98-34207. Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 248 (Monday, December 28, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71496-71497]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-34207]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit

    The following applicants have applied for a permit to conduct 
certain activities with endangered species. This notice is provided 
pursuant to Section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as 
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531, et seq.):
    Applicant: Todd Detrick, Stroudsburg, PA, PRT-006038.
    The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy 
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus dorcas) culled from a captive 
herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South 
Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.
    Applicant: Phillip Netznik, New Lenox, IL, PRT-006189.
    The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy 
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus dorcas) culled from a captive 
herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South 
Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.
    Applicant: Wayne Bowser, Brookshire, TX, PRT-006175.
    The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy 
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus dorcas) culled from a captive 
herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South 
Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.
    Applicant: Miguel Gonzalez, Houston, TX, PRT-006174.
    The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy 
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus dorcas) culled from a captive 
herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South 
Africa,

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for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.
    Applicant: Efrain Gonzalez, Houston, TX, PRT-006173.
    The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy 
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus dorcas) culled from a captive 
herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South 
Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.
    Applicant: Riverglenn, Feline Conservation Park, West Fork, AR, 
PRT-004336.
    The applicant requests a permit to export and re-import captive-
born tiger (Panthera tigris) and progeny of the animals currently held 
by the applicant and any animals acquired in the United States by the 
applicant to/from worldwide locations to enhance the survival of the 
species through conservation education. This notificatation covers 
activities covered by the applicant over a three year period.
    Applicant: Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical Garden, 
Columbia, SC, PRT-005517.
    The applicant requests a permit to import blood and tissues from 
wild and captive born Bali mynahs (Leucopsar rothschildi) from 
zoological parks, safari parks and other collections in Indonesia. For 
the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species through 
scientific research.
    Applicant: Svend and Lilly Kristensen, Brandon, FL, PRT-703702.
    The applicant requests a permit to re-export and re-import captive 
born leopards (Panthera pardus), and progeny of the animals currently 
held by the applicant and any animals acquired in the United States by 
the applicant to/from worldwide locations to enhance the survival of 
the species through conservation education. This notificatation covers 
activities conducted by the applicant over a three year period.
    Applicant: Ferdinand and Anton Fercos Hantig, Las Vegas, NV, PRT-
839021.
    The applicant requests a permit to export and re-import captive-
born tiger (Panthera tigris) and progeny of the animals currently held 
by the applicant and any animals acquired in the United States by the 
applicant to/from worldwide locations to enhance the survival of the 
species through conservation education. This notificatation covers 
activities conducted by the applicant over a three year period.
    Applicant: Miami Metrozoo, Miami, FL, PRT-005256.
    The applicant requests a permit to import one captive born cheetah 
(Acinonyx jubatus) cub from South Africa for the purpose of enhancement 
to the survival of the species through conservation education.
    Applicant: Praveen Karanth, Albany, NY, PRT-005708.
    The applicant requests a permit to export DNA samples from Gray 
langur (Semnopithecus entellus) and Francois' langur (Trachypithecus 
francoisi) to University of Munich, Germany for the purpose of 
enhancement to the survival of the species through scientific research.
    Written data or comments should be submitted to the Director, U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Management Authority, 4401 North 
Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203 and must be received 
by the Director within 30 days of the date of this publication.
    The public is invited to comment on the following application for a 
permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The 
application was submitted to satisfy requirements of the Marine Mammal 
Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) and the 
regulations governing marine mammals (50 CFR 18).
    Applicant: Paul R. Labrecque, Lincoln, MN, PRT-006117.
    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Northern Beaufort Sea polar bear 
population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
    Applicant: Dennis Leistico, Elk River, MN, PRT-006163.
    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the M'Clintock Channel polar bear 
population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
    Written data or comments, requests for copies of the complete 
application, or requests for a public hearing on this application 
should be sent to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of 
Management Authority, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, 
Virginia 22203, telephone [phone] or fax [phone] and must be 
received within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. 
Anyone requesting a hearing should give specific reasons why a hearing 
would be appropriate. The holding of such a hearing is at the 
discretion of the Director.
    Documents and other information submitted with these applications 
are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy 
Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written 
request for a copy of such documents to the following office within 30 
days of the date of publication of this notice: U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Office of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 
700, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Phone: [phone]); FAX: (703/358-
2281).

    Dated: December 21, 1998.
Mary Ellen Amtower,
Acting Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 98-34207 Filed 12-24-98; 8:45 am]
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