearlymussel) (Plethobasus cooperianus), clubshell (Pleurobema clava), fanshell (Cyprogenia stegaria), rabbitsfoot (Quadrula cylindrica cylindrica), and rayed bean (Villosa fabalis), and to take (capture and release; temporary hold) snuffbox mussel (Epioblasma triquetra) for presence/ absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring in the State of Ohio. Proposed activities are for research and enhancement of propagation and survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE60999A Applicant: Levi Miller, Logan, OH The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (capture and release, trap, and radio-tag) Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) and northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring in the States of Kentucky and Ohio. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE838715 Applicant: The Nature Conservancy, Ohio Operating Unit, Swanton, OH The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass and kill through habitat management) Karner blue butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis) at the Kitty Todd Nature Preserve, in Lucas County, Ohio. Proposed activities are for the conservation of the species through habitat management. Permit Application Number: TE43541A Applicant: Dr. Francesca Cuthbert, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN The applicant requests a permit renewal, with amendment to take (capture and release; capture and rear) piping plover (Charadrius melodus) in the States of Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The research entails capture and marking of piping plovers, erecting nesting exclosures to improve nesting success, salvaging orphaned eggs and nestlings, and captive rearing and release. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE02365A Applicant: Lynn Robbins, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO The applicant requests a permit renewal, with amendment to take (capture and release, trap, and radio-tag) Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), gray bat (Myotis grisescens), northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), and Ozark big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii ingens) for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring throughout these species' ranges. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE182436 Applicant: Illinois Natural History Survey, Champaign, IL The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release, trap, and radio-tag) Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), [[Page 40343]] gray bat (Myotis grisescens), and northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring in the States of Illinois and Missouri. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE98057A Applicant: Lynda Mills, Whitley, KY The applicant requests a permit renewal, with amendment to take (capture and release, trap, and radio-tag) Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), gray bat (Myotis grisescens), and northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring in the State of Missouri. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE98673B Applicant: Jason Layne, Spring Hill, KS The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release, handle, and radio-tag) Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), gray bat (Myotis grisescens), northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), Virginia big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus), and Ozark big- eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii ingens) for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring throughout these species' ranges. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE27915B Applicant: Wildlife Specialists, LLC, Wellsboro, PA The applicant requests a permit renewal, with amendment to take (capture and release, handle, and radio-tag) Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), and Virginia big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus) for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring throughout these species' ranges. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE94321A Applicant: Brian O'Neill, Oak Park, IL The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and release) 28 federally listed mussel species and 7 federally listed fish species for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring in the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE98674B Applicant: Cheyenne Gerdes, Springfield, MO The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release, handle, trap, and radio-tag) Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), gray bat (Myotis grisescens), and northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring throughout these species' ranges. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE99051B Applicant: Goniela Iskali, Bloomington, IN The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release, handle, trap and radio-tag) Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) and northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring throughout these species' ranges. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE99052B Applicant: Eko Consulting LLC, Cobden, IL The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release, handle, and radio-tag) Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), gray bat (Myotis grisescens), and northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring throughout these species' ranges. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE206781 Applicant: Ecological Specialists, Inc., O'Fallon, MO The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (capture and release, capture and relocate) 58 federally listed mussel species for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring throughout these species' ranges. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE99055B Applicant: Benjamin Smith, Springfield, MO The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release, handle, trap, and radio-tag) Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), gray bat (Myotis grisescens), and northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring throughout these species' ranges. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE99056B Applicant: Marion Wells, Miamisburg, OH The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release, capture and relocate, and salvage) pink mucket (pearlymussel) (Lampsilis abrupta), northern riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana), purple cat's paw pearlymussel (Epioblasma obliquata obliquata), white catspaw (pearlymussel) (Epioblasma obliquata perobliqua), sheepnose mussel (Plethobasus cyphyus), clubshell (Pleurobema clava), fanshell (Cyprogenia stegaria), snuffbox mussel (Epioblasma triquetra), and rayed bean (Villosa fabalis) for presence/ absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring throughout the State of Ohio. