82 FR 40796 - Foreign Endangered Species and Marine Mammals Issuance of Permits
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 165 (August 28, 2017)
Fish and Wildlife Service
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 165 (August 28, 2017)
| Page Range | 40796-40797 | |
| FR Document | 2017-18209 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 165 (Monday, August 28, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 40796-40797] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-18209] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2017-0054; FXIA16710900000-156-FF09A30000] Foreign Endangered Species and Marine Mammals Issuance of Permits AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have issued the following permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species, marine mammals, or both. We issue these permits under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, Branch of Permits, MS: IA, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041; fax (703) 358-2281. To locate the Federal Register notice that announced our receipt of the application for each permit listed in this document, go to www.regulations.gov and search on the permit number provided in the tables in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joyce Russell, (703) 358-2023 (telephone); (703) 358-2281 (fax); or [email protected] (email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On the dates below, as authorized by the provisions of the ESA, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), we issued requested permits subject to certain conditions set forth therein. For each permit for an endangered species, we found that (1) the application was filed in good faith, (2) the granted permit would not operate to the disadvantage of the endangered species, and (3) the granted permit would be consistent with the purposes and policy set forth in section 2 of the ESA. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Receipt of application Permit No. Applicant Federal Register notice Permit issuance date ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Endangered Species ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50819A................... Zoological Society of San 82 FR 24381; May 26, June 30, 2017. Diego/San Diego Zoo Global. 2017. 18137C................... University of Wisconsin- 82 FR 24381; May 26, July 3, 2017. Madison. 2017. 75285A................... Michael Ryckamn.............. 82 FR 24381; May 26, June 29, 2017. 2017. 14745C................... Cleveland Metroparks Zoo..... 82 FR 24381; May 26, July 11, 2017. 2017. 06369C................... Indiana Purdue University.... 82 FR 14742, March 22, July 3, 2017. 2017. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marine Mammals ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 80164B................... North Slope Borough 81 FR 95628; December July 3, 2017. Department of Wildlife 28, 2016. Management. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 40797]] Authority: We issue this notice under the authority of the ESA, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and the MMPA, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.). Joyce Russell, Government Information Specialist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 2017-18209 Filed 8-25-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333-15-P
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between northern and southern sea Response: We have added text stating ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits.
otters. that three sea otters died of gunshot
Response: As noted in our response to wounds in 2016. However, we do not SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and
Comment 8, we do not believe that the include these mortalities in the current Wildlife Service (Service), have issued
SAR is the appropriate document in calculation of mean annual mortality the following permits to conduct certain
which to discuss threats to the species because they occurred outside the 5- activities with endangered species,
in comprehensive detail. However, we year analysis window (2011–2015). marine mammals, or both. We issue
have added text that references our most Additional References Cited these permits under the Endangered
recent 5-year review (Service 2015). We Species Act (ESA) and the Marine
Chinn, S.M., M.A. Miller, M.T. Tinker, M.M.
have also added text clarifying that a Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
Staedler, F.I. Batac, E.M. Dodd, L.A.
formal determination of OSP will be Henkel. 2016. The high cost of
developed with reference to the entire ADDRESSES: Documents and other
motherhood: end-lactation syndrome in
historic range of the subspecies. southern sea otters. Journal of Wildlife information submitted with these
Comment 10: ‘‘Habitat issues’’ should Diseases 52:307–318. doi: 10.7589/2015– applications are available for review,
be revised to include (1) the spatial 06–158. subject to the requirements of the
Lafferty, K.D. M.T. and Tinker. 2014. Sea Privacy Act and Freedom of Information
structure of southern sea otter habitat otters are recolonizing southern
and its contribution in preventing Act, by any party who submits a written
California in fits and starts. Ecosphere
recovery of the species and (2) a 5:50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1890/ES13-
request for a copy of such documents to
detailed discussion of the risk posed by 00394.1. the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
oil spills. Tinker, M.T. 2014. Models and sea otter Division of Management Authority,
Response: We have added text conservation. Pp. 257–300 in Larson, S., Branch of Permits, MS: IA, 5275
G. VanBlaricom and J. Bodkin, eds., Sea Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041;
clarifying the relationship between the Otter Conservation. New York: Elsevier.
pace of range expansion, the spatial fax (703) 358–2281. To locate the
Tinker, M.T., and B.B. Hatfield. 2016.
