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Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications

Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The following applicants have applied for scientific research permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The Act requires that we invite public comment on these permit applications.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Mon, Nov 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications for permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine mammals. Both the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act require that we invite public comment on these permit applications.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Mon, Nov 9 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Fri, Oct 30 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications for permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species. The Endangered Species Act requires that we invite public comment on these permit applications.

Office of the Secretary; Renewal of the Wind Turbine Guidelines Advisory Committee

Thu, Oct 29 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), after consultation with the General Services Administration, has renewed the Wind Turbine Guidelines Advisory Committee. The Committee will provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on developing effective measures to avoid or minimize impacts to wildlife and their habitats related to landbased wind energy facilities.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Mon, Oct 26 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Issuance of Permits

Mon, Oct 26 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have issued the following permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species.

Information Collection Sent to the Office of Management and

Fri, Oct 23 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service) have sent an Information Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for review and approval. We summarize the ICR below and describe the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost. This information collection is scheduled to expire on October 31, 2009. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. However, under OMB regulations, we may continue to conduct or sponsor this information collection while it is pending at OMB.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Fri, Oct 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Information Collection Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; 1018-0142; Wildlife Without

Fri, Oct 9 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service) have sent an Information Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for review and approval. The ICR, which is summarized below, describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost. This ICR is scheduled to expire on November 30, 2009. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. However, under OMB regulations, we may continue to conduct or sponsor this information collection while it is pending at OMB.

2008-2009 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations-- Modifications; Corrections

Thu, Oct 1 2009 11:00:00 GMT

On September 3, 2009, we published a final rule in the Federal Register implementing pertinent refugespecific regulations and amending other existing refugespecific regulations that pertain to migratory game bird hunting, upland game hunting, big game hunting, and sport fishing for the 20082009 season. The rule contained errors in the amendatory language and the regulatory text. This document corrects those errors.

Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications

Fri, Sep 25 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (Act) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act also requires that we invite public comment before issuing these permits.

Issuance of Permits

Fri, Sep 25 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have issued the following permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species or marine mammals.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Fri, Sep 25 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications

Thu, Sep 17 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permit Applications

Thu, Sep 17 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (Act) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act requires that we invite public comment before issuing these permits.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Thu, Sep 17 2009 11:00:00 GMT

2008-2009 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations

Tue, Sep 15 2009 11:00:00 GMT

CFR Correction

In Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 18 to 199, revised as of October 1, 2008, on page 347, in Sec. 32.42, following Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge, reinstate Big Stone Wetland Management District to read as follows:
Sec. 32.42 Minnesota.
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Big Stone Wetland Management District

A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds throughout the district in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:

1. We prohibit the use of motorized boats.

2. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds.

3. You must remove all personal property, which includes boats, decoys, and blinds brought onto the WPA each day (see Sec. Sec. 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).

4. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times during the State approved hunting season (see Sec. 26.21(b) of this chapter).

5. We proh

Proposed Low Effect Habitat Conservation Plan for Quad Cities Nuclear Station, Rock Island County, IL

Tue, Sep 8 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Exelon Inc. (Applicant) has applied to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (us, Service) for an incidental take permit (ITP) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The proposed permit duration is 24 years. The Applicant has prepared a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) to address potential impacts to two mussel species. We have made a preliminary determination that the HCP and permit application are eligible for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). The basis for this determination is contained in an Environmental Action Statement and loweffect screening form, which are also available for public review.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Tue, Sep 8 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Proposed Habitat Conservation Plan for the Federally Threatened Coastal California Gnatcatcher in Connection With the

Thu, Aug 27 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have received an application from the Otay Water District (OWD) for a 5year incidental take permit for one covered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended. The application addresses the potential for ``take'' of the federally threatened coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica) associated with the construction of a 36inch pipeline (OWD CIP P2009) along Jamacha Road in the City of El Cajon and unincorporated community of Rancho San Diego in the County of San Diego, California. A habitat conservation program (HCP) to mitigate for the project activities would be implemented by OWD. We are requesting comments on the HCP and our preliminary determination that the proposed plan qualifies as a ``low effect'' Habitat Conservation Plan, eligible for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended. The basis for this determination is discussed in the Enviro

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Finding on a Petition To List the Black-Footed Albatross

Wed, Aug 26 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the reopening of the public information solicitation period on our October 9, 2007, 90day finding on a petition to list the blackfooted albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). This action will provide all interested parties with an additional opportunity to submit information and materials on the status of the blackfooted albatross. Information previously submitted need not be resubmitted as it has already been incorporated into the public record and will be fully considered in the 12month finding.