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE99058B Applicant: Joshua Flinn, Independence, MO The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release, handle, and radio-tag) Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), gray bat (Myotis grisescens), northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), Virginia big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus), and Ozark big- eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii ingens) for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring throughout these species' ranges. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE99055B Applicant: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI The applicant requests a permit to take (capture and release; capture and [[Page 40344]] rear) Kirtland's warbler (Setophaga kirtlandii) in the State of Wisconsin. The research entails capture and release, attaching radio- transmitters, tracking fledgling movements, and recording nesting activities and nest predation. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE839763 Applicant: John Whitaker, Jr., Terre Haute, IN The applicant requests a permit renewal, with amendment to take (capture and release, handle, trap, and tag) Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), gray bat (Myotis grisescens), and northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring throughout these species' ranges. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE207523 Applicant: The Nature Conservancy--Michigan Chapter, Lansing, MI The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass/harm through habitat management; census and monitoring) Mitchell's satyr butterfly (Neonympha mitchellii mitchellii), Karner blue butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis), and Pitcher's thistle (Cirsium pitcheri) within the State of Michigan. Proposed activities are for the conservation of the species through habitat management. Permit Application Number: TE38842A Applicant: Sanders Environmental Inc., Bellefonte, PA The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (capture and release, handle, and radio-tag) Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) and northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring in the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. Permit Application Number: TE06778A Applicant: Shawnee National Forest, Vienna, IL The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (capture and release, handle, trap and radio-tag) Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), gray bat (Myotis grisescens), and northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) for presence/absence surveys, studies to document habitat use, and population monitoring in the States of Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Ohio. Proposed activities are for the recovery and enhancement of survival of the species in the wild. National Environmental Policy Act The proposed activities in the requested permits qualify as categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act, as provided by Department of the Interior implementing regulations in part 46 of title 43 of the CFR (43 CFR 46.205, 46.210, and 46.215). Public Availability of Comments We seek public review and comments on these permit applications. Please refer to the permit number when you submit comments. Comments and materials we receive in response to this notice are available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the address listed above in ADDRESSES. 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. Authority We provide this notice under section 10 of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Dated: June 15, 2016. Sean Marsan, Acting Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services, Midwest Region. [FR Doc. 2016-14622 Filed 6-20-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333-15-P
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access this number through TTY by (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the the issuance of such permits and require
calling the toll-free Federal Relay collection of information on those who that we invite public comment before
Service at (800) 877–8339. are to respond; including through the issuing permits for activities involving
Copies of available documents use of appropriate automated collection endangered species.
submitted to OMB may be obtained techniques or other forms of information A permit granted by us under section
from Ms. Pollard. technology, e.g., permitting electronic 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA authorizes the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This submission of responses. permittee to conduct activities with U.S.
notice informs the public that HUD is HUD encourages interested parties to endangered or threatened species for
seeking approval from OMB for the submit comment in response to these scientific purposes, enhancement of
information collection described in questions. propagation or survival, or interstate
Section A. Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork commerce (the latter only in the event
Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35. that it facilitates scientific purposes or
A. Overview of Information Collection enhancement of propagation or
Dated: June 15, 2016.
Title of Information Collection: survival). Our regulations implementing
Application and Recertification Janet M. Golrick, section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA for these
Packages for Approval of Nonprofit Associate General Deputy Assistant Secretary permits are found at 50 CFR 17.22 for
Organizations in FHA Activities. for Housing Associate Deputy Federal endangered wildlife species, 50 CFR
Housing Commissioner.
OMB Approval Number: 2502–0540. 17.32 for threatened wildlife species, 50
Type of Request: Extension. [FR Doc. 2016–14647 Filed 6–20–16; 8:45 am]
CFR 17.62 for endangered plant species,
Form Number: N/A. BILLING CODE 4210–67–P and 50 CFR 17.72 for threatened plant
Description of the need for the species.
information and proposed use: In order
for nonprofit organizations to DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Applications Available for Review and
participate in FHA Nonprofit and Comment
Government Entity Programs they must Fish and Wildlife Service We invite local, State, Tribal, and
submit an application and be approved Federal agencies and the public to
[FWS–R3–ES–2016–N106;
by FHA. The FHA Nonprofit programs FXES11130300000–167–FF03E00000] comment on the following applications.
