81 FR 94324 - Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 247 (December 23, 2016)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 247 (December 23, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-30877 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 247 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 94324-94326] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-30877] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XF090 Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Applications for four new scientific research permits, two permit modifications, and four permit renewals. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received ten scientific research permit application requests relating to Pacific salmon, steelhead, eulachon, and green sturgeon. The proposed research is intended to increase knowledge of species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to help guide management and conservation efforts. The applications may be viewed online at: https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov/preview/preview_open_for_comment.cfm. DATES: Comments or requests for a public hearing on the applications must be received at the appropriate address or fax number (see ADDRESSES) no later than 5 p.m. Pacific standard time on January 23, 2017. ADDRESSES: Written comments on the applications should be sent to the Protected Resources Division, NMFS, 1201 NE., Lloyd Blvd., Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97232-1274. Comments may also be sent by email to [email protected] (include the permit number in the subject line of email). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shivonne Nesbit, Portland, OR (ph.: 503-231-6741), email: [email protected]). Permit application instructions are available from the address above, or online at https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Species Covered in This Notice The following listed species are covered in this notice: Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha): threatened California Coastal (CC); endangered Sacramento River winter-run (SRWR); threatened Central Valley spring-run (CVSR). Coho salmon (O. kisutch): threatened Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast (SONCC); endangered Central California Coast (CCC). Steelhead (O. mykiss): threatened Northern California (NC); threatened Central California Coast (CCC); threatened California Central Valley (CCV); threatened South-Central California Coast (S- CCC); endangered Southern California (SC). North American green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris): threatened southern distinct population segment (sDPS). Eulachon (Thaleichthys pacificus): threatened sDPS. Authority Scientific research 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 222-226). 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. Applications Received Permit 19820 Dr. James Hobbs, Professor at the University of California in Davis, CA is seeking a five-year research permit to annually take juvenile SRWR and CVSR Chinook, CCC and CCV steelhead, and sDPS green sturgeon in the San Francisco Bay Area and tributaries. The purpose of this research is to determine the degree to which Longfin Smelt use tributaries of San Pablo and San Francisco bays as spawning and rearing habitat. This information would improve the understanding of how bay tributaries contribute to the overall population of Longfin Smelt. Although this study principally targets longfin smelt, SRWR and CVSR Chinook, CCC and CCV steelhead and sDPS green sturgeon may be encountered during sampling. Fish would be captured with beach seines, fyke nets, and trawls (otter and Kodiak). Captured fish would be identified by species, enumerated, and released. A sub-sample of 30 individuals per species would be measured. The researchers do not propose to kill any fish but a small number may die as an unintended result of research activities. This research will enhance the knowledge of the distribution of the species in bay tributaries that have not been previously monitored. Permit 17292 NMFS' Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) is seeking a five- year research permit to annually take adult and juvenile CC Chinook, CCC and SONCC coho, NC, S-CCC, SC and CCC steelhead. Sampling would be conducted in California on a variety of coastal salmonid populations. The purposes of this study are to: (1) Estimate population abundance and dynamics; (2) evaluate factors affecting growth, survival, reproduction and life-history patterns; (3) assess life-stage specific habitat use and movement; (4) evaluate physiological performance and tolerance; (5) determine the genetic structure of populations; (6) evaluate the effects of water management and habitat restoration; and (7) develop improved sampling and monitoring methods. The SWFSC proposes to capture fish using backpack electrofishing, hook and line angling, hand and/or dipnets, beach seines, fyke nets, panel, pipe or screw traps, and weirs. The SWFSC also proposes to observe adult and juvenile salmonids during spawning ground surveys and snorkel surveys. Some fish would anesthetized, measured, weighed, tagged (coded wire, elastomer, radio, acoustic, passive integrated transponder (PIT) or sonic), and tissue sampled for genetics identification. Intentional lethal take is proposed to support laboratory experiments using hatchery-origin fish whenever possible to examine fish physiology, environmental tolerance, and as part of [[Page 94325]] field-based research to assess performance, maternal origin (resident