Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan and Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit Amendment for the Proposed Canyon Ridge, Phase A, Section 3 Development, Austin, Travis County, TX

概要

The Beard Family Partnership (Applicant) has applied to the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for an amendment to their incidental take permit pursuant to section 10(a) of the Endangered Species Act (Act). The Applicant has been assigned Permit Number PRT- 777083. The requested amendment, which is for a period not to exceed 30 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 a residential development on 24 acres, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. The proposed development will permanently impact about 24 acres of occupied and/or potential endangered species habitat. The Service has prepared an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan (EA/HCP) for the incidental take application. 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 the 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).