[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 83 (Thursday, April 30, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23793-23794]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-11477]
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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.):
PRT-841026
Applicant: Thane Wibbels, Univ. of Alabama, Birmingham, AL.
The applicant has requested a permit to import blood samples of
hatchling Kemp's ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempi) for
enhancement of the species through scientific research.
PRT-840618
Applicant: Fredrick S. Larson, Little Falls, MN.
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.
PRT-840620
Applicant: John T. Portemont, Andalusia, AL.
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.
PRT-841388
Applicant: LeRoy Mohrman, Jacksonville, FL.
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.
PRT-841282
Applicant: Memphis Zoo, Memphis, TN.
The applicant requests a permit to import three captive-bred Komodo
dragons (Varanus komodoensis) from the Gembira Loka Zoo, Yogyakarta,
Indonesia for the purpose of enhancement of the species through captive
propagation.
PRT-841636
Applicant: Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
The applicant requests a permit to import one, captive-born, female
Blyth's tragopan (Tragopan blythii) for the purpose of enhancement of
the species through captive propagation.
PRT-841765
Applicant: Thane Wibbels, Dept. of Biology, University of Alabama at
Birmingham, Birmingham, AL.
The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from
captive-held hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) from Canada
for the purpose of scientific research to benefit the species in the
wild. This notice covers activities conducted by the applicant over a 5
year period.
PRT-799227
Applicant: Riverbanks Zoo, Columbia, SC.
The applicant request amendment to US 799227 to include the import
of all biological samples including preserved organs, tissue samples
and other parts from captive-held and captive born specimens of black-
footed cat (Felisn igripes) that have died in captivity in zoos world
wide for the purpose of scientific research to enhance the survival of
the species.
PRT-828861
Applicant: Wesley W. Kyle III, Pipe Creek, TX.
The applicant requests a permit to authorize interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess male barasingha (Cervus duvauceli)
from his captive herd for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of
the species.
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).
PRT-841982
Applicant: Ravetch Underwater Films, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Permit Type: Take for Photography [Sec 104(c)(6) of the Marine
Mammal Protection Act].
Name and Number of Animals: Pacific walrus (Odobenus rosmarus), as
available.
Summary of Activity to be Authorized: The applicant requests a
permit for commercial/educational photography involving no more than
Level B harassment of Pacific walrus in the area of Cape Pierce,
Alaska. The applicant has indicated that the resulting product will be
used for an educational program on Pacific walrus. Most filming is
expected to occur on land or by boat from the water surface. However,
the applicant is also requesting authorization to film animals in the
water using a diver if conditions are suitable. Other activities
related to this work include attachment of a camera device to a walrus
tusk for educational and scientific research purposes. That proposal is
being reviewed under a separate request as an amendment to a scientific
research permit, PRT-801652, submitted by the Alaska Science Center.
Source of Marine Mammals: Cape Pierce, Alaska.
Period of Activity: Up to 5 years from issuance date of permit, if
issued.
Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal
Register, the Office of Management Authority is forwarding copies of
this application to the Marine Mammal Commission and the Committee of
Scientific Advisors for their review.
PRT-840943
Applicant: Angie D. Hall, Sarasota, FL.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted prior to April 30, 1994, from the Lancaster
Sound polar bear population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal
use.
PRT-841205
Applicant: Allan E. Bergland, Flagstaff, AZ.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea polar bear
population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
PRT-841988
Applicant: Ronald J. Pavlik, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea polar bear
population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
PRT-841987
Applicant: Joseph B. Dodge, Jr., Jackson, NH.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea polar bear
population,
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Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
PRT-841894
Applicant: Prince T. House, Little Rock, AR.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea 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 703/358-2104 or fax 703/358-2281 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: (703/358-2104); FAX: (703-358-
2281).
Dated: April 24, 1998.
MaryEllen Amtower,
Acting Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 98-11477 Filed 4-29-98; 8:45 am]
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