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7See 86 FR 57444 (Oct. 15, 2021). 

8See 50 U.S.C. 4558(h)(7). 

9 ‘‘[T]he individual designated by the President in 

subsection (c)(2) [of section 708 of the DPA] to 

administer the voluntary agreement, or plan of 

action.’’ 50 U.S.C. 4558(h)(7). 

On October 15, 2021, the sixth plan of 

action under the Voluntary 

Agreement—the Plan of Action to 

Establish a National Strategy for the 

Coordination of National Multimodal 

Healthcare Supply Chains to Respond to 

COVID–19—was finalized.7 This plan of 

action established several subcommittees under the Voluntary 

Agreement, focusing on different 

transportation categories. 

The meetings are chaired by the 

FEMA Administrator’s delegates from 

the Office of Response and Recovery 

(ORR) and Office of Policy and Program 

Analysis (OPPA), attended by the 

Attorney General’s delegates from the 

U.S. Department of Justice, and attended 

by the Chairman of the Federal Trade 

Commission’s delegates. In 

implementing the Voluntary Agreement, 

FEMA adheres to all procedural 

requirements of 50 U.S.C. 4558 and 44 

CFR part 332. 

Meeting Objectives: The objectives of 

the meetings are as follows: 

1. Convene the Sub-Committee for 

Oxygen under the Medical Gases Plan of 

Action to establish priorities related to 

the COVID–19 response under the 

Voluntary Agreement. 

2. Gather Sub-Committee Participants 

and Attendees to ask targeted questions 

for situational awareness related to the 

Sub-Committee for Oxygen. 

3. Identify potential Objectives and 

Actions that should be completed under 

the Sub-Committee for Oxygen. 

4. Identify pandemic-related 

information gaps and areas that merit 

sharing by holding recurring meetings of 

the Sub-Committee for Oxygen with key 

stakeholders. 

Meetings Closed to the Public: By 

default, the DPA requires meetings held 

to implement a voluntary agreement or 

plan of action be open to the public.8

However, attendance may be limited if 

the Sponsor 9 of the voluntary 

agreement finds that the matter to be 

discussed at a meeting falls within the 

purview of matters described in 5 U.S.C. 

552b(c), such as trade secrets and 

commercial or financial information. 

The Sponsor of the Voluntary 

Agreement, the FEMA Administrator, 

found that these meetings to implement 

the Voluntary Agreement involve 

matters which fall within the purview of 

matters described in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) 

and the meetings are therefore closed to 

the public. 

Specifically, these meetings may 

require participants to disclose trade 

secrets or commercial or financial 

information that is privileged or 

confidential. Disclosure of such 

information allows for meetings to be 

closed to the public pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

552b(c)(4). 

The success of the Voluntary 

Agreement depends wholly on the 

willing participation of the private 

sector participants. Failure to close 

these meetings to the public could 

reduce active participation by the 

signatories due to a perceived risk that 

sensitive company information could be 

released to the public. A public 

disclosure of a private sector 

participant’s information executed 

prematurely could reduce trust and 

support for the Voluntary Agreement. 

A resulting loss of support by the 

participants for the Voluntary 

Agreement would significantly hinder 

the implementation of the Agency’s 

objectives. Thus, these meeting closures 

are permitted pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

552b(c)(9)(B). 

Deanne Criswell, 

Administrator, Federal Emergency 

Management Agency. 

[FR Doc. 2022–00809 Filed 1–14–22; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 9111–19–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Fish and Wildlife Service 

[FWS–R3–ES–2021–N219; 

FXES11130300000–201–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. 

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 February 17, 

2022. 

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., 

TEXXXXXX; see table in 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION): 

• Email: permitsR3ES@fws.gov. 

Please refer to the respective application 

number (e.g., Application No. 

TEXXXXXX) 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); permitsR3ES@fws.gov (email). 

Individuals who are hearing or speech 

impaired may call the Federal Relay 

Service at 1–800–877–8339 for TTY 

assistance. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

The Endangered Species Act of 1973, 

as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et 

seq.), 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 

We invite local, State, and Federal 

agencies; Tribes; and the public to 

comment on the following applications: 


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Application No. Applicant Species Location Activity Type of take Permit action 

ES182436 ......... Illinois Natural History 

Survey, Champaign, 

IL.