structure of sea otter habitat, and oil California sea otter (Enhydra lutris Federal Register notice that announced
spill risk. However, as noted in our nereis) census results, spring 2016. U.S. our receipt of the application for each
response to Comments 8 and 9, we do Geological Survey Data Series 1018. 10 permit listed in this document, go to
not believe that the SAR is the pp. http://dx.doi.org/10.3133/ds1018. www.regulations.gov and search on the
appropriate document in which to Authority permit number provided in the tables in
discuss threats to the species in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
The authority for this action is the
comprehensive detail. We address oil
Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
spill risk and the effects of the spatial
as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) Joyce Russell, (703) 358–2023
structure of sea otter habitat on
population growth in our most recent 5- Dated: July 26, 2017. (telephone); (703) 358–2281 (fax); or
year review (Service 2015). We will Gregory Sheehan, DMAFR@fws.gov (email).
update our assessment of these and Acting Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On the
other factors in the next 5-year review. Service. dates below, as authorized by the
Comment 11: There are recent reports [FR Doc. 2017–18169 Filed 8–25–17; 8:45 am] provisions of the ESA, as amended (16
of what appear to be increasing rates of BILLING CODE 4333–15–P U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), we issued
shooting-related incidents. For example, requested permits subject to certain
in 2016 alone there were reports of at conditions set forth therein. For each
least three sea otters being shot. In 2015, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
permit for an endangered species, we
a California man was sentenced for Fish and Wildlife Service found that (1) the application was filed
shooting an air rifle at sea otters. While in good faith, (2) the granted permit
these incidents are more recent than the [Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2017–0054;
would not operate to the disadvantage
time period of the SAR, which is largely FXIA16710900000–156–FF09A30000]
of the endangered species, and (3) the
through 2014, they do represent the granted permit would be consistent with
Foreign Endangered Species and
most recent available information and the purposes and policy set forth in
Marine Mammals Issuance of Permits
should be considered for inclusion since section 2 of the ESA.
the Service provided information on AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,
some deaths as recently as 2016. Interior.
Receipt of application Federal Register Permit issuance
Permit No. Applicant notice date
Endangered Species
50819A .......... Zoological Society of San Diego/San Diego Zoo Global ........ 82 FR 24381; May 26, 2017 .......................... June 30, 2017.
18137C .......... University of Wisconsin-Madison ............................................ 82 FR 24381; May 26, 2017 .......................... July 3, 2017.
75285A .......... Michael Ryckamn .................................................................... 82 FR 24381; May 26, 2017 .......................... June 29, 2017.
14745C .......... Cleveland Metroparks Zoo ...................................................... 82 FR 24381; May 26, 2017 .......................... July 11, 2017.
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06369C .......... Indiana Purdue University ....................................................... 82 FR 14742, March 22, 2017 ....................... July 3, 2017.
Marine Mammals
80164B .......... North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife Management ... 81 FR 95628; December 28, 2016 ................. July 3, 2017.
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Authority: We issue this notice under the to this EA by any of the following Interior Board of Land Appeals (IBLA).
authority of the ESA, as amended (16 U.S.C. methods: In a letter to the Secretary of the
1531 et seq.), and the MMPA, as amended (16
U.S.C. 1361 et seq.).
• Web site: https://www.blm.gov/ Interior, the Governor of Idaho
gatewaywest requested that the BLM reconsider the
Joyce Russell, • Email: blm_id_gateway_west@blm.gov January 19, 2017, Decision and select an
Government Information Specialist, Branch • Fax: 208–384–3326 alternative with fewer impacts to State
of Permits, Division of Management • Mail: BLM Boise District Office, 3948 and county resources and communities.
Authority. Development Ave., Boise, ID 83705 The Proponents also requested that the
[FR Doc. 2017–18209 Filed 8–25–17; 8:45 am] Documents pertinent to this proposal BLM reconsider the January Decision
BILLING CODE 4333–15–P may be examined at the BLM Boise and possibly select the alternative
District Office, 3948 Development Ave,, proposed in their revised application, as
Boise, ID 83705. more cost-effective and providing
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact greater system reliability. On April 18,
Courtney Busse by calling 208–373– 2017, the IBLA granted BLM’s Motion to
Bureau of Land Management Remand the January 19, 2017, Decision
3872 or emailing at cbusse@blm.gov.
[16XL LLWY9200000.L51010000.ER0000. You can also contact Ms. Busse to have for reconsideration. The BLM’s Motion
LVRWK09K0990.241A.0 4500106832] your name added to the BLM mailing was unopposed.
