[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 247 (Tuesday, December 24, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78504-78505]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-32330]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Receipt of Applications for Permit

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit.

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SUMMARY: The public is invited to comment on the following applications 
to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine 
mammals.

DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by January 
23, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these 
applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of 
the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information

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Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such 
documents within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice to: 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax (703) 
358-2281.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, 
telephone (703) 358-2104.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Endangered Species

    The public is invited to comment on the following application(s) 
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.). Written 
data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications 
should be submitted to the Director (address above).

    Applicant: Roger Heintzman, Aberdeen, SD, PRT-065782.

    The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy 
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus dorca) 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: Frank R. Daigle, St. Michael, MN, PRT-065784.

    The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy 
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus dorca) 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: Zoological Society of San Diego/San Diego Wild Animal 
Park, Escondido, CA, PRT-054066.
    The applicant requests a permit to import two captive bred kagu 
(Rhynochetos jubatus) from the Yokohama Zoological Garden, Yokohama, 
Japan for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species 
through captive propagation and conservation education.

    Applicant: Cienegas Ranches, Ltd., Austin, TX, PRT-040025.

    The applicant requests renewal of a permit to authorize interstate 
and foreign commerce, export, and cull of excess male barasingha 
(Cervus duvauceli) from their captive herd for the purpose of 
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers 
activities conducted by the applicant over a period of three years. 
Permittee must apply for renewal annually.

    Applicant: Barbara Hoffmann dba The Exotic Endangered Cats of the 
World, Gibsonton, FL, PRT-064800 & 064801.

    The applicant requests a permit to export, re-export, and re-import 
captive-born tiger (Panthera tigris) and captive-born African leopard 
(Panthera pardus) 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.

Marine Mammals and Endangered Species

    The public is invited to comment on the following application for a 
permit to conduct certain activities with endangered 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.), the 
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531, et seq.), 
and the regulations governing marine mammals (50 CFR part 18) and 
endangered species (50 CFR part 17). Written data, comments, or 
requests for copies of the complete applications or requests for a 
public hearing on these applications should be submitted to the 
Director (address above). 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.
    Applicant: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, PRT-063561.
    Permit Type: Take for scientific research.
    Name and Number of Animals: Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus 
latirostris), 40 per year.
    Summary of Activity to be Authorized: The applicant requests a 
permit to conduct a study to archive and evaluate manatee responses to 
controlled boat approaches. Half of the controlled boat approaches will 
incorporate a device which will project an alerting signal designed to 
be within the manatees' hearing sensitivity. The boat approaches will 
be monitored and recorded by in-boat manatee spotters, shore-based 
spotters, video from an aerial surveillance system and still 
photography. The boats will be equipped with propeller guards and will 
not approach any closer than three manatee body lengths.
    Source of Marine Mammals: Animals in and near Haulover Canal, 
Brevard County, and Buzzard Island in Crystal River, Florida.
    Period of Activity: Up to 3 years, if issued.
    Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal 
Register, the Division of Management Authority is forwarding copies of 
the above applications to the Marine Mammal Commission and the 
Committee of Scientific Advisors for their review.

Marine Mammals

    The public is invited to comment on the following application(s) 
for a permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The 
application(s) 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 part 18). Written 
data, comments, or requests for copies of the complete applications or 
requests for a public hearing on these applications should be submitted 
to the Director (address above). 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.

    Applicant: Scott Vee, Brule, WI, PRT-065351.

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

    Applicant: Robert B. Michalek, Springville, NY, PRT-065467.

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport hunted from the Western Hudson Bay polar bear 
population in Canada for personal use.
    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has information collection 
approval from OMB through March 31, 2004, OMB Control Number 1018-0093. 
Federal Agencies may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not 
required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
current valid OMB control number.

    Dated: December 6, 2002.
Monica Farris,
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management 
Authority.
[FR Doc. 02-32330 Filed 12-23-02; 8:45 am]
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