81 FR 56605 - Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 162 (August 22, 2016)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 162 (August 22, 2016)
| Page Range | 56605-56606 | |
| FR Document | 2016-19891 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 162 (Monday, August 22, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 56605-56606] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-19891] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XE807 Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Issuance of two scientific research permits. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that NMFS has issued scientific research Permit 14808-2M and enhancement Permit 18181-2M to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). The authorized research and monitoring activities are intended to increase knowledge of the species listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) and to help guide management and conservation efforts. Rescue and relocation efforts are conducted in order to enhance the survival of ESA-listed species. ADDRESSES: The approved application for each issued permit is available on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species (APPS), https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov Web site by searching the permit number within the Search Database page. The applications, issued permits and supporting documents are also available upon written request or by appointment: NMFS West Coast Region, 650 Capitol Mall, Suite 5-100, Sacramento, California 95814 (Phone: (916) 930-3600, Fax: (916) 930-3629). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amanda Cranford, Sacramento, CA (Phone: 916-930-3706), Fax: 916-930-3629, email: [email protected]). [[Page 56606]] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Species Covered in This Notice The following listed species are covered in this notice: Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha): threatened Central Valley spring-run (CVSR); endangered Sacramento River winter-run (SRWR). Steelhead (O. mykiss): threatened California Central Valley (CCV). North American green sturgeon (Acipenser medisrostris): threatened southern distinct population segment (SDPS). Authority Scientific research and enhancement permits are issued in accordance with section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and regulations governing listed fish and wildlife permits (50 CFR parts 222-227). NMFS issues permits based on findings that such permits: (1) Are applied for in good faith; (2) if granted and exercised, would not operate to the disadvantage of the listed species that are the subject of the permit; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policy of Section 2 of the ESA. The authority to take listed species is subject to conditions set forth in the permits. Anyone requesting a hearing on an application listed in this notice should set out the specific reasons why a hearing on that application would be appropriate (see ADDRESSES). Such hearings are held at the discretion of the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NMFS. Permits Issued Permit 14808-2M A notice of the receipt of an application for the modification of scientific research and enhancement Permit 14808 was published in the Federal Register on August 20, 2015 (80 FR 161). Permit 14808-2M was issued to CDFW on December 9, 2015 and expires on December 31, 2020. Permit 14808-2M authorizes take of CVSR Chinook salmon, SRWR Chinook salmon, CCV steelhead, and SDPS green sturgeon associated with scientific research and monitoring activities in Sacramento River and San Joaquin River basins. The permit modification was requested in order to refine sampling methods, increase take levels and address changes to the proposed procedures. Additionally, CDFW requested that all ongoing research and monitoring be consolidated into a single section 10(a)(1)(A) Permit to improve efficiencies associated with reporting. In addition to the juvenile emigration monitoring at Knights Landing, which aims to compile information on timing, composition (species/run), and relative abundance of juvenile Chinook salmon and steelhead emigrating from the Upper Sacramento River system into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, CDFW requested that the following research and monitoring efforts be included under Permit 14808-2M: (1) The Central Valley Steelhead Monitoring Program, that includes studies targeting CCV steelhead throughout the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River basins in order to examine the distribution, abundance, and population trends of CCV steelhead and provide the data necessary to help assess progress towards restoration and recovery goals; and (2) the Upper Sacramento River Restoration Site Monitoring, which will establish baseline use at proposed restoration sites to help determine the success once restoration projects are implemented through juvenile presence/absence surveys at various sites within the Upper Sacramento River. Permit 18181-2M A notice of the receipt of an application for the modification of enhancement Permit 18181 was published in the Federal Register on August 20, 2015 (80 FR 161). Permit 18181-2M was issued to CDFW on December 9, 2015 and expires on December 31, 2020. Permit 18181-2M authorizes