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L09—Masonboro Island. The spit on

the north side of Masonboro Inlet has

prograded outside of the unit. The unit

boundary has been adjusted to include

all of the undeveloped portion of the

spit and associated aquatic habitat.

Florida

P16—Keewaydin Island. A substantial

shoal has developed outside of the unit

at the mouth of Big Marco Pass. The

boundary has been adjusted to include

this sand-sharing area.

P17—Lovers Key Complex. A barrier

is developing outside of the unit on the

north side of Big Carlos Pass. The unit

boundary has been adjusted to include

this area.

FL–89—Peninsula Point. The

peninsula is prograding to the north

across the mouth of Alligator Harbor.

The unit has been expanded to include

all of the peninsula and the associated

aquatic habitat.

FL–99—Tom King. The spit has

accreted to the north of the unit. The

unit boundary has been adjusted to

include all of the spit and associated

aquatic habitat.

Fl–101—Garcon Point. The secondary

barrier has expanded northward on the

East Bay side of the unit. The unit has

been expanded to include the barrier

and the associated aquatic habitat.

Alabama

Q01A—Pelican Island. The island is

prograding across Pelican Passage

toward Dauphin Island. The boundary

has been adjusted to include all of

Pelican Island, the secondary barrier

developing on Dauphin Island behind

Pelican Island, and all associated

aquatic habitat.

U.S. Virgin Islands

VI–07—Great Pond. The barrier has

expanded to the south of Great Pond.

The unit has been expanded to include

the barrier and associated aquatic

habitat.

APPENDIX—LOCATION OF MAPS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service States of jurisdiction

Regional Offices

Regional Director, Region 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 75 Spring St. SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, (404) 331–

3580.

North Carolina, Florida,

Alabama, Virgin Islands.

Regional Director, Region 5, U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, Massachusetts

01035–9589, (413) 253–8200.

Maine, Massachusetts,

Rhode Island, New York,

New Jersey, Maryland,

Virginia.

Field Offices

Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 22 Bridge St., Concord, NH 03301–4986, (603) 225–1411 ............ Maine, Massachusetts,

Rhode Island.

Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 3817 Luker Road, Cortland, NY 13045, (607) 753–9334 ............... New York.

Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 927 N. Main St., Bldg. D–1, Pleasantville, NJ, 08232, (609) 646–

0620.

New Jersey.

Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 177 Admiral Cochrane Dr., Annapolis, MD, 21401, (410) 573–

4500.

Maryland.

Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mid County Center, U.S. Route 17, White Marsh, VA 23183, (804)

693–6694.

Virginia.

Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 551–F Pylon Dr., Raleigh, NC 27636–3726, (919) 856–4520 ........ North Carolina.

Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1360 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL 32961, (407) 562–3909 .... Florida: Lee & Collier

Counties.

Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1612 June Ave., Panama City, FL 32405–3721, (904) 769–0552 .. Florida: Franklin & Santa

Rosa Counties.

Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2001 Highway 98, Daphne, AL 36526, (334) 441–5181 ................. Alabama.

Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 491, Boqueron, PR 00622, (809) 851–7297 .................... U.S. Virgin Islands.

Dated: January 28, 1997.

John G. Rogers,

Acting Director, Fish and Wildlife Service.

[FR Doc. 97–4462 Filed 2–21–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4310–55–M

Endangered and Threatened Species

Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,

Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications.

SUMMARY: The following applicants have

applied for a scientific research permit

to conduct certain recovery-related

activities with endangered species. This

notice is provided pursuant to the

Endangered Species Act of 1973, as

amended (16 U.S.C. 1531, et seq.).

Permit No. 821962

Applicant: Mark E. Angelos, Torrance,

California

The applicant requests a permit to

take (harass by survey, capture and

release, collect voucher specimens) the

San Diego fairy shrimp (Brachinecta

sandiegonensis) in Los Angeles,

Riverside, and San Diego Counties,

California in conjunction with presence

or absence surveys and aquatic insect

research for the purpose of enhancing

its survival.

