[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 97 (Wednesday, May 20, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27743-27744]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-13338]


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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: University of Pittsburgh, Titusville, PA, PRT-842323.
    The applicant requests a permit to import blood and vaginal samples 
from Mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata) collected at Ometepe 
Field Station, Ometepe, Nicaragua, to enhance the survival of the 
species through scientific research.
    Applicant: National Zoological Park, Washington, D.C., PRT-842435.
    The applicant requests a permit to export blood samples from 
captive-hatched ne-ne geese (Nesochen sandvicensis) to the United 
Kingdom for the purpose of scientific research.
    Applicant: White Oak Conservation Center, Yulee, FL, PRT-842418.
    The applicant requests a permit to export blood samples from black 
rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis minor) to the United Kingdom for the 
purpose of scientific research.
    Applicant: Shannon E. Binns, University of Ottawa, Canada, PRT-
842518.
    The applicant requests a permit to take and export whole plants and 
parts of purple coneflower (Echinacea tennesseensis and E. laevigata) 
to Canada for the purpose of scientific research.
    Applicant: U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS North Central 
Regional Plant Intro. Station, Ames, IA, PRT-842520.
    The applicant requests a permit to export seeds of purple 
coneflower (Echinacea tennesseensis and E. laevigata) to Canada for the 
purpose of scientific research.
    Applicant: Department of Anthropology, City University of New York, 
New York, NY, PRT-810330

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    The applicant requests an amendment to this permit to include the 
import of shed hair samples from gorillas (Gorilla gorilla) collected 
in Nigeria, for scientific research.
    Applicant: Wayne P. Steffens, Superior, WI, PRT-842124.
    The applicant requests a permit to import and export specimens of 
Hine's emerald dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana) to and from Canada, 
including salvaged specimens and voucher specimens associated with 
population surveys for the purposes of scientific research.
    Applicant: The Peregrine Fund, Boise, Idaho, PRT-842855.
    The applicant request a permit to export captive-born Aplomado 
falcons (Falco femoralis septentrionalis) to Mexico for release as part 
of the recovery program for this species. This notice covers activities 
conducted by the applicant over a five year period.
    Applicant: H & L Sales Company, Patio Ranch, San Antonio, TX, PRT 
704025.
    The applicant requests renewal of a permit to authorize interstate 
and foreign commerce, export, and cull of excess male barasingha 
(Cervus duvauceli) from their captive herd for the purpose of 
enhancement of survival of the species. This notice shall cover a 
period of three years. Permittee must apply for renewal annually.
    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 700, 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 a 
permit 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: Mark Cary Connor, Decatur, IL, PRT-842222.
    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the McClintock Channel polar bear 
population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
    Applicant: Ken D. Semelsberger, Strongsville, OH, 842192.
    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Western Hudson Bay polar bear 
population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
    Applicant: Kenneth J. Semelsberger, Strongsville, OH, 842191.
    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Western Hudson Bay polar bear 
population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
    Applicant: Obert L. Haines, Alamosa, CO, PRT-842521.
    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted prior to April 30, 1994, from the Lancaster 
Sound polar bear population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal 
use.
    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 
700, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Phone: (703/358-2104); FAX: (703/358-
2281).

    Dated: May 14, 1998.
MaryEllen Amtower,
Acting Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 98-13338 Filed 5-19-98; 8:45 am]
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