[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 248 (Monday, December 28, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71496-71497]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-34207]
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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: Todd Detrick, Stroudsburg, PA, PRT-006038.
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: Phillip Netznik, New Lenox, IL, PRT-006189.
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: Wayne Bowser, Brookshire, TX, PRT-006175.
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: Miguel Gonzalez, Houston, TX, PRT-006174.
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,
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for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.
Applicant: Efrain Gonzalez, Houston, TX, PRT-006173.
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: Riverglenn, Feline Conservation Park, West Fork, AR,
PRT-004336.
The applicant requests a permit to export and re-import captive-
born tiger (Panthera 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 notificatation covers
activities covered by the applicant over a three year period.
Applicant: Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical Garden,
Columbia, SC, PRT-005517.
The applicant requests a permit to import blood and tissues from
wild and captive born Bali mynahs (Leucopsar rothschildi) from
zoological parks, safari parks and other collections in Indonesia. For
the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species through
scientific research.
Applicant: Svend and Lilly Kristensen, Brandon, FL, PRT-703702.
The applicant requests a permit to re-export and re-import captive
born 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 worldwide locations to enhance the survival of
the species through conservation education. This notificatation covers
activities conducted by the applicant over a three year period.
Applicant: Ferdinand and Anton Fercos Hantig, Las Vegas, NV, PRT-
839021.
The applicant requests a permit to export and re-import captive-
born tiger (Panthera 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 notificatation covers
activities conducted by the applicant over a three year period.
Applicant: Miami Metrozoo, Miami, FL, PRT-005256.
The applicant requests a permit to import one captive born cheetah
(Acinonyx jubatus) cub from South Africa for the purpose of enhancement
to the survival of the species through conservation education.
Applicant: Praveen Karanth, Albany, NY, PRT-005708.
The applicant requests a permit to export DNA samples from Gray
langur (Semnopithecus entellus) and Francois' langur (Trachypithecus
francoisi) to University of Munich, Germany for the purpose of
enhancement to 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 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: Paul R. Labrecque, Lincoln, MN, PRT-006117.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Northern Beaufort Sea polar bear
population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
Applicant: Dennis Leistico, Elk River, MN, PRT-006163.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the M'Clintock Channel polar bear
population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use.
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 700, 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 a 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
700, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Phone: (703/358-2104); FAX: (703/358-
2281).
Dated: December 21, 1998.
Mary Ellen Amtower,
Acting Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 98-34207 Filed 12-24-98; 8:45 am]
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