[Federal Register: April 23, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 79)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R9-IA-2008-N0072; 96300-1671-0000-P5]
Receipt of Applications for Permit
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
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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 marine
mammals.
DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by May 23,
2008.
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.). Written data,
comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should
be submitted to the Director (address above).
Applicant: Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, CA, PRT-069323
The applicant requests an amendment and renewal of their permit to
authorize the export and re-export of captive-bred/captive hatched live
specimens and the export of viable eggs of California condors
(Gymnogyps californianus) originating in the United States, as well as
the re-export of wild live specimens of condors originating in Mexico,
to La Secretaria de Medio Ambiente y Rescoursos Naturales (SEMARNAT),
San Angel, Mexico, for re-introduction into the wild to enhance the
survival of the species through completion of identified tasks and
objectives mandated under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California
Condor Recovery Plan. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a five-year period.
Applicant: Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, CA, PRT-057398.
The applicant requests an amendment and renewal of their permit to
authorize the import of wild live specimens, viable and non-viable
eggs, biological samples and salvaged materials of California condors
(Gymnogyps californianus) originating in Mexico, as well as the re-
import of captive-bred/captive hatched live specimens, viable and non-
viable eggs, biological samples and salvaged materials of condors
originating in the United States, to enhance the survival of the
species through completion of identified tasks and objectives mandated
under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Condor Recovery
Plan. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a five-year period.
Applicant: Memphis Zoo, Memphis, TN, PRT-052166.
The applicant requests renewal of their permit for scientific
research with two giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) currently held
under loan agreement with the Government of China and under the
provisions of the USFWS 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 to be conducted by the
applicant over a five-year period.
Applicant: Thomas J. Hammond, Oakland Twp., MI, PRT-175465.
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.
Applicant: Chattanooga Zoo, Chattanooga, TN, PRT-178755.
The applicant requests a permit to import one captive-born male
jaguar (Panthera onca) from Complejo Ecologico Municipal, Presidencia
Roque Saenz Pena, Argentina, for the purpose of enhancement of survival
of the species.
Marine Mammals
The public is invited to comment on the following application for a
permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The
application was 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 application or
requests for a public hearing on this application should be submitted
to the Director (ADDRESSES 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: Jimmie R. Ryan, Alabaster, AL, PRT-179123.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea polar bear
population in Canada for personal, noncommercial use.
Dated: March 21, 2008.
Lisa J. Lierheimer,
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management
Authority.
[FR Doc. E8-8765 Filed 4-22-08; 8:45 am]
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