v. anadromous) and/or life-history and habitat use (freshwater, estuarine and marine). The research would benefit the affected species by providing critical information in support of the conservation, management, and recovery of Coastal California salmon stocks. Permit 20524 The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking a one-year permit to take juvenile CC, SRWR and CVSR Chinook, CCC coho, CCC, CCV, S-CCC, SC steelhead, and sDPS green sturgeon. The goal of the California Stream Quality Assessment (CSQA) is to assess the quality of streams in California by characterizing multiple water-quality factors that are stressors to aquatic life and evaluating the relation between these stressors and biological communities. Approximately ninety sites would be sampled for up to nine weeks for contaminants, nutrients, and sediment in water. Stream-bed sediment would be collected during the ecological survey for analysis of sediment chemistry and toxicity. Fish would be collected via backpack electrofishing. Captured fish would be held in aerated live wells and buckets and would be identified, enumerated and released. A subset of non-listed fish from each site will be sacrificed for mercury analysis. The researchers do not propose to kill any listed fish but a small number may die as an unintended result of research activities. This research will benefit listed species by providing information about the most critical factors affecting stream quality and thus generate insights about possible approaches to protecting the health of streams in the region. Permit 20035 Stillwater Sciences is seeking a one-year permit to take juvenile SONCC coho in the Salmon and Scott River floodplains (California). Fish would be captured by beach seine or minnow traps. The study is part of a larger comprehensive planning effort that would lead to strategic restoration of floodplains and mine tailings in the Salmon and Scott rivers. The purpose of this research is to assess mercury contamination in fish and invertebrates. Non-listed fish would be collected and sacrificed for tissue testing of mercury contamination. The sampling has the potential to capture juvenile SONCC coho salmon. As part of this project, information would be collected on coho (e.g., locations where individuals were observed and/or captured, habitat conditions) because this information will help determine the presence and distribution of coho--especially in the Salmon River where there is a paucity of such data. The researchers do not propose to kill any listed fish but a small number may die as an unintended result of research activities. The project would benefit listed species by providing data on mercury contamination, data that will be used to direct restoration efforts. Permit 17428-2M The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking to modify a five-year permit that allows them to annually take juvenile CCV steelhead, juvenile SRWR and CVSR Chinook salmon, and juvenile sDPS green sturgeon at rotary screw traps in the American River in Sacramento County, California. The purposes of this study are to: (1) Assess population-level abundance, production, condition, survival, and outmigration timing of juvenile salmonids; (2) evaluate the effectiveness of restoration actions; and (3) generate data that can be incorporated into life cycle models. Captured fish would be anesthetized, measured, weighed, tagged (acoustic or PIT), have a tissue sample taken, allowed to recover, and released. The modification is requested because the original permit application underestimated the number of CCV steelhead and SRWR and CVSR Chinook salmon that would be caught in the American River. The FWS is requesting a higher take limit and seeking to add green sturgeon because multiple years of trapping data suggest the authorized take limit needs to be adjusted. The researchers would avoid adult salmonids, but some may be encountered as an unintentional result of sampling. The researchers do not expect to kill any listed salmonids but a small number may die as an unintended result of the research activities. The project would benefit listed species by providing data that will be used to infer biological responses to ongoing habitat restoration activities, and direct future management activities to enhance the abundance, production, and survival of juvenile salmon and steelhead in the American River. Permit 17299-3M The SWFSC is seeking to modify a five-year permit that currently allows them to annually take juvenile CCV steelhead, juvenile SRWR and CVSR Chinook salmon. The sampling would take place in the Sacramento River and its tributaries. The purpose of this study is to document the survival, movement, habitat use and physiological capacity of Chinook salmon and steelhead and their predators in the Sacramento River basin. The SWFSC proposes to capture fish using hand and/or dipnets, beach seines, hook and line angling, and both backpack and boat-operated electrofishing. Captured fish would be anesthetized, tagged (sonic, acoustic, or PIT) and released. A subsample would have tissue samples taken. The SWFSC proposes to intentionally kill 50 CVSR juvenile chinook. From these, the researchers would collect otoliths for age/ growth analysis, organ tissue for isotope, biochemical, and genomic expression assays and parasite infections. They would also collect stomach contents for diet analysis and tag effects/retention studies. Any CVSR fish that are unintentionally killed would be used in place of the intentional mortalities. The permit would be modified to include (1) boat electroshocking, (2) PIT-tagging