[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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