Permit No. 821401

Applicant: Brian Daniels, Long Beach,

California.

The applicant requests a permit to

take (harass by survey) the southwestern

willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii

extimus) throughout its range in

California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New

Mexico, and Colorado in conjunction

with presence or absence surveys for the

purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. 821404

Applicant: Douglas R. Willick, Anaheim,

California.

The applicant requests a permit to

take (harass by survey) the southwestern

willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii

extimus) throughout its range in

California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New

Mexico, and Colorado in conjunction

with presence or absence surveys for the

purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. 795934

Applicant: Jones and Stokes, Sacramento,

California.

The applicant requests an amendment

to his permit to take (harass by survey;
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capture and release; collect voucher

specimens) the San Diego fairy shrimp

(Branchinecta sandiegonensis)

throughout the range of the species in

California in conjunction with presence

or absence surveys and scientific

research for the purpose of enhancing

their 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 San Diego fairy shrimp

(Branchinecta sandiegonensis)

throughout the range of the species in

California in conjunction with presence

or absence surveys and scientific

research for the purpose of enhancing

their survival.

Permit No. 782274

Applicant: Michael Brandman Associates,

Sacramento, California.

The applicant requests an amendment

to his permit to take (harass by survey;

capture and release; collect voucher

specimens) the San Diego fairy shrimp

(Branchinecta sandiegonensis)

throughout the range of the species in

California in conjunction with presence

or absence surveys and scientific

research for the purpose of enhancing

their survival.

Permit No. 787037

Applicant: Branchiopod Research Group, San

Diego, California.

The applicant requests an amendment

to her permit to take (harass by survey;

capture and release; collect voucher

specimens) the San Diego fairy shrimp

(Branchinecta sandiegonensis)

throughout the range of the species in

California in conjunction with presence

or absence surveys and scientific

research for the purpose of enhancing

their survival.

Permit No. 797665

Applicant: Regional Environmental

Consultants, San Diego, California.

The applicant requests an amendment

to his permit to take (harass by survey;

capture and release; collect voucher

specimens) the San Diego fairy shrimp

(Branchinecta sandiegonensis)

throughout the range of the species in

California in conjunction with presence

or absence surveys and scientific

research for the purpose of enhancing

their survival.

Permit No. 812792

Applicant: Julie Vanderwier, Encinitas,

California.

The applicant requests an amendment

to her permit to take (harass by survey;

capture and release; collect voucher

specimens) the San Diego fairy shrimp

(Branchinecta sandiegonensis)

throughout the range of the species in

California in conjunction with presence

or absence surveys and scientific

research for the purpose of enhancing

their survival.

Permit No. 796288

Applicant: California Department of

Transportation, Sacramento, California.

The applicant requests an amendment

to his permit to take (harass by survey;

capture and release; collect voucher

specimens) the San Diego fairy shrimp

(Branchinecta sandiegonensis)

throughout the range of the species in

California in conjunction with presence

or absence surveys and scientific

research for the purpose of enhancing

their survival.

Permit No. 797999

Applicant: Merkel & Associates, Inc., San

Diego, California.

The applicant requests an amendment

to his permit to take (harass by survey;

capture and release; collect voucher

specimens) the San Diego fairy shrimp

(Branchinecta sandiegonensis)

throughout the range of the species in

California in conjunction with presence

or absence surveys and scientific

research for the purpose of enhancing

their survival.

Permit No. 797930

Applicant: Brent Paul Helm, Sacramento,

California.

The applicant requests an amendment

to his permit to take (harass by survey;

capture and release; collect voucher

specimens) the San Diego fairy shrimp

(Branchinecta sandiegonensis)

throughout the range of the species in

California in conjunction with presence

or absence surveys and scientific

research for the purpose of enhancing

their survival.

Permit No. 785148

Applicant: Ogden Environmental and Energy

Services, San Diego, California.

