[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 171 (Thursday, September 4, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52608-52609]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-22499]


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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 October 
6, 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 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: Howard N. Kem, Deer Island, OR,

PRT-076153

    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 survival of the species.
Applicant: Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Couerd'Alene, ID,

PRT-075486

    The applicant requests a permit to export preserved larval white 
sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) to the University of New Brunswick, 
NB, Canada for the purpose of scientific research.

Endangered Marine Mammals and Marine Mammals

    The public is invited to comment on the following application(s) 
for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered marine 
mammals and/or marine mammals. The application(s) was/were submitted to 
satisfy requirements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended 
(16 U.S.C. 1531, et seq.) and/or the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 
1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and the regulations 
governing endangered species (50 CFR part 17) and/or 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: Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA,

PRT-066878

    The applicant request a permit to collect biological samples and 
conduct behavioral observations, e.g., feeding, and stimuli responses 
on manatees, (Trichechus manatus latirostris) for the purpose of 
scientific research to better understand species dynamics. The 
applicant requests authority to conduct these activities on variable 
numbers of captive held and free ranging animals. This notification 
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a five-year 
period.
Applicant: University of Florida/College of Veterinary Medicine, 
Gainsville, FL,


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PRT-067116

    The applicant request a permit to collect biological samples from 
manatees, (Trichechus manatus latirostris) for the purpose of 
scientific research to develop veterinary medical understandings and 
base-line information for diagnostic purposes. The applicant requests 
authority to conduct these activities on variable numbers of live and 
dead free ranging and captive held animals. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a five-year period.
    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.
Applicant: Steven K. Raquet, Russiaville, IN,

PRT-075607

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport hunted from the Northern Beaufort Sea polar bear 
population in Canada for personal use.
Applicant: Jesus Mourra, San Antonio, TX,

PRT-076061

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

    Dated: August 22, 2003.
Charles S. Hamilton,
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management 
Authority.
[FR Doc. 03-22499 Filed 9-3-03; 8:45 am]
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