[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 95 (Wednesday, May 17, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26454-26455]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-12111]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Availability of Environmental Assessments/Habitat Conservation
Plans and Receipt of Applications for Incidental Take Permits for
Construction of Single-Family Residences on Lots in Travis County,
Texas
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Jim Herbert (Applicant) has applied to the 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 PRT-801839. The requested permit, which is for a
period of 1 year, would authorize the incidental take of the endangered
golden-cheeked warbler (Dendroica chrysoparia). The proposed take would
occur as a result of the construction of one single-family residence at
Westlake Highlands, Austin, Travis County, Texas.
Ralph Nichols Koster (Applicant) has applied to the 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 PRT-801381. The requested permit, which is
for a period of 1 year, would authorize the incidental take of the
endangered golden-cheeked warbler (Dendroica chrysoparia). The proposed
take would occur as a result of the construction of one single-family
residence on Lot 133, Cardinal Hills Subdivision, Unit 3, Travis
County, Texas.
Carolyn Pratt (Applicant) has applied to the Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) for an incidental take permit pursuant to Section
10(a) of the Endangered Species Act (Act). The [[Page 26455]] Applicant
has been assigned permit number PRT-801373. The requested permit, which
is for a period of 5 years, would authorize the incidental take of the
endangered golden-cheeked warbler (Dendroica chrysoparia). The proposed
take would occur as a result of the construction of one single-family
residence on Lot 23 (2.73 acres), Cloudy Ridge Road, Windmill Bluff
Estates, Austin, Travis County, Texas.
The Service has prepared the Environmental Assessments/Habitat
Conservation Plans (EA/HCP) for each of the incidental take
applications. A determination of jeopardy to the species or a Finding
of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will not be made before 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 by June
16, 1995.
ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review the applications 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's may obtain a copy by contacting Joseph E. Johnston or Alma
Barrera, Ecological Services Field Office, 10711 Burnet Road, Suite
200, Austin, Texas 78758 (512/490-0063). Documents will be available
for public inspection by written request, by appointment only, during
normal business hours (9:00 to 4:30) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Austin, Texas. Written data or comments concerning the application(s)
and EA/HCPs should be submitted to the Acting Field Supervisor,
Ecological Field Office, Austin, Texas (see ADDRESSES above). Please
refer to the applicable permit number when submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joseph E. Johnston or Alma Barrera at the above Austin Ecological
Service Field Office.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 9 of the Act prohibits the
``taking'' of endangered species such as the golden-cheeked warbler.
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.
APPLICANTS: The applicant (Herbert) plans to construct a single-family
residence on Lot A, Westlake Highlands, Section 2-A, Travis County,
Texas. This action will eliminate less than one-half acre of land and
indirectly impact less than one-half additional acres of golden-cheeked
warbler habitat per residence. The applicant proposes to compensate for
this incidental take of golden-cheeked warbler habitat by placing
$1,500 into the City of Austin Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Fund
to acquire/manage lands for the conservation of the golden-cheeked
warbler.
The Applicant (Koster), plans to construct a single-family
residence on Lot 133 on Flamingo Road, Cardinal Hills Subdivision,
Austin, Travis County, Texas. This action will eliminate less than one-
half acre of land and indirectly impact less than one-half additional
acres of golden-cheeked warbler habitat per residence. The applicant
proposes to compensate for this incidental take of golden-cheeked
warbler habitat by placing $1,500 into the City of Austin Balcones
Canyonlands Conservation Fund to acquire/manage lands for the
conservation of the golden-cheeked warbler.
The Applicant (Pratt) plans to construct a single-family residence
on Lot 23 on Cloudy Ridge Road, Windmill Bluff Estates, Austin, Travis
County, Texas. This action will eliminate less than one half acre of
land and indirectly impacts less than one additional acres of golden-
cheeked warbler habitat per residence. The applicant proposes to
compensate for this incidental take of golden-cheeked warbler habitat
by placing $1,500 into the City of Austin Balcones Canyonlands
Conservation Fund to acquire/manage lands for the conservation of the
golden-cheeked warbler.
Alternatives to each of these actions were rejected because selling
or not developing the individual subject properties with federally
listed species present was not economically feasible.
Lynn B. Starnes,
Acting Regional Director, Region 2, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
[FR Doc. 95-12111 Filed 5-16-95; 8:45 am]
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