at screw trap locations in lieu of and/or in addition to acoustic tagging, (3) tissue and otolith sampling, and (4) the intentional directed mortality discussed above. The research would benefit the affected species by providing information to support the conservation, restoration, and management of Central Valley salmon stocks. Permit 16531-2R FISHBIO Environmental is seeking to renew a five-year research permit to take juvenile and adult CCV steelhead and CVSR Chinook in the Merced River (California). The purpose of this study is to obtain data on the habitat needs of fall-run Chinook and to assess the status of steelhead/rainbow trout in the Merced River. Fish would be captured at rotary screw traps and passively observed at a resistance board weir equipped with an infrared camera and during snorkel surveys. Fish captured at the screw traps would be anesthetized, identified by species, measured, weighed and released. A sub-sample of juvenile fall- run Chinook would be marked with a photonic dye to determine trap efficiency. Scale samples would be collected from up to 50 juvenile fall-run Chinook each week and from a small number of juvenile and adult O. mykiss during the season. Although fall-run Chinook are the researchers' primary target, they would also collect data rainbow trout/steelhead. This research would benefit listed salmon by identifying factors that limit fish production in the Merced River. [[Page 94326]] Permit 15542-2R Normandeau Associates is seeking to renew a five-year research permit to take juvenile and adult CCV steelhead in Lower Putah Creek in the lower Sacramento Basin (California). The purpose of this study is to monitor the distribution and relative abundance of fish populations in lower Putah Creek downstream of the Putah Diversion Dam. Fish would be captured by backpack and boat electrofishing. Captured fish would be identified by species, measured, weighed, allowed to recover, and released. The researchers do not expect to kill any listed salmonids but a small number may die as an unintended result of the research activities. This research would benefit listed steelhead by providing information on fish response to river flows and on the distribution and diversity of rainbow trout/steelhead in Putah Creek. Permit 16318-2R Hagar Environmental Services is seeking to renew a five-year research permit to take juvenile CCC coho, CCC and S-CCC steelhead in the San Lorenzo-Soquel and Salinas subbasins. The purpose of this study is to assess salmonid habitat, presence, and abundance in order to inform watershed management and establish baseline population abundances before habitat conservation measures are implemented. The researchers would use backpack electrofishing and beach seines to capture the fish and would observe them during snorkel surveys. Captured fish would be enumerated, measured, and examined. Scale samples would be taken from a limited subset of individuals. Some salmonids would be PIT-tagged for a mark-recapture abundance estimation and to assess movement patterns. Snorkel surveys would be used in place of capture whenever possible. The researchers do not expect to kill any listed salmonids but a small number may die as an unintended result of the research activities. This research would benefit listed species by providing population, distribution and habitat data that will be used to draft a Habitat Conservation Plan for the City of Santa Cruz. Permit 10093-2R The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking to renew a five-year permit to take adult and juvenile CC Chinook, CCC and SONCC coho, and NC, S-CCC, SC and CCC steelhead. The project goal is to restore salmon and steelhead productivity in coastal California streams through a comprehensive restoration program. The specific goals of this research project are to assess fish abundance and distribution in coastal streams. Fish would be captured by backpack electrofishing, beach seine, minnow traps, and weirs, and they would be observed during snorkel and spawning ground surveys. Some fish would be anesthetized, measured, weighed, tagged, and tissue sampled for genetic information. The researchers do not expect to kill any listed salmonids but a small number may die as an unintended result of the research activities. This research would benefit listed species by providing data to assess restoration projects and direct future habitat restoration needs. This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA. NMFS will evaluate the applications, associated documents, and comments submitted to determine whether the applications meet the requirements of section 10(a) of the ESA and Federal regulations. The final permit decisions will not be made until after the end of the 30-day comment period. NMFS will publish notice of its final action in the Federal Register. Dated: December 19, 2016. Angela Somma, Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2016-30877 Filed 12-22-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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III. Data permit number in the subject line of Chinook, CCC and CCV steelhead, and
OMB Control Number: 0607–0993. email). sDPS green sturgeon in the San
Form Number(s): None. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Francisco Bay Area and tributaries. The
Affected Public: All survey Shivonne Nesbit, Portland, OR (ph.: purpose of this research is to determine
respondents to Census Bureau data 503–231–6741), email: the degree to which Longfin Smelt use
Shivonne.Nesbit@noaa.gov). Permit tributaries of San Pablo and San
collections.
