[Federal Register: September 22, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 183)]
[Notices]
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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-016166
Applicant: Abed S. Radwan, Anchorage, 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.
PRT-017288
Applicant: James L. Tyson, Doerun, GA
The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy
of two 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-017224
Applicant: Martin A. Steiner, Granite Bay, CA
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-017234
Applicant: Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, CA
The applicant requests a permit to import one female captive-born
Northern Douc Langur (Pygathrix nemaeus nemaeus) from the Zoological
Garden Basel, Basel, Switzerland, for the purpose of enhancement of the
survival of the species through conservation education and propagation.
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PRT-017229
Applicant: University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
The applicant requests a permit to import preserved hatchling or
egg specimens of: Green turtle (Chelonia mydas), up to 50s hatchlings
and 25 undeveloped eggs; Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), up
to 50 hatchlings and 18 undeveloped eggs; Leatherback turtle
(Dermochelys coriacea), up to 50 hatchlings, for scientific purposes.
PRT-691650
Applicant: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Law
Enforcement, Arlington, VA
The applicant requests renewal of a permit to import and export any
Endangered or Threatened species for the purpose of enhancement of the
survival of the affected species through enhanced law enforcement
capabilities.
The following applicants have applied 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 part 18).
PRT-017171
Applicant: Jerry Cotner, Richardson, TX
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-017419
Applicant: Dr. Darlene Ketten, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute,
Woods Hole, MA
Permit Type: Take and import for scientific research.
Name and Number of Animals: Dugong (Dugong dugong).
Summary of Activity to be Authorized: The applicant requests a
permit to obtain 3 heads for the purpose of scientific research as part
of study on how the structural elements of marine mammal ears
contribute to underwater hearing.
Source of Marine Mammals: Dugongs obtained post-mortem in the
Torres Straits, Australia.
Period of Activity: Up to 5 years, if issued.
PRT-017421
Applicant: Donald E. Lenig, Lancaster, PA
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted taken prior to April 30, 1994 from the
Lancaster Sound polar bear population, Northwest Territories, Canada,
for personal use.
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 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 for these applications
are available for review by any party who submits a written request to
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Management Authority,
4401 North Fairfax Drive, Rm 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Phone
(703) 358-2104 or Fax (703) 358-2281.
Dated: September 17, 1999.
Kristen Nelson,
Acting Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 99-24705 Filed 9-21-99; 8:45 am]
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