[Federal Register: June 7, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 109)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Receipt of Applications for Permit

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit.

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SUMMARY: The public is invited to comment on the following applications
to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine
mammals.

DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by July 9,
2007.

ADDRESSES: 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; fax 703/358-2281.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority,
telephone 703/358-2104.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Endangered Species

    The public is invited to comment on the following applications 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 above).

Applicant: Hawthorn Corporation, Grayslake, Illinois, PRT-058670,
058734, 058735, 058738, 058739, 068240, 068353, 068239, 068350, 154232,
154233.
    The applicant requests permits to export and re-import 11 captive
born tigers (Panthera tigris) to worldwide locations for the purpose of
enhancement of the species through conservation education. The permit
numbers and animals are: 058670, Xena; 058734, Shakti; 058735, Sariska;
058738, Calcutta; 058739, Kushka; 068240, Jeeva; 068353, Pashawn;
068239, Sharm; 068350, Segal; 154232, Sirit; and 154233, Shakma. This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
three-year period and the import of any potential progeny born while
overseas.

Marine Mammals

    The public is invited to comment on the following applications for
a permit to conduct certain activities with marine

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mammals. The applications 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 Part 18).
Written data, comments, or requests for copies of the complete
applications or requests for a public hearing on these applications
should be submitted to the Director (address above). 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: USGS, Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, AK, PRT-801652.
    The applicant requests renewal and amendment of a permit to take
walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) in Alaska and to import and export
biological samples for the purpose of scientific research. The take
activities include capture and release; tag, mark and radio collar; and
collection of biometrics and biological samples. This notification
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a five-year
period.
    Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal
Register, the Division of Management Authority is forwarding copies of
the above application to the Marine Mammal Commission and the Committee
of Scientific Advisors for their review.

Applicant: Gregory L. Pope, Arroya Grande, CA, PRT-153572.
    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, noncommercial use.

Applicant: John E. Stepan, Burnet, TX, PRT-154208.
    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, noncommercial use.

Applicant: Herbert Rudolf, Bonita Springs, FL, PRT-154555.
    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, noncommercial use.

Applicant: Terry Morgan, Lufkin, TX, PRT-154890.
    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, noncommercial use.

Applicant: James W. Dusa, Yuba City, CA, PRT-154199.
    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, noncommercial use.

Applicant: Victor J. Mueller, Princeton, WI, PRT-154206.
    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, noncommercial use.

Applicant: Jim A. Schilling, Happy Valley, OR, PRT-154610.
    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, noncommercial use.

    Dated: May 18, 2007.
Amy Brisendine,
Acting Senior Permit Biologist,Branch of Permits,Division of Management
Authority.
 [FR Doc. E7-11039 Filed 6-6-07; 8:45 am]

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