application instructions are available Francisco bays as spawning and rearing
Legal Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(e) and
from the address above, or online at habitat. This information would
13 U.S.C. Section 9.
https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov. improve the understanding of how bay
IV. Request for Comments tributaries contribute to the overall
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments are invited on the population of Longfin Smelt. Although
necessity and efficacy of the Census Species Covered in This Notice this study principally targets longfin
Bureau’s revised confidentiality pledge The following listed species are smelt, SRWR and CVSR Chinook, CCC
above. Comments submitted in response and CCV steelhead and sDPS green
covered in this notice:
to this notice will become a matter of Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus sturgeon may be encountered during
tshawytscha): threatened California sampling. Fish would be captured with
public record.
Coastal (CC); endangered Sacramento beach seines, fyke nets, and trawls (otter
Sheleen Dumas,
River winter-run (SRWR); threatened and Kodiak). Captured fish would be
PRA Departmental Lead, Office of the Chief Central Valley spring-run (CVSR). identified by species, enumerated, and
Information Officer. Coho salmon (O. kisutch): threatened released. A sub-sample of 30
[FR Doc. 2016–30959 Filed 12–22–16; 8:45 am] Southern Oregon/Northern California individuals per species would be
BILLING CODE 3510–07–P Coast (SONCC); endangered Central measured. The researchers do not
California Coast (CCC). propose to kill any fish but a small
Steelhead (O. mykiss): threatened number may die as an unintended result
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Northern California (NC); threatened of research activities. This research will
Central California Coast (CCC); enhance the knowledge of the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric distribution of the species in bay
threatened California Central Valley
Administration tributaries that have not been previously
(CCV); threatened South-Central
California Coast (S–CCC); endangered monitored.
RIN 0648–XF090
Southern California (SC). Permit 17292
Endangered and Threatened Species; North American green sturgeon NMFS’ Southwest Fisheries Science
Take of Anadromous Fish (Acipenser medirostris): threatened Center (SWFSC) is seeking a five-year
southern distinct population segment research permit to annually take adult
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries (sDPS).
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and and juvenile CC Chinook, CCC and
Eulachon (Thaleichthys pacificus): SONCC coho, NC, S–CCC, SC and CCC
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), threatened sDPS.
Commerce. steelhead. Sampling would be
Authority conducted in California on a variety of
ACTION: Applications for four new
coastal salmonid populations. The
scientific research permits, two permit Scientific research permits are issued
purposes of this study are to: (1)
modifications, and four permit in accordance with section 10(a)(1)(A)
Estimate population abundance and
renewals. of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and
dynamics; (2) evaluate factors affecting
regulations governing listed fish and
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that growth, survival, reproduction and life-
wildlife permits (50 CFR parts 222–226).
