[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 61 (Tuesday, March 31, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 15428] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-8342] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [PRT-676811] Notice of Regional Director's Permit Amendment U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Permit PRT - 676811, issued to the Regional Director--Region 2 is amended by two technical amendments: (1) to extend the expiration date from April 15, 1998, through June 15, 1998, and (2) to conduct scientific research and recovery activities to include ``take'' for species currently listed in Region 2. SUMMARY: The expiration date of this permit is being extended to allow for appropriate public comment for the renewal of this permit. The permit is currently being processed for renewal to continue to conduct specific activities with endangered species. This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531, et seq.). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services, Division of Endangered Species/Permits, P.O. Box 1306, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103 at (505) 248-6649. Dated: March 25, 1998. Renne Lohoefener, Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services, Region 2, Albuquerque, New Mexico. [FR Doc. 98-8342 Filed 3-30-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-55-P