[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 111 (Thursday, June 8, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36454-36455]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-14414]


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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

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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: Chicago Zoological Park, Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL, 
PRT-805165.

    The applicant requests a permit to import 50 blood, fecal and urine 
samples from 50 of the following animals: Black rhinoceros (Diceros 
bicornis), African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus), and Cheetah (Acinonyx 
jabatus). The samples are being collected by the Ministry of 
Environment and Tourism, Windhoek, Namibia and will be imported for 
scientific research.
    Applicant: James Robbins, Harwood Heights, IL, PRT-027986.

    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: John D. Pearson, Long Grove, IL, PRT-027538.

    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: David B. Cull, Yanktown, SD, PRT-028159.

    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: Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, PRT-027997.

    The applicant requests a permit to import from Guyana study skins 
and associated frozen tissue samples obtained from five wild caught red 
siskin (Carduelis cuculatta). The specimens were collected and will be 
imported for scientific research.

    Applicant: Ursula Bechert, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 
PRT-023519.

    The applicant requests a permit to import blood samples from Asian 
elephants (Elephas maximus) collected from captive-held specimens at 
the Bowmanville Zoo, Ontario, Canada, for scientific research.

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).

    Applicant: Gordon F. Kolling, Hermosa, SD, PRT-028025.

    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: William C. McClure, Pittsburgh, PA, PRT-027989.

    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.

    Applicant: George H. Brimhall, Paradise Valley, AZ, PRT-027988.

    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: John T. Shillingburg, Riviera Beach, FL, PRT-027987.

    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 Lord, Woodstock, GA, PRT-027525.

    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: Stanley S. Golub, Chester, NJ, PRT-028044.

    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.

    Applicant: Kevin Small, Bakersfield, CA, PRT-027926.

    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.
    Applicant: John Martin, Forest Hill, MD, PRT-022471.

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Fox Basin polar bear population, 
Nunavut, Canada for personal use.
    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.
    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: June 2, 2000.
Kristen Nelson,
Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 00-14414 Filed 6-7-00; 8:45 am]
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