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Thu, Aug 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service) will ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent [[Page 42092]]
burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC. This IC is scheduled to expire on January 31, 2010. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications

Wed, Aug 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Proposed Information Collection; National Mourning Dove Hunter Attitude Survey on Nontoxic Shot

Tue, Aug 18 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service) will ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

2009-2010 Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations for the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

Mon, Aug 17 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or we) amends the regulations for the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (refuge) that pertain to existing programs for migratory game bird hunting, upland game hunting, and big game hunting. These changes take effect with the 20092010 season, implement portions of the Comprehensive Conservation Plan for the refuge approved in 2006, and amend other regulations. We also make amendments to reflect recent OMB approval of new hunting and fishing application forms and activity reports for national wildlife refuges.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Mon, Aug 17 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Proposed Information Collection; OMB Control Number 1018-0012; Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or

Thu, Aug 13 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service, Service) will ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC. This IC is scheduled to expire on January 31, 2010. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Proposed Information Collection; OMB Control Number 1018-0121; Depredation Orders for Double-Crested Cormorants

Thu, Aug 13 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service) will ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC. This IC is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2009. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Issuance of Permits

Tue, Aug 11 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have issued the following permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine mammals.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Tue, Aug 11 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Limiting Mountain Lion Predation on Desert Bighorn Sheep on Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, Yuma and La Paz Counties,

Tue, Aug 4 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce that our draft environmental assessment (EA) for limiting mountain lion (Puma concolor) predation on desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis mexicana) on the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) is available. The Refuge is located in southwest Arizona. The draft EA describes alternatives, including a proposed action alternative, that address how we intend to manage mountain lion predation to help achieve bighorn sheep population objectives.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Tue, Jul 28 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Information Collection Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; Bald Eagle Post-delisting

Wed, Jul 22 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service, Service) have sent an Information Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for review and approval. The ICR, which is summarized below, describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications

Tue, Jul 21 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Information Collection Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; OMB Control Number 1018-0133;

Fri, Jul 17 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service) have sent an Information Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for review and approval. The ICR, which is summarized below, describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost. OMB approval for this information collection is scheduled to expire on August 31, 2009. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. However, under OMB regulations, we may continue to conduct or sponsor this information collection while it is pending at OMB.

Proposed Information Collection; OMB Control Number 1018-0142; Wildlife Without Borders--Critically Endangered

Fri, Jul 17 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service) will ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC. This IC is scheduled to expire on November 30, 2009. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications

Wed, Jul 8 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications

Tue, Jul 7 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Issuance of Permits

Tue, Jul 7 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have issued the following permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine mammals.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Tue, Jul 7 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Proposed Information Collection; OMB Control Number 1018-0124; Alaska Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest Household

Mon, Jul 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Coastal Barrier Resources System Digital Mapping Pilot Project

Mon, Jun 29 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), advise the public that we are extending the public review and comment period for the Report to Congress: John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Digital Mapping Pilot Project and draft maps. Also, we plan to host public meetings via Web cast and teleconference on the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) Digital Mapping Pilot Project.

Endangered Wildlife and Plants; Permits

Tue, Jun 23 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), invite the public to comment on the following application for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), which requires that we invite public comment on the permit application.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Finding on a Petition To Revise Critical Habitat for Eriogonum

Mon, Jun 22 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), announce a 90- day finding on a petition to revise critical habitat for Eriogonum pelinophilum (clayloving wild buckwheat) under the Endangered [[Page 29457]]
Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended. Following a review of the petition, we find that the petition presents substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that revision of the critical habitat for E. pelinophilum may be warranted. Therefore, with the publication of this notice, we are initiating a review of the critical habitat for the species, and will subsequently issue a 12month finding to determine if revisions to the species' critical habitat are warranted. To ensure that the review is comprehensive, we are soliciting scientific and commercial data and other information regarding this species.

