[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 23, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30547-30550]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-12481]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R9-IA-2012-N127: FXIA16710900000P5-123-FF09A30000]
Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to
comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities
with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species
Act (ESA) prohibits activities with listed species unless Federal
authorization is acquired that allows such activities.
DATES: We must receive comments or requests for documents on or before
June 22, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Brenda Tapia, Division of Management Authority, U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 212, Arlington, VA
22203; fax (703) 358-2280; or email DMAFR@fws.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, (703) 358-2104
(telephone); (703) 358-2280 (fax); DMAFR@fws.gov (email).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Public Comment Procedures
A. How do I request copies of applications or comment on submitted
applications?
Send your request for copies of applications or comments and
materials concerning any of the applications to the contact listed
under ADDRESSES. Please include the Federal Register notice publication
date, the PRT-number, and the name of the applicant in your request or
submission. We will not consider requests or comments sent to an email
or address not listed under ADDRESSES. If you provide an email address
in your request for copies of applications, we will attempt to respond
to your request electronically.
Please make your requests or comments as specific as possible.
Please confine your comments to issues for which we seek comments in
this notice, and explain the basis for your comments. Include
sufficient information with your comments to allow us to authenticate
any scientific or commercial data you include.
The comments and recommendations that will be most useful and
likely to influence agency decisions are: (1) Those supported by
quantitative information or studies; and (2) Those that include
citations to, and analyses of, the applicable laws and regulations. We
will not consider or include in our administrative record comments we
receive after the close of the comment period (see DATES) or comments
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delivered to an address other than those listed above (see ADDRESSES).
B. May I review comments submitted by others?
Comments, including names and street addresses of respondents, will
be available for public review at the street address listed under
ADDRESSES. The public may review documents and other information
applicants have sent in support of the application unless our allowing
viewing would violate the Privacy Act or Freedom of Information Act.
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other
personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware
that your entire comment--including your personal identifying
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be
able to do so.
II. Background
To help us carry out our conservation responsibilities for affected
species, and in consideration of section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), along with
Executive Order 13576, ``Delivering an Efficient, Effective, and
Accountable Government,'' and the President's Memorandum for the Heads
of Executive Departments and Agencies of January 21, 2009--Transparency
and Open Government (74 FR 4685; January 26, 2009), which call on all
Federal agencies to promote openness and transparency in Government by
disclosing information to the public, we invite public comment on these
permit applications before final action is taken.
III. Permit Applications
A. Endangered Species
Applicant: Snow Leopard Conservancy, Sonoma, CA; PRT-66148A
The applicant requests a permit to import hair samples from snow
leopards (Uncia uncia) collected non-invasively from the wild for the
purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species and scientific
research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Duke Lemur Center, Durham, NC; PRT-65708A
The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from
wild specimens of Crossley's dwarf lemur (Cheirogaleus crossleyi),
Sibree's dwarf lemur (Cheirogaleus sibreei), fat-tailed dwarf lemur
(Cheirogaleus medius), and brown mouse lemur (Microcebus rufus) for the
purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.
Applicant: University of Illinois, Urbana, IL; PRT-73881A
The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from
wild specimens of chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species.
Applicant: James Bruner, Comfort, TX; PRT-72932A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah), addax
(Addax nasomaculatus), and dama gazelle (Nanger dama) to enhance their
propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: James Bruner, Comfort, TX; PRT-72933A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx
dammah), addax (Addax nasomaculatus), and dama gazelle (Nanger dama)
from the captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Carol Neunhoffer, Kerrville, TX; PRT-71497A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance
their propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Carol Neunhoffer, Kerrville, TX; PRT-71496A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
from the captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Randall Cupp, Desdemona, TX; PRT-70436A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance
their propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Randall Cupp, Desdemona, TX; PRT-70438A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
from the captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Selah Springs Ranch, Brady, TX; PRT-67084A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance
their propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Selah Springs Ranch, Brady, TX; PRT-67083A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
from the captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: JX2, LLC, Colorado City, TX; PRT-69145A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) and addax
(Addax nasomaculatus), to enhance their propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Applicant: JX2, LLC, Colorado City, TX; PRT-70234A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
and addax (Addax nasomaculatus), from the captive herd maintained at
their facility, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the
species. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
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Applicant: DMK Ranching, Junction, TX; PRT-71317A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance
their propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: DMK Ranching, Junction, TX; PRT-71316A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
from the captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Brad Blevins, Edmond, OK; 804095
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the radiated tortoise
(Astrochelys radiata) and Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) to
enhance their propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Twisted Oaks Ranch, LLC, Hallettsville, TX; PRT-73610A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah), addax
(Addax nasomaculatus), and dama gazelle (Nanger dama) to enhance their
propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Twisted Oaks Ranch, LLC, Hallettsville, TX; PRT-73612A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
from the captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Frank Deel, Kaufman, TX; PRT-73856A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii) and scimitar-
horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance their propagation or survival.
This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant
over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Frank Deel, Kaufman, TX; PRT-73857A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii)
and scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) from the captive herd maintained
at their facility, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of
the species. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell, OH; PRT-690989
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following families, genus,
and species, to enhance their propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Families:
Bovidae
Bradypodidae
Camelidae
Cebidae
Cercopithecidae
Cervidae
Dasyuridae
Equidae
Felidae (does not include jaguar, margay or ocelot)
Hominidae
Hyaenidae
Hylobatidae
Lemuridae
Macropodidae
Rhinocerotidae
Sciuridae
Solenodontidae
Tapiridae
Ursidae
Rheidae
Species:
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)
Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)
brush-tailed rat kangaroo (Bettongia penicillata)
Komodo monitor (Varanus komodoensis)
Applicant: Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation,
Gainesville, FL; PRT-56870A
The applicant requests amendment of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to include Grevy's zebra (Equus
grevyi), scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah), addax (Addax
nasomaculatus), dama gazelle (Nanger dama), and red lechwe (Kobus
leche) to enhance their propagation or survival. This notification
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year
period.
Applicant: Richard Noble, Sheridan, OR; PRT-750150
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the mhorr gazelle (Gazella dama
mhorr), slender-horned gazelle (Gazella leptoceros), and bontebok
(Damaliscus pygargas pygargus) to enhance their propagation or
survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Center for Conservation of Tropical Ungulates, Punta Gorda,
FL; PRT-018969
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following families, genus,
and species, to enhance their propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Families:
Bovidae
Rhinocerotidae
Tapiridae
Species:
Buru Babirusa (Babyrousa babyrussa)
Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoides nigra)
Applicant: Sharbutt Land & Cattle, Cross Cut, TX; PRT-71664A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance
their propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC; PRT-73008A
The applicant requests a permit to import biological specimens
collected from nesting female hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys
imbricata) on or near Long Island, Antigua, for the purpose of
scientific research. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 1-year period.
Applicant: American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY; PRT-761887
The applicant requests a renewal of their permit to export and re-
import non-living museum specimens of endangered and threatened species
previously accessioned into the applicant's collection for scientific
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research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Dana Kirk, Kerrville, TX; PRT-73864A
The applicant requests a permit to import a 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.
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of
Management Authority.
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