82 FR 3019 - Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 6 (January 10, 2017)

Page Range		3019-3023
FR Document		2017-00285
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (Act) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act also requires that we invite public comment before issuing recovery permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R8-ES-2016-N234]; [FXES11130800000-167-FF08E00000]


Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to 
comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities 
with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species 
Act (Act) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species 
unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act also requires 
that we invite public comment before issuing recovery permits to 
conduct certain activities with endangered species.

DATES: Comments on these permit applications must be received on or 
before February 9, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the 
Endangered Species Program Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Region 8, 2800 Cottage Way, Room W-2606, Sacramento, CA 95825 
(telephone: 916-414-6464; fax: 916-414-6486). Please refer to the 
respective permit number for each application when submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Marquez, Fish and Wildlife 
Biologist; see ADDRESSES (telephone: 760-431-9440; fax: 760-431-9624).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following applicants have applied for 
scientific research permits to conduct certain activities with 
endangered species under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 
et seq.). We seek review and comment from local, State, and Federal 
agencies and the public on the following permit requests.

Applicants

Permit No. TE-94654B

Applicant: Mesa Biological, LLC., Bakersfield, California.

    The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, and release) the Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys 
nitratoides exilis), Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides 
nitratoides), giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens), Morro Bay kangaroo 
rat (Dipodomys heermanni morroensis), Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus 
longimembris pacificus), Buena Vista Lake shrew (Sorex ornatus 
relictus), and blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia silus), in 
conjunction with survey activities and scientific research throughout 
the range of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-068745

Applicant: Jeffery T. Wilcox, Vallejo, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take 
(harass by survey, capture, handle, collect tissue samples, and 
release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County and 
Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment (DPS)) (Ambystoma 
californiense) in conjunction with survey and research activities 
throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-069534

Applicant: Victor C. Novik, San Diego, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) 
the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino); and take 
(harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, and 
collect branchiopod cysts) the San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
sandiegonensis) and Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), 
in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the 
species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-57065B

Applicant: Steven Morris, Huntington Beach, California.

    The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey) the 
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in 
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species 
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-95006A

Applicant: Steven C. Chen, San Luis Obispo, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take 
(harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the Fresno kangaroo 
rat (Dipodomys nitratoides exilis), Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys 
nitratoides nitratoides), giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens), San 
Bernardino Merriam's kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus), 
Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi), Morro Bay kangaroo rat 
(Dipodomys heermanni morroensis), and California tiger salamander 
(Santa Barbara County and Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment 
(DPS)) (Ambystoma californiense); and take (survey by pursuit) the 
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino), and Delhi Sands 
flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis) in conjunction 
with survey activities throughout the range of the species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-221411

Applicant: Center for Natural Lands Management, Temecula, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, mark, and release) the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius 
newberryi), Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides), 
giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens), San Bernardino Merriam's 
kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus), Stephens' kangaroo rat 
(Dipodomys stephensi), and California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara 
County and Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment (DPS)) (Ambystoma 
californiense); take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot 
butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino); take (harass by survey, locate and 
monitor nests, and remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs 
and chicks from parasitized nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher 
(Empidonax traillii extimus); take (locate and monitor nests and remove 
brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized 
nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus); and remove/
reduce to possession from lands under Federal jurisdiction 
Acanthomintha ilicifolia (San Diego thorn-mint) and Ambrosia pumila 
(San Diego ambrosia) in conjunction with survey, population monitoring, 
and research activities throughout the range of the species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-043630

Applicant: San Francisco Estuary Institute, Richmond, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey 
using taped vocalization callback, and collect non-viable eggs) the 
California Ridgway's rail (California clapper r.) (Rallus obsoletus 
obsoletus) (R. longirostris o.) in conjunction with survey and research 
activities throughout the range of the species in California for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

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Permit No. TE-177979

Applicant: Allison Rudalevige, Garden Grove, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, and collect branchiopod 
cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), 
longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp 
(Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus 
packardi) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of 
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-14134C

Applicant: Lawrence Travanti, Roseville, California.

    The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, and collect branchiopod 
cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), 
longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp 
(Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus 
packardi) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of 
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-02351A

Applicant: Timothy Searl, Hemet, California.

    The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey; and 
locate and monitor nests) the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax 
traillii extimus); take (locate and monitor nests) least Bell's vireo 
(Vireo bellii pusillus); and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, 
and release) the San Bernardino Merriam's kangaroo rat (Dipodomys 
merriami parvus) and Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) in 
conjunction with surveys and population monitoring activities 
throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-14532C

Applicant: Hannah Donaghe, Santa Barbara, California.