Marine Mammal Protection Act; Stock Assessment Report

Thu, Jun 18 2009 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (MMPA), and its implementing regulations, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have developed draft revised marine mammal stock assessment reports (SARs) for the Pacific walrus (Odobenus rosmarus divergens) stock and for each of the two polar bear (Ursus maritimus) stocks in Alaska: The southern Beaufort Sea polar bear stock and the Chukchi/Bering seas polar bear stock. These three SARs are available for public review and comment.

Notice of Availability of the Puerto Rican Parrot Recovery Plan

Wed, Jun 17 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the availability of the revised recovery plan for the Puerto Rican Parrot (Amazona vittata). The revised recovery plan includes specific recovery objectives and criteria to be met in order to reclassify this species to threatened status and delist it under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act).

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Tue, Jun 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Issuance of Permits

Tue, Jun 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have issued the following permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine mammals.

Information Collection Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; OMB Control Number 1018-0109;

Mon, Jun 15 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service) have sent an Information Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for review and approval. The ICR, which is summarized below, describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost. OMB approval for this information collection is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2009. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. However, under OMB regulations, we may continue to conduct or sponsor this information collection while it is pending at OMB.

Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, Citrus and Hernando Counties, FL

Mon, Jun 8 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, intend to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) and associated National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). We provide this notice in compliance with our CCP policy to advise other Federal and State agencies, Tribes, and the public of our intentions, and to obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to consider in the planning process.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Fri, May 29 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Proposed Information Collection; OMB Control Number 1018-0075; Federal Subsistence Regulations and Associated Forms

Thu, May 28 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service, Service) will ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC. This IC is scheduled to expire on October 31, 2009. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Proposed Programmatic Safe Harbor Agreement for Oregon Chub, Willamette Valley, OR

Tue, May 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has applied to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for an enhancement of survival permit pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The permit application includes a proposed Programmatic Safe Harbor Agreement (Agreement) between ODFW and the Service. The proposed term of the permit and Agreement is 30 years. The requested permit would authorize ODFW to extend incidental take coverage with assurances to eligible landowners who are willing to carry out habitat management measures that would benefit the federally listed as endangered Oregon chub (Oregonichthys crameri) by enrolling them under the Agreement as Cooperators through issuance of Certificates of Inclusion. The covered area or geographic scope of this Agreement includes all nonFederal properties in the Willamette Valley between the cities of Oregon City and Oakridge, Oregon, the estimated historical distribution of the species. We request c

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Mon, May 18 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications

Fri, May 15 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Mon, May 11 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. The Endangered Species Act requires that we invite public comment on these permit applications.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Mon, May 11 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications for permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species or marine mammals. Both the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act require that we invite public comment on these permit applications.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Southwest Alaska Distinct

Fri, May 8 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the reopening of the public comment period on our proposal to designate critical habitat for the southwest Alaska Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the northern sea otter (Enhydra lutris kenyoni) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). This action will provide all interested parties with an additional opportunity to submit written comments on our December 16, 2008, proposed rule to designate approximately 15,225 square kilometers (km\2\) (5,879 square miles (mi\2\)) as critical habitat.

Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications

Fri, May 1 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Fri, May 1 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species or marine mammals. Both the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act require that we invite public comment on these permit applications.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permits

Wed, Apr 29 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We announce our receipt of applications to conduct certain activities pertaining to enhancement of survival of endangered species. The Endangered Species Act requires that we invite public comment on these permit applications.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle

Tue, Apr 28 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the reopening of the comment period on the proposed rule (72 FR 70715, December 12, 2007) to designate critical habitat for the Salt Creek tiger beetle (Cicindela nevadica lincolniana) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In this document, we are proposing to add a total of 138 acres (ac) (56 hectares (ha)) of critical habitat to three of the four previously proposed units. As a result, our proposed revised critical habitat designation for the species now includes four critical habitat units totaling approximately 1,933 ac (782 ha).