The applicant requests an amendment

to his permit to take (harass by survey;

capture and release; collect voucher

specimens) the San Diego fairy shrimp

(Branchinecta sandiegonensis)

throughout the range of the species in

California in conjunction with presence

or absence surveys and scientific

research for the purpose of enhancing

their survival.

Permit No. 778195

Applicant: Sweetwater Environmental

Biologists, Inc., San Diego, California.

The applicant requests a permit to

take (harass by survey; capture and

release; collect voucher specimens) the

San Diego fairy shrimp (Branchinecta

sandiegonensis) throughout the range of

the species in California in conjunction

with presence or absence surveys and

scientific research for the purpose of

enhancing their survival.

Permit No. 797234

Applicant: LSA Associates, Inc., Point

Richmond, California.

The applicant requests an amendment

to his permit to take (harass by survey;

capture and release; collect voucher

specimens) the San Diego fairy shrimp

(Branchinecta sandiegonensis)

throughout the range of the species in

California in conjunction with presence

or absence surveys and scientific

research for the purpose of enhancing

their survival.

Permit No. 702631

Applicant: Assistant Regional DirectorEcological Services, Region 1, U.S. Fish

and Wildlife Service, Portland, Oregon.

The applicant requests amendment of

his permit to allow take of the following

species: Mount Hermon June beetle

(Polyphylla barbata), quino checkerspot

butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino),

Zayante band-winged grasshopper

(Trimerotropis infantilis), San Diego

fairy shrimp (Branchinecta

sandiegonensis), and Laguna Mountains

skipper (Pyrgus ruralis lagunae).

Authorization to remove and reduce to

possession specimens of the following

plant species is also requested:

Astragalus brauntonii (Braunton’s milkvetch), Pentachaeta lyonii (Lyon’s

pentachaeta), and Pseudobahia

bahiifolia (Hartweg’s golden sunburst).

Take and collection activities will be

conducted throughout the range of

species in conjunction with recovery

efforts in order to enhance their

propagation and survival.

DATES: Written comments on these

permit applications must be received on

or before March 26, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Written data or comments

should be submitted to the Chief,

Division of Consultation and

Conservation Planning, Ecological

Services, U.S. 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
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Freedom of Information Act, by any

party who submits a written request for

a copy of such documents within 30

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: February 13, 1997.

Thomas J. Dwyer,

Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Portland,

Oregon.

[FR Doc. 97–4453 Filed 2–21–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4310–55–P

Geological Survey

Federal Geographic Data Committee

(FGDC); Public Review of the ‘‘Content

Standards for Digital Orthoimagery’’,

and the ‘‘Content Standards for Digital

Elevation Data’’

ACTION: Notice; Request for comments.

SUMMARY: The FGDC is sponsoring a

public review of the draft ‘‘Content

Standards for Digital Orthiomagery’’,

and the draft ‘‘Content Standards for

Digital Elevation Data’’ to be considered

for adoption as FGDC standards. If

adopted, the standards must be followed

by all Federal agencies for digital

orthoimage and elevation data collected

directly or indirectly, through grants,

partnerships, or contracts.

In its assigned leadership role for

developing the National Spatial Data

Infrastructure (NSDI), the FGDC

recognizes that the standards must also

meet the needs and recognize the views

of State and local governments,

academia, industry, and the public. The

purpose of this notice is to solicit such

views. The FGDC invites the community

to review, test, and evaluate the

proposed standards. Comments are

encouraged about the content,

completeness, applicability, and

usability of the proposed standard.

The FGDC anticipates that the

proposed standards will be adopted as

Federal Geographic Data Committee

standards after updating or revision.

The standards may be forwarded to

voluntary standards bodies for adoption

if interest warrants such actions.

DATES: Comments must be received on

or before July 25, 1997.