take of CVSR Chinook salmon, SRWR Chinook salmon, CCV steelhead, and SDPS green sturgeon associated with enhancement activities in the Upper Sacramento River and associated tributaries in Shasta and Tehama counties, the Colusa Basin Drainage Canal (CBDC), Wallace and Fremont weirs in the Yolo Bypass, and Tisdale Weir in the Sutter Bypass. Permit 18181-2M includes additional rescue and monitoring efforts that routinely occur throughout California's Central Valley. Further, after conducting capture and relocation activities within the CBDC and at Wallace Weir, the project description, sampling methodologies and take estimates have been refined to better reflect the current rescue and enhancement operations. The primary purpose of this monitoring is to assess entrainment of ESA-listed salmonids and SDPS green sturgeon resulting from extreme environmental conditions and complex water operations within California's Central Valley. CDFW will assess the conditions leading to entrainment and determine whether rescue and relocation activities are warranted. The rescue and relocation efforts authorized under Permit 18181-2M are: (1) The CBDC Trapping and Relocation Operation, which aims to trap and relocate adult Chinook salmon and other species of management concern before they enter and become entrained within the CDBC; (2) Monitoring of Sacramento River Flood Control Project Weirs and Flood Relief Structures, where bypasses are surveyed after high flow events to determine the level of entrainment and if warranted rescues will be conducted, with a specific focus on Tisdale and Fremont weirs in the Sacramento River basin; and (3) Upper Sacramento River Redd Dewatering Surveys and Rescue of Stranded Juvenile Winter-run Chinook Salmon, which allows CDFW biologists to predict the flow at which redds will be dewatered on a redd-by-redd basis and conduct rescues if necessary. Dated: August 15, 2016. Donna S. Wieting, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. 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Areas Federal Advisory Committee 301–713–3110); email: Lauren.Wenzel@ Meeting: The focus of the Committee’s
(Committee). The Committee advises the noaa.gov; or visit the National MPA meeting will be to finalize and vote on
Secretaries of Commerce and Interior on Center Web site at http:// subcommittee products focused on
implementing Section 4 of Executive www.marineprotectedareas.noaa.gov). External Financing and Ecological
Order 13158, specifically on strategies Connectivity. Public comment will be
and priorities for developing the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive accepted from 5:00–5:30 p.m. ET. The
national system of marine protected Order 13158 directed the Department of agenda, subject to change, will be
areas (MPAs) and on practical Commerce and the Department of the posted at http://marineprotected
approaches to further enhance and Interior to seek the expert advice and areas.noaa.gov/fac/meetings/.
expand protection of new and existing recommendations of non-federal
scientists, resource managers, and other Dated: August 8, 2016.
MPAs. Nominations are sought for John Armor,
highly qualified non-Federal scientists, interested people and organizations
through a Marine Protected Areas Acting Director, Office of National Marine
resource managers, and people Sanctuaries, National Ocean Service,
representing other interests or Federal Advisory Committee
(Committee). The Committee was National Oceanic and Atmospheric
organizations involved with or affected Administration.
by marine protected areas, including in established in June 2003 and includes
20 members. [FR Doc. 2016–19952 Filed 8–19–16; 8:45 am]
the Great Lakes. Ten of the 20 members BILLING CODE 3510–NK–P
of the Committee have terms that expire The Committee meets at least twice
November 15, 2016, and nominations annually; meetings may be in person or
are sought to fill these vacancies. via teleconference/webinar. Committee DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Additionally, notice is hereby given of members serve one, four-year
a Committee meeting to be held via nonrenewable term. Members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
webinar on Monday, October 3, 2016 Committee are not compensated for Administration
from 3:00–5:30 p.m. ET. The Webinar is their time, but their travel expenses
associated with attending Committee RIN 0648–XE807
open to members of the public.
DATES: meetings are reimbursed.
Endangered and Threatened Species;
Nominations: Nominations must be Nominations: Anyone is eligible to Take of Anadromous Fish
received before or on October 7, 2016. nominate and self-nominations will be
Meeting: The Committee will convene accepted. Each nomination submission AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
a meeting via webinar on Monday, should include: (1) The nominee’s full Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
October 3, 2016 from 3:00–5:30 p.m. ET name, title, institutional affiliation, and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Webinars are open to the public and contact information; (2) the nominee’s Commerce.
participants can dial in on a telephone area(s) of expertise; (3) a short ACTION: Issuance of two scientific
for audio during the webinar. description of his/her qualifications research permits.
