Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan and Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit for the Proposed Spicewood at Bull Creek and Canyon Mesa Developments, Austin, Travis County, TX

概要

Richland Bull Creek Associates (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-783564. The requested permit, 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 construction of a residential development on 196 acres, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. The proposed development will permanently eliminate about 176 acres of occupied and/or potential endangered species habitat. The Service has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) and habitat conservation plan (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).