    The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, and release) the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius 
newberryi) in conjunction with survey and population monitoring 
activities throughout the range of the species for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-31406A

Applicant: California State Parks, Ventura, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
locate and monitor nests, install symbolic fencing, and install and use 
remote cameras in nesting areas) the California least tern (Sternula 
antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni) in conjunction with survey and 
population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-01768B

Applicant: Brian Karpman, Costa Mesa, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (locate and monitor 
nests and remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks 
from parasitized nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) 
in conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities 
throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-814222

Applicant: California Department of Parks and Recreation, San Diego, 
California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
and locate and monitor nests) the California least tern (Sternula 
antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni); take (harass by survey; locate 
and monitor nests, and remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) 
eggs and chicks from parasitized nests) the southwestern willow 
flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus); and take (locate and monitor 
nests, and remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks 
from parasitized nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) 
in conjunction with survey and population monitoring activities 
throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-14554C

Applicant: Jaime Morales, Carlsbad, California.

    The applicant requests a new permit to take (survey by pursuit) the 
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction 
with survey activities throughout the range of the species in 
California, for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-14558C

Applicant: Colleen DelVecchio, Ojai, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
and locate and monitor nests) the California least tern (Sternula 
antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni) in conjunction with survey and 
population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-14560C

Applicant: Lance Woolley, San Diego, California.

    The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, and collect branchiopod 
cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), 
longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp 
(Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus 
packardi) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of 
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-835365

Applicant: California Department of Water Resources, West Sacramento, 
California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take 
(harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the salt marsh harvest 
mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris); take (perform egg mass surveys; 
and harass by survey, capture, handle, and release) the California 
tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County and Sonoma County Distinct 
Population Segment (DPS)) (Ambystoma californiense)); take (harass by 
survey using taped vocalization) the California Ridgway's rail 
(California clapper r.) (Rallus obsoletus obsoletus) (R. longirostris 
o.); and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect 
vouchers, and collect branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool 
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey and 
research activities throughout the range of the species in California 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

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Permit No. TE-128462

Applicant: Jonathan Feenstra, Altadena, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) 
the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in 
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species 
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-006559

Applicant: Dale Powell, Riverside, California.

    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by 
survey, capture, and release) the Casey's June beetle (Dinacoma 
caseyi); and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect 
vouchers, and collect branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool 
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey 
activities throughout the range of the species in California, for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-787376

Applicant: Bloom Biological Inc., Santa Ana, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, and release) the Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus 
longimembris pacificus) and the arroyo toad (arroyo southwestern) 
(Anaxyrus californicus); take (harass by performing predator management 
activities) the California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) 
(Sterna a. browni); take (harass by survey, locate and monitor nests, 
capture, handle, measure, weigh, band, color-band, and release) the 
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus); and take 
(harass by survey, locate and monitor nests, remove brown-headed 
cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized vireo nests; 
capture, measure, weigh, band, color-band, and release) least Bell's 
vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with survey, population 
monitoring, and scientific research activities throughout the range of 
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-14587C

Applicant: Andrew McGuirk, Rocklin, California.

    The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, and collect branchiopod 
cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), 
longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp 
(Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus 
packardi) in conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of 
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-036499

Applicant: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, 
California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take 
(harass by survey, capture, handle, collect voucher specimens, and 
release) the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi), and California 
freshwater shrimp (Syncaris pacifica); take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, and release) the San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis 
sirtalis tetrataenia); take (harass by survey and pursuit) the mission 
blue butterfly (Icaricia icarioides missionensis) and San Bruno elfin 
butterfly (Callophrys mossii bayensis); and remove/reduce to possession 
from lands under Federal jurisdiction Arctostaphylos montana subsp. 
ravenii (=A. hookeri subsp. ravenii) (Raven's manzanita), Suaeda 
californica (California seablite), Clarkia franciscana (Presidio 
clarkia), Lessingia germanorum (=L.g. var. germanorum) (San Francisco 
lessingia), Hesperolinon congestum (Marin dwarf flax), Potentilla 
hickmanii (Hickman's potentilla), Arenaria paludicola (marsh sandwort), 
and Arctostaphylos franciscana (Franciscan manzanita) in conjunction 
with survey, research, habitat restoration, and invasive species 
management activities in Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties 
in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-14615C

Applicant: Christopher Allen, Bishop, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey) 
the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in 
conjunction with survey activities in Mono and Inyo Counties in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-27502B

Applicant: Patricia Schuyler, Vista, California.

    The applicant requests a new permit to take (survey by pursuit) the 
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction 
with survey activities throughout the range of the species in 
California, for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-039466

Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey, Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife 
Research Unit, Moscow, Idaho.

    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by 
capture, handle, band, attach satellite transmitter, and release) the 
Yuma Ridgway's rail (Yuma clapper rail) (Rallus obsoletus yumanensis) 
(R. longirostris y.) in conjunction with surveys and population studies 
throughout the range of the species in Arizona, California, and Nevada 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-36118B

Applicant: Callie Amoaku, Escondido, California.

