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[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 246 (Tuesday, December 23, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67089-67090]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-33413]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service.

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 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

Permit No. 777965

Applicant: LSA, Irvine, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the 
Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis) in 
San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, California in conjunction with 
presence or absence surveys for the purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. 837010

Applicant: Bruce Koebele, Pearl City, Hawaii

    The applicant requests a permit to reduce and remove to possession 
specimens of plants Achyranthes splendens var. rotundata and Chamaesyce 
skottsbergii var. kalaeloana from the Naval Air Station, Barbers Point, 
Hawaii, in conjunction with scientific studies and the augmentation of 
existing populations for the purpose of enhancing their survival.

Permit No. 818627

Applicant: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Corvallis, Oregon

    The applicant requests an amendment of his permit to take (capture, 
otolith mark, captively rear, sacrifice, and release) the Oregon chub 
(Oregonichthys crameri) in Lane and Linn Counties, Oregon, in 
conjunction with ecological research and growth rate studies for the 
purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. 837434

Applicant: Dawn Lawson, Carlsbad, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture 
and release, collect and sacrifice voucher specimens) the Conservancy 
fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp 
(Branchinecta longiantenna), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus 
packardi) in conjunction with presence or absence surveys in vernal 
pools located in Sacramento County, California for the purpose of 
enhancing their survival.

Permit No.'s 837303, 782703, 813545, 837306, 781084, 837580, 837447

Applicants: David M.H. Goodward, Grand Terrace, California; Michael 
Couffer, Corona Del Mar, California; Brock Ortega, Encinitas, 
California; Robert K. Lauri, Tustin, California; Anita M. Hayworth, 
Encinitas, California; Robert A. Weppler, Riverside, California; Larisa 
A. Roznowski, Tustin, California

    These applicants request a permit to take (harass by survey) the 
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction 
with presence or absence surveys throughout the species range in 
California, for the purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. 837307

Applicant: Holly Boessow, El Cajon, California

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the 
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in Riverside, 
Orange, and San Diego Counties, California, and take (harass by survey) 
the Laguna Mountain skipper (Pyrgus ruralis lagunae) in San Diego 
County, California, in conjunction with presence or absence surveys for 
the purpose of enhancing their survival.

Permit No. 827493

Applicant: Brian M. Leatherman, Costa Mesa, California

    The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass 
by survey) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino), 
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax trailii extimus), and the 
least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with presence 
or absence surveys throughout the species range in California and 
Nevada for the purpose of enhancing their survival.

Permit No. 837326

Applicant: Jimmy W. Meyer, Cantonment, Florida.

    The applicant requests a permit to purchase in interstate commerce 
three pairs of captive bred Hawaiian (=nene) geese (Nesochen [=Branta] 
sandvicensis) for the purpose of enhancing its propagation and 
survival.

Permit No. 795938

Applicant: EIP Associates, Sacramento, California.

    The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass 
by survey, capture and release, collect voucher specimens) the 
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus wootoni) throughout the range 
of the species in California in conjunction with presence or absence 
surveys and scientific research for the purpose of enhancing its 
survival.

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Permit No. 837308

Applicant: John K. Konecny, Escondido, California.

    The applicant requests a permit to take (locate, mark, and monitor 
nests; and capture, band, and release) the California least tern 
(Sterna antillarum browni), take (harass by survey; locate and monitor 
nests; capture, band, and release) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii 
pusillus) and the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax trallii 
extimus) and take (harass by survey) the light-footed clapper rail 
(Rallus longirostris levipes) in conjunction with population monitoring 
and presence or absence surveys in southern California for the purpose 
of enhancing their survival.

Permit No. 778195

Applicant: Helix Environmental, La Mesa, California.

    The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass 
by survey) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in 
conjunction with presence or absence surveys in Riverside, Orange, and 
San Diego Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing its 
survival.

Permit No. 834488

Applicant: Gregg Miller, Tustin, California.

    The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass 
by survey) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in 
conjunction with presence or absence surveys in Riverside, Orange, and 
San Diego Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing its 
survival.

Permit No. 837439

Applicant: Guy P. Bruyea, Hemet, California.

    The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the 
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino), Laguna Mountain 
skipper (Pyrgus ruralis lagunae), El Segundo blue butterfly (Euphilotes 
battoides allyni), Palos Verdes blue butterfly (Glucopsyche lygdamus 
palosverdesensis), and the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas 
terminatus abdominalis) throughout each species' range in California in 
conjunction with presence or absence surveys for the purpose of 
enhancing their survival.

Permit No. 788133

Applicant: Vincent Scheidt, San Diego, California.

    The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass 
by survey) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in 
conjunction with presence or absence surveys in Riverside, Orange, and 
San Diego Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing its 
survival.

Permit Nos. 837760, 837581, 837579

Applicants: Kendall H. Osborne, Riverside, California; David C. Hawks, 
Riverside, California; Michael W. Gates, Riverside, California

    The applicants request permits to take (harass by survey) the Quino 
checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino), Laguna Mountain 
skipper (Pyrgus ruralis lagunae), El Segundo blue butterfly (Euphilotes 
battoides allyni), Palos Verdes blue butterfly (Glucopsyche lygdamus 
palosverdesensis), and the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas 
terminatus abdominalis) throughout each species' range in California in 
conjunction with presence or absence surveys for the purpose of 
enhancing their survival.

DATES: Written comments on these permit applications must be received 
on or before January 22, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the Chief, 
Division of Consultation and Conservation Planning, 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, including names and addresses, received 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 16, 1997.
Thomas Dwyer,
Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Portland, Oregon.
[FR Doc. 97-33413 Filed 12-22-97; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-55-P
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