[Federal Register: July 25, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 143)] [Notices] [Page 38738-38739] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr25jy01-123] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit Endangered Species The public is invited to comment on the following application(s) 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.). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should be submitted to the Director (address below) and must be received within 30 days of the date of this notice. Applicant: John E. Trupiano, Chesterfield, MI, PRT-045395 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. [[Page 38739]] Applicant: Marion J. Bennett, Loganville, GA, PRT-045404 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: Robert E. Fiss, Jr., Gilbertsville, PA, PRT-045479 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: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell, OH, PRT-041943 The applicant request a permit to import 1.1 Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) from African Lion Safari, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, for the purpose of enhancement of propagation of the species through captive breeding. Applicant: Charles Paddock Zoo, Atascadero, CA, PRT-044526 The applicant request a permit to export 0.1 red-ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata rubra) to Crystal Garden Conservation Center, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, for the purpose of enhancement of propagation of the species through captive breeding. Applicant: Institute of Environmental and Human Health, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, PRT-812795 The applicant requests the re-issuance of a permit to import wild- collected biological samples, non-viable eggs and salvaged whole carcasses of Morelet's crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii) from Belize for the purpose of scientific research. This notification covers activities conducted by the applicant over a five year period. Marine Mammals The public is invited to comment on the following application(s) for a permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The application(s) 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). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications or requests for a public hearing on these applications should be submitted to the Director (address below) and must be received within 30 days of the date 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. Applicant: John D. Harris, Boonville, IN, PRT-045396 The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population in Canada for personal use. Applicant: Michael E. Walker, Hesperia, CA, PRT-045478 The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport hunted from the Northern Beaufort Sea polar bear population in Canada for personal use. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has information collection approval from OMB through March 31, 2004, OMB Control Number 1018-0093. Federal Agencies may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number. 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 to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203, telephone 703/358-2104 or fax 703/358-2281. Dated: July 13, 2001. Monica Farris, Senior Permits Biologist, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 01-18378 Filed 7-24-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P