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| 98-34673 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Notice of Availability and Opening of Comment Period for an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan and Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit for the Delmarva Fox Squirrel in Association with Home Port on Winchester Creek Development Project, Queen Anne's County, Maryland | Notice | This notice advises the public that Waterman Realty Company, Winchester Creek Limited Partnership has applied to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for an incidental take permit pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The application has been assigned permit number TE006310-0. The proposed permit would authorize the incidental take of a Federally endangered species, the Delmarva fox squirrel (Sciurus niger cinereus) known to occur on property owned by the Applicant in Grasonville, Queen Anne's County, Maryland. The proposed taking is incidental to the planned housing and road construction and subsequent occupancy activities of Home Port on Winchester Creek Housing Development on approximately 56 acres owned by WCLP. The permit would be in effect for 50 years. The Service announces the receipt of the WCLP ITP application and the availability of the proposed Home Port on Winchester Creek Housing Development Habitat Conservation Plan and draft Implementing Agreement which accompanies the ITP application, for public comment. In addition, the Service also announces the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment for the proposed issuance of the incidental take application and signing of the agreement. This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the Act and National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 regulations (40 CFR 1506.6). The Service will evaluate the application, associated documents, and comments submitted thereon to determine whether the application meets the requirements of NEPA regulations and section 10(a) of the Act. If it is determined that the requirements are met, a permit will be issued for the incidental take of the DFS. The final NEPA and permit determinations will not be completed until after the end of the comment period and will fully consider all public comments received during the comment period. The Service specifically requests comments on the appropriateness of the ``No Surprises'' assurance contained in this application, should the Service determine that an ITP will be granted and based upon the submitted HCP. Although not explicitly stated in the HCP, the Service has, since August 1994, announced its intention to honor a ``No Surprises'' Policy for applicants seeking ITPs. Copies of the Service's ``No Surprises'' policy may be obtained by making a written request to the Regional Office (see ADDRESSES). In the event of unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances affecting the DFS. WCLP will not be required to provide additional mitigation measures. If the Service makes a finding of extraordinary circumstances, which warrants requiring additional mitigation or compensation, the primary responsibility rests with the Federal government. The Service is soliciting public comments and review of the applicability of the ``No Surprises'' Policy to this application and HCP. All comments received, including names and addresses, will become part of the official administrative record and may be made available to the public. | 1998-12-31 | 1998 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/31/98-34673/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-notice-of-availability-and-opening-of-comment-period | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-31/pdf/98-34673.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | This notice advises the public that Waterman Realty Company, Winchester Creek Limited Partnership has applied to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for an incidental take permit pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as... |