Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
On August 4, 2020, under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the NMFS issued an incidental take permit (ITP) to Barney Davis, LLC, authorizing take of threatened green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas; North Atlantic distinct population segment) and endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempii) incidental to otherwise lawful activities associated with the operation of the Barney Davis Energy Center (the Center), located in Corpus Christi, TX. Subsequently, CPS Energy acquired ownership and operational control of the Center. Notice is hereby given that NMFS has transferred ITP No. 21316 to CPS Energy.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648-XF616] AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; transfer and issuance of incidental take permit. SUMMARY: On August 4, 2020, under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the NMFS issued an incidental take permit (ITP) to Barney Davis, LLC, authorizing take of threatened green sea turtles ( Chelonia mydas; North Atlantic distinct population segment) and endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles ( Lepidochelys kempii ) incidental to otherwise lawful activities associated with the operation of the Barney Davis Energy Center (the Center), located in Corpus Christi, TX. Subsequently, CPS Energy acquired ownership and operational control of the Center. Notice is hereby given that NMFS has transferred ITP No. 21316 to CPS Energy. DATES: This ITP is effective through August 31, 2030. ADDRESSES: The ITP, conservation plan, and transfer agreement, along with other related documents, are available on the NMFS Office of Protected Resources website at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/​action/​incidental-take-permit-barney-davis-llc . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: NMFS Office of Protected Resources, Kim Corcoran at kim.corcoran@noaa.gov , (301) 427-8453, or Celeste Stout at Celeste.Stout@noaa.gov or (301) 427-8436. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 9 of the ESA and Federal regulations prohibit the `taking' of a spec…
Citation: 91 FR 56428
