[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 72 (Thursday, April 13, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19918-19919]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-9138]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit

Endangered Species

    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-025112
Applicant: Dana M. Biasatti, Dallas, TX

    The applicant requests a permit to import samples obtained from 
salvaged Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), Green (Chelonia mydas) and 
Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) marine turtles for the purpose of 
in enhancement of the species through scientific research.
PRT-024610
Applicant: Michael J. Flannery, 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.
PRT-024500
Applicant: James D. McChesney, Cooperstown, NY

    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-024498
Applicant: Roland Garrett, Yorktown, VA

    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-024740
Applicant: Robert D. Adams, Hazel, SD

    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 purposes of enhancement of the survival of the species.
PRT-649126
Applicant: National Institutes of Health, Frederick, MD,

    The applicant requests a permit to renew their current permit which 
authorizes import and/or interstate commerce to obtain biological 
samples taken from endangered and threatened mammals. They request the 
re-authorization specifically include the import and/or interstate 
commerce of DNA samples taken from endangered and threatened mammals 
for the purpose of scientific research.
PRT-024460
Applicant: Riverbanks Zoological Park & Botanical Garden, Columbia, SC

    The applicant requests a permit to import one captive-born female 
black-footed cat (Felis nigripes) from the Johannesburg Zoo, 
Johannesburg, South Africa, for the purpose of enhancing the survival 
of the species through propagation.
PRT-024461
Applicant: Riverbanks Zoological Park & Botanical Garden, Columbia, SC

    The applicant requests a permit to import one captive-born male 
black-footed cat (Felis nigripes) from the Pretoria Zoo, Pretoria, 
South Africa, for the purpose of enhancing the survival of the species 
through propagation.
PRT-701458
Applicant: Carl and Kevin Beck, Pahrump, NV

    The applicant requests a permit to re-export and re-import 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 conducted by the applicant over a three-
year period.
PRT-024712
Applicant: Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, NY

    The applicant requests a permit to import up to 100 Kihansi spray 
toads (Nectophrynoides asperginis) from the Kihansi River Gorge area of 
Tanzania for the purpose of propagation for the enhancement of the 
survival of the species.
PRT-024861
Applicant: Center for Environmental Research and Conservation, Columbia 
University, New York, NY

    The applicant requests a permit to import blood, hair and tissue 
samples from wild, captive held and/or captive born Asian elephant 
(Elaphus maximus) for the purpose of enhancement of the species through 
scientific research.
PRT-023848
Applicant: Toledo Zoological Gardens, Toledo, OH

    The applicant requests a permit to import two male and one female 
captive-born Cheetah (Acinonyx jabatus) from the Hoedspruit Research 
and Breeding Centre, Waterjkiif Ridge, South Africa for the purpose of 
enhancement of the species through captive propagation.
PRT-023849
Applicant: Minnesota Zoological Garden, Apple Valley, MN

    The applicant requests a permit to import one male captive-born 
Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) from Jungle Cat World, 
Ontario, Canada for the purpose of enhancement of the species through 
captive propagation.
PRT-024092
Applicant: Black Pine, Inc. Albion, IN


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    The applicant requests a permit to export 0.2 captive born tigers 
(Panthera tigris) to Dream World's Tiger Island, Coomera, Queensland, 
Australia, for the purpose of enhancement of the species through 
captive propagation.
PRT-799726
Applicant: Duke University Primate Center, Durham, NC

    The applicant requests a permit to import tissue samples from 
captive white-fronted lemurs (Lemur fulvus albifrons) at Parc Ivoloina, 
Madagascar for scientific research.
PRT-025015
Applicant: Jack W. Nicklas, North Palm Beach, FL

    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.

Marine Mammal

    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-024046
Applicant: Craig W. Scott, Corinth, TX

    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-024496
Applicant: Chris Walgreen, Chicago, IL

    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-024621
Applicant: Alfred G. Hoover, Bloomfield Hills, 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-024741
Applicant: Michael T. Warn, Aurora, OR

    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.
PRT-024962
Applicant: Richard A. Belotti, Monroe Township, NJ

    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, comments or requests for copies of these complete 
applications or requests for a public hearing on these applications 
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. These 
requests 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 7, 2000.
Kristen Nelson,
Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 00-9138 Filed 4-12-00; 8:45 am]
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