[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 179 (Wednesday, September 16, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 49606]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-24782]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Endangered Species Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, DOI.

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 USC 1531 et seq.).

Permit No. 844857

Applicant: R.B. Riggan and Associates, Lisa Seneca, San Diego, 
California.

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

Permit No. 780195-4

Applicant: R.B. Riggan and Associates, Royce B. Riggan, Jr., San 
Diego, California.

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

Permit No. 002243-4

Applicant: Bighorn Institute, Palm Desert, California.

    The applicant requests a permit to take (capture, collect 
biological samples, and harass by radio-collaring) the Peninsular 
bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis cremnobates) in conjunction with life 
history, captive propagation and population augmentation, and 
ecological research in Riverside and San Diego Counties, California, 
for the purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. 827494

Applicant: Rick Riefner, Tustin, California.

    The applicant requests an amendment to his permit to take (collect) 
the Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus wootoni) in conjunction 
with the collection of vernal pool algae in Riverside County, 
California, for the purpose of enhancing its survival.

DATES: Written comments on these permit applications must be received 
on or before October 16, 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 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 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: September 9, 1998.
Thomas J. Dwyer,
Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Portland, Oregon.
[FR Doc. 98-24782 Filed 9-15-98; 8:45 am]
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