[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 82 (Thursday, April 29, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23095-23096]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-10660]



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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-010426

Applicant: National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

    The applicant requests a permit to export captive-born eggs from 
red-crowned (Grus japonensis) and white-naped cranes (Grus vipio) to 
Khingansky Nature Reserve, Russia, for scientific research and for the 
enhancement of the survival of the species through captive breeding.

PRT-008122

Applicant: Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, NY

    The applicant requests a permit to import two female captive-bred 
leopards (Panthera pardus) from the Basil Zoo in Switzerland for 
enhancement of the survival of the species.

PRT-010248

Applicant: University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL

    The applicant requests a permit to import blood and other body 
fluid samples from chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) and 
bonobos (Pan paniscus) captive-held in the Democratic Republic of Congo 
for the purpose of scientific research and enhancement of the survival 
of the species.
    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).

PRT-010249

Applicant: Hubbs-Sea World Research Institute, San Diego, CA

    Permit Type: Take for scientific research.
    Name and Number of Animals: West Indian manatee (Trichechus 
manatus), 10.
    Summary of Activity to be Authorized: The applicant requests a 
permit to conduct research on West Indian manatee behavior in the 
presence of fishing gear to determine method of entanglement and to 
devise appropriate mitigation.
    Source of Marine Mammals: Manatees currently undergoing 
rehabilitation at Sea World facilities in Florida and California.
    Period of Activity: Up to 5 years, if issued.

PRT-010434

Applicant: Roger Berube, Springville, ME

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, 
Canada for personal use.

PRT-010433

Applicant: Raymond N. Berube, Scarborough, ME

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, 
Canada for personal use.

PRT-010430

Applicant: Carl W. Reinsel, Kutztown, PA

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, 
Canada for personal use.

PRT-010432

Applicant: Normand Berube, Saco, ME

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, 
Canada for personal use.

PRT-010369

Applicant: Dan Meske, Bloomsburg, PA

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, 
Canada for personal use.

PRT-010367

Applicant: Donald Meske, Berwick, PA

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, 
Canada for personal use.

PRT-010493

Applicant: Derin Kartak, Bothell, WA

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, 
Canada for personal use.

PRT-010260

Applicant: David Petrella, Mt. Pleasant, MI

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea polar bear 
population, Canada for personal use.

PRT-010261

Applicant: Aldrege Fabian, Steubenville, OH

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, 
Canada for personal use.

PRT-010262

Applicant: Catherine Rondeau, Rochester Hills, MI

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Western Hudson Bay polar bear 
population, Canada for personal use.

PRT-010287

Applicant: Robert Rondeau, Jr., Rochester Hills, MI

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Western Hudson Bay polar bear 
population, Canada for personal use.

PRT-010653

Applicant: Edward Belkin, Syosset, NY

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea polar bear 
population, Canada for personal use.

PRT-010655

Applicant: Wales Wilcox, Springfield, MO

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea polar bear 
population, Canada for personal use.

PRT-010657

Applicant: Otto Cerni, Jr. New Boston, MI

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea polar bear 
population, Canada for personal use.

PRT-010660

Applicant: Dube Viateur, Biddeford, ME

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, 
Canada for personal use.

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PRT-010661

Applicant: Ronnie May, Bedford, TX

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, 
Canada for personal use.

PRT-010662

Applicant: Leslie Barnhart, Houston TX

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea polar bear 
population, 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: April 22, 1999.
MaryEllen Amtower,
Acting Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 99-10660 Filed 4-28-99; 8:45 am]
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