The reopened comment period will provide the interested parties with an opportunity to submit written comments on our proposal to add 138 ac (56 ha), determined to be occupied and essential to the Salt Creek tiger beetle, to the 1,795 ac (726 ha) proposed as critical habitat on December 12, 2007. Comments previously submitted for the proposed critical habitat designation need not b

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revised Designation of Critical Habitat for the California Red-Legged

Tue, Apr 28 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the reopening of the comment period on our September 16, 2008, proposed revised designation of critical habitat for the California redlegged frog under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We also announce the availability of the draft economic analysis (DEA), a revision to proposed critical habitat Unit MEN1, and an amended required determinations section of the proposal. We are reopening the comment period to allow all interested parties an opportunity to comment simultaneously on the proposed revision of critical habitat (including the changes to proposed critical habitat Unit MEN1), the associated DEA, and the amended required determinations section. Comments previously submitted on this rulemaking do not need to be resubmitted. These comments have already been incorporated into the public record and will be fully considered in preparation of the final rule.

Proposed Information Collection; Economic Valuation and Visitor Satisfaction Survey, Crystal River National Wildlife

Wed, Apr 22 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service) will ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Endangered Wildlife and Plants; Permits

Wed, Apr 22 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), invite the public to comment on the following applications for permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), which requires that we invite public comment on these permit applications.

Technical Agency Draft Recovery Plan for the Endangered St. Andrew Beach Mouse

Wed, Apr 22 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the availability of the technical agency draft recovery plan for the St. Andrew beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus peninsularis). This technical agency draft recovery plan includes specific recovery objectives and criteria to be met in order to reclassify this species to threatened status and delist it under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We request review and comment on this technical agency draft recovery plan from local, State, and Federal agencies, and the public.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permit Applications

Fri, Apr 17 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (Act) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act requires that we invite public comment before issuing these permits.

Hossain Ahmadi Low-Effect Habitat Conservation Plan, City of San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA

Fri, Apr 17 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received an application from Hossain Ahmadi (applicant) for a 3year incidental take permit for five species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The application addresses the potential for ``take'' of three listed animals, one listed plant, and one nonlisted plant. The applicant would implement a conservation program to minimize and mitigate the project activities, as described in the applicant's low effect habitat conservation plan (plan). We request comments on the applicant's application and plan, and the preliminary determination that the plan qualifies as a ``loweffect'' habitat conservation plan, eligible for a Categorical Exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA). We discuss our basis for this determination in our environmental action statement (EAS), also available for public review.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Tue, Apr 14 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with
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endangered species and/or marine mammals. Both the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act require that we invite public comment on these permit applications.

Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Management Area, Located Throughout 8 Counties in the Northern Lower Peninsula of

Mon, Apr 13 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of a draft comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) and draft environmental assessment (EA) for Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Management Area (Kirtland's Warbler WMA) for public review and comment. In this draft CCP/EA we describe how we propose to manage Kirtland's Warbler WMA for the next 15 years. The Kirtland's Warbler WMA is part of the National Wildlife Refuge System and is administered by the staff of Seney National Wildlife Refuge (NWR).

Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Sullys Hill National Game Preserve, Fort Totten, ND

Mon, Apr 13 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce that our Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan (Plan) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Sullys Hill National Game Preserve is available. This Final CCP describes how the Service intends to manage this refuge for the next 15 years.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permits

Wed, Apr 8 2009 11:00:00 GMT

St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge, Franklin and Gulf Counties, FL

Wed, Apr 8 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, intend to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) and associated National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). We provide this notice in compliance with our CCP policy to advise other Federal and State agencies, Tribes, and the public of our intentions, and to obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to consider in the planning process.

Coastal Barrier Resources System Digital Mapping Pilot Project

Tue, Apr 7 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of the Report to Congress: John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Digital Mapping Pilot Project and draft maps for public review and comment. This notice also advises the public where the report and draft maps may be obtained and where comments should be sent.

Migratory Bird Permits; Revision of Expiration Dates for Double- Crested Cormorant Depredation Orders

Mon, Apr 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, extend the expiration dates for two existing depredation orders for doublecrested cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus) for 5 years so that we can continue to authorize take of doublecrested cormorants without a permit under the terms and conditions of the depredation orders. This action will continue to allow take of depredating doublecrested cormorants to protect aquaculture, fish hatcheries, fish resources, other birds, vegetation, and habitats.