Additionally, participants who choose relative to the kinds of advice being
to use the webinar conference feature, in solicited; and (4) a resume or CV not to SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
addition to a telephone, will also be able exceed four pages in length. NMFS has issued scientific research
to view any presentations as they are Nominations may choose to include Permit 14808–2M and enhancement
being given. Members of the public that letters of support (no more than three) Permit 18181–2M to the California
would like to participate in the meeting describing the nominee’s qualifications Department of Fish and Wildlife
must to register in advance by Friday, and interest in serving on the (CDFW). The authorized research and
September 30, 2016. These times and Committee. The intent is to select from monitoring activities are intended to
the agenda topics described below are the nominees; however, NOAA retains increase knowledge of the species listed
subject to change. Refer to the following the prerogative to nominate people to under the Endangered Species Act of
Web page for the most up-to-date the Committee that were not nominated 1973 (ESA) and to help guide
meeting agenda: http:// through the process outlined in this management and conservation efforts.
marineprotectedareas.noaa.gov/fac/ Federal Register notice if it deems it is Rescue and relocation efforts are
meetings/. necessary to achieve the desired conducted in order to enhance the
ADDRESSES: balance. Once selected, Committee survival of ESA-listed species.
Nominations: Nominations should be members’ names will be posted at: ADDRESSES: The approved application
sent to Nicole Capps at West Coast http://marineprotectedareas.noaa.gov/ for each issued permit is available on
Region, Office of National Marine fac/. the Applications and Permits for
Sanctuaries, 99 Pacific Street, Suite 100 Individuals seeking membership on Protected Species (APPS), https://
F, Monterey, CA, 93940, or the Committee should possess apps.nmfs.noaa.gov Web site by
Nicole.Capps@noaa.gov. Electronic demonstrable expertise in a related field searching the permit number within the
submissions are acceptable. or represent a stakeholder interest in Search Database page. The applications,
Meeting: The meeting will be held via MPAs. Nominees will also be evaluated issued permits and supporting
Web conference call. Register by based on the following factors: Marine documents are also available upon
contacting Nicole Capps at policy experience; leadership and written request or by appointment:
Nicole.Capps@noaa.gov or by telephone organizational skills; region of country NMFS West Coast Region, 650 Capitol
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
at (831) 647–6451. Webinar and represented; and member demographics. Mall, Suite 5–100, Sacramento,
teleconference capacity may be limited. The membership reflects the California 95814 (Phone: (916) 930–
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Department’s commitment to attaining 3600, Fax: (916) 930–3629).
Lauren Wenzel, Designated Federal balance and diversity. The full text of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Officer, MPA FAC, National Marine the Committee charter and its current Amanda Cranford, Sacramento, CA
Protected Areas Center, 1305 East West membership can be viewed at the (Phone: 916–930–3706), Fax: 916–930–
Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland Agency’s Web page at http://marine 3629, email: Amanda.Cranford@
20910. (Phone: 240–533–0652, Fax: protectedareas.noaa.gov. noaa.gov).
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: monitoring at Knights Landing, which Permit 18181–2M are: (1) The CBDC
aims to compile information on timing, Trapping and Relocation Operation,
Species Covered in This Notice
composition (species/run), and relative which aims to trap and relocate adult
The following listed species are abundance of juvenile Chinook salmon Chinook salmon and other species of
covered in this notice: and steelhead emigrating from the management concern before they enter
Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus Upper Sacramento River system into the and become entrained within the CDBC;
tshawytscha): threatened Central Valley Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, CDFW (2) Monitoring of Sacramento River
spring-run (CVSR); endangered requested that the following research Flood Control Project Weirs and Flood
Sacramento River winter-run (SRWR). and monitoring efforts be included Relief Structures, where bypasses are
Steelhead (O. mykiss): threatened under Permit 14808–2M: (1) The Central surveyed after high flow events to
California Central Valley (CCV). Valley Steelhead Monitoring Program, determine the level of entrainment and
North American green sturgeon that includes studies targeting CCV if warranted rescues will be conducted,
(Acipenser medisrostris): threatened steelhead throughout the Sacramento with a specific focus on Tisdale and
southern distinct population segment River and San Joaquin River basins in Fremont weirs in the Sacramento River
(SDPS). order to examine the distribution, basin; and (3) Upper Sacramento River
abundance, and population trends of Redd Dewatering Surveys and Rescue of
Authority CCV steelhead and provide the data Stranded Juvenile Winter-run Chinook
Scientific research and enhancement necessary to help assess progress Salmon, which allows CDFW biologists
permits are issued in accordance with towards restoration and recovery goals; to predict the flow at which redds will
section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA (16 U.S.C. and (2) the Upper Sacramento River be dewatered on a redd-by-redd basis
1531 et seq.) and regulations governing Restoration Site Monitoring, which will and conduct rescues if necessary.
