[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 130 (Thursday, July 8, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36890-36892]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-17396]


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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-013827

Applicant: International Golden Lion Tamarin Management Committee, 
National Zoo, Washington, DC

    The applicant requests a permit to import 9 captive-bred golden 
lion tamarins (Leontopithecus rosalia) from the Brazilian Government 
(IBAMA) Rio Primate Center for the purpose of enhancement of the 
survival of the species through captive propagation.

PRT-014154

Applicant: Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, Nebraska

    The applicant requests a permit to import skin biopsy and fecal 
samples

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collected from wild and captive-held lowland anoa (Bubalus quarlesi) 
and mountain anoa (Bubalus depressicornis) from Sulawesi, Indonesia, 
for scientific research.

PRT-014225

Applicant: Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, California

    The applicant requests a permit to import a male oriental white 
stork (Ciconia boyciana) which was bred-in-captivity in Vogelpark 
Walsrode, Walsrode, Germany, for the purpose of enhancement of the 
survival of the species through captive propagation.

PRT-012875

Applicant: Forstner, Jenna McKnight, University of Miami, Florida

    The applicant requests a permit to import blood and tissue samples 
from captive-held and wild American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus), 
Cuban crocodile (C. rhombifer), Orinoco crocodile (C. intermedius), and 
Morelet's crocodile (C. moreletti) from Mexico, Central America, South 
America, and the Caribbean region for the purpose of enhancement of the 
species through scientific research.

PRT-013811

Applicant: Center for Environmental Research and Conservation, 
Columbia University

    The applicant requests a permit to import blood samples collected 
from wild and captive-held Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) from Sri 
Lanka for scientific research.

PRT-013680

Applicant: Warren Parker, Blue Springs, MO

    The applicant requests a permit to import a sport-hunted cheetah 
(Acinonyx jubatus) from Namibia for the purpose of enhancement to the 
survival of the species.

PRT-013842

Applicant: Gary Plumlee, White River Bison Farm, Anderson, IN

    The applicant requests a permit to import five male and five female 
captive-born wood bison (Bison bison athabascae) from Canada for the 
purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species through captive 
propagation and conservation education.

PRT-013808

Applicant: Tom Stehn, Whooping Crane Recovery Plan Coordinator, U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 2, Austwell, TX

    The applicant requests a permit to import captive-bred/captive-
hatched and wild live specimens, captive-bred/wild collected viable 
eggs, biological samples from captive-bred/wild specimens, and salvaged 
materials from captive-bred/wild specimens of Whooping cranes (Grus 
americana) from Canada, for completion of identified tasks and 
objectives mandated under the Whooping Crane Recovery Plan. Salvage 
materials may include, but are not limited to, whole or partial 
specimens, feathers, eggs and egg shell fragments. This notification 
covers activities conducted by the applicant over the next 5 years.

PRT-013805

Applicant: William Weidemoyer, Sellersville, PA
    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.

PRT-013996

Applicant: William H. Bynum, Kingsville, TX

    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.

PRT-013997

Applicant: Donald N. David, Soldotna, AK

    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.
    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-013682

Applicant: New College of the University of South Florida, Sarasota, 
FL,

    Permit Type: Take for scientific research
    Name and Number of Animals: West Indian manatee (Trichechus 
manatus), up to 8
    Summary of Activity to be Authorized: The applicant requests a 
permit to take up to 4 pair of salvaged manatee eyes and export them 
for analysis of spectral classes of receptors.
    Source of Marine Mammals: Salvage specimens obtained 
opportunistically.
    Period of Activity: Up to 5 years, if issued.

PRT-837923

Applicant: New College of the University of South Florida, Sarasota, 
FL

    Permit Type: Take for scientific research.
    Name and Number of Animals: West Indian manatee (Trichechus 
manatus), 2
    Summary of Activity to be Authorized: The applicant requests an 
amendment to their permit to take 2 captive held manatees undergoing 
rehabilitation for the purpose of scientific research to study the 
manatee tactile ability as well as the visual acuity previously 
authorized.
    Source of Marine Mammals: Two captive-held manatees housed at Mote 
Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, Florida.
    Period of Activity: Up to 5 years, 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.

PRT-014173

Applicant: Edward Minto, Davison, MI

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

PRT-014003

Applicant: Mike H. Boyd, Cartersville, Georgia

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

PRT-014002

Applicant: John F. Babler, Mahtomedi, Minnesota

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

PRT-014293

Applicant: Thomas L. Place, Janesville, Iowa


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

PRT-013922

Applicant: Gary R. Tuohy, Alpena, MI

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound 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: July 2, 1999.
Pamela Hall,
Acting Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 99-17396 Filed 7-7-99; 8:45 am]
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