NMFS has received ten scientific history patterns; (3) assess life-stage
NMFS issues permits based on findings
research permit application requests specific habitat use and movement; (4)
that such permits: (1) Are applied for in
relating to Pacific salmon, steelhead, evaluate physiological performance and
good faith; (2) if granted and exercised,
eulachon, and green sturgeon. The tolerance; (5) determine the genetic
would not operate to the disadvantage
proposed research is intended to structure of populations; (6) evaluate the
of the listed species that are the subject effects of water management and habitat
increase knowledge of species listed of the permit; and (3) are consistent restoration; and (7) develop improved
under the Endangered Species Act with the purposes and policy of section sampling and monitoring methods. The
(ESA) and to help guide management 2 of the ESA. The authority to take SWFSC proposes to capture fish using
and conservation efforts. The listed species is subject to conditions set backpack electrofishing, hook and line
applications may be viewed online at: forth in the permits. angling, hand and/or dipnets, beach
https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov/preview/ Anyone requesting a hearing on an seines, fyke nets, panel, pipe or screw
preview_open_for_comment.cfm. application listed in this notice should traps, and weirs. The SWFSC also
DATES: Comments or requests for a set out the specific reasons why a proposes to observe adult and juvenile
public hearing on the applications must hearing on that application would be salmonids during spawning ground
be received at the appropriate address or appropriate (see ADDRESSES). Such surveys and snorkel surveys. Some fish
fax number (see ADDRESSES) no later hearings are held at the discretion of the would anesthetized, measured,
than 5 p.m. Pacific standard time on Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, weighed, tagged (coded wire, elastomer,
January 23, 2017. NMFS. radio, acoustic, passive integrated
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ADDRESSES: Written comments on the Applications Received transponder (PIT) or sonic), and tissue
applications should be sent to the sampled for genetics identification.
Protected Resources Division, NMFS, Permit 19820 Intentional lethal take is proposed to
1201 NE., Lloyd Blvd., Suite 1100, Dr. James Hobbs, Professor at the support laboratory experiments using
Portland, OR 97232–1274. Comments University of California in Davis, CA is hatchery-origin fish whenever possible
may also be sent by email to seeking a five-year research permit to to examine fish physiology,
nmfs.swr.apps@noaa.gov (include the annually take juvenile SRWR and CVSR environmental tolerance, and as part of
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Permit 15542–2R streams through a comprehensive operations on the St. George Reef
Normandeau Associates is seeking to restoration program. The specific goals Lighthouse Station on Northwest Seal
renew a five-year research permit to take of this research project are to assess fish Rock (NWSR) in the northeast Pacific
juvenile and adult CCV steelhead in abundance and distribution in coastal Ocean. The proposed dates for this
Lower Putah Creek in the lower streams. Fish would be captured by action would be February 19, 2017
backpack electrofishing, beach seine, through February 18, 2018. Pursuant to
Sacramento Basin (California). The
minnow traps, and weirs, and they the Marine Mammal Protection Act,
purpose of this study is to monitor the
would be observed during snorkel and NMFS is requesting comments on its
distribution and relative abundance of
spawning ground surveys. Some fish proposal to issue an IHA to the Society
fish populations in lower Putah Creek
would be anesthetized, measured, to incidentally take, by Level B
downstream of the Putah Diversion
weighed, tagged, and tissue sampled for harassment only, marine mammals
Dam. Fish would be captured by
genetic information. The researchers do during the specified activity.
backpack and boat electrofishing.
not expect to kill any listed salmonids
Captured fish would be identified by DATES: NMFS must receive comments
but a small number may die as an
species, measured, weighed, allowed to and information on or before January 23,
unintended result of the research
recover, and released. The researchers 2017.
activities. This research would benefit
do not expect to kill any listed ADDRESSES: Comments on the
listed species by providing data to
salmonids but a small number may die application should be addressed to Jolie
assess restoration projects and direct
as an unintended result of the research Harrison, Chief, Permits and
future habitat restoration needs.
activities. This research would benefit This notice is provided pursuant to Conservation Division, Office of
listed steelhead by providing section 10(c) of the ESA. NMFS will Protected Resources, National Marine
information on fish response to river evaluate the applications, associated Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West
flows and on the distribution and documents, and comments submitted to Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The
diversity of rainbow trout/steelhead in determine whether the applications mailbox address for providing email
Putah Creek. meet the requirements of section 10(a) comments is ITP.McCue@noaa.gov.
