Endangered Species Permit Applications

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 5 (Friday, January 8, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1210-1211]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-368]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Endangered Species Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, DOI.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications.

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SUMMARY: The following applicants have applied for a scientific 
research permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species 
pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, 
as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq.).

Permit No. TE813431

Applicant: Peter Famolaro, Spring Valley, California

    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (harass using 
taped vocalizations) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) for 
scientific research throughout the species range for the purpose of 
enhancing its survival.

Permit No. TE828382

Applicant: Sharon K. Collinge, Boulder, Colorado

    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (collection of 
seeds and leaves) of (Lasthenia conjugens) for scientific research in 
Fort Ord, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Monterey and 
Alameda Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing its 
survival.

Permit No. TE837308

Applicant: John K. Knoecny, Escondido, California

    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (presence/
absence) surveys the Yuma clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis) 
and the southwestern arroyo toad (Bufo macroscaphus). The applicant 
also requests that the permit include removal of toads from pit-fall 
traplines and construction areas, and include research in Imperial and 
San Luis Obispo Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing the 
species' survival.

Permit No. TE797665

Applicant: RECON, San Diego, California

    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (presence/absence 
survey, trap) the San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami 
parvus) throughout its range. The applicant also requests the addition 
of authorized personnel for the purpose of enhancing the species' 
survival.

Permit No. TE795933

Applicant: Sugnet and Associates, Roseville, California

    The applicant requests a permit amendment to take (collect; 
sacrifice) the San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinechinecta 
sandiegonensis) in the State of California, for the purpose of 
enhancing its survival.

Permit No. TE005535

Applicant: Gilbert Goodlett, Ridgecrest, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the 
Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis) in 
conjunction with presence or absence surveys throughout the species 
range for the purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. TE810380

Applicant: Foothill Associates, Environmental Consultants, 
Roseville, California

    The applicant requests an amendment to their permit to take 
(collect; sacrifice) the San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta 
sandiegonensis) in conjunction with surveys throughout the species 
range in California for the purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. TE003269

Applicant: Robert James, San Diego, California

    The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (capture; 
harass) the Pacific pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificua) 
and the

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Stephen's kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) in conjunction with 
surveys throughout their range in California for the purpose of 
enhancing their survival.

Permit No. TE006112

Applicant: Gretchen Flohr, Fremont, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture) the salt marsh 
harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris) in conjunction with surveys 
and ecological research throughout the species range in California for 
the purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. TE005878

Applicant: Santa Clara Valley Water District, San Jose, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the 
California clapper rail (Rallus longirostris obsoletus) in conjunction 
with surveys in Santa Clara County, California for the purpose of 
enhancing its survival.

Permit No. TE006333

Applicant: Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon

    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, handle, and 
release) the shortnose sucker (Chasmistes brevirostris) and the Lost 
River sucker (Deltistes luxatus) in conjunction with ecological studies 
in Klamath Lake, Oregon for the purpose of enhancing their survival. 
Activities were previously authorized under subpermit MARKDF-7.

DATES: Written comments on these permit applications must be received 
on or before February 8, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the Chief, 
Division of Recovery, Planning and Permits, Ecological Services, Fish 
and Wildlife Service, 911 N.E. 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232-
4181; Fax: (503) 231-6243. Please refer to the respective permit number 
for each application when submitting comments. All comments received, 
including names and addresses, will become part of the official 
administrative record and may be made available to the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 
within 20 days of the date of publication of this notice to the address 
above; telephone: (503) 231-2063. Please refer to the respective permit 
number for each application when requesting copies of documents.

    Dated: December 30, 1998.
Cynthia U. Barry,
Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Portland, Oregon.
[FR Doc. 99-368 Filed 1-7-99; 8:45 am]
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