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Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan

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 [Federal Register: January 17, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 11)]
[Notices]
[Page 4035]
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 Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Habitat
Conservation Plan

    Notice of availability of an environmental assessment/habitat
conservation plan and receipt of an application for a permit for the
incidental take of the Houston toad (Bufo houstonensis) during
construction of one single-Family residence on approximately 0.5 acres
of the 10.02-Acre property out of the Daniel M. Wisaman survey,
abstract no. A-341, Bastrop County, Texas (Vasquez).

SUMMARY: Arturo and Yolanda Vasquez (Applicants) have 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
Applicants have been assigned permit number TE-037190-0. 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 of one
single-family residence on approximately 0.5 acres of the 10.02-acre
property out of the Daniel M. Wisaman Survey, Abstract No. A-341,
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 30 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 February 16, 2001.

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, Room 4102, 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, Ex. 242). 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-037190-0 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: Arturo and Yolanda Vasquez plan to construct a single-
family residence on approximately 0.5 acres of the 10.02-acre property
out of the Daniel M. Wisaman Survey, Abstract No. A-341, Bastrop
County, Texas. This action will eliminate 0.5 acres or less of Houston
toad habitat and result in indirect impacts within the lot. The
Applicants propose to compensate for this incidental take of the
Houston toad by providing $2,000.00 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.

Bryan Arroyo,
Acting Regional Director, Region 2, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
[FR Doc. 01-1301 Filed 1-16-01; 8:45 am]
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