[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 31, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16754-16755]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-06575]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2020-0141; FXIA16710900000-212-FF09A30000]
Foreign Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Receipt of Permit
Applications
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to
comment on applications to conduct certain activities with foreign
species that are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act
(ESA). With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits activities with listed
species unless Federal authorization is issued that allows such
activities. The ESA also requires that we invite public comment before
issuing permits for any activity otherwise prohibited by the ESA with
respect to any endangered species.
DATES: We must receive comments by April 30, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Obtaining Documents: The applications, application
supporting materials, and any comments and other materials that we
receive will be available for public inspection at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2020-0141.
Submitting Comments: When submitting comments, please specify the
name of the applicant and the permit number at the beginning of your
comment. You may submit comments by one of the following methods:
Internet: http://www.regulations.gov. Search for and
submit comments on Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2020-0141.
U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing,
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2020-0141; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Headquarters, MS: PRB/3W; 5275 Leesburg Pike; Falls Church, VA 22041-
3803.
For more information, see Public Comment Procedures under
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim MacDonald, by phone at 703-358-
2185, via email at DMAFR@fws.gov, or via the Federal Relay Service at
800-877-8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Public Comment Procedures
A. How do I comment on submitted applications?
We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies
to comment on these applications. Before issuing any of the requested
permits, we will take into consideration any information that we
receive during the public comment period.
You may submit your comments and materials by one of the methods in
ADDRESSES. We will not consider comments sent by email or fax, or to an
address not in ADDRESSES. We will not consider or include in our
administrative record comments we receive after the close of the
comment period (see DATES).
When submitting comments, please specify the name of the applicant
and the permit number at the beginning of your comment. Provide
sufficient information 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.
B. May I review comments submitted by others?
You may view and comment on others' public comments at http://www.regulations.gov, unless our allowing so would violate the Privacy
Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) or Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
C. Who will see my comments?
If you submit a comment at http://www.regulations.gov, your entire
comment, including any personal identifying information, will be posted
on the website. If you submit a hardcopy comment that includes personal
identifying information, such as your address, phone number, or email
address, you may request at the top of your document that we withhold
this information from public review. However, we cannot guarantee that
we will be able to do so. Moreover, all submissions from organizations
or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as
representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be
made available for public disclosure in their entirety.
II. Background
To help us carry out our conservation responsibilities for affected
species, and in consideration of section 10(c) of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), we
invite public comments on permit applications before final action is
taken. With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits certain activities with
listed species unless Federal authorization is issued that allows such
activities. Permits issued under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA allow
otherwise prohibited activities for scientific purposes or to enhance
the propagation or survival of the affected species. Service
regulations regarding prohibited activities with endangered species,
captive-bred wildlife registrations, and permits for any activity
otherwise prohibited by the ESA with respect to any endangered species
are available in title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations in part
17.
III. Permit Applications
We invite comments on the following applications.
Endangered Species
Applicant: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/National Black-footed Ferret
Conservation Center, Carr, CO; Permit No. 800411 and Permit No. 086867
The applicant requests renewal and amendment of permits to export,
import, and re-import both live captive-born and wild specimens,
biological samples, and salvaged material of black-footed ferret
(Mustela nigripes) to and from Canada and Mexico for completion of
identified tasks and objectives mandated under the Black-footed Ferret
Recovery Plan. Salvaged materials may include, but are not limited to,
whole or partial specimens, blood, tissue, hair, and fecal swabs. This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Applicant: International Crane Foundation, Baraboo, WI; Permit No.
PER0002969
The applicant requests a permit to export biological samples
derived from the whooping crane (Grus americana), taken in Arkansas
National Wildlife Refuge, Austwell, TX, for the purpose of enhancing
the propagation or survival of the species through scientific research.
This notification is for a single import.
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Applicant: University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK; Permit No. 75498D
The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples
derived from wild Central American river turtles (Dermatemys mawii),
taken in Belize, for the purpose of scientific research. This
notification is for a single import.
Applicant: Memphis Zoo, Memphis, TN; Permit No. 75752D
The applicant requests a permit to import one female captive-born
Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) from Twycross Zoo,
Atherstone, United Kingdom, for the purpose of enhancing the
propagation or survival of the species. This notification is for a
single import.
Applicant: Donald Lee Wehmeyer, Abilene, TX; Permit No. 71813D
The applicant requests a permit to import a sport-hunted cape
mountain zebra (Equus zebra zebra) trophy from South Africa to enhance
the propagation or survival of the species. This notification is for a
single import.
Applicant: Tortoise Conservatory, LLC, Phoenix, AZ; Permit No. 59955B
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata), to enhance
the propagation or survival of the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; Permit No.
71028D
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species, to enhance the propagation
or survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
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Common name Scientific name
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Blue-throated macaw..................... Ara glaucogularis
Guam rail............................... Rallus owstoni
Rothschild's starling................... Leucopsar rothschildi
Edward's pheasant....................... Lophura edwardsi
Palawan peacock pheasant................ Polyplectron emphanum
African penguin......................... Spheniscus demersus
Red siskin.............................. Carduelis cucullata
Guam kingfisher......................... Halcyon cinnamomina
cinnamomina
Cabot's tragopan pheasant............... Tragopan caboti
Andean condor........................... Vultur gryphus
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Applicant: Virginia Zoological Park, Norfolk, VA; Permit No. 69710D
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance the propagation or
survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
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Common name Scientific name
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Siamese crocodile....................... Crocodylus siamensis
White-naped crane....................... Grus vipio
Siamang................................. Symphalangus syndactylus
Bornean orangutan....................... Pongo pygmaeus
Malayan tapir........................... Tapirus indicus
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Applicant: Gary Wiechens, Roll, AZ; Permit No. 62714D
The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy
of one male scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) culled from a captive
herd in Mexico, for the purpose of enhancing the propagation or
survival of the species.
Applicant: Richard Roark, Marshall, TX; Permit No. 72865D
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 enhancing the propagation or survival of the
species.
IV. Next Steps
After the comment period closes, we will make decisions regarding
permit issuance. If we issue permits to any of the applicants listed in
this notice, we will publish a notice in the Federal Register. You may
locate the notice announcing the permit issuance by searching http://www.regulations.gov for the permit number listed above in this
document. For example, to find information about the potential issuance
of Permit No. 12345A, you would go to regulations.gov and search for
``12345A''.
V. Authority
We issue this notice under the authority of the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and its implementing
regulations.
Timothy MacDonald,
Government Information Specialist, Branch of Permits, Division of
Management Authority.
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