Permit 16318–2R of the ESA and Federal regulations. Comments sent via email to
The final permit decisions will not be ITP.McCue@noaa.gov, including all
Hagar Environmental Services is made until after the end of the 30-day attachments, must not exceed a 25-
seeking to renew a five-year research comment period. NMFS will publish megabyte file size.
permit to take juvenile CCC coho, CCC notice of its final action in the Federal
and S–CCC steelhead in the San Instructions: NMFS may not consider
Register. comments if they are sent by any other
Lorenzo-Soquel and Salinas subbasins.
The purpose of this study is to assess Dated: December 19, 2016. method, to any other to addresses or
salmonid habitat, presence, and Angela Somma, individual, or received after the
abundance in order to inform watershed Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office comment period ends. All comments
management and establish baseline of Protected Resources, National Marine received are a part of the public record
population abundances before habitat Fisheries Service. and NMFS will post them for public
conservation measures are [FR Doc. 2016–30877 Filed 12–22–16; 8:45 am] viewing to http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/
implemented. The researchers would BILLING CODE 3510–22–P pr/permits/incidental/research.htm
use backpack electrofishing and beach without change. All personal identifying
seines to capture the fish and would information (e.g., name, address, etc.),
observe them during snorkel surveys. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE confidential business information, or
Captured fish would be enumerated, otherwise sensitive information
National Oceanic and Atmospheric submitted voluntarily by the commenter
measured, and examined. Scale samples Administration
would be taken from a limited subset of is publicly accessible. NMFS will accept
individuals. Some salmonids would be RIN 0648–XE980 anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/A’’ in
PIT-tagged for a mark-recapture the required fields if you wish to remain
abundance estimation and to assess Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to anonymous).
movement patterns. Snorkel surveys Specified Activities; St. George Reef An electronic copy of the application
would be used in place of capture Lighthouse Restoration, Maintenance, may be obtained by writing to the
whenever possible. The researchers do and Tour Operations at Northwest Seal address specified above, telephoning the
not expect to kill any listed salmonids Rock, Del Norte County, California contact listed below (see FOR FURTHER
but a small number may die as an INFORMATION CONTACT), or visiting the
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
unintended result of the research Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Internet at: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/
activities. This research would benefit Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), pr/permits/incidental/research.htm.
listed species by providing population, Commerce. The Environmental Assessment (EA)
distribution and habitat data that will be ACTION: Notice; proposed incidental specific to conducting aircraft
used to draft a Habitat Conservation harassment authorization; request for operations, restoration, and
Plan for the City of Santa Cruz. comments. maintenance work on the lighthouse is
also available at the same internet
Permit 10093–2R SUMMARY: NMFS has received an address. Information in the EA and this
The California Department of Fish application from the St. George Reef notice collectively provide the
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES
and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking to Lighthouse Preservation Society environmental information related to
renew a five-year permit to take adult (Society), for an Incidental Harassment the proposed issuance of the IHA for
and juvenile CC Chinook, CCC and Authorization (IHA) to take marine public review and comment. The public
SONCC coho, and NC, S–CCC, SC and mammals, by harassment incidental to may also view documents cited in this
CCC steelhead. The project goal is to conducting aircraft operations, notice, by appointment, during regular
restore salmon and steelhead lighthouse renovation, light business hours, at the aforementioned
productivity in coastal California maintenance activities, and tour address.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| 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 | Applications for four new scientific research permits, two permit modifications, and four permit renewals. | |
| Dates | Comments or requests for a public hearing on the applications | |
| Contact | Shivonne Nesbit, Portland, OR (ph.: 503-231-6741), email: [email protected]). Permit application | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 94324 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-XF09 |
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