Proposed Safe Harbor Agreement for the Deane Dana Friendship Community Regional Park in Los Angeles County, CA

Mon, Apr 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The County of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation (Applicant) has applied to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for an Enhancement of Survival permit pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The Service is considering the issuance of a 30year permit to the Applicant that would authorize take of the federally endangered Palos Verdes blue butterfly (Glaucopsyche lygdamus palosverdesensis; ``PVB'') through a Safe Harbor Agreement (SHA). The purpose of this SHA is for the Applicant to restore a minimum of 8 acres of habitat for the PVB through the implementation of a habitat restoration plan at Deane Dana Friendship Community Regional Park (Friendship Park), a known historic location for this species. Friendship Park is owned by the County of Los Angeles. The Applicant seeks to provide for the longterm recovery of PVB in the wild through the restoration of suitable habitat that can accommodate passive or active reintroduction of the si

Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Meeting

Thu, Apr 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a meeting of the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting topics are identified in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Wed, Apr 1 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permits

Fri, Mar 27 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Between October 1, 2007, and September 30, 2008, the Pacific Region of the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) issued 10 permits for enhancement of survival or incidental take of threatened and endangered species. These permits were issued pursuant to sections 10(a)(1)(A) and 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Copies of the permits and associated decision documents are available upon request.

Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications

Thu, Mar 26 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The following applicants have applied for scientific research permits to conduct certain activities with
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endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The Act requires that we invite public comment on these permit applications.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5- Year Reviews of 58 Species in California, Nevada,

Wed, Mar 25 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, initiate 5-year reviews for 58 species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We request any new information on these species that may have a bearing on their classification as endangered or threatened (see Table 1 below). Based on the results of these 5year reviews, we will make a finding on whether these species are properly classified under the Act. We also indicate in this notice 42 5year reviews we completed for species in California and Nevada in mid to late Fiscal Year (FY) 2008. Reviews we completed for 16 species in early FY 2008 were indicated in our previous initiation notice published in the Federal Register on March 5, 2008 (73 FR 11945).

Proposed Information Collection; OMB Control Number 1018-0109; Wildlife and Sport Fish Grants and Cooperative

Wed, Mar 18 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service) will ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC. This IC is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2009. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Proposed Information Collection; OMB Control Number 1018-0133; Control and Management of Resident Canada Geese

Wed, Mar 18 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service, Service) will ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC. This IC is scheduled to expire on August 31, 2009. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 5-Year Reviews

Wed, Mar 18 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), initiate 5- year reviews of two threatened species (prairie bushclover and Mead's milkweed) and seven endangered species [Scioto madtom, purple cat's paw pearlymussel, winged mapleleaf (mussel), Tumbling Creek cavesnail, Karner blue butterfly, Mitchell's satyr butterfly, and Michigan monkey flower] under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We request any new information on each species that may have a bearing on its classification as endangered or threatened. Based on the results of these 5year reviews, we will make a finding on whether these species are properly classified under the Act.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Plant Lepidium papilliferum (Slickspot Peppergrass) as

Tue, Mar 17 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of new information relevant to our consideration of the status of
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Lepidium papilliferum (slickspot peppergrass), proposed for listing as endangered, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We, therefore, announce the reopening of the comment period on the proposed listing and invite interested members of the public to submit comments on this new information as it applies to the status and proposed listing of L. papilliferum. Information previously submitted for this proposed listing need not be resubmitted, as all information already received regarding this proposed listing will be incorporated into the public record and fully considered in our evaluation.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Phyllostegia hispida (No Common Name) as Endangered Throughout

Tue, Mar 17 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), determine endangered status under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), for Phyllostegia hispida (no common name), a plant species from the island of Molokai in the Hawaiian Islands. This final rule implements the Federal protections provided by the Act for this species. We have also determined that critical habitat for P. hispida is prudent but not determinable at this time.

Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit for a Training Facility in Charlotte County, FL

Mon, Mar 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of an incidental take permit (ITP) and Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). Visually Impaired Persons of Charlotte County (applicant) requests an ITP pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The applicant anticipates taking about 1.91 acres of Florida scrubjay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) (scrubjay) foraging and sheltering habitat incidental to lot preparation for the construction of a training facility and supporting infrastructure in Charlotte County, Florida (Project). The applicant's HCP describes the mitigation and minimization measures proposed to address the effects of the Project to the scrubjay.

