Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan and Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit for the Proposed Davenport Ranch Development, Austin, Travis County, TX

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Davenport Limited (Applicant) has applied to the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for an incidental take permit pursuant to Section 10(a)(1)(b) of the Endangered Species Act (Act). The Applicant has been assigned permit number PRT-782829. The requested permit, which is for a period not to exceed 20 years, would authorize the incidental take of the endangered black-capped vireo (Vireo atricapillus). The proposed take would occur as a result of the construction and operation of a residential development within the 210-acre tract of lands known as Davenport Ranch west of Austin, Travis County, Texas. The Service has prepared an environmental assessment/habitat conservation plan (EA/HCP) for the incidental take permit 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 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)