include: HUD Homes where a nonprofit Please refer to the permit number when
may be able to buy a FHA REO property Endangered and Threatened Wildlife you submit comments. Documents and
at the discount; FHA Mortgagor where and Plants; Permit Applications other information the applicants have
a nonprofit can qualify for an FHA submitted with the applications are
insured loan; and Secondary Financing AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, available for review, subject to the
where a nonprofit can provide financial Interior. requirements of the Privacy Act (5
assistance to low to-moderate- income ACTION: Notice of availability; request U.S.C. 552a) and Freedom of
family in the purchase of a home. Once for comments. Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
a Nonprofit submits and application
that is approved, the Nonprofit is placed SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Permit Applications
on the FHA Nonprofit Organization Wildlife Service, invite the public to Permit Application Number: TE06820A
Roster. The Nonprofit must recertify comment on the following applications
every two years and maintain for a permit to conduct activities Applicant: Russell Benedict, Central
documentation for reporting purposes intended to enhance the survival of College, Pella, IA
and to permit FHA to monitor their endangered or threatened species. The applicant requests a permit
activities to ensure compliance with Federal law prohibits certain activities renewal, with amendment to take
program requirements. with endangered species unless a permit (capture and release, and radio-tag)
Respondents (i.e. affected public): is obtained. Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), gray bat
Nonprofit Organizations. DATES: We must receive any written (Myotis grisescens), and northern long-
Estimated Number of Respondents: comments on or before July 21, 2016. eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) for
395. ADDRESSES: Send written comments by presence/absence surveys, studies to
Estimated Number of Responses: 731. U.S. mail to the Regional Director, Attn: document habitat use, and population
Frequency of Response: 1 to 4. Carlita Payne, U.S. Fish and Wildlife monitoring in the States of Illinois,
Average Hours per Response: 24.25. Service, Ecological Services, 5600 Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska. Proposed
Total Estimated Burdens: 8692. American Blvd. West, Suite 990, activities are for the recovery and
B. Solicitation of Public Comment Bloomington, MN 55437–1458; or by enhancement of survival of the species
electronic mail to permitsR3ES@fws.gov. in the wild.
This notice is soliciting comments
from members of the public and affected FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Permit Application Number: TE88224B
parties concerning the collection of Carlita Payne, (612) 713–5343.
Applicant: Joseph Snavely IV,
information described in Section A on SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Chambersburg, PA
the following:
Background The applicant requests a permit to
(1) Whether the proposed collection
of information is necessary for the The Endangered Species Act of 1973 take (capture and release) Higgins eye
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
proper performance of the functions of (ESA), as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et (pearlymussel) (Lampsilis higginsii),
the agency, including whether the seq.), prohibits certain activities with snuffbox mussel (Epioblasma triquetra),
information will have practical utility; endangered and threatened species sheepnose mussel (Plethobasus
(2) The accuracy of the agency’s unless the activities are specifically cyphyus), spectaclecase (mussel)
estimate of the burden of the proposed authorized by a Federal permit. The (Cumberlandia monodonta), purple
collection of information; (3) Ways to ESA and our implementing regulations cat’s paw pearlymussel (Epioblasma
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity in part 17 of title 50 of the Code of obliquata obliquata), pink mucket
of the information to be collected; and Federal Regulations (CFR) provide for (pearlymussel) (Lampsilis abrupta),
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rear) Kirtland’s warbler (Setophaga (Myotis sodalis), gray bat (Myotis SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and
kirtlandii) in the State of Wisconsin. grisescens), and northern long-eared bat Wildlife Service (Service, USFWS), have
The research entails capture and release, (Myotis septentrionalis) for presence/ received an application from Enbridge
attaching radio-transmitters, tracking absence surveys, studies to document Pipelines (Lakehead) L.L.C. (applicant)
fledgling movements, and recording habitat use, and population monitoring to renew an incidental take permit (ITP)
nesting activities and nest predation. in the States of Illinois, Indiana, under the Endangered Species Act of
Proposed activities are for the recovery Missouri, and Ohio. Proposed activities 1973 for incidental take of the federally
and enhancement of survival of the are for the recovery and enhancement of endangered Hine’s emerald dragonfly.
species in the wild. survival of the species in the wild. The applicant has requested renewal
without change of the ITP, which
Permit Application Number: TE839763 National Environmental Policy Act
expired on December 31, 2015. We
Applicant: John Whitaker, Jr., Terre The proposed activities in the invite comments on the applicant’s
Haute, IN requested permits qualify as categorical application, including written data,
The applicant requests a permit exclusions under the National views, or arguments with respect to the
renewal, with amendment to take Environmental Policy Act, as provided application.