Availability of Birds of Conservation Concern 2008

Mon, Mar 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We announce the availability of Birds of Conservation Concern 2008. This publication identifies species, subspecies, and populations of migratory and nonmigratory birds in need of additional conservation actions. We hope to stimulate coordinated and collaborative proactive conservation actions among Federal, State, tribal, and private partners.

TakeMeFishing.org Web Site Advertising Guidelines

Mon, Mar 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) will sell advertising on its http://TakeMeFishing.org Web site to help generate revenue from nonFederal funds to expand its outreach program. RBFF has adopted final advertising guidelines to determine who can advertise and how the advertising sales will be operated.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Fri, Mar 13 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species and marine mammals. Both the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act require that we invite public comment on these permit applications.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Roswell springsnail (Pyrgulopsis

Thu, Mar 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), take this action pursuant to a settlement agreement and court order that vacated, in part, the August 9. 2005 final rule that designated critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), for the Roswell springsnail (Pyrgulopsis roswellensis), Koster's springsnail (Juturnia kosteri), Noel's amphipod (Gammarus desperatus), and Pecos assiminea (Assiminea pecos) with respect to lands at the Bitter Lake National Wildlife
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Refuge. Accordingly, the February 12, 2002, proposed critical habitat designation is reinstated for these invertebrates with respect to Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge and we announce the reopening of the public comment period for the February 12, 2002, proposed rule in order to reconsider designation of these lands. This reevaluation of the designation of critical habitat at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge does not affect the designation of critical habitat at Diamond Y Spring and

Farallon National Wildlife Refuge, San Francisco County, CA

Thu, Mar 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, published a notice in the Federal Register on December 22, 2008, announcing the availability of the draft comprehensive conservation plan and environmental assessment for Farallon National Wildlife Refuge, and opening a comment period ending February 20, 2009. With this notice, we announce our decision to reopen the comment period until April 13, 2009.

Environmental Restoration Project; Phoenix Reach of the Rio Salado

Wed, Mar 11 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The City of Phoenix (Applicant) has applied to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for an enhancement of survival permit pursuant to Section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act (Act), as amended. The requested permit, which is for a period of 50 years, would authorize incidental take of Yuma clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis), southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), bald eagle (Haliaeetus Leucocephalus), and brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) as a result of operation and maintenance activities associated with the Rio Salado Project. We invite the public to review and comment on the permit application and the associated draft Safe Harbor Agreement (SHA).

Receipt of Applications for Endangered Species Permits

Mon, Mar 9 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with threatened and endangered species.

Receipt of Applications for Endangered Species Permits

Mon, Mar 9 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with threatened and endangered species.

Safe Harbor Agreement for East Bay Municipal Utility District Lands in San Joaquin, Amador, and Calaveras Counties,

Mon, Mar 9 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice advises the public that East Bay Municipal Utility District (applicant) has applied to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for a Safe Harbor Agreement (Agreement) for three Federally threatened species: Valley elderberry longhorn beetle (Desmocerus californicus dimorphus), California redlegged frog (Rana aurora draytonii), and California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense). The Agreement is available for public comment.

Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications

Fri, Mar 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act also requires that we invite public comment before issuing these permits.

Town of Marana Habitat Conservation Plan, Pima County, AZ

Mon, Mar 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have received an application from the Town of Marana (Applicant) for an incidental take permit (ITP) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act). The Applicant has been assigned permit number TE2048870. If approved, the permit would be for a period of 25 years, and would authorize incidental take of two species currently listed under the Act, and 11 species that may become listed under the Act in the future (collectively ``covered species''). The proposed incidental take would occur in Pima County, Arizona, as a result of impacts on covered species and occupied habitat from specified actions conducted under the authority of the Town of Marana. We request public comments on the application and associated documents, and announce our plan to hold public meetings.

Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications

Fri, Feb 27 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The following applicants have applied for scientific research permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act).

Receipt of Applications for the Renewal of Incidental Take Permits for Residential Construction in Charlotte and

Tue, Feb 24 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) issued incidental take permits (permits), pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, for incidental take of the threatened Florida scrubjay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) (scrubjay) in Sarasota County, Florida, to Paul Athanas (TE1261760) and to David Boxer (TE1563060) in Charlotte County, Florida (Applicants). The Applicants have requested renewals that will extend permit expiration by 5 years from the date their permits are reissued. The Applicants have agreed to follow all of the existing habitat conservation plan (HCP) conditions. If renewed, no additional take will be authorized.

