[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 3 (Thursday, January 4, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 535-537]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-28498]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2017-0095; FXIA16710900000-178-FF09A30000]
Endangered Species Receipt of Permit Applications
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications.
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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
endangered species, marine mammals, or both. With some exceptions, the
Endangered Species Act (ESA) prohibit activities with listed species
unless Federal authorization is acquired that allows such activities.
The ESA also requires that we invite public comment before issuing
these permits.
DATES: We must receive comments by February 5, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Document availability: The applications, as well as any
comments and other materials that we receive, will be available for
public inspection online in Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2017-0095 at http://www.regulations.gov.
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-2017-0095.
U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing,
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2017-0095; 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# at the beginning of your comment. We will post all comments on
http://www.regulations.gov. This generally means that we will post any
personal information you provide us (see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for
more information).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joyce Russell, 703-358-2280.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Public Comment Procedures
A. How do I comment on submitted applications?
You may submit your comments and materials by one of the methods
listed under Submitting Comments in the ADDRESSES section. We will not
consider comments sent by email or fax, or to an address not in the
ADDRESSES section.
Please make your requests or comments as specific as possible,
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 in 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.
C. Who will see my comments?
If you submit a comment via http://www.regulations.gov, your entire
comment, including any personal identifying information, will be posted
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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.
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.; ESA, we invite
public comment on these permit applications before final action is
taken.
III. Permit Applications
We invite the public to comment on applications to conduct certain
activities with endangered species. With some exceptions, the ESA
prohibits activities with listed species unless Federal authorization
is acquired that allows such activities.
Applicant: Lacy James Harber, Denison, TX; PRT-31792C
The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy
of one male black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) from Namibia for the
purpose of enhancing the propagation or survival of the species. This
notification covers a single import conducted by the applicant.
Applicant: Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens, Miami, FL; PRT-
42528C
The applicant requests a permit to export one captive-born giant
otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) to Emperor Valley Zoo, Trinidad and
Tobago, to enhance the propagation or survival of the species. This
notification is for a single export.
Applicant: Federico Zannini, Royal Oak, MI; PRT-58261C
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) to enhance
propagation or survival of the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, CA; PRT-57017C
The applicant requests a permit to import one Asian elephant
(Elephas maximus) from the Melbourne Zoo, Australia, to enhance the
propagation of the species. This notification is for a single import.
Applicant: Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis, MO; PRT-62698C
The applicant requests a permit to import blood and swab samples
from Galapagos tortoises from three locations in the Galapagos Islands,
Ecuador, for scientific research. This notification covers activities
to be conducted by the applicant over a 3-year period.
Applicant: Lolo Kwong, Temple City, CA; PRT-60612C
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) to
enhance species propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Zoological Society of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; PRT-681252
The applicant requests renewal of a captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance
species propagation or survival: Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), blue-
throated macaw (Ara glaucogularis), Aye-aye (Daubentonia
madagascariensis), eastern black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis
michaeli), southern rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome), black-
footed cat (Felis nigripes), gorilla (Gorilla gorilla), red-crowned
crane (Japanese or Manchurian crane) (Grus japonensis), white-handed
gibbon (Lar gibbon) (Hylobates lar), ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta),
Brazilian ocelot (Leopardus pardalis mitis), Bali myna (Rothschild's
starling) (Leucopsar rothschildi), African painted dog (Lycaon pictus),
Japanese macaque (snow monkey) (Macaca fuscata fuscata), clouded
leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), pygmy loris (Nycticebus pygmaeus), bonobo
(pygmy chimpanzee) (Pan paniscus), African lion (Panthera leo
melanochaita), Malayan tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni), Sumatran
orangutan (Pongo abelii), Coquerel's Sifaka (Propithecus coquereli),
Indian rhinoceros (greater one-horned rhinoceros) (Rhinoceros
unicornis), African penguin (Black-footed penguin) (Spheniscus
demersus), Siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus), snow leopard (Panthera
uncia), and Andean condor (Vultur gryphus). This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Museum Applicants:
Smithsonian Institution/National Museum of Natural History, Washington,
DC; PRT-125284
The applicant requests the renewal of their permit to export and
reimport nonliving museum specimens of endangered and threatened
species previously accessioned into the applicant's collection for
scientific research. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Northeastern University/Ocean Genome Legacy Center, Nahant, MA; PRT-
58260C
The applicant requests a permit to export and reimport nonliving
museum specimens of endangered and threatened species previously
accessioned into the applicant's collection for scientific research.
This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant
over a 5-year period.
Trophy applicants:
Each 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.
Applicant: Ronald E. Rhodes, Columbus, TX; PRT-61783C
Applicant: Daniel J. Nordin, Elm Grove, WI; PRT-58895C
Applicant: Donald E. Southorn, Wyoming, MI; PRT-59677C
Applicant: Jacob A. Ankele, Rapid City, SD; PRT-58530C
Applicant: Jason Thomas Parsons, Birmingham, AL; PRT-58231C
Applicant: Christian A. Fast, Prairieville, LA; PRT-59019C
Applicant: Ray A. Potts, Wisdom, MT; PRT-62604C
Applicant: Dana L. Johnston, Washington, PA; PRT-58226C
Applicant: Milak Pomares, Miami, FL; PRT-58906C
Applicant: Edwin J. Whitney; San Antonio, TX; PRT-60580C
Applicant: Jerry E. Copeland Salado, TX; PRT-53908C
IV. Next Steps
If the Service decides to issue permits to any of the applicants
listed in this notice, we will publish a notice in the Federal
Register. You may locate the Federal Register notice announcing the
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permit issuance date by searching in www.regulations.gov under the
permit number listed in this document (e.g., PRT-12345c).
V. Authority
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Joyce Russell,
Government Information Specialist, Branch of Permits, Division of
Management Authority.
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