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Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comment on Incidental Take Permit and Habitat Conservation Plan for Brand Partnerships, Carpinteria, CA

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office) is seeking public comment on an application for an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) and associated Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for Brand Partnerships in Carpinteria, California. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office - Applicant: - Johnny Brand, Brand Partnerships (landowner) - Products/Services Requested: - Incidental Take Permit (ITP) for agricultural and habitat restoration activities - Review and implementation of a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) - Covered Species: - California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii, federally threatened) - Southwestern pond turtle (Actinemys pallida, proposed threatened) - Activities and Requirements: - Restoration of 0.52 acres of native riparian habitat - Management of invasive vegetation - Removal of an access road - Maintenance of detention basins and bioswales - Installation of solar panels - Ongoing agricultural operations - Mitigation and minimization measures for listed species - Notable Details: - Permit term is 30 years - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; focus is on environmental and wildlife conservation services - Public comments are solicited regarding the application and HCP

Description

The Fish and Wildlife Service announces receipt of an application from Johnny Brand, landowner of Brand Partnerships, for an incidental take permit (ITP) under the Endangered Species Act. The permit is requested to take the federally listed California red-legged frog and the southwestern pond turtle, a species proposed for listing, incidental to agricultural activities in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara County, California. The applicant's proposed habitat conservation plan (HCP) includes measures to mitigate and minimize impacts to these species, including habitat restoration and management. The Service seeks public comments on the application and has preliminarily determined that the proposed permitting action may qualify for a categorical exclusion under NEPA. Comments are due by July 13, 2026.

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