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Notice of Receipt of an Application and Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan for Issuance of an Endangered Species Act 10(a)(1)(B) Permit for the Incidental Take of the Houston Toad (Bufo houstonensis) During Construction of a Recreational Vehicle Park and Camp Ground on Approximately 1.8 Acres of a 10.516-Acre Property on Park Road 1-C, Bastrop County, Texas

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 [Federal Register: September 19, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 182)]
[Notices]
[Page 56592]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Notice of Receipt of an Application and Availability of an
Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan for Issuance of an
Endangered Species Act 10(a)(1)(B) Permit for the Incidental Take of
the Houston Toad (Bufo houstonensis) During Construction of a
Recreational Vehicle Park and Camp Ground on Approximately 1.8 Acres of
a 10.516-Acre Property on Park Road 1-C, Bastrop County, Texas

SUMMARY: Marion Kelly Walraven (Applicant) has applied to the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service (Service) for an incidental take permit pursuant
to section 10(a) of the Endangered Species Act (Act). The Applicant has
been assigned permit number TE-033185-0. The requested permit, which is
for a period of 5 years, would authorize the incidental take of the
endangered Houston toad (Bufo houstonensis). The proposed take would
occur as a result of the construction and occupation of an
approximately 1.8-acre recreational vehicle park and campground located
along Park Road 1-C, Bastrop County, Texas.
    The Service has prepared the Environmental Assessment/Habitat
Conservation Plan (EA/HCP) for the incidental take application. A
determination of jeopardy to the species or a Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSI) will not be made until at least 60 days from the date of
publication of this notice. This notice is provided pursuant to section
10(c) of the Act and National Environmental Policy Act regulations (40
CFR 1506.6).

DATES: Written comments on the application should be received on or
before November 20, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review the application may obtain a copy
by writing to the Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
P.O. Box 1306, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103.
    Persons wishing to review the EA/HCP may obtain a copy by
contacting Tannika Engelhard, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 10711
Burnet Road, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78758 (512/490-0057). Documents
will be available for public inspection by written request, by
appointment only, during normal business hours (8:00 to 4:30) at the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Austin, Texas. Written data or comments
concerning the application and EA/HCP should be submitted to the
Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Austin, Texas, at the above
address. Please refer to permit number TE-033185-0 (Walraven) when
submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tannika Engelhard at the above U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, Austin Office.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 9 of the Act prohibits the
``taking'' of endangered species such as the Houston toad. However, the
Service, under limited circumstances, may issue permits to take
endangered wildlife species incidental to, and not the purpose of,
otherwise lawful activities. Regulations governing permits for
endangered species are at 50 CFR 17.22.
    Applicant: Marion Kelly Walraven plans to construct a recreational
vehicle park and campground on approximately 1.8 acres of the 10.516-
acre property located on Park Road 1-C, Bastrop County, Texas. This
action will eliminate 1.8 acres or less of Houston toad habitat and
result in indirect impacts within the property. The Applicant proposes
to compensate for this incidental take of the Houston toad by providing
$7,200.00 to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for the specific
purpose of land acquisition and management within Houston toad habitat,
as identified by the Service.

Lynn B. Starnes,
Regional Director, Region 2, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
[FR Doc. 00-23997 Filed 9-18-00; 8:45 am]
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