On May 4, 2017, Congress passed the
list for the Project. Persons who use a
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017
telecommunications device for the deaf
Environmental Assessment To (H.R. 244), which incorporated the
(TDD) may call the Federal Relay
Reconsider the January 19, 2017, Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of
Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to
Record of Decision Approving Prey NCA Boundary Modification Act
contact Ms. Busse. The FRS is available
Segments 8 and 9 for the Gateway (Modification Act) by reference
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave
West Transmission Line Project, Idaho (Division G, Title IV, Sec. 431(a)).
a message or question with Ms. Busse. The President signed the
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, You will receive a reply during normal Appropriations Act into law on May 5,
Interior. business hours. 2017. The Modification Act directed the
ACTION: Notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BLM to issue a ROW grant for the lands
PacifiCorp, dba Rocky Mountain Power, described in Sec. (b)(2) of the
SUMMARY: In compliance with the and Idaho Power (Proponents)
National Environmental Policy Act of Modification Act for portions of
submitted an initial ROW application Gateway West Segments 8 and 9, which
1969, as amended (NEPA), and the under FLPMA in 2007 to locate 500-kV
Federal Land Policy and Management represent the portions of Alternative 1
electric transmission lines on Federal from the Final Supplemental EIS within
Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), and lands as part of the Project. The original
the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of the boundaries of the NCA. The
Project comprised 10 transmission line Modification Act also removed the
Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) segments originating at the Windstar lands for this ROW from NCA status and
Boundary Modification Act of 2017 Substation near Glenrock, Wyoming, stipulated that the mitigation framework
(Modification Act), the Bureau of Land and terminating at the Hemingway presented in the Final Supplemental EIS
Management (BLM) is reconsidering the Substation near Melba, Idaho. will apply to the authorized segments.
decision to approve a Right-of-Way After completing NEPA analysis in an The Modification Act (Sec. (c)(1))
(ROW) application for Segments 8 and EIS, the BLM issued a Record of requires the BLM to issue the ROW (that
9 of the Gateway West 500-kilovolt (kV) Decision (ROD) in November 2013 that portion in the NCA) within 90 days of
Transmission Line Project (Project). By authorized routes and associated land the enactment of the Appropriations
this Notice the BLM announces the use plan amendments on Federal lands Act, or by August 2, 2017.
beginning of scoping to solicit public for Segments 1 through 7, and Segment In light of the Modification Act’s non-
comments and identify issues associated 10, but the BLM deferred a Decision for discretionary direction to issue the
with such reconsideration, including Segments 8 and 9 in southwestern statutory ROW, the BLM’s
the potential amendment of several Idaho. reconsideration of the January 19, 2017,
Resource Management Plans (RMPs) In August 2014, the BLM received Decision will consider the alternative(s)
and Management Framework Plans from the Proponents a revised ROW from the Supplemental EIS that align
(MFPs) in the project area. The BLM application for Segments 8 and 9 and a with the statutory ROW, so as to meet
analyzed the impacts of the alternative revised Plan of Development for the the agency’s purpose and need for
that it is reconsidering in the 2016 Project, which the BLM determined action, i.e., to respond to the
Gateway West Final Supplemental required additional NEPA analysis Proponents’ ROW application and the
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). through a Supplemental EIS. On direction of the Modification Act, and
The BLM will prepare an Environmental October 7, 2016, the BLM released a the no-action alternative.
Assessment (EA) to reconsider the Final Supplemental EIS that analyzed Because the route pairing described as
January 19, 2017 Decision, including the seven alternative ROW routes for Alternative 1 (routes described as
land use plan amendments associated Segments 8 and 9 and the land use plan Revised Proposed 8 and Revised
with a specific action alternative amendments needed to accommodate Proposed 9) in the Supplemental EIS is
identified in the Supplemental EIS.
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each alternative route pair. The BLM the only alternative that meets these
DATES: Comments on issues may be issued a ROD on January 19, 2017, criteria, it will be analyzed as the action
submitted in writing until September selecting the route described as alternative for reconsideration.
27, 2017. In order to be included in the Alternative 5 in the Final Supplemental Furthermore, because the statutory
analysis, all comments must be EIS. ROW directed the BLM to issue a ROW
postmarked prior to the close of the 30- Following the Decision, several grant for certain portions of the routes
day scoping period. environmental organizations, the State within the NCA boundaries previously
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments of Idaho, and Owyhee County, Idaho, analyzed in Alternative 1 in the
on issues and planning criteria related appealed the ROW Decision to the Supplemental EIS, the EA and
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| Contact | Joyce Russell, (703) 358-2023 (telephone); (703) 358-2281 (fax); or [email protected] (email). | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 40796 |
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