# Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications

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## Record

- **Collection:** Federal Register
- **Document type:** Notice
- **Published:** December 23, 1997
- **Citation:** 62 FR 67089

## Text

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service.

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 of 1973,
as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

Permit No. 777965

Applicant: LSA, Irvine, California

The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the
Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis) in
San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, California in conjunction with
presence or absence surveys for the purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. 837010

Applicant: Bruce Koebele, Pearl City, Hawaii

The applicant requests a permit to reduce and remove to possession
specimens of plants Achyranthes splendens var. rotundata and Chamaesyce
skottsbergii var. kalaeloana from the Naval Air Station, Barbers Point,
Hawaii, in conjunction with scientific studies and the augmentation of
existing populations for the purpose of enhancing their survival.

Permit No. 818627

Applicant: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Corvallis, Oregon

The applicant requests an amendment of his permit to take (capture,
otolith mark, captively rear, sacrifice, and release) the Oregon chub
(Oregonichthys crameri) in Lane and Linn Counties, Oregon, in
conjunction with ecological research and growth rate studies for the
purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. 837434

Applicant: Dawn Lawson, Carlsbad, California

The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey, capture
and release, collect and sacrifice voucher specimens) the Conservancy
fairy shrimp (Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta longiantenna), and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus
packardi) in conjunction with presence or absence surveys in vernal
pools located in Sacramento County, California for the purpose of
enhancing their survival.

Permit No.'s 837303, 782703, 813545, 837306, 781084, 837580, 837447

Applicants: David M.H. Goodward, Grand Terrace, California; Michael
Couffer, Corona Del Mar, California; Brock Ortega, Encinitas,
California; Robert K. Lauri, Tustin, California; Anita M. Hayworth,
Encinitas, California; Robert A. Weppler, Riverside, California; Larisa
A. Roznowski, Tustin, California

These applicants request a permit to take (harass by survey) the
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in conjunction
with presence or absence surveys throughout the species range in
California, for the purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. 837307

Applicant: Holly Boessow, El Cajon, California

The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in Riverside,
Orange, and San Diego Counties, California, and take (harass by survey)
the Laguna Mountain skipper (Pyrgus ruralis lagunae) in San Diego
County, California, in conjunction with presence or absence surveys for
the purpose of enhancing their survival.

Permit No. 827493

Applicant: Brian M. Leatherman, Costa Mesa, California

The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass
by survey) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino),
southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax trailii extimus), and the
least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction with presence
or absence surveys throughout the species range in California and
Nevada for the purpose of enhancing their survival.

Permit No. 837326

Applicant: Jimmy W. Meyer, Cantonment, Florida.

The applicant requests a permit to purchase in interstate commerce
three pairs of captive bred Hawaiian (=nene) geese (Nesochen [=Branta]
sandvicensis) for the purpose of enhancing its propagation and
survival.

Permit No. 795938

Applicant: EIP Associates, Sacramento, California.

The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass
by survey, capture and release, collect voucher specimens) the
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus wootoni) throughout the range
of the species in California in conjunction with presence or absence
surveys and scientific research for the purpose of enhancing its
survival.

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Permit No. 837308

Applicant: John K. Konecny, Escondido, California.

The applicant requests a permit to take (locate, mark, and monitor
nests; and capture, band, and release) the California least tern
(Sterna antillarum browni), take (harass by survey; locate and monitor
nests; capture, band, and release) the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii
pusillus) and the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax trallii
extimus) and take (harass by survey) the light-footed clapper rail
(Rallus longirostris levipes) in conjunction with population monitoring
and presence or absence surveys in southern California for the purpose
of enhancing their survival.

Permit No. 778195

Applicant: Helix Environmental, La Mesa, California.

The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass
by survey) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in
conjunction with presence or absence surveys in Riverside, Orange, and
San Diego Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing its
survival.

Permit No. 834488

Applicant: Gregg Miller, Tustin, California.

The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass
by survey) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in
conjunction with presence or absence surveys in Riverside, Orange, and
San Diego Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing its
survival.

Permit No. 837439

Applicant: Guy P. Bruyea, Hemet, California.

The applicant requests a permit to take (harass by survey) the
Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino), Laguna Mountain
skipper (Pyrgus ruralis lagunae), El Segundo blue butterfly (Euphilotes
battoides allyni), Palos Verdes blue butterfly (Glucopsyche lygdamus
palosverdesensis), and the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas
terminatus abdominalis) throughout each species' range in California in
conjunction with presence or absence surveys for the purpose of
enhancing their survival.

Permit No. 788133

Applicant: Vincent Scheidt, San Diego, California.

The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (harass
by survey) the Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino) in
conjunction with presence or absence surveys in Riverside, Orange, and
San Diego Counties, California, for the purpose of enhancing its
survival.

Permit Nos. 837760, 837581, 837579

Applicants: Kendall H. Osborne, Riverside, California; David C. Hawks,
Riverside, California; Michael W. Gates, Riverside, California

The applicants request permits to take (harass by survey) the Quino
checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino), Laguna Mountain
skipper (Pyrgus ruralis lagunae), El Segundo blue butterfly (Euphilotes
battoides allyni), Palos Verdes blue butterfly (Glucopsyche lygdamus
palosverdesensis), and the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas
terminatus abdominalis) throughout each species' range in California in
conjunction with presence or absence surveys for the purpose of
enhancing their survival.

DATES: Written comments on these permit applications must be received
on or before January 22, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Written data or comments should be submitted to the Chief,
Division of Consultation and Conservation Planning, Ecological
Services, Fish and Wildlife Service, 911 N.E. 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, including names and addresses, received 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 20 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.

Dated: December 16, 1997.
Thomas Dwyer,
Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Portland, Oregon.
[FR Doc. 97-33413 Filed 12-22-97; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-55-P

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