[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 78 (Friday, April 22, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23745-23746]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-09357]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2016-0064; FXIA16710900000-156-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) prohibit 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
May 23, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Submitting Comments: You may submit comments by one of the
following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments on Docket No. FWS-HQ-
IA-2016-0064.
U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing,
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2016-0064; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Headquarters, MS: BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-
3803.
When submitting comments, please indicate the name of the applicant
and the PRT# you are commenting on. We will post all comments on http://www.regulations.gov. This generally means that we will post any
personal information you provide us (see the Public Comments section
below for more information). Viewing Comments: Comments and materials
we receive will be available for public inspection on http://www.regulations.gov, or by appointment, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, at the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 5275 Leesburg Pike,
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803; telephone 703-358-2095.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, (703) 358-2104
(telephone); (703) 358-2281 (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 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
Endangered Species
Applicant: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN; PRT-84795B
The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from
salvaged specimens of chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) for the purpose of
scientific research.
Applicant: Auburn University, Auburn, AL; PRT-81432B
The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from
captive-held Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) from Canada for the
purpose of scientific research.
Applicant: Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens, Milwaukee, WI; PRT-
85795B
The applicant requests a permit to import one female captive-bred
snow leopard (Uncia uncia) for the purpose of enhancement of the
survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 1-year period.
Applicant: New York University, New York, NY; PRT-80238B
The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from
captive-bred and captive held mangabey (Cercocebus torquatus) and red-
eared guenon (Cercopithecus erythrotis) for the purpose of scientific
research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 1-year period.
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Applicant: University of Florida, Florida Museum of Natural History,
Gainesville, FL; PRT-677336
The applicant requests a permit to export and re-import non-living
museum specimens of endangered and threatened species of plants and
animals previously accessioned in the applicant's collection for
scientific research. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Wildlife Conservation Society, New York, NY; PRT-231585
The applicant requests renewal of their permit to export captive-
bred/captive-hatched Kihansi spray toads (Nectophrynoides asperginis)
to the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania--C/O the
University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the purpose
of enhancement of the species through reintroduction into the wild.
This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant
over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Sunset Zoological park, Manhattan, KS; PRT-679476
The applicant requests a renewal of his captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance
species propagation or survival: Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), maned wolf
(Chrysocyon brachyurus), red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis), lar
gibbon (Hylobates lar), Edward's pheasant (Lophura edwardsi), Parma
wallaby (Macropus parma), Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis),
Malayan tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni), Puerto Rican crested toads
(Peltophryne lemur), and common chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes). This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Applicant: West Coast Game Park, Bandon, OR; PRT-667821
The applicant requests an amendment and renewal of his captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species
to enhance species propagation or survival: African lion (Panthera
leo), Leopard (Panthera pardus), snow leopards (Uncia uncia), and
chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). This notification covers activities to
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: White Oak Conservation Holdings, LLC, Yulee, FL; PRT-03134B
The applicant requests an amendment to his captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance
species propagation or survival: Blue-billed curassow (Crax alberti),
white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum), and Andean Condor (Vultur
gryphus). This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Andy Nguyen, Huntington Beach, CA; PRT-79469A
The applicant requests an amendment to his captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to add Galapagos tortoise
(Chelonoidis nigra) to enhance the species propagation or survival.
This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant
over a 5-year period.
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of
Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 2016-09357 Filed 4-21-16; 8:45 am]
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