(capture and release, handle, trap, and by Department of the Interior DATES: To ensure consideration, please
tag) Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), gray implementing regulations in part 46 of send your written comments on or
bat (Myotis grisescens), and northern title 43 of the CFR (43 CFR 46.205, before July 21, 2016.
long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) 46.210, and 46.215).
ADDRESSES: Send written comments by
for presence/absence surveys, studies to Public Availability of Comments one of the following methods:
document habitat use, and population We seek public review and comments • U.S. mail: Field Supervisor, Attn:
monitoring throughout these species’ on these permit applications. Please Jack Dingledine, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
ranges. Proposed activities are for the refer to the permit number when you Service, 2651 Coolidge Road East, Ste.
recovery and enhancement of survival submit comments. Comments and 101, Lansing, MI 48823.
of the species in the wild. materials we receive in response to this • Email: Jack_Dingledine@fws.gov.
Permit Application Number: TE207523 notice are available for public FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack
inspection, by appointment, during Dingledine, by mail at the East Lansing
Applicant: The Nature Conservancy— normal business hours at the address Field Office (see ADDRESSES); by
Michigan Chapter, Lansing, MI listed above in ADDRESSES. telephone (517–351–6320), or by
The applicant requests a permit Before including your address, phone facsimile (517–351–1443). If you use a
renewal to take (harass/harm through number, email address, or other telecommunications device for the deaf
habitat management; census and personal identifying information in your (TDD), please call the Federal
monitoring) Mitchell’s satyr butterfly comment, you should be aware that Information Relay Service at 800–877–
(Neonympha mitchellii mitchellii), your entire comment—including your 8339.
Karner blue butterfly (Lycaeides melissa personal identifying information—may
samuelis), and Pitcher’s thistle (Cirsium SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the
be made publicly available at any time.
pitcheri) within the State of Michigan. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service,
While you can ask us in your comment
Proposed activities are for the USFWS), have received an application
to withhold your personal identifying
conservation of the species through from Enbridge Pipelines (Lakehead)
information from public review, we
habitat management. L.L.C. (applicant) to renew an incidental
cannot guarantee that we will be able to
take permit (ITP), TE03689B–1, under
Permit Application Number: TE38842A do so.
the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16
Applicant: Sanders Environmental Inc., Authority U.S.C. 1531 et seq.; ESA). In 2013, the
Bellefonte, PA We provide this notice under section applicant received an ITP for incidental
10 of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). take of the federally endangered Hine’s
The applicant requests a permit emerald dragonfly (Somatochlora
amendment to take (capture and release, Dated: June 15, 2016. hineana) (78 FR 15374; March 11,
handle, and radio-tag) Indiana bat Sean Marsan, 2013). That permit expired on December
(Myotis sodalis) and northern long-eared Acting Assistant Regional Director, Ecological 31, 2015. As part of the initial permit
bat (Myotis septentrionalis) for Services, Midwest Region. process, the applicant prepared a low-
presence/absence surveys, studies to [FR Doc. 2016–14622 Filed 6–20–16; 8:45 am] effect habitat conservation plan (HCP) to
document habitat use, and population BILLING CODE 4333–15–P cover activities associated with pipeline
monitoring in the States of Illinois, maintenance work in Garfield
Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Township, Mackinac County, Michigan.
Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin, Alabama, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR The pipeline inspection and
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, maintenance have been completed per
Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Fish and Wildlife Service the HCP. The mitigation measures
South Carolina, and Tennessee. [FWS–R3–ES–2016–N068; required in the HCP have been met;
Proposed activities are for the recovery FVES59420300000F2–14X–FF03E00000] however, performance and success
and enhancement of survival of the criteria for restoration of the site have
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
species in the wild. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife been only partially met. The applicant
and Plants; Receipt of Application for has requested renewal of the ITP,
Permit Application Number: TE06778A
Renewal of Incidental Take Permit; without change, to continue monitoring
Applicant: Shawnee National Forest, Enbridge Pipelines (Lakehead) LLC of the restoration and implement any
Vienna, IL remedial measures, if necessary, until
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,
The applicant requests a permit Interior. December 31, 2017. We invite
renewal to take (capture and release, comments on the applicant’s
ACTION: Notice of availability.
handle, trap and radio-tag) Indiana bat application for renewal.
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of availability; request for comments. | |
| Dates | We must receive any written comments on or before July 21, 2016. | |
| Contact | Carlita Payne, (612) 713-5343. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 40341 |
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