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Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications
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[Federal Register: July 2, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 127)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications.
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SUMMARY: The following applicants have applied for a scientific
research permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species
pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act (16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). We (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) solicit
review and comment from local, State, and Federal agencies, and the
public on the following permit requests.
DATES: Comments on these permit applications must be received on or
before August 1, 2003 to receive our consideration.
ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the Chief,
Endangered Species, Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, 911 NE. 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 received, including
names and addresses, 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 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Permit No. TE-050644
Applicant: The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Olympia,
Washington.
The permittee requests an amendment to take (harass through captive
propagation, collect biological samples, and mark) the Columbia Basin
distinct population segment of the pygmy rabbit (Brachylagus
idahoensis) in conjunction with an intercross captive propagation
program with the Idaho pygmy rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis) and to
support
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genetic research at facilities in Oregon and Washington for the purpose
of enhancing Columbia Basin pygmy rabbits survival and viability.
Permit No. TE-072650
Applicant: Jennifer Michaud-Laird, Sebastopol, California.
The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture,
handle, and release) the California tiger salamander Sonoma County
distinct population segment (Ambystoma californiense) in conjunction
with surveys in Sonoma County, California for the purpose of enhancing
its survival.
Permit No. TE-072651
Applicant: Diana Immel, Davis, California.
The applicant requests a permit to remove/reduce to possession
Trifolium amoenum (showy Indian clover) in conjunction with
reintroduction efforts in Sonoma and Marin Counties, California for the
purpose of enhancing its survival.
Permit No. TE-072873
Applicant: Kevin D. Matson, St. Louis, Missouri.
The applicant requests a permit to take (collect blood) captive
Hawaiian geese (Branta sandvicensis) and captive i[ograve]
(Buteo
solitarias) in conjunction with disease research at the Three Ring
Ranch Exotic Animal Sanctuary, Kailue-Kona, Hawaii for the purpose of
enhancing their survival.
We solicit public review and comment on each of these recovery
permit applications.
Dated: June 12, 2003.
Bill Shake,
Deputy Regional Director, Region 1, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 03-16683 Filed 7-1-03; 8:45 am]
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