[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 95 (Wednesday, May 15, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24505-24507]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-12196]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service


Notice of 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-814542.

Applicant: Gary Parker, Columbus, NE.

    The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy 
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygarcus dorcas) culled from a captive 
herd

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maintained under the management program of the Republic of South 
Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.

PRT-812428.

Applicant: Dwanton Seals, Pointe Vedra Beach, FL.

    The applicant requests a permit to import a sport-hunted trophy of 
a male bontebok (Damalisus pygarus dorcas) culled from a captive herd 
maintained under the management program of the Republic of South 
Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.

PRT-813403.

Applicant: Bruce Rendall, Kipling, NC.

    The applicant requests a permit to purchase in interstate commerce 
snow leopards (Panthera unica), clouded leopards (Neofelis nebulosa) 
Ruffed lemur (Varecia v. ruber) from Nashville Zoo for the purpose of 
enhancement of the survival of the species through propagation.

PRT-813960.

Applicant: Duke University Primate Center, Durham, NC.

    The applicant requests a permit to export tissues from Aye-aye 
(Daubentonia madagascarensis), Diademed sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi 
coquereli), lemur (Eulemur coronatus), Flat-tailed dwarf lemur 
(Cheirogaleus medius), Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), Grey gentle 
lemur (Hapalemur griseus) for the purpose of the survival of the 
species through scientific research.

PRT-814414.

Applicant: San Diego Wild Animal Park, Escondido, CA.

    The applicant requests a permit to import 200 vials of blood, serum 
and tissue samples from Sclater's Monal pheasant (Lophophorus sclateri) 
for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species through 
scientific research.

PRT-814585.

Applicant: Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, NY.

    The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples of 
tiger (Panthera tigris), Swamp deer (Cervus eldi), Leopard cat (Felis 
bengalensis bengalensis), Clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), Asian 
golden cat (Felis temmincki), Marble cat (Pardofelis marmorata), 
Malabar large sport civet (Viverra civettina) from Dusit Zoo and Khao 
Kheow Zoo, Thailand for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of 
the species through scientific research.

PRT-777744.

Applicant: The Hawthorn Corporation, Grayslake, IL.

    The applicant requests a permit to export and import captive-born 
tigers (Panthera tigris) and progeny of the animals is currently held 
by the applicant and any animals acquired in the United States by the 
applicant to/from world wide locations to enhance the survival of the 
species through conservation education. This notification covers 
activities conducted by the applicant over a three year period.

PRT-814415.

Applicant: International Wildlife Veterinary Services, Fair Oaks, 
CA.

    The applicant requests a permit to import sera and plasma samples 
and red and white cells from Black Rhino (Diceros bicornis) from 
Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management for the purpose of enhancement 
of the survival of the species through scientific research.

PRT-814588.

Applicant: Brian McMillan, Canyon Country, CA.

    The applicant requests a permit to export and import captive-born 
tigers (Panthera tigris) and leopards (Panthera pardus) and progeny of 
the animals currently held by the applicant and any animals acquired in 
the United States by the applicant to/from world wide locations to 
enhance the survival of the species through conservation education. 
This notification covers activities conducted by the applicant over a 
three year period.

PRT-814593.

Applicant: Duke University Primate Center, Durham, NC.

    The applicant requests a permit to export one male and one female 
Gentle gray lemur (Hapalemur griseus griseus) and one male and female 
of the Red-bellied lemur (Eulemur rubriventer) to the Banham Zoo, 
United Kingdom for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the 
species through propagation.

PRT-814589.

Applicant: Miami Metrozoo, Miami, FL.

    The applicant requests a permit to import the carcass of a female 
Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) from Summit Gardens, Panama for the 
purpose of enhancement to the survival of the species through 
conservation education.

PRT-814586.

Applicant: Christine Fiorello, Worcester, MA.

    The applicant requests a permit to import cheetah (Acinonyx 
jubatus) skulls from Cheetah Conservation Fund, Namibia for the purpose 
of enhancement of the survival of the species through scientific 
research.

PRT-814765.

Applicant: Jayne Gerson, Duke University, Durham, NC.

    The applicant requests a permit to import blood samples from brown 
lemur (Lemur fulvus rufus) from Madagascar for the purpose of the 
enhancement of the survival of the species through scientific research.
    Written data or comments should be submitted to the Director, U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Management Authority, 4401 North 
Fairfax Drive, Room 430, Arlington, Virginia 22203 and must be received 
by the Director within 30 days of the date of this publication.
    The public is invited to comment on the following application(s) 
for permits to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The 
application(s) was/were submitted to satisfy requirements of the Marine 
Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) and 
the regulations governing marine mammals (50 CFR 18).

PRT-814695.

Applicant: G.F. Cota, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
Type of Permit: Import for scientific research.
Name and Number of Animals: Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) and walrus 
(Odobenus rosmarus), 1 each.
Summary of Activity to be Authorized: The applicant has requested a 
permit to import tissue samples from one polar bear and one walrus 
for the purposes of scientific research related to environmental 
contamination.
Source of Marine Mammals for Research/Public Display: Canada; 
samples to be obtained from legally harvested animals.
Period of Activity: Up to five years from issuance of a permit, if 
issued.

    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 sent to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of 
Management Authority, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 430, Arlington, 
Virginia 22203, telephone 703/358-2104 or fax 703/358-2281 and must be 
received 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.

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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 within 30 days of the date of 
publication of this notice at the above address.

    Dated: May 10, 1996.
Mary Ellen P. Amtower,
Acting Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 96-12196 Filed 5-14-96; 8:45 am]
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