[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 86 (Thursday, May 4, 1995)] [Notices] [Pages 22072-22073] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-10917] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Receipt of Applications for Permit The following applicants have applied 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.): PRT-801916 Applicant: Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL The applicant requests a permit to import 5 male captive born Leadbeater's possum (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri) from Healesville Sanctuary and Melbourne Zoo, Australia for the purpose of enhancement of the species through captive breeding and conservation education. PRT-798412 Applicant: Exotic Endangered Cats of the World, FL The applicant requests a permit to export and re-import captive- born Asian leopards (Panthera pardus), captive-born Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris), captive-born Amur leopards (Panthera pardus orientalis), captive-born Siberian tigers (Panthera tigris altaica), and captive-born snow leopards (Panthera uncia) and progeny of the animals currently held by the applicant to/from worldwide locations to enhance the survival of the species through conservation education. This notification period covers activities conducted by the applicant over a three year period. PRT-801979 Applicant: Leila Porter, Department of Anthropology, State University of New York The applicant requests a permit to import blood samples from five sportive lemurs (Lepilemur sp.) in Ranamafana National Park, Madagascar for the purpose of scientific research. [[Page 22073]] The public is invited to comment on the following application for permits 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., the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (U.S.C. 1531, et seq.) and the regulations governing marine mammals and endangered species (50 CFR 17 and 18). PRT-801652 Applicant: National Biological Service, Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, AK Type of Permit: Scientific Research. Name and Number of Animals: Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus); 230. Summary of Activity to be Authorized: The applicant requests a permit to capture, immobilize, tag, implant transmitters, collect blood and whisker samples, biopsy, and release 230 walrus, aged 6 years or older, to continue scientific research to develop reliable methods for anesthetizing and holding walrus, develop methods for attaching transmitters and testing these devices in determining walrus movements, diving, and haulout patterns, and collect data on physiological status and life history parameters of walrus. The applicant also intends to import biological samples taken from Atlantic or Pacific walrus in Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Russia. Source of Marine Mammals for Research: Cape Pierce, Round Island, and Bristol Bay, Alaska, and Bering and Chukchi seas. Period of Activity: Through December 31, 2000. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, the Office of Management Authority is forwarding copies of this application to the Marine Mammal Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors for their review. Written data or comments, requests for copies of the complete application, or requests for a public hearing on this application should be submitted to the Director, Office of Management Authority (OMA), 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Room 420(c), Arlington, VA 22203 and must be received by the Director within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. Anyone requesting a hearing should give specific reasons why a hearing would be appropriate. The holding of such hearing is at the discretion of the Director. 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 to the following office within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420(c), Arlington, Virginia 22203. Phone: (703/358-2104); FAX: (703/ 358-2281). Dated: April 28, 1995. Mary Ellen P. Amtower, Acting Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 95-10917 Filed 5-3-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P