[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 176 (Thursday, September 11, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47825-47826]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-24013]
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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.):
Applicant: Jacksonville Zoological Gardens, Jacksonville, FL, PRT-
833968.
The applicant request a permit to import one male and two female
captive-held jaguars (Panthera onca onca) from Fundacion Nacional de
Parques Zoologicos y Acuarios, Venezuela for the purpose of enhancement
of the survival of the species through captive propagation.
Applicant: Arthur E. Nienow, East Palatka, FL, PRT-834101.
The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus 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.
Applicant: Miami Metrozoo, Miami, FL, PRT-834016.
The applicant requests a permit to import one Cheetah (Acinonyx
jubatus) born in captivity from De Wildt Cheetah Research and Breeding
Center, De Wildt, South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the
survival of the species through conservation education.
Applicant: University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico,
PRT-833581.
The applicant requests a permit to export and re-import non-living
museum specimens of endangered and threatened species of plants and
animals previously accessioned into the permittee's collection for
scientific research. This notification covers activities conducted by
the applicant for a five year period.
Applicant: National Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD, PRT-834014.
The applicant requests a permit to import hair, tissue, and blood
samples from Vicuna (Vicugna vicugna) from Lauca National Park, Arica,
Chile, Pampa Galeras Vicuna Reserve, Peru and The Province of Picotani,
Peru, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species
through scientific research.
Applicant: Ringling Bros.--Barnum & Bailey Circus, Vienna, VA, PRT-
834173.
The applicant requests a permit to import and re-export captive-
born Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) and progeny of the animals
currently held by the applicant and any animals acquired in the United
States by the applicant to/from worldwide locations to enhance the
survival of the species through conservation education. This
notification covers activities by the applicant over a three year
period.
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 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.) and the
regulations governing marine mammals (50 CFR 18).
Applicant: USFWS Marine Mammals Management, Anchorage, AK, PRT-
834120.
Type of Permit: Import for Scientific Research.
Name and Number of Animals: Northern sea otters (Enhydra lutris
lutris), up to 100.
Summary of Activity to be Authorized: The applicant has requested a
permit to import up to 100 salvaged specimens for the purpose of
scientific research including investigations of die-off events, and
collection of other biological information.
Source of Marine Mammals: Salvaged carcasses throughout the range
within the territory of the Russian Federation.
Period of Activity: Five years from issuance date of the 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.
Applicant: Shannon Kollmeyer, Chelan, WA, PRT-833972.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Perry Channel polar bear population,
Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
Applicant: Lynn Herbert, Myrtle Creek, OR, PRT-833971.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Southern Beaufort polar bear
population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
Applicant: Darryl Hastings, Rochester, MI, PRT-834072.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Davis Straight polar bear population,
Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
Applicant: Bruce Schoenewis, Alton, IL, PRT-833661.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the McClintock Channel polar bear
population,
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Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
Written data or comments, requests for copies of the complete
applications, or requests for a public hearing on any of these
applications for marine mammal permits 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. The holding of
such hearing is at the discretion of the Director.
Documents and other information submitted with all of the
applications listed in this notice 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: September 5, 1997.
Mary Ellen Amtower,
Acting Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 97-24013 Filed 9-10-97; 8:45 am]
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