[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 83 (Monday, April 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33382-33385]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09114]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R3-ES-2024-N025; FXES11130300000-245-FF03E00000]
Endangered and Threatened Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit
Applications
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received
applications for permits to conduct activities intended to enhance the
propagation or survival of endangered or threatened species under the
Endangered Species Act. We invite the public and local, State, Tribal,
and Federal agencies to comment on these applications. Before issuing
any of the requested permits, we will take into consideration any
information that we receive during the public comment period.
DATES: We must receive your written comments on or before May 29, 2024.
ADDRESSES:
Document availability and comment submission: Submit requests for
copies of the applications and related documents, as well as any
comments, by one of the following methods. All requests and comments
should specify the applicant name(s) and application number(s) (e.g.,
ESXXXXXX; see table in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION):
Email (preferred method): [email protected]. Please
refer to the respective application number (e.g., Application No.
ESXXXXXX) in the subject line of your email message.
U.S. Mail: Regional Director, Attn: Nathan Rathbun, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services, 5600 American Blvd.
West, Suite 990, Bloomington, MN 55437-1458.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathan Rathbun, 612-713-5343 (phone);
[email protected] (email). Individuals in the United States who are
deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial
711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay
services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay
services offered within their country to make international calls to
the point-of-contact in the United States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
invite review and comment from the public and local, State, Tribal, and
Federal agencies on applications we have received for permits to
conduct certain activities with endangered and threatened species under
section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended
(ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and our regulations in the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR part 17. Documents and other
information submitted with the applications are available for review,
subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and the Freedom of
Information Act.
Background
The ESA prohibits certain activities with endangered and threatened
species unless authorized by a Federal permit. The ESA and our
implementing regulations in part 17 of title 50 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) provide for the issuance of such permits and require
that we invite public comment before issuing permits for activities
involving endangered species.
A recovery permit issued by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA
authorizes the permittee to conduct activities with endangered species
for scientific purposes that promote recovery or for enhancement of
propagation or survival of the species. Our regulations implementing
section 10(a)(1)(A) for these permits are found at 50 CFR 17.22 for
endangered wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.32 for threatened wildlife
species, 50 CFR 17.62 for endangered plant species, and 50 CFR 17.72
for threatened plant species.
Permit Applications Available for Review and Comment
The ESA requires that we invite public comment before issuing these
permits. Accordingly, we invite local, State, Tribal, and Federal
agencies and the public to submit written data, views, or arguments
with respect to these applications. The comments and recommendations
that will be most useful and likely to influence agency decisions are
those supported by quantitative information or studies. Proposed
activities in the following permit requests are for the recovery and
enhancement of propagation or survival of the species in the wild.
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Application No. Applicant Species Location Activity Type of take Permit action
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ESPER9203951............ Michael Thomas, White catspaw MI..................... Conduct presence/ Capture, handle, New.
Chesterfield, MI. (Epioblasma absence surveys, relocate.
perobliqua), document habitat
northern use, conduct
riffleshell population
(Epioblasma monitoring, and
rangiana), evaluate impacts.
snuffbox
(Epioblasma
triquetra), round
hickorynut
(Obovaria
subrotunda), rayed
bean (Paetulunio
fabalis),
clubshell
(Pleurobema clava).
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ES26856C-3.............. Sean Langley, Add new species-- AL, AR, CO, CT, DE, GA, Conduct presence/ Capture with mist Amend.
Tipton, IN. tricolored bat FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, absence surveys, nets, identify,
(Perimyotis KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, document habitat handle, collect
subflavus)--to MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, use, conduct non-intrusive
existing NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, population measurements,
authorized NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, monitoring, and band, radio-tag,
species: Indiana RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, evaluate impacts. and release.
bat (Myotis VA, VT, WI, WV, WY.
sodalis), northern
long-eared bat (M.
septentrionalis),
gray bat (M.
grisescens).
TE81935D................ Aaron Prewitt, Add new species-- AL, AR, IA, IL, IN, KS, Conduct presence/ Capture, handle, Amend.
Cincinnati, OH. round hickorynut KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, absence surveys, release, and
(Obovaria MS, NC, NY, OH, OK, document habitat relocate under
subrotunda) and PA, TN, VA, WI, WV. use, conduct special
longsolid population circumstances.
(Fusconaia monitoring, and
subrotunda)--to evaluate impacts.
existing
authorized 25
freshwater mussel
species.
ES71680A................ Megan Martin, Add new species-- AL, AR, CT, DE, GA, FL, Conduct presence/ Capture with mist Amend.
Indianapolis, IN. tricolored bat IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, absence surveys, nets, identify,
(Perimyotis LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, document habitat handle, collect
subflavus)--to MN, MS, MO, NC, ND, use, conduct non-intrusive
existing NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, population measurements,
authorized OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, monitoring, and band, radio-tag,
species: Indiana SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, evaluate impacts. and release.
bat (Myotis WI, WV.
sodalis), northern
long-eared bat (M.
septentrionalis),
and gray bat (M.
grisescens).
ES62311A................ Mary Gilmore, West Add new species-- AL, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, Conduct presence/ Capture with mist Amend.
Lake, OH. tricolored bat GA, FL, IA, IL, IN, absence surveys, nets or harp
(Perimyotis KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, document habitat traps, identify,
subflavus)--to ME, MI, MN, MS, MO, use, conduct handle, collect
existing MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, population non-intrusive
authorized NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, monitoring, and measurements,
species: Indiana PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, evaluate impacts. band, radio-tag,
bat (Myotis TX, VA, VT, WI, WV, WY. collect hair
sodalis), northern samples, swab and
long-eared bat (M. collect wing
septentrionalis), biopsy punches,
and gray bat (M. enter hibernacula
grisescens). or maternity
roost caves, and
release.