Indiana bat (Myotis 

sodalis), gray bat (M. 

grisescens), and 

northern long-eared 

bat (M. 

septentrionalis).

IL, MO .......................... Conduct presence/absence surveys, conduct studies to document habitat use, 

conduct population 

monitoring, and 

evaluate potential impacts.

Capture with mist 

nests, handle, identify, radio-tag, band, 

conduct wing biopsies, collect samples, 

and release.

Renew. 

TE02365A ......... Lynn Robbins, Springfield, MO.Indiana bat (Myotis 

sodalis), gray bat (M. 

grisescens), northern 

long-eared bat (M. 

septentrionalis), and 

Ozark big-eared bat 

(Corynorhinus 

townsendii ingens).

AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, 

GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, 

KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, 

MA, MN, MS, MO, 

MT, NE, NJ, NH, NY, 

NC, ND, OH, OK, 

PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, 

VT, VA, WV, WI, WY.

Conduct presence/absence surveys, conduct studies to document habitat use, 

conduct population 

monitoring, and 

evaluate potential impacts.

Capture with mist 

nests, handle, harp 

trap, identify, radiotag, band, collect 

wing biopsy samples, 

and release.

Renew. 

TE77313A ......... Robert Madej, Athens, 

OH.

Indiana bat (Myotis 

sodalis), gray bat (M. 

grisescens), northern 

long-eared bat (M. 

septentrionalis), 

Hine’s emerald dragonfly (Somatochlora 

hineana), American 

burying beetle 

(Nicrophorus 

americanus), and 

Mitchell’s satyr butterfly (Neonympha 

mitchelli mitchelli).

AL, AR, CT, DE, GA, 

IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, 

MD, MI, MA, MS, 

MO, NJ, NH, NY, 

NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, 

SC, TN, VT, VA, WV, 

WI.

Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, 

conduct population 

monitoring, and 

evaluate potential impacts.

Capture with mist 

nests, handle, harp 

trap, identify, radiotag, band, enter 

hibernacula, and release. Conduct visual 

surveys.

Renew. 

TE120259 ......... Missouri Dept. of Conservation, Saint Joseph, MO.Pallid sturgeon 

(Scaphirhynchus 

albus).

KS, MO ........................ Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, 

conduct population 

monitoring, and 

evaluate potential impacts.

Capture, handle, hold 

for propagation, and 

release.

Amend and 

renew. 

TE94321A ......... Brian O’Neill, Oak Park, 

IL.

Relict darter 

(Etheostoma 

chienense), Cumberland darter 

(Etheostoma 

susanae), palezone 

shiner (Notropis 

albizonatus), Scioto 

madtom (Noturus 

trautmani), blackside 

dace (Phoxinus 

cumberlandensis), 

pallid sturgeon 

(Scaphirhynchus 

albus), and 28 freshwater mussel species.

IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, 

MO, OH, PA, TN, WI, 

WV.

Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, 

conduct population 

monitoring, and 

evaluate impacts.

Capture, handle, and 

release.

Renew. 

TE03450B ......... Erin Basiger, 

Cloverdale, IN.

Indiana bat (Myotis 

sodalis), northern 

long-eared bat 

(Myotis 

septentrionalis), gray 

bat (Myotis 

grisescens), Virginia 

big-eared bat 

(Corynorhinus 

townsendii 

virginianus), and 

Ozark big-eared bat 

(Corynorhinus 

townsendii ingens).

AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, 

GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, 

KY, LA, MA, MD, 

ME, MI, MN, MO, 

MS, MT, NC, NE, 

ND, NH, NJ, NY, OK, 

OH, PA, RI, SC, SD, 

TN, VA, VT, WI, WV, 

WY.

Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, 

conduct population 

monitoring, and 

evaluate impacts.

Capture with mist 

nests, handle, identify, radio-tag, and release.

Renew. 

TE81968B ......... Curtis Hart, Hudson, MI Indiana bat (Myotis 

sodalis), northern 

long-eared bat 

(Myotis 

septentrionalis), gray 

bat (Myotis 

grisescens), Virginia 

big-eared bat 

(Corynorhinus 

townsendii 

virginianus), and 

Ozark big-eared bat 

(Corynorhinus 

townsendii ingens).

AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, 

FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, 

KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, 

ME, MI, MN, MO, 

MS, MT, NC, NE, 

ND, NH, NJ, NY, OK, 

OH, PA, RI, SC, SD, 

TN, VA, VT, WI, WV, 

WY.

Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, 

conduct population 

monitoring, and 

evaluate impacts.

Capture with mist 

nests, handle, identify, radio-tag, band, 

collect hair samples, 

collect fecal samples, 

and release.

Renew. 


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Application No. Applicant Species Location Activity Type of take Permit action 

TE99051B ......... Goniela Iskali, Bloomington, IN.Indiana bat (Myotis 

sodalis) and northern 

long-eared bat 

(Myotis 

septentrionalis) Add 

new species: Gray 

bat (Myotis 

grisescens).

AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, 

GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, 

KY, LA, MA, MD, 

ME, MI, MN, MO, 

MS, MT, NC, NE, 

ND, NH, NJ, NY, OK, 

OH, PA, RI, SC, SD, 

TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, 

WV, WY.

Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, 

conduct population 

monitoring, and 

evaluate impacts.

Capture with mist 

nests, handle, identify, radio-tag, band, 

and release.

Amend and 

renew. 

TE217351 ......... Katrina Schultes, 

Nelsonville, OH.

Indiana bat (Myotis 

sodalis), northern 

long-eared bat 

(Myotis 

septentrionalis), and 

gray bat (Myotis 

grisescens).

IL, KY, OH .................... Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, 

conduct population 

monitoring, and 

evaluate impacts.

Capture with mist nests 

and harp traps, enter 

hibernacula, handle, 

identify, radio-tag, bio 

sample, and release.

Renew. 

TE03495B ......... Kristina Hammond, 

Cheyenne, WY.

Indiana bat (Myotis 

sodalis), northern 

long-eared bat 

(Myotis 

septentrionalis), and 

gray bat (Myotis 

grisescens).

AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, 

FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, 

KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, 

MI, MN, MO, MS, 

MT, NC, NE, ND, 

NH, NJ, NY, OK, OH, 

PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, 

VA, VT, WI, WV, WY.

Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, 

conduct population 

monitoring, and 

evaluate impacts.

Capture with mist nests 

and harp traps, handle, identify, radiotag, and release.

Renew. 

TE049738 ......... Third Rock Consultants, 

LLC, Lexington, KY.

Indiana bat (Myotis 

sodalis), northern 

long-eared bat 

(Myotis 

septentrionalis), gray 

bat (Myotis 

grisescens), Virginia 

big-eared bat 

(Corynorhinus 

townsendii 

virginianus), Ozark 

big-eared bat 

(Corynorhinus 

townsendii ingens), 

Big Sandy crayfish 

(Cambarus callainus), 

American burying 

beetle (Nicrophorus 

americanus), multiple 

mussel species, and 

multiple fish species.

AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, 

IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, 

MO, MS, NC, OH, 

PA, SC, TN, VI, WI, 

WV.

Conduct presence/absence surveys, document habitat use, 

conduct population 

monitoring, and 

evaluate impacts.

Capture bats with mist 

nests and harp traps, 

handle, identify, 

radio-tag, band, and 

release. Capture, 

handle, and release 

mussels, fish, Big 

Sandy crayfish, and 

American burying 

beetle.

Renew. 

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 

Services. 

[FR Doc. 2022–00807 Filed 1–14–22; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4333–15–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Fish and Wildlife Service 

[Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2021–0141; 

FXIA16710900000–212–FF09A30000] 

Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt 

of Permit Applications 

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, 

Interior. 

ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit 

applications; request for comments. 

SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and 

Wildlife Service, invite the public to 

comment on applications to conduct 

certain activities with species that are 

listed as endangered under the 

Endangered Species Act (ESA). With 

some exceptions, the ESA prohibits 

activities with listed species unless 

Federal authorization is issued that 

allows such activities. The ESA also 

requires that we invite public comment 

before issuing permits for any activity 

otherwise prohibited by the ESA with 

respect to any endangered species. 

DATES: We must receive comments by 

February 17, 2022. 

ADDRESSES: 

Obtaining Documents: The 

applications, application supporting 

materials, and any comments and other 

materials that we receive will be 

available for public inspection at http:// 

www.regulations.gov in Docket No. 

FWS–HQ–IA–2021–0141. 


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