[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 185 (Monday, September 24, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48322-48324]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-20653]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2018-0041; FXIA16710900000-178-FF09A30000]
Foreign 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) prohibits 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
October 24, 2018.
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-2018-0041.
U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing,
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2018-0041; 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); DMAFR@fws.gov (email).
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 (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), we
invite public comment on permit applications before final action is
taken. With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits activities with listed
species unless Federal authorization is acquired that allows such
activities. Permits issued under section 10 of the ESA allow activities
for scientific purposes or to enhance the propagation or survival of
the affected species.
III. Permit Applications
Applicant: Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Marquette, MI;
Permit No. 38760B
The applicant requests amendment of a current permit, to add wolf
(Canis lupus), to export samples for scientific research purposes. This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Applicant: Duke University, Durham, NC; Permit No. 69393C
The applicant requests a permit to re-export serum samples derived
from bonobos (Pan paniscus) to Duke-NUS Medical School for scientific
research purposes. This notification is for a single re-export.
Applicant: Project Survival, Dunlap, CA; Permit No. 73174C
The applicant requests a permit to import one female cheetah
(Acinonyx jubatus) from Cango Wildlife Ranch, Port Elizabeth, South
Africa, to enhance the propagation or survival of the species. This
notification is for a single import.
Applicant: Animal Ark, Inc., Reno, NV; Permit No. 74719C
The applicant requests a permit to import one female cheetah
(Acinonyx
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jubatus) from Cango Wildlife Ranch, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, to
enhance the propagation or survival of the species. This notification
is for a single import.
Applicant: Dos Hijos Ranch--Operations, Inc., Benavides, TX; Permit No.
75297A
The applicant requests renewal of a captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for barasingha (Rucervus
duvaucelii), which is listed as swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii), to
enhance species propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Double Arrow Bow Hunting, Harwood, TX; Permit No. 88038A
The applicant requests renewal of a captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for barasingha (Rucervus
duvaucelii), which is listed as swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii), to
enhance species propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Species Survival, LLC, Indiantown, FL; Permit No. 70659C
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for golden parakeet (Aratinga guarouba) to enhance
species propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Andy Nguyen, Huntington Beach, CA; Permit No. 84343C
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated tortoise (Geochelone radiata), to enhance
species propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Coastal Exotics Inc., Jacksonville, FL; Permit No. 03596B
The applicant requests renewal of a captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated tortoise (Geochelone
radiata), to enhance species propagation or survival. This notification
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year
period.
Applicant: Nancy Speed, Benton, MS; Permit No. 84335C
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for golden parakeet (Aratinga guarouba) and Vinaceous-
breasted parrot (Amazona vinacea), to enhance species propagation or
survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Alan Flynn, Brockton, MA; Permit No. 84338C
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated tortoise (Geochelone radiata), to enhance
species propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Circle E Ranch, Bedias, TX; Permit No. 88649A
The applicant requests renewal of a captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for barasingha (Rucervus
duvaucelii), which is listed as swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii), and
red lechwe (Kobus leche), to enhance species propagation or survival.
This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant
over a 5-year period.
Applicant: International Crane Foundation, Baraboo, WI; Permit No.
85311C
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for hooded crane (Grus monacha), black-necked crane
(Grus nigricollis), Siberian crane (Grus leucogeranus), red-crowned
crane (Grus japonensis), and white-naped crane (Grus vipio) to enhance
species propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Louisiana State University Shirley C. Tucker Herbarium,
Baton Rouge, LA; Permit No. 84873C
The applicant requests a permit to export and reimport nonliving
museum/herbarium specimens of endangered and threatened species
(excluding animals) previously legally accessioned into the applicant's
collection for scientific research. This notification covers activities
to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Utah State University, Logan, UT; Permit No. 92157A
The applicant requests renewal of a permit for the export/re-export
and reimport nonliving museum/herbarium specimens of endangered and
threatened species (excluding animals) previously legally accessioned
into the applicant's collection for scientific research. This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Applicant: Double Arrow Bow Hunting, Harwood, TX; Permit No. 88044A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing the culling of excess
barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), which is listed as swamp deer
(Rucervus duvaucelii), from the captive herd maintained at the
applicant's facility, to enhance the species' propagation and survival.
This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant
over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Circle E Ranch, Bedias, TX; Permit No. 88651A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing the culling of excess
barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), which is listed as swamp deer
(Rucervus duvaucelii), and red lechwe (Kobus lechwe) from the captive
herd maintained at the applicant's facility, to enhance the species'
propagation and survival. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Trophy Applicants
The following applicants each request a permit to import sport-
hunted trophies of a 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: Haroutyun Alajayan, Chatsworth, CA; Permit No. 83079C
Applicant: Robert Boyce, Baton Rouge, LA; Permit No. 78626C
Applicant: Kirk Woodward, Vernal, UT; Permit No. 84909C
Applicant: Robert Gwin, Oklahoma City, OK; Permit No. 78721C
Applicant: Roger Ditto, Snohomish, WA; Permit No. 84786C
Applicant: Jason Soulliere, Romeo, MI; Permit No. 80967C
Applicant: Michael Habel, Taylorsville, UT; Permit No. 81189C
Applicant: Jorge Vazquez, Homestead, FL; Permit No. 78078C
Applicant: Brian Spicer, Prosper, TX; Permit No. 70061C
IV. Next Steps
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
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the permit issuance date by searching http://www.regulations.gov for
the permit number listed above in this document (e.g., 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.
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of
Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 2018-20653 Filed 9-21-18; 8:45 am]
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