    The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, and release) the Casey's June beetle (Dinacoma 
caseyi); and take (survey by pursuit) the Quino checkerspot butterfly 
(Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction with survey activities 
throughout the range of the species in California, for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-181713

Applicant: Cynthia Hartley, Ventura, California.
    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by nest 
monitoring using trail cameras) the California least tern (Sternula 
antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni) in conjunction with survey and 
population monitoring activities throughout the range of the species in 
California for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-799568

Applicant: Dana Kamada, San Clemente, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) 
the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino); take (harass 
by survey, locate and monitor nests, remove brown-headed cowbird 
(Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from parasitized nests; capture, 
measure,

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weigh, band, color-band, and release) the southwestern willow 
flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus); take (locate and monitor 
nests, remove brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks 
from parasitized vireo nests; capture, measure, weigh, band, color-
band, and release) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in 
conjunction with survey, population monitoring, and research activities 
throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-802089

Applicant: Patricia Tatarian, Santa Rosa, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, mark, PIT-tag, implant radio transmitters, collect 
tissue for genetic analysis, collect voucher specimens, and release) 
the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County and Sonoma County 
Distinct Population Segment (DPS)) (Ambystoma californiense) in 
conjunction with survey and research activities throughout the range of 
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-14831C

Applicant: Orange County Zoo, Orange, California.

    The applicant requests a new permit to take (acquire, care for, and 
educationally exhibit non-releasable individuals) the San Joaquin kit 
fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica), giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens), 
arroyo toad (arroyo southwestern) (Anaxyrus californicus), and Mexican 
wolf (Canis lupus ssp. baileyi) in conjunction with general husbandry 
of the acquired specimens at the Orange County Zoo in Orange, 
California, for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-13632B

Applicant: Elena Gregg, Chico, California.

    The applicant requests a new permit to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, and collect branchiopod 
cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), 
longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), and vernal pool 
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey 
activities throughout the range of the species in California for the 
purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-79192A

Applicant: Dallas Pugh, San Diego, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (survey by pursuit) 
the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in 
conjunction with survey activities throughout the range of the species 
in California, for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-097516

Applicant: Thomas Ryan, Monrovia, California.

    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass by 
attaching global positioning system (gps) tags) the California least 
tern (Sternula antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni) in conjunction 
with telemetry and scientific research activities throughout the range 
of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-96471A

Applicant: Mason Holmes, San Ramon, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa 
Barbara County and Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment (DPS)) 
(Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction with survey activities 
throughout the range of the species in California for the purpose of 
enhancing the species' survival.

Permit No. TE-14862C

Applicant: Joseph Vu, Westminster, California.

    The applicant requests a new permit to take (locate and monitor 
nests) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction 
with survey and population monitoring activities throughout the range 
of the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-796284

Applicant: David Rogers, Lawrence, Kansas.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, measure, and release) the Morro shoulderband snail 
(Banded dune) (Helminthoglypta walkeriana) and California freshwater 
shrimp (Syncaris pacifica); and take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, release, collect adult vouchers, collect branchiopod cysts, 
retain in captivity, propagate, process soil, microscopically identify 
eggs/cysts; and perform hatching experiments for species 
identifications) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta longiantenna), San 
Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy 
shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp 
(Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey and research activities 
throughout the range of the species for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE-776608

Applicant: Monk and Associates, Inc., Walnut Creek, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal to take (harass by survey, 
capture, handle, measure, mark, and release) the salt marsh harvest 
mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris); take (harass by survey, capture, 
handle, collect tissue samples for genetic analysis, collect voucher 
specimens, and release) the California tiger salamander (Santa Barbara 
County and Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment (DPS)) (Ambystoma 
californiense)); and take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, 
collect vouchers, and collect branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy 
shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis), 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal pool 
tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in conjunction with survey, 
research, and population monitoring activities throughout the range of 
the species in California for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE-094642

Applicant: Howard Shaffer, Los Angeles, California.

    The applicant requests a permit renewal and amendment to take 
(harass by survey; capture; handle; mark; insert passive integrated 
transponder (PIT) tags; swab for disease; release; relocate; collect 
eggs and tissue or small individuals for genetic analysis; sacrifice/
remove from the wild for voucher specimens; captive rear; conduct 
stomach flushing for a diet study; and conduct instructional workshops 
involving field survey methods) the California tiger salamander (Santa 
Barbara County and Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment (DPS)) 
(Ambystoma californiense); take (harass by survey; capture, handle; 
mark and release;

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relocate; collect eggs and tissue or small individuals for genetic 
analysis; sacrifice/remove from the wild for voucher specimens) the 
Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum); and 
take (harass by survey, capture, handle, release, collect vouchers, and 
collect branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
conservatio) in conjunction with survey, population monitoring, and 
research activities throughout the range of the species in California 
for the purpose of enhancing the species' survival.

