[Federal Register: April 4, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 63)] [Notices] [Page 17111-17112] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr04ap05-123] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 May 4, 2005. 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 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 above). Applicant: Albuquerque Biological Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico, PRT-098648. The applicant requests a permit to import one live female captive- born jaguar (Panthera onca) from the Leon Zoo, Leon, Mexico for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: Jeffrey K. Chaulk, Gaylord, MI, PRT-101773. The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male black-faced impala (Aepyceros melampus petersi) taken in Namibia, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: Jeffrey K. Chaulk, Gaylord, MI, PRT-101772. [[Page 17112]] The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) taken in Namibia, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Endangered Marine Mammals The public is invited to comment on the following application(s) for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered marine mammals. The application was submitted to satisfy requirements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531, et seq.) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361, et seq.), and the regulations governing endangered species (50 CFR part 17) and 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: Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute, San Diego, CA, PRT- 060373. The applicant requests a permit to conduct experiments with up to 600 manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) in the wild to determine probability of entanglement in modified fishing gear for the purpose of scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a two-year period. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, the Division of Management Authority is forwarding copies of the above applications to the Marine Mammal Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors for their review. Dated: March 18, 2005. Michael Carpenter, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 05-6517 Filed 4-1-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P