listed fish and wildlife permits (50 CFR establish baseline use at proposed
Dated: August 15, 2016.
parts 222–227). NMFS issues permits restoration sites to help determine the
based on findings that such permits: (1) success once restoration projects are Donna S. Wieting,
Are applied for in good faith; (2) if implemented through juvenile Director, Office of Protected Resources,
granted and exercised, would not presence/absence surveys at various National Marine Fisheries Service.
operate to the disadvantage of the listed sites within the Upper Sacramento [FR Doc. 2016–19891 Filed 8–19–16; 8:45 am]
species that are the subject of the River. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
permit; and (3) are consistent with the Permit 18181–2M
purposes and policy of Section 2 of the
ESA. The authority to take listed species A notice of the receipt of an DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
is subject to conditions set forth in the application for the modification of
enhancement Permit 18181 was National Oceanic and Atmospheric
permits. Administration
Anyone requesting a hearing on an published in the Federal Register on
application listed in this notice should August 20, 2015 (80 FR 161). Permit
18181–2M was issued to CDFW on Proposed Information Collection;
set out the specific reasons why a Comment Request; Licensing of
hearing on that application would be December 9, 2015 and expires on
December 31, 2020. Permit 18181–2M Private Remote-Sensing Space
appropriate (see ADDRESSES). Such Systems
hearings are held at the discretion of the authorizes take of CVSR Chinook
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, salmon, SRWR Chinook salmon, CCV AGENCY: National Oceanic and
NMFS. steelhead, and SDPS green sturgeon Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
associated with enhancement activities Commerce.
Permits Issued in the Upper Sacramento River and ACTION: Notice.
Permit 14808–2M associated tributaries in Shasta and
Tehama counties, the Colusa Basin SUMMARY: The Department of
A notice of the receipt of an Drainage Canal (CBDC), Wallace and Commerce, as part of its continuing
application for the modification of Fremont weirs in the Yolo Bypass, and effort to reduce paperwork and
scientific research and enhancement Tisdale Weir in the Sutter Bypass. respondent burden, invites the general
Permit 14808 was published in the Permit 18181–2M includes additional public and other Federal agencies to
Federal Register on August 20, 2015 (80 rescue and monitoring efforts that take this opportunity to comment on
FR 161). Permit 14808–2M was issued routinely occur throughout California’s proposed and/or continuing information
to CDFW on December 9, 2015 and Central Valley. Further, after conducting collections, as required by the
expires on December 31, 2020. Permit capture and relocation activities within Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
14808–2M authorizes take of CVSR the CBDC and at Wallace Weir, the DATES: Written comments must be
Chinook salmon, SRWR Chinook project description, sampling submitted on or before October 21,
salmon, CCV steelhead, and SDPS green methodologies and take estimates have 2016.
sturgeon associated with scientific been refined to better reflect the current
research and monitoring activities in rescue and enhancement operations. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
Sacramento River and San Joaquin River The primary purpose of this monitoring to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental
basins. The permit modification was is to assess entrainment of ESA-listed Paperwork Clearance Officer,
requested in order to refine sampling salmonids and SDPS green sturgeon Department of Commerce, Room 6616,
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
methods, increase take levels and resulting from extreme environmental 14th and Constitution Avenue NW.,
address changes to the proposed conditions and complex water Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
procedures. Additionally, CDFW operations within California’s Central Internet at JJessup@doc.gov).
requested that all ongoing research and Valley. CDFW will assess the conditions FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
monitoring be consolidated into a single leading to entrainment and determine Requests for additional information or
section 10(a)(1)(A) Permit to improve whether rescue and relocation activities copies of the information collection
efficiencies associated with reporting. In are warranted. The rescue and instrument and instructions should be
addition to the juvenile emigration relocation efforts authorized under directed to Tahara Dawkins,
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Issuance of two scientific research permits. | |
| Contact | Amanda Cranford, Sacramento, CA (Phone: 916-930-3706), Fax: 916-930-3629, email: [email protected]). | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 56605 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-XE80 |
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