PER9496195.............. Jesse Weinzinger, Higgins eye MN, WI................. Conduct presence/ Capture, handle, New.
Green Bay, WI. (Lampsilis absence surveys, release, collect
higginsii), document habitat swab samples, and
sheepnose use, conduct relocate under
(Plethobasus population special
cyphyus), snuffbox monitoring, and circumstances.
(Epioblasma evaluate impacts.
triquetra),
spectaclecase
(Cumberlandia
monodonta), winged
mapleleaf
(Quadrula fragosa).
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ES31355B................ Brooke A. Hines, Add new species-- Add CO, LA, NM, and WY Conduct presence/ Capture with mist Renew and Amend.
Littleton, CO. tricolored bat to existing authorized absence surveys, nets or harp
(Perimyotis locations: AL, AR, CT, document habitat traps, identify,
subflavus)--to DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, use, conduct handle, collect
existing IA, IN, KS, KY, ME, population non-intrusive
authorized MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, monitoring, and measurements,
species: Indiana MO, ND, NE, NH, NJ, evaluate impacts. band, mark, radio-
bat (Myotis NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, tag, PIT-tag,
sodalis), northern RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, enter
long-eared bat (M. VT, VA, WI, WV. hibernacula, and
septentrionalis), release.
gray bat (M.
grisescens), and
Virginia big-eared
bat (Corynorhinus
townsendii
virginianus).
PER9544313.............. Dunn Ecological 20 mussel species.. AR, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, Conduct presence/ Capture, handle, New.
Services, LLC, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, absence surveys, release, and
Winfield, MO. NY, OH, OK, SD, TN, document habitat relocate under
WI, WV. use, conduct special
population circumstances.
monitoring, and
evaluate impacts.
ES06130D................ Claudio Gratton, Rusty patched WI..................... Conduct presence/ Capture, handle, Amend/renew.
Madison, WI. bumble bee (Bombus absence surveys, sample and
affinis). document habitat release.
use, conduct
population
monitoring, and
evaluate impacts.
ES43605A................ Dan Cox, Akron, OH. Add new species-- Add CO, DC, LA, and NM Conduct presence/ Capture with mist Amend.
tricolored bat to existing authorized absence surveys, nets or harp
(Perimyotis locations: AL, AR, CT, document habitat traps, handle,
subflavus)--to DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, use, conduct collect non-
existing IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, population intrusive
authorized MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, monitoring, and measurements,
species: Indiana MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, evaluate impacts. release.
bat (Myotis NY, NC, ND, OH, OK,
sodalis), northern PA, RI, SC, SD, TN,
long-eared bat (M. VT, VA, WV, WI, WY.
septentrionalis),
and gray bat (M.
grisescens).
ES99056B................ Marion Wells, Add new species-- Add new State--IN--to Conduct presence/ Capture, handle, Amend.
Lebanon, OH. round hickorynut existing authorized absence surveys, release, and
(Obovaria States: MO, OH. document habitat relocate under
subrotunda), use, conduct special
longsolid population circumstances.
(Fusconaia monitoring, and
subrotunda), evaluate impacts.
western fanshell
(Cyprogenia
aberti), Neosho
mucket (Lampsilis
rafinesqueana)--to
existing 16
authorized
freshwater mussel
species.
PER9858817.............. Nathan Ring, Saint Northern AL, AR, IL, IN, KY, MI, Conduct presence/ Capture, handle, New.
Johns, MI. riffleshell MN, MS, MO, NY, OH, absence surveys, release, and
(Epioblasma PA, TN, VA, WV, WI. document habitat relocate under
rangiana), use, conduct special
snuffbox population circumstances.
(Epioblasma monitoring, and
triquetra), rayed evaluate impacts.
bean (Paetulunio
fabalis),
clubshell
(Pleurobema clava).
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PER9860170.............. Ieva Roznere, Fanshell OH..................... Conduct presence/ Capture, handle, New.
Columbus, OH. (Cyprogenia absence surveys, release,
stegaria), purple document habitat headstart, and
catspaw use, conduct relocate under
(Epioblasma population special
obliquata), white monitoring, and circumstances.
catspaw evaluate impacts.
(Epioblasma
perobliqua),
northern
riffleshell
(Epioblasma
rangiana),
snuffbox
(Epioblasma
triquetra),
longsolid
(Fusconaia
subrotunda), pink
mucket (Lampsilis
abrupta), round
hickorynut
(Obovaria
subrotunda), rayed
bean (Villosa
fabalis),
sheepnose
(Plethobasus
cyphyus),
clubshell
(Pleurobema
clava),
rabbitsfoot
(Theliderma
cylindrica).
PER9968385.............. Clarissa Lawlis, 56 freshwater AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, Conduct presence/ Capture, handle, New.
Baltimore, OH. mussel species. IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, absence surveys, release, and
OH, PA, TN, WV, WI. document habitat relocate under
use, conduct special
population circumstances.
monitoring, and
evaluate impacts.
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Public Availability of Comments
Written comments we receive become part of the administrative
record associated with this action. 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 request in your comment that we
withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we
cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Moreover, all
submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals
identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations
or businesses, will be made available for public disclosure in their
entirety.
Next Steps
If we decide to issue permits to any of the applicants listed in
this notice, we will publish a notice in the Federal Register.
Authority
We publish this notice under section 10(c) of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Lori Nordstrom,
Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Service, Midwest Region.
[FR Doc. 2024-09114 Filed 4-26-24; 8:45 am]
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