Public Comments

    We invite public review and comment on each of these recovery 
permit applications. Comments and materials we receive will be 
available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business 
hours at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.
    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.

Angela Picco,
Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region, Sacramento, 
California.
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Interior.
The applicant requests a permit the species in California for the purpose
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit of enhancing the species’ survival.
renewal and amendment to take (harass
applications; request for comment.
by survey, capture, handle, collect Permit No. TE–221411
SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and tissue samples, and release) the
Wildlife Service, invite the public to California tiger salamander (Santa Applicant: Center for Natural Lands
comment on the following applications Barbara County and Sonoma County Management, Temecula, California.
to conduct certain activities with Distinct Population Segment (DPS)) The applicant requests a permit
endangered species. With some (Ambystoma californiense) in renewal to take (harass by survey,
exceptions, the Endangered Species Act conjunction with survey and research capture, handle, mark, and release) the
(Act) prohibits activities with activities throughout the range of the tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius
endangered and threatened species species in California for the purpose of newberryi), Tipton kangaroo rat
unless a Federal permit allows such enhancing the species’ survival. (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides),
activity. The Act also requires that we Permit No. TE–069534 giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens),
invite public comment before issuing San Bernardino Merriam’s kangaroo rat
recovery permits to conduct certain Applicant: Victor C. Novik, San Diego,
(Dipodomys merriami parvus),
activities with endangered species. California.
Stephens’ kangaroo rat (Dipodomys
DATES: Comments on these permit The applicant requests a permit stephensi), and California tiger
applications must be received on or renewal to take (survey by pursuit) the salamander (Santa Barbara County and
before February 9, 2017. Quino checkerspot butterfly Sonoma County Distinct Population
ADDRESSES: Written data or comments (Euphydryas editha quino); and take Segment (DPS)) (Ambystoma
should be submitted to the Endangered (harass by survey, capture, handle, californiense); take (survey by pursuit)
Species Program Manager, U.S. Fish and release, collect vouchers, and collect the Quino checkerspot butterfly
Wildlife Service, Region 8, 2800 Cottage branchiopod cysts) the San Diego fairy (Euphydryas editha quino); take (harass
Way, Room W–2606, Sacramento, CA shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis) by survey, locate and monitor nests, and
95825 (telephone: 916–414–6464; fax: and Riverside fairy shrimp remove brown-headed cowbird
916–414–6486). Please refer to the (Streptocephalus woottoni), in (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from
respective permit number for each conjunction with survey activities parasitized nests) the southwestern
application when submitting comments. throughout the range of the species in willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii
California for the purpose of enhancing extimus); take (locate and monitor nests
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the species’ survival. and remove brown-headed cowbird
Daniel Marquez, Fish and Wildlife
Biologist; see ADDRESSES (telephone: Permit No. TE–57065B (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from
760–431–9440; fax: 760–431–9624). parasitized nests) the least Bell’s vireo
Applicant: Steven Morris, Huntington
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The (Vireo bellii pusillus); and remove/
Beach, California.
following applicants have applied for reduce to possession from lands under
The applicant requests a new permit Federal jurisdiction Acanthomintha
scientific research permits to conduct to take (harass by survey) the
certain activities with endangered ilicifolia (San Diego thorn-mint) and
southwestern willow flycatcher Ambrosia pumila (San Diego ambrosia)
species under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the (Empidonax traillii extimus) in
Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). We seek in conjunction with survey, population
conjunction with survey activities monitoring, and research activities
review and comment from local, State, throughout the range of the species in
and Federal agencies and the public on throughout the range of the species in
California for the purpose of enhancing California for the purpose of enhancing
the following permit requests. the species’ survival. the species’ survival.
Applicants Permit No. TE–95006A Permit No. TE–043630
Permit No. TE–94654B Applicant: Steven C. Chen, San Luis
Applicant: Mesa Biological, LLC., Obispo, California. Applicant: San Francisco Estuary
Bakersfield, California. Institute, Richmond, California.
The applicant requests a permit
The applicant requests a new permit renewal and amendment to take (harass The applicant requests a permit
to take (harass by survey, capture, by survey, capture, handle, and release) renewal to take (harass by survey using
handle, and release) the Fresno the Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys taped vocalization callback, and collect
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES

kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides exilis), Tipton kangaroo rat non-viable eggs) the California
exilis), Tipton kangaroo rat (Dipodomys (Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides), Ridgway’s rail (California clapper r.)
nitratoides nitratoides), giant kangaroo giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens), (Rallus obsoletus obsoletus) (R.
rat (Dipodomys ingens), Morro Bay San Bernardino Merriam’s kangaroo rat longirostris o.) in conjunction with
kangaroo rat (Dipodomys heermanni (Dipodomys merriami parvus), survey and research activities
morroensis), Pacific pocket mouse Stephens’ kangaroo rat (Dipodomys throughout the range of the species in
(Perognathus longimembris pacificus), stephensi), Morro Bay kangaroo rat California for the purpose of enhancing
Buena Vista Lake shrew (Sorex ornatus (Dipodomys heermanni morroensis), the species’ survival.

