[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 242 (Wednesday, December 17, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66053-66054]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-32947]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[I.D. 121197A]


Endangered Species; Permits

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Receipt of applications for scientific research permits (1060, 
1065, 1068, 1069, 1107).

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Simpson Timber Company (STC), 
in Korbel, CA, Humboldt Fish Action Council (HFAC), in Eureka, CA, the 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), in Arcata, CA, Rellim Redwood 
Company (RRC), in Crescent City, CA, and Dr. Isaac Wirgin from the 
Institute of Environmental Medicine - New York University Medical 
Center have applied in due form for permits authorizing takes or 
possession of listed species for scientific research purposes.

DATES: Written comments or requests for a public hearing on any of 
these applications must be received on or before January 16, 1998.

ADDRESSES: The applications and related documents are available for 
review in the following offices, by appointment:
    For permits 1060, 1065, 1068, and 1069: Protected Species Division, 
NMFS, 777 Sonoma Avenue, Room 325, Santa Rosa, CA 95404-6528 (707 575-
6066).
    For permit 1107: Director, Northeast Region, NMFS, NOAA, One 
Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930-2298 (508-281-9250).
    All documents may also be reviewed by appointment in the Office of 
Protected Resources, F/PR3, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910-3226 (301-713-1401)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For permits 1060, 1065, 1068, and 
1069: Thomas Hablett, Protected Resources Division, (707-575-6066).
    For permit 1107: Terri Jordan, Office of Protected Resources, (301-
713-1401)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: STC, HFAC, FWS, RRC, and Dr. Isaac Wirgin 
request permits under the authority of section 10 of the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) and the NMFS 
regulations governing ESA-listed fish and wildlife permits (50 CFR 
parts 217-227).
    STC (1060) requests a five-year permit for takes of juvenile, 
threatened, southern Oregon/northern California coast (SONNC) coho 
salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) associated with STC ownership monitoring 
projects in Humboldt and Del Norte County coastal streams within the 
Evolutionarily Significant Unit (ESU). The studies consist of coho 
salmon distribution and abundance surveys for which ESA-listed fish are 
proposed to be taken. ESA listed fish will be captured, anesthetized, 
handled (identified and measured), allowed to recover from the 
anesthetic, and released. ESA-listed salmon indirect mortalities 
associated with the research are also requested.
    HFAC (1065) requests a five-year permit for takes of adult and 
juvenile, threatened, SONNC coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) 
associated with fish population studies in the Freshwater Creek 
drainage within the ESU. The studies consist of coho salmon abundance 
and spawner surveys for which ESA-listed fish are proposed to be taken. 
ESA-listed fish will be captured, anesthetized, handled (identified and 
measured), allowed to recover from the anesthetic, and released. ESA-
listed salmon indirect

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mortalities associated with the research are also requested.
    FWS (1068) requests a five-year permit for takes of juvenile and 
adult, threatened, southern Oregon/northern California coast (SONNC) 
coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) associated with monitoring projects 
in the Klamath and Trinity River watersheds within the Evolutionarily 
Significant Unit (ESU). The studies consist of juvenile coho salmon 
distribution and abundance surveys, and spawner surveys for adults, for 
which ESA-listed fish are proposed to be taken. ESA-listed juveniles 
will be captured, anesthetized, handled (identified and measured), 
allowed to recover from the anesthetic, and released. ESA-listed adults 
will be observed, and carcasses will be handled. ESA-listed juvenile 
indirect mortalities associated with the research are also requested.
    RRC (1069) requests a five-year permit for takes of juvenile, 
threatened, SONNC coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) associated with 
fish population and habitat studies on RRC ownership properties in the 
Smith River Basin within the ESU. The studies consist of coho salmon 
distribution and abundance surveys for which ESA-listed fish are 
proposed to be taken. ESA-listed fish will be captured, anesthetized, 
handled (identified and measured), allowed to recover from the 
anesthetic, and released. ESA-listed salmon indirect mortalities 
associated with the research are also requested.
    Dr. Isaac Wirgin (1107) requests authorization to conduct research 
on shortnose sturgeon using tissue samples (fin clips, barbels, blood) 
to isolate DNA. The purpose of the research is to determine if genetic 
differences exist among populations of shortnose sturgeon that span the 
species' entire range along the Atlantic coast.
    Those individuals requesting a hearing on these requests for 
permits should set out the specific reasons why a hearing would be 
appropriate (see ADDRESSES). The holding of such a hearing is at the 
discretion of the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA. All 
statements and opinions contained in the above application summaries 
are those of the applicant and do not necessarily reflect the views of 
NMFS.

    Dated: December 11, 1997.
Joseph Blum,
Acting Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 97-32947 Filed 12-16-97; 8:45 am]
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