[Federal Register: July 28, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 143)] [Notices] [Page 37240-37241] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr28jy09-61] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS-R9-IA-2009-N143; 96300-1671-0000-P5] Receipt of Applications for Permit AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications for permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species. The Endangered Species Act requires that we invite public comment on these permit applications. DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by August 27, 2009. 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 212, 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.). Submit your written data, comments, or requests for copies of the complete applications to the address shown in ADDRESSES. Applicant: Hidden Harbor Marine Environmental Project, dba The Turtle Hospital, Marathon, FL, PRT-216464 The applicant requests a permit to import one hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) of unknown sex that was found injured in the waters of the Netherlands Antilles for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. [[Page 37241]] Applicant: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Cheyenne, WY, PRT-217648 The applicant requests a permit to export biological samples from the Wyoming toad (Bufo hemiophrys baxteri) collected from captive-born specimens, for the purpose of scientific research. Applicant: Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA, PRT-218607 The applicant requests a permit to import one captive-born snow leopard (Uncia uncia) from the Toronto Zoo, Ontario, Canada, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: Erie Zoo, Erie, PA, PRT-210111 The applicant requests a permit to import one captive-born Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species through captive breeding and zoological display. Applicant: Fort Wayne Zoological Society, Fort Wayne, IN, PRT-217321 The applicant requests a permit to import a captive-born female silvery Javan gibbon (Hylobates moloch) from the Belfast Zoo, Belfast, United Kingdom, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species through captive breeding, public education and behavioral observations. Applicant: Hollywood Animals, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, PRT-064209, PRT- 107740, PRT-107741 and PRT-107742 The applicant requests re-issuance of permits to re-export and re- import one male and three female 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: PRT-064209, Katrina/Katie; PRT-107740, Kipling; PRT-107741, Kismet; and PRT-107742, Shickha. 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. Applicant: Ferdinand and Anton Fercos-Hantig, Las Vegas, NV, PRT- 809334, PRT-114454, and PRT-206853 The applicant requests permits to export/re-export and re-import three female 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: New - PRT- 206853, Allaya; Re-issue - PRT-809334, Sarina; PRT-114454, Dora. 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. The following applicants request a permit to import the sport- hunted trophy of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) 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: Earl E. Wismer, Bethlehem, PA, PRT-206026 Applicant: Michael C. Higgins, Morrison, CO, PRT-211919 Applicant: David J. Beck, Jr., Houston, TX, PRT-212209 Applicant: Sassan K. Moghadam, Norman, OK, PRT-212751 Applicant: Patrick D. McCown, New Castle, CO, PRT-215979 Applicant: John C. Sigler, Dover, DE, PRT-217091 Applicant: Larry D. Bernhardt, McAlester, OK, PRT-217132 Applicant: Christopher W. LaBelle, Macomb Township, MI, PRT-217190 Applicant: Jon L. Blocker, Bend, OR, PRT-219116 Applicant: Pamela M. Cooper, Leitchfield, KY, PRT-219123 Dated: July 17, 2009, Lisa J. Lierheimer, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E9-17904 Filed 7-27-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-S