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Permit No. TE–177979 range of the species for the purpose of Permit No. TE–14558C
Applicant: Allison Rudalevige, Garden enhancing the species’ survival.
Applicant: Colleen DelVecchio, Ojai,
Grove, California. Permit No. TE–31406A California.
The applicant requests a permit Applicant: California State Parks,
renewal to take (harass by survey, Ventura, California. The applicant requests a permit
capture, handle, release, collect renewal to take (harass by survey, and
The applicant requests a permit
vouchers, and collect branchiopod locate and monitor nests) the California
renewal to take (harass by survey, locate
cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp least tern (Sternula antillarum browni)
(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn and monitor nests, install symbolic
(Sterna a. browni) in conjunction with
fairy shrimp (Branchinecta fencing, and install and use remote
survey and population monitoring
longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp cameras in nesting areas) the California
activities throughout the range of the
(Branchinecta sandiegonensis), least tern (Sternula antillarum browni)
species in California for the purpose of
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus (Sterna a. browni) in conjunction with
enhancing the species’ survival.
woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole survey and population monitoring
shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in activities throughout the range of the Permit No. TE–14560C
conjunction with survey activities species in California for the purpose of
enhancing the species’ survival. Applicant: Lance Woolley, San Diego,
throughout the range of the species in California.
California for the purpose of enhancing Permit No. TE–01768B
the species’ survival. The applicant requests a new permit
Applicant: Brian Karpman, Costa Mesa,
to take (harass by survey, capture,
Permit No. TE–14134C California.
handle, release, collect vouchers, and
Applicant: Lawrence Travanti, The applicant requests a permit collect branchiopod cysts) the
Roseville, California. renewal to take (locate and monitor Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
The applicant requests a new permit nests and remove brown-headed conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp
to take (harass by survey, capture, cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and (Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego
handle, release, collect vouchers, and chicks from parasitized nests) the least fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
collect branchiopod cysts) the Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp
Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conjunction with survey and population (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp monitoring activities throughout the pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus
(Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego range of the species in California for the packardi) in conjunction with survey
fairy shrimp (Branchinecta purpose of enhancing the species’ activities throughout the range of the
sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp survival. species in California for the purpose of
(Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal Permit No. TE–814222 enhancing the species’ survival.
pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus
Applicant: California Department of Permit No. TE–835365
packardi) in conjunction with survey
Parks and Recreation, San Diego,
activities throughout the range of the Applicant: California Department of
California.
species in California for the purpose of Water Resources, West Sacramento,
enhancing the species’ survival. The applicant requests a permit
California.
renewal to take (harass by survey, and
Permit No. TE–02351A locate and monitor nests) the California The applicant requests a permit
Applicant: Timothy Searl, Hemet, least tern (Sternula antillarum browni) renewal and amendment to take (harass
California. (Sterna a. browni); take (harass by by survey, capture, handle, and release)
The applicant requests a new permit survey; locate and monitor nests, and the salt marsh harvest mouse
to take (harass by survey; and locate and remove brown-headed cowbird (Reithrodontomys raviventris); take
monitor nests) the southwestern willow (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from (perform egg mass surveys; and harass
flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus); parasitized nests) the southwestern by survey, capture, handle, and release)
take (locate and monitor nests) least willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii the California tiger salamander (Santa
Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus); and extimus); and take (locate and monitor Barbara County and Sonoma County
take (harass by survey, capture, handle, nests, and remove brown-headed Distinct Population Segment (DPS))
and release) the San Bernardino cowbird (Molothrus ater) eggs and (Ambystoma californiense)); take (harass
Merriam’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys chicks from parasitized nests) the least by survey using taped vocalization) the
merriami parvus) and Stephens’ Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in California Ridgway’s rail (California
kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) in conjunction with survey and population clapper r.) (Rallus obsoletus obsoletus)
conjunction with surveys and monitoring activities throughout the (R. longirostris o.); and take (harass by
population monitoring activities range of the species in California for the survey, capture, handle, release, collect
throughout the range of the species for purpose of enhancing the species’ vouchers, and collect branchiopod
the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival. cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp
survival. Permit No. TE–14554C (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn
fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
Permit No. TE–14532C Applicant: Jaime Morales, Carlsbad, longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp
California.
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES

Applicant: Hannah Donaghe, Santa (Branchinecta sandiegonensis),
Barbara, California. The applicant requests a new permit Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus
The applicant requests a new permit to take (survey by pursuit) the Quino woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole
to take (harass by survey, capture, checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in
handle, and release) the tidewater goby editha quino) in conjunction with conjunction with survey and research
(Eucyclogobius newberryi) in survey activities throughout the range of activities throughout the range of the
conjunction with survey and population the species in California, for the purpose species in California for the purpose of
monitoring activities throughout the of enhancing the species’ survival. enhancing the species’ survival.

