[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 155 (Friday, August 9, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41648-41649]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-20356]
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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: Steven Anderson, Germantown, TN, PRT-817666.
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: Erie Zoological Gardens, Erie, PA, PRT-817087.
The applicant requests a permit to import one male captive-born
Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) from Tierpark, Berlin,
Germany for the purpose of enhancement of the species through captive
propagation.
Applicant: Siegfried and Roy Enterprises, Inc., Las Vegas, NV, PRT-
817836.
The applicant requests a permit to import two tigers (Panthera
tigris) from Seene-GroBwild, Safariland Gmbh & Co. KG, Stukenbrock,
Germany for the purpose of enhancement of the species through
conservation education and caprive breeding.
Applicant: Thomas Vail, Pepper Pike, OH, PRT-817878.
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: Rodney Honeycutt, Texas A&M University, College Station,
TX, PRT-817877.
The applicant requests a permit to import blood and tissue samples
from ocelots (Leopardalus pardalis) collected in the wild in Mexico,
incidental to other research activities, to enhance the survival of the
species through scientific research.
Applicant: National Zoological Park, Washington, D.C., PRT-817498.
The applicant requests a permit to export up to eight golden lion
tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia rosalia) to the Brazilian Institute for
the Environment and Renewable Resources (IBAMA), Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil, for reintroduction into the wild to enhance the survival of the
species.
Applicant: Dan Wintersteen, Crystal Lake, IL, PRT-817780.
The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygarcus 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: African Lion Safari & Game Farm, Ontario Canada, PRT-
817217.
The applicant requests a permit to reexport and reimport four
captive born Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) 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
notification covers activities conducted by the applicant over a three
year period.
Applicant: African Lion Safari & Game Farm, Ontario Canada, PRT-
817258.
The applicant requests a permit to reexport and reimport four
captive born Asian elephant (Elephants maximus) 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
notification covers activities conducted by the applicant over a three
year period.
Applicant: Felix G. Widlacki, Orland Park, IL, PRT-811572.
The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygarcus 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: Have Trunk Will Travel, Perris, CA, PRT-817421.
The applicant request a permit to import three Asian elephants
(Elephus maximus) that were previously exported to African Game Farm,
LTD, Ontario, Canada from Have Trunk Will Travel for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species through propagation.
Applicant: The Hawthorn Corporation, Grayslake, IL, PRT-816941.
The applicant requests a permit to export and import one Asian
elephants born in captivity (Elephas maximus) 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
notification covers activities conducted by the applicant over a three
year period.
Applicant: Miller Equipment Co., Inc., Hugo, OK, PRT-817416.
The applicant requests a permit to purchase in interstate commerce
four Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) from Bucky R. Steele, Jefferson,
TX for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species
through propagation.
Applicant: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., White Plains, NY, PRT-817419.
The applicant requests a permit to import the skull, not including
the tusks, of an African elephant (Loxodonta africana) and the skull of
a Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) from Zimbabwe for the purpose
of enhancement of the survival of the species through conservation
education.
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 432, Arlington, Virginia 22203 and must be received
by the Director within 30 days of the date of this publication.
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The public is invited to comment on the following application(s)
for permits to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The
application(s) was/were 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: California Dept. of Fish and Game, Sacramento, CA, PRT-
782423.
Type of Permit: Take for Scientific Research.
Name and Number of Animals: southern sea otter, Enhydra lutris
nereis, 30.
Summary of Activity to be Authorized: The applicant has requested a
permit to take up to 30 sea otters. Dependent animals, animals weighing
less than 20 lbs. and obviously pregnant animals will be flipper
tagged, implant subdermally with a transponder chip, and immediately
released. Animals weighing more than 20 pounds, and not obvioulsy
pregnant will be transported via kennel carrier to a clinic where they
will be tranquilized, flipper tagged, implanted subdermally with a
transponder chip, swabbed for fur pelt residue, have 60 ml of blood
withdrawn, and released within 4 hours of capture. This permit is a
renewal request for activities authorized by permit PRT-782423.
Source of Marine Mammals for Research/Public Display: Monterey Bay,
CA.
Period of Activity: Up to five years from issuance of a 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.
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 430, 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 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 within 30 days of the date of
publication of this notice at the above address.
Dated: August 6, 1996.
Mary Ellen Amtower,
Acting Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 96-20356 Filed 8-8-96; 8:45 am]
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