[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 51 (Thursday, March 15, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15383-15386]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-6295]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R9-IA-2012-N070; 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
April 16, 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
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 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
Applicant: Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari, Gentry, AR; PRT-28258A
The applicant requests amendment of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to add red ruffed lemur (Varecia
rubra), Grevy's zebra (Equus grevyi), Hartmann's mountain zebra (Equus
hartmannae), 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: Riverbanks Zoological Park, Columbia, SC; PRT-667921
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
Callitricidae
Canidae
Cebidae
Cercopithecidae
Equidae
Felidae
Hominidae
Hylobatidae
Lemuridae
Macropodidae
Pteropodidae
Rhinocerotidae
Suidae
Tapiridae
Ursidae
Bucerotidae
Columbidae
Cracidae
Gruidae
Psittacidae (does not include Thick-billed parrots)
Rallidae
Rheidae
Spheniscidae
Sturnidae (does not include Aplonis pelzelni)
Threskiornithidae
Zosteropidae
Alligatoridae (does not include American alligator)
Boidae (does not include Mona boa or Puerto Rican boa)
Crocodylidae (does not include American crocodile)
Emydidae
Gekkonidae
Iguanidae
Pelomedusidae
Testudinidae
Trionychidae
Varanidae
Viperidae (includes Crotalus unicolor but not Crotalus willardi)
Cryptobranchidae
Genus
Tragopan
Species
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)
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Applicant: Oakland Zoo, Oakland, CA; PRT-199071
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
Hylobatidae
Species
Dama gazelle (Nanger dama)
Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta)
Panamanian golden frog (Atelopus zeteki)
Applicant: Santa Ana Zoo, Santa Ana, CA; PRT-691733
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
Cebidae
Lemuridae
Species
Lar gibbon (Hylobates lar)
Maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus)
South American tapir (Tapirus terrestris)
Pudu (Pudu puda)
Applicant: Zoo of Acadiana, LLC, Broussard, LA; PRT-209126
The applicant requests amendment of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to add red ruffed lemur (Varecia
rubra), Siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus), South American tapir
(Tapirus terrestris), barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), slender-horned
gazelle (Gazella leptoceros), banteng (Bos javanicus), anoa (Bubalus
depressicornis), scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah), addax (Addax
nasomaculatus), Dama gazelle (Nanger dama), Salmon-crested cockatoo
(Cacatua moluccensis) and Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), to
enhance their propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: 5F Ranch, Zephyr, TX; PRT-66071A
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: Madera Bonita Ranch, Old Glory, TX; PRT-65707A
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: Madera Bonita Ranch, Old Glory, TX; PRT-67100A
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: Y.O. Ranch, Mountain Home, TX; PRT-66048A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the Eld's deer (Rucervus eldii), barasingha
(Rucervus duvaucelii), Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx), 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: Y.O. Ranch, Mountain Home, TX; PRT-66049A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii),
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: Wildwood Wildlife Park, Minocqua, WI; PRT-66306A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), brown lemur
(Eulemur fulvus), cotton-top tamarin (Saginus oedipus), leopard
(Panthera pardus), salmon-crested cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis),
Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra), radiated tortoise (Astrochelys
radiata), to enhance their propagation or survival. This notification
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year
period.
Applicant: Prater-Pirkle Land Co., Blanket, TX; PRT-66309A
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: Prater-Pirkle Land Co., Blanket, TX; PRT-66626A
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: Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail, Wortham, TX; PRT-66631A
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: Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail, Wortham, TX; PRT-66632A
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 herds 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: Mayfield Ranch, Christoval, TX; PRT-67061A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx), scimitar-horned
oryx (Oryx dammah), addax (Addax nasomaculatus), and dama gazelle
(Nanger dama), to enhance their
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propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Mayfield Ranch, Christoval, TX; PRT-67162A
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 herds 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: Harkey Ranch, Eldorado, TX; PRT-67060A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the Grevy's zebra (Equus grevyi), Hartmann's
mountain zebra (Equus hartmannae), Eld's deer (Rucervus eldii),
barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus
pygargus), Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx), scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx
dammah), addax (Addax nasomaculatus), slender-horned gazelle (Gazella
leptoceros), 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: Jimmy Asaff; Sarita, TX; PRT-67291A
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: Applicant: Jimmy Asaff; Sarita, TX; PRT-67292A
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: Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington, DC; PRT-
007870
The applicant request reissuance of their permit for scientific
research with captive-born giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
currently held under loan agreement with the Government of China and
under provisions of the USFWS Giant Panda Policy. The proposed research
will cover all aspects of behavior, reproductive physiology, genetics,
nutrition, and animal health and is a continuation of activities
currently in progress. This notification covers activities conducted by
the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Britt Rice, College Station, TX; PRT-66229A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the 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: Kristi Crosby, Camp Verde, TX; 65098A
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: Christopher Karcher, San Antonio, TX; PRT-65362A
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: Forest Land LLC, Sanderson, TX; PRT-66630A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the 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: Forest Land LLC, Sanderson, TX; PRT-66629A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess 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: C.H. Guenther & Son Inc., San Antonio, TX; PRT-65755A
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: C.H. Guenther & Son Inc., San Antonio, TX; PRT-67110A
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: Lucky Penny Ranch, Killeen, TX; PRT-67448A
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: Lucky Penny Ranch, Killeen, TX; PRT-67449A
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: Safeguard Investments LTD, Sandia, TX; PRT-67421A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), 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.
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Applicant: Circle S Ranch, LLC, Mountain Home, TX; PRT-67458A
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: Circle S Ranch, LLC, Mountain Home, TX; PRT-67459A
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: Petty Group, LLP, San Antonio, TX; PRT-65763A
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: Petty Group, LLP, San Antonio, TX; PRT-65764A
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: Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, Powell, OH; PRT-56216A
The applicant requests a permit to purchase in interstate commerce
one male Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) born in captivity from
Riddle's Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary, Greenbriar, AR for the
purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.
Applicant: James McNicol, Chandler, AR; PRT-66555A
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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