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Permit No. TE–128462 The applicant requests a new permit Permit No. TE–27502B
Applicant: Jonathan Feenstra, Altadena, to take (harass by survey, capture, Applicant: Patricia Schuyler, Vista,
California. handle, release, collect vouchers, and California.
The applicant requests a permit collect branchiopod cysts) the
Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta The applicant requests a new permit
renewal to take (harass by survey) the to take (survey by pursuit) the Quino
southwestern willow flycatcher conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta longiantenna), San Diego checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas
(Empidonax traillii extimus) in editha quino) in conjunction with
conjunction with survey activities fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
sandiegonensis), Riverside fairy shrimp survey activities throughout the range of
throughout the range of the species in the species in California, for the purpose
California for the purpose of enhancing (Streptocephalus woottoni), and vernal
pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus of enhancing the species’ survival.
the species’ survival.
packardi) in conjunction with survey Permit No. TE–039466
Permit No. TE–006559 activities throughout the range of the
species in California for the purpose of Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey,
Applicant: Dale Powell, Riverside,
enhancing the species’ survival. Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife
California.
Research Unit, Moscow, Idaho.
The applicant requests a permit Permit No. TE–036499 The applicant requests a permit
amendment to take (harass by survey, amendment to take (harass by capture,
capture, and release) the Casey’s June Applicant: Golden Gate National
handle, band, attach satellite
beetle (Dinacoma caseyi); and take Recreation Area, San Francisco, transmitter, and release) the Yuma
(harass by survey, capture, handle, California. Ridgway’s rail (Yuma clapper rail)
release, collect vouchers, and collect (Rallus obsoletus yumanensis) (R.
branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy The applicant requests a permit
renewal and amendment to take (harass longirostris y.) in conjunction with
fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), surveys and population studies
longhorn fairy shrimp (Branchinecta by survey, capture, handle, collect
voucher specimens, and release) the throughout the range of the species in
longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp Arizona, California, and Nevada for the
(Branchinecta sandiegonensis), tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius
newberryi), and California freshwater purpose of enhancing the species’
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus survival.
woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Syncaris pacifica); take (harass
shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in by survey, capture, handle, and release) Permit No. TE–36118B
conjunction with survey activities the San Francisco garter snake
(Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia); take Applicant: Callie Amoaku, Escondido,
throughout the range of the species in California.
California, for the purpose of enhancing (harass by survey and pursuit) the
the species’ survival. mission blue butterfly (Icaricia The applicant requests a new permit
icarioides missionensis) and San Bruno to take (harass by survey, capture,
Permit No. TE–787376 elfin butterfly (Callophrys mossii handle, and release) the Casey’s June
Applicant: Bloom Biological Inc., Santa bayensis); and remove/reduce to beetle (Dinacoma caseyi); and take
Ana, California. possession from lands under Federal (survey by pursuit) the Quino
The applicant requests a permit jurisdiction Arctostaphylos montana checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas
renewal to take (harass by survey, subsp. ravenii (=A. hookeri subsp. editha quino) in conjunction with
capture, handle, and release) the Pacific ravenii) (Raven’s manzanita), Suaeda survey activities throughout the range of
pocket mouse (Perognathus californica (California seablite), Clarkia the species in California, for the purpose
longimembris pacificus) and the arroyo franciscana (Presidio clarkia), Lessingia of enhancing the species’ survival.
toad (arroyo southwestern) (Anaxyrus germanorum (=L.g. var. germanorum)
Permit No. TE–181713
californicus); take (harass by performing (San Francisco lessingia), Hesperolinon
predator management activities) the congestum (Marin dwarf flax), Potentilla Applicant: Cynthia Hartley, Ventura,
California least tern (Sternula hickmanii (Hickman’s potentilla), California.
antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni); Arenaria paludicola (marsh sandwort), The applicant requests a permit
take (harass by survey, locate and and Arctostaphylos franciscana amendment to take (harass by nest
monitor nests, capture, handle, measure, (Franciscan manzanita) in conjunction monitoring using trail cameras) the
weigh, band, color-band, and release) with survey, research, habitat California least tern (Sternula
the southwestern willow flycatcher restoration, and invasive species antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni) in
(Empidonax traillii extimus); and take management activities in Marin, San conjunction with survey and population
(harass by survey, locate and monitor Francisco, and San Mateo Counties in monitoring activities throughout the
nests, remove brown-headed cowbird California for the purpose of enhancing range of the species in California for the
(Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from the species’ survival. purpose of enhancing the species’
parasitized vireo nests; capture, survival.
Permit No. TE–14615C
measure, weigh, band, color-band, and Permit No. TE–799568
release) least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii Applicant: Christopher Allen, Bishop,
pusillus) in conjunction with survey, Applicant: Dana Kamada, San Clemente,
California.
population monitoring, and scientific California.
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES

