[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 130 (Thursday, July 8, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36890-36892]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-17396]
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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-013827
Applicant: International Golden Lion Tamarin Management Committee,
National Zoo, Washington, DC
The applicant requests a permit to import 9 captive-bred golden
lion tamarins (Leontopithecus rosalia) from the Brazilian Government
(IBAMA) Rio Primate Center for the purpose of enhancement of the
survival of the species through captive propagation.
PRT-014154
Applicant: Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, Nebraska
The applicant requests a permit to import skin biopsy and fecal
samples
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collected from wild and captive-held lowland anoa (Bubalus quarlesi)
and mountain anoa (Bubalus depressicornis) from Sulawesi, Indonesia,
for scientific research.
PRT-014225
Applicant: Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, California
The applicant requests a permit to import a male oriental white
stork (Ciconia boyciana) which was bred-in-captivity in Vogelpark
Walsrode, Walsrode, Germany, for the purpose of enhancement of the
survival of the species through captive propagation.
PRT-012875
Applicant: Forstner, Jenna McKnight, University of Miami, Florida
The applicant requests a permit to import blood and tissue samples
from captive-held and wild American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus),
Cuban crocodile (C. rhombifer), Orinoco crocodile (C. intermedius), and
Morelet's crocodile (C. moreletti) from Mexico, Central America, South
America, and the Caribbean region for the purpose of enhancement of the
species through scientific research.
PRT-013811
Applicant: Center for Environmental Research and Conservation,
Columbia University
The applicant requests a permit to import blood samples collected
from wild and captive-held Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) from Sri
Lanka for scientific research.
PRT-013680
Applicant: Warren Parker, Blue Springs, MO
The applicant requests a permit to import a sport-hunted cheetah
(Acinonyx jubatus) from Namibia for the purpose of enhancement to the
survival of the species.
PRT-013842
Applicant: Gary Plumlee, White River Bison Farm, Anderson, IN
The applicant requests a permit to import five male and five female
captive-born wood bison (Bison bison athabascae) from Canada for the
purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species through captive
propagation and conservation education.
PRT-013808
Applicant: Tom Stehn, Whooping Crane Recovery Plan Coordinator, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 2, Austwell, TX
The applicant requests a permit to import captive-bred/captive-
hatched and wild live specimens, captive-bred/wild collected viable
eggs, biological samples from captive-bred/wild specimens, and salvaged
materials from captive-bred/wild specimens of Whooping cranes (Grus
americana) from Canada, for completion of identified tasks and
objectives mandated under the Whooping Crane Recovery Plan. Salvage
materials may include, but are not limited to, whole or partial
specimens, feathers, eggs and egg shell fragments. This notification
covers activities conducted by the applicant over the next 5 years.
PRT-013805
Applicant: William Weidemoyer, Sellersville, PA
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-013996
Applicant: William H. Bynum, Kingsville, TX
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-013997
Applicant: Donald N. David, Soldotna, AK
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.
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-013682
Applicant: New College of the University of South Florida, Sarasota,
FL,
Permit Type: Take for scientific research
Name and Number of Animals: West Indian manatee (Trichechus
manatus), up to 8
Summary of Activity to be Authorized: The applicant requests a
permit to take up to 4 pair of salvaged manatee eyes and export them
for analysis of spectral classes of receptors.
Source of Marine Mammals: Salvage specimens obtained
opportunistically.
Period of Activity: Up to 5 years, if issued.
PRT-837923
Applicant: New College of the University of South Florida, Sarasota,
FL
Permit Type: Take for scientific research.
Name and Number of Animals: West Indian manatee (Trichechus
manatus), 2
Summary of Activity to be Authorized: The applicant requests an
amendment to their permit to take 2 captive held manatees undergoing
rehabilitation for the purpose of scientific research to study the
manatee tactile ability as well as the visual acuity previously
authorized.
Source of Marine Mammals: Two captive-held manatees housed at Mote
Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, Florida.
Period of Activity: Up to 5 years, 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-014173
Applicant: Edward Minto, Davison, MI
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population,
Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
PRT-014003
Applicant: Mike H. Boyd, Cartersville, Georgia
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population,
Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
PRT-014002
Applicant: John F. Babler, Mahtomedi, Minnesota
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-014293
Applicant: Thomas L. Place, Janesville, Iowa
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The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population,
Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
PRT-013922
Applicant: Gary R. Tuohy, Alpena, MI
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound 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: July 2, 1999.
Pamela Hall,
Acting Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 99-17396 Filed 7-7-99; 8:45 am]
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