CONTACT AND ADDRESSES: Requests for

written copies of the ‘‘Content

Standards for Digital Orthoimagery’’ and

and the ‘‘Content Standards for Digital

Elevation Data’’ should be addressed to

‘‘Content Standards for Digital

Orthoimagery Review’’, and/or ‘‘Content

Standards for Digital Elevation Data

Review’’, the FGDC Secretariat (attn:

Jennifer Fox), U.S. Geological Survey,

590 National Center, 12201 Sunrise

Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia, 22092;

telephone 703–648–5514; facsimile

703–648–5755; or Internet

‘‘gdc@usgs.gov.’’ The standards may be

downloaded from the following Internet

address:

ftp://www.fgdc.gov/pub/standards/

DigOrtho/.

ftp://www.fgdc.gov/pub/standards/

DigElev/.

Reviewer comments may be sent to the

FGDC Secretariat at the above address.

Please send one hardcopy version of the

comments and a soft copy version,

preferably on a 3.5x3.5 diskette in

WordPerfect 5.0 or 6.0/6.1 format.

Comments may also be sent via Internet

mail. Send comments on the ‘‘Content

Standards for Digital Orthoimagery’’ to:

gdc-doi@www.fgdc.gov. Send

comments on the ‘‘Content Standards

for Digital Elevation Data Review’’ to:

gdc-ded@www.fgdc.gov

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The

objective of these standards is to define

the digital orthoimage and elevation

themes of the digital geospatial data

framework as envisioned by the FGDC.

It is the intent of these standards to set

a common baseline that will ensure the

widest utility of digital orthoimagery

and elevation data for the user and

producer communities through

enhanced data sharing and the

reduction of redundant data production.

The framework will provide a base on

which to collect, register, and integrate

digital geospatial information

accurately. Digital orthoimagery and

elevation data are both parts of this

basic set of data described as

framework. These standards are

intended to facilitate the interchange

and use of digital orthoimage and

elevation data under the framework

concept. These standards describe

quality control, testing, processing,

accuracy, reporting, and applications

considerations for digital orthoimagery

and elevation data.

Dated: February 12, 1997.

Richard E. Witmer,

Acting Chief, National Mapping Division.

[FR Doc. 97–4378 Filed 2–21–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4310–31–M

Bureau of Land Management

[NM–060–07–1110–(00) (0002)]

Intent of Seasonal Road Closure;

Caprock Wildlife Habitat Area,

Mescalero Sands, NM

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,

Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Intent of Seasonal

Road Closure within the Caprock

Wildlife Habitat Area at Mescalero

Sands.

SUMMARY: Pursuant to 43 CFR Part 8364,

the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

will annually close a BLM-maintained

road designated as Mathers TT329 to

public access at State Highway 380 from

March 1 through June 1. This period

may be extended earlier or later, or with

additional closure periods imposed

during the year, for Lesser prairie

chicken research needs.

DATE: This action is effective March 1,

1997, and will remain in effect until the

cessation of Lesser prairie chicken

studies projected through the year 2001.

ADDRESSES: Maps showing the location

of the access point from State Highway

380 that will be closed will be available

at the BLM District Office, 2909 West

2nd Street, Roswell, New Mexico.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

T.R. Kreager, Area Manager, Roswell

Resource Area, 2909 West 2nd Street,

Roswell, New Mexico 88201–2019,

Telephone (505) 627–0272.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Approximately six miles of calichesurfaced road maintained by the BLM

will be seasonally closed to the general

public by the physical restriction of

access from State Highway 380 at the

following location:

New Mexico Principal Meridian

Caprock Wildlife Habitat Area, Mescalero

Sands

T. 10 S., R. 31 E., Section 30: SWNE

The access point is at State Highway

380, across from the Waldrop Rest Area

(Mile Marker 196), approximately fortytwo miles east of Roswell, New Mexico.

The area restricted to public access is

north of the highway.

This temporary road and are closure

will be in effect annually from March 1,

1997, until the cessation of Lesser

prairie chicken studies in the year 2001.

The purpose of the closure is to restrict

currently open public access into

important Lesser prairie chicken habitat

targeted for long-term ecological studies.

Specifically, to prevent disturbance to

prairie chicken booming grounds (leks)

and trapping efforts at the grounds for