research activities throughout the range The applicant requests a permit The applicant requests a permit
of the species in California for the renewal to take (harass by survey) the renewal to take (survey by pursuit) the
purpose of enhancing the species’ southwestern willow flycatcher Quino checkerspot butterfly
survival. (Empidonax traillii extimus) in (Euphydryas editha quino); take (harass
conjunction with survey activities in by survey, locate and monitor nests,
Permit No. TE–14587C Mono and Inyo Counties in California remove brown-headed cowbird
Applicant: Andrew McGuirk, Rocklin, for the purpose of enhancing the (Molothrus ater) eggs and chicks from
California. species’ survival. parasitized nests; capture, measure,

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weigh, band, color-band, and release) Permit No. TE–79192A eggs/cysts; and perform hatching
the southwestern willow flycatcher Applicant: Dallas Pugh, San Diego, experiments for species identifications)
(Empidonax traillii extimus); take California. the Conservancy fairy shrimp
(locate and monitor nests, remove (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn
brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) The applicant requests a permit fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
eggs and chicks from parasitized vireo renewal to take (survey by pursuit) the longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp
nests; capture, measure, weigh, band, Quino checkerspot butterfly (Branchinecta sandiegonensis),
color-band, and release) the least Bell’s (Euphydryas editha quino) in Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus
vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with survey activities woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole
conjunction with survey, population throughout the range of the species in shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in
monitoring, and research activities California, for the purpose of enhancing conjunction with survey and research
the species’ survival. activities throughout the range of the
throughout the range of the species in
California for the purpose of enhancing Permit No. TE–097516 species for the purpose of enhancing the
the species’ survival. species’ survival.
Applicant: Thomas Ryan, Monrovia,
Permit No. TE–802089 California. Permit No. TE–776608
The applicant requests a permit Applicant: Monk and Associates, Inc.,
Applicant: Patricia Tatarian, Santa Rosa, amendment to take (harass by attaching Walnut Creek, California.
California. global positioning system (gps) tags) the The applicant requests a permit
The applicant requests a permit California least tern (Sternula renewal to take (harass by survey,
renewal to take (harass by survey, antillarum browni) (Sterna a. browni) in capture, handle, measure, mark, and
capture, handle, mark, PIT-tag, implant conjunction with telemetry and release) the salt marsh harvest mouse
radio transmitters, collect tissue for scientific research activities throughout (Reithrodontomys raviventris); take
genetic analysis, collect voucher the range of the species in California for (harass by survey, capture, handle,
specimens, and release) the California the purpose of enhancing the species’ collect tissue samples for genetic
tiger salamander (Santa Barbara County survival. analysis, collect voucher specimens,
and Sonoma County Distinct Population Permit No. TE–96471A and release) the California tiger
Segment (DPS)) (Ambystoma salamander (Santa Barbara County and
californiense) in conjunction with Applicant: Mason Holmes, San Ramon, Sonoma County Distinct Population
survey and research activities California. Segment (DPS)) (Ambystoma
throughout the range of the species in The applicant requests a permit californiense)); and take (harass by
California for the purpose of enhancing renewal to take (harass by survey, survey, capture, handle, release, collect
the species’ survival. capture, handle, and release) the vouchers, and collect branchiopod
California tiger salamander (Santa cysts) the Conservancy fairy shrimp
Permit No. TE–14831C Barbara County and Sonoma County (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn
Distinct Population Segment (DPS)) fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
Applicant: Orange County Zoo, Orange, (Ambystoma californiense) in
California. longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp
conjunction with survey activities (Branchinecta sandiegonensis),
The applicant requests a new permit throughout the range of the species in Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus
to take (acquire, care for, and California for the purpose of enhancing woottoni), and vernal pool tadpole
educationally exhibit non-releasable the species’ survival. shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) in
individuals) the San Joaquin kit fox Permit No. TE–14862C conjunction with survey, research, and
(Vulpes macrotis mutica), giant population monitoring activities
kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens), arroyo Applicant: Joseph Vu, Westminster, throughout the range of the species in
toad (arroyo southwestern) (Anaxyrus California. California for the purpose of enhancing
californicus), and Mexican wolf (Canis The applicant requests a new permit the species’ survival.
lupus ssp. baileyi) in conjunction with to take (locate and monitor nests) the
general husbandry of the acquired least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) Permit No. TE–094642
specimens at the Orange County Zoo in in conjunction with survey and Applicant: Howard Shaffer, Los
Orange, California, for the purpose of population monitoring activities Angeles, California.
enhancing the species’ survival. throughout the range of the species in The applicant requests a permit
California for the purpose of enhancing renewal and amendment to take (harass
Permit No. TE–13632B the species’ survival. by survey; capture; handle; mark; insert
Applicant: Elena Gregg, Chico, Permit No. TE–796284 passive integrated transponder (PIT)
California. tags; swab for disease; release; relocate;
Applicant: David Rogers, Lawrence, collect eggs and tissue or small
The applicant requests a new permit Kansas. individuals for genetic analysis;
to take (harass by survey, capture, The applicant requests a permit sacrifice/remove from the wild for
handle, release, collect vouchers, and renewal to take (harass by survey, voucher specimens; captive rear;
collect branchiopod cysts) the capture, handle, measure, and release) conduct stomach flushing for a diet
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES

Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta the Morro shoulderband snail (Banded study; and conduct instructional
conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp dune) (Helminthoglypta walkeriana) workshops involving field survey
(Branchinecta longiantenna), and vernal and California freshwater shrimp methods) the California tiger
pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus (Syncaris pacifica); and take (harass by salamander (Santa Barbara County and
packardi) in conjunction with survey survey, capture, handle, release, collect Sonoma County Distinct Population
activities throughout the range of the adult vouchers, collect branchiopod Segment (DPS)) (Ambystoma
species in California for the purpose of cysts, retain in captivity, propagate, californiense); take (harass by survey;
enhancing the species’ survival. process soil, microscopically identify capture, handle; mark and release;

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relocate; collect eggs and tissue or small Management and Budget (OMB) 2. The accuracy of the BLM’s estimate
individuals for genetic analysis; previously approved this information of the burden of collecting the
sacrifice/remove from the wild for collection activity, and assigned it information, including the validity of
voucher specimens) the Santa Cruz control number 1004–0168. the methodology and assumptions used;
long-toed salamander (Ambystoma DATES: The OMB is required to respond 3. The quality, utility and clarity of
macrodactylum croceum); and take to this information collection request the information to be collected; and
(harass by survey, capture, handle, within 60 days but may respond after 30 4. How to minimize the information
release, collect vouchers, and collect days. For maximum consideration, collection burden on those who are to
branchiopod cysts) the Conservancy written comments should be received respond, including the use of
fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio) on or before February 9, 2017. appropriate automated, electronic,
in conjunction with survey, population ADDRESSES: Please submit comments mechanical, or other forms of
monitoring, and research activities directly to the Desk Officer for the information technology.
throughout the range of the species in Department of the Interior (OMB #1004– Please send comments as directed
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The for fees to be charged by the United
BILLING CODE 4333–15–P Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. States for road use and maintenance.
3501–3521) and OMB regulations at 5 The permittee must file the BLM OR
CFR part 1320 provide that an agency Form 2812–6, Report of Road Use,
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR may not conduct or sponsor a collection annually, biannually, quarterly, or
of information unless it displays a monthly, depending on the terms of the
Bureau of Land Management permit or agreement for a right-of-way
currently valid OMB control number.
[LLOR931000L63100000.HD000016X] Until OMB approves a collection of on BLM lands. Information in the form
information, you are not obligated to is used by the BLM to monitor right-of-
Renewal of Approved Information respond. In order to obtain and renew way compliance and to determine
Collection; OMB Control No. 1004– an OMB control number, Federal appropriate fees associated with road
0168 agencies are required to seek public use and maintenance.
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, comment on information collection and Frequency: On occasion.
Interior. recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR Description of Respondents:
1320.8(d) and 1320.12(a)). Individuals seeking a right-of-way
ACTION: 30-day notice and request for
As required at 5 CFR 1320.8(d), the agreement for tramroads and logging
comments.
BLM published a 60-day notice in the roads.
SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Federal Register on July 13, 2016 (81 FR Estimated Number of Responses
Management (BLM) has submitted an 45302), and the comment period ended Annually: 272.
information collection request to the September 12, 2016. The BLM received Estimated Reporting and
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Office of Management and Budget no comments. The BLM now requests Recordkeeping ‘‘Hour’’ Burden
(OMB) to continue the collection of comments on the following subjects: Annually: 2,176.
information to monitor right-of-way 1. Whether the collection of Estimated Reporting and
compliance and determine road use and information is necessary for the proper Recordkeeping ‘‘Non-Hour Cost’’
road maintenance fees to be charged to functioning of the BLM, including Burden Annually: None.
permit holders for tramroads and whether the information will have The estimated burdens are itemized in
logging roads. The Office of practical utility; the following table:

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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		Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comment.
Dates		Comments on these permit applications must be received on or before February 9, 2017.
Contact		Daniel Marquez, Fish and Wildlife
FR Citation		82 FR 3019
82 FR 3019 - Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORFish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 6 (January 10, 2017)

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