Denial of Permits for Marine Mammals

Tue, Feb 24 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The following permits were denied.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Tue, Feb 24 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species.

Wind Turbine Guidelines Advisory Committee; Announcement of Public Teleconference and Webcast

Mon, Feb 23 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), will host an optional Wind Turbine Guidelines Advisory Committee (Committee) meeting via Webcast and teleconference, on March 13, 2009. This meeting is open to the public but will be limited to 75 public participants. The meeting agenda will include a briefing by the Synthesis Subcommittee to the full Committee on the latest draft Recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior.

Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge, Sussex, NJ

Mon, Feb 23 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of our final comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for the environmental assessment (EA) for Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Sussex County, New Jersey. In that final CCP, we describe how we will manage this refuge for the next 15 years.

Information Collection Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; OMB Control Number 1018-0120;

Tue, Feb 17 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service) have sent an Information Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for review and approval. The ICR, which is summarized below, describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost. This ICR is scheduled to expire on March 31, 2009. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. However, under OMB regulations, we may continue to conduct or sponsor this information collection while it is pending at OMB.

Fee Collection at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, OR

Tue, Feb 17 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce our intent to collect an entrance fee at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge), located in Oregon, as authorized by Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (REA). Under REA provisions, the Refuge will identify and post specific visitor fees. The Refuge's proposed fees include a $2.00 per day per person fee or a $4.00 per day per vehicle fee (see proposed Fee Schedule under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permit Applications

Thu, Feb 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The following applicants have applied for permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Hawaiian Hawk From the Federal List of Endangered and

Wed, Feb 11 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of the draft postdelisting monitoring plan (draft PDM Plan) for the Hawaiian hawk (Buteo solitarius) and the reopening of the public comment period for the proposed rule to remove (delist) the Hawaiian hawk from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. If the proposed rule to delist the Hawaiian hawk is made final, we intend to monitor the hawk, in cooperation with the State of Hawaii and other conservation partners, through islandwide surveys every 5 years for a period of 20 years, from 2012 to 2032. We are soliciting review and comment on this draft PDM plan from local, State, and Federal agencies, and the public. We are also reopening the comment period on the proposed rule to ensure that the public has full access to the draft PDM Plan while commenting on the proposed rule.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revised Critical Habitat for the Marbled Murrelet

Wed, Feb 11 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the reopening of the public comment period for submitting comments on our July 31, 2008 proposed revised designation of critical habitat for the marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus marmoratus) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The reopened comment period will provide all interested parties with an additional opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed rule. Comments previously submitted for the proposed revised critical habitat designation need not be resubmitted; they have already been incorporated into the public record and will be fully considered in any final decisions.

Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications

Wed, Feb 11 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The following applicants have applied for scientific research permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act).

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 5-Year Reviews of 23 Southwestern Species

Wed, Feb 11 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce 5- year reviews of 23 southwestern species listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act). The purpose of reviews conducted under this section of the Act is to ensure that the classification of species as threatened or endangered on the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants is accurate. The 5year review is an assessment of the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review.

Information Collection Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; OMB Control Number 1018-0067;

Tue, Feb 10 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service) have sent an Information Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for review and approval. The ICR, which is summarized below, describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost. This ICR is scheduled to expire on February 28, 2009. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. However, under OMB regulations, we may continue to conduct or sponsor this information collection while it is pending at OMB.

Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Nine Wetland Management Districts, North Dakota

Fri, Feb 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces that the Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for nine Wetland Management Districts (Districts) is available. This final CCP describes how the Service intends to manage the Districts for the next 15 years.

Receipt of Applications for the Amendment of Incidental Take Permits for Residential Construction in Charlotte

Fri, Feb 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) issued incidental take permits (permits) (TE1361490, TE1361500, TE1361510, and TE1361530), pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, for incidental take of the threatened Florida scrubjay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) (scrubjay) in Charlotte County, Florida to Peter
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Famulari (Applicant). The Applicant has requested an amendment to the permits that will change the mitigation option from payment to the Florida Scrubjay Conservation Fund administered by The Nature Conservancy to providing the Charlotte County conservation lands program an option to purchase land that will result in acquisition of 79 acres of suitable scrubjay habitat. The Applicant has agreed to follow all other existing habitat conservation plan (HCP) conditions. If amended, no additional take will be authorized.

Receipt of Applications for Permit

Wed, Feb 4 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Petition To Reclassify the Wood Bison From Endangered to Threatened

Tue, Feb 3 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce our 90day finding on a petition to reclassify the wood bison (Bison bison athabascae) from endangered to threatened throughout its range in the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife established under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). We find that the petition presents substantial scientific and commercial information indicating that the petitioned action of reclassifying the wood bison from endangered to threatened status under the Act may be warranted. Therefore, we are initiating a status review of the wood bison to determine if reclassification, as petitioned, is warranted under the Act. To ensure that the status review is comprehensive, we are requesting submission of any new information on the wood bison since its original listing as endangered throughout its entire range under the predecessor of the Act on June 2, 1970 (35 FR 8491). At the conclusion of our status review, we will i

Proposed Information Collection; Survey of National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Service Refuge Visitors

Tue, Feb 3 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service) will ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Meeting Announcement: North American Wetlands Conservation Council

Tue, Feb 3 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Council) will meet to select North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant proposals for recommendation to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (Commission). This meeting is open to the public, and interested persons may present oral or written statements.

Leopold and St. Croix Wetland Management Districts, Wisconsin

Mon, Feb 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of final comprehensive conservation plans (CCP) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for the Leopold and St. Croix Wetland Management Districts (WMD). In the CCP, we describe how we will manage these districts for the next 15 years.

Information Collection Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; OMB Control Number 1018-0119;

Wed, Jan 28 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service) have sent an Information Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for review and approval. The ICR, which is summarized below, describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden. This ICR is scheduled to expire on January 31, 2009. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. However, under OMB regulations, we may continue to conduct or sponsor this information collection while it is pending at OMB.

Proposed Information Collection; Evaluation of Great Ape Conservation Fund Grant Activities

Wed, Jan 28 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We (Fish and Wildlife Service) will ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Endangered and Threatened Species; Permits

Fri, Jan 23 2009 11:00:00 GMT

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has taken the following action(s) with regard to incidental take and recovery permits applications received under the authority of section 10 of the Endangered Species Act, as amended.

Wind Turbine Guidelines Advisory Committee; Amendment to Announcement of Public Meeting

Mon, Jan 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announced in the September 19, 2008, Federal Register a meeting of the Wind Turbine Guidelines Advisory Committee (Committee) on January 2729, 2009. The notice indicated that the meeting would begin on January 27, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. We will instead begin the meeting at 1:30 p.m. EST that day. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting agenda will include reports from the Subcommittees on Incentives, Legal, Scientific Tools & Procedures, and Synthesis.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Mexican Wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) Conservation Assessment

Fri, Jan 9 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announce the [[Page 914]]
availability of the Draft Mexican Wolf Conservation Assessment (draft assessment) for public review and comment. The draft assessment provides scientific information relevant to the conservation of the Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) in Arizona and New Mexico as a component of the Service's gray wolf (Canis lupus) recovery efforts. Not required by the Endangered Species Act (Act), the draft assessment is a nonregulatory document that does not require action by any party. We solicit review and comment from the public on this document.

Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge, St. Martin and Iberville Parishes, LA

Fri, Jan 9 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), intend to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) and associated National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). We provide this notice in compliance with our CCP policy to advise other agencies, tribes, and the public of our intentions, and to obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to consider in the planning process.

Harvest and Export of American Ginseng

Wed, Jan 7 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a public meeting on American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius). This meeting will help us gather information from the public in preparation of our 2009 findings on the export of American ginseng roots, for the issuance of permits under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Partial 90-Day Finding on a Petition To List 475 Species in the

Tue, Jan 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a 90day finding on 270 species from a petition to list 475 species in the southwestern United States as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We find that for these 270 species the petition does not present substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that listing these species may be warranted. Therefore, for these 270 species, we will not initiate a further status review in response to this petition. We ask the public to submit to us any new information that becomes available concerning the status of these 270 species or threats to them or their habitat at any time. This information will help us monitor and encourage the conservation of these species. An additional 5 species of the 475 included in the petition do not fall within the scope of the petition or are not a listable entity and, therefore, were not considered in this finding (see Petition).