[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 56 (Thursday, March 24, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15117-15118]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-5777]


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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.

DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by April 25, 
2005.

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: David Elua, Great Neck, NY, PRT-098484.

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    The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy 
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) 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: Anthony Battaglia, Moscow, ID, PRT-099297.
    The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy 
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) 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: Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, PRT-008519.
    The applicant requests reissuance of their permit for scientific 
research with two captive-born giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) 
currently held under loan agreement with the Government of China and 
under provisions of the USFWS Giant Panda Policy. The proposed research 
will cover all aspects of behavior, reproductive physiology, genetics, 
nutrition, and animal health and is a continuation of activities 
currently in progress. This notification covers activities conducted by 
the applicant over a period of five years.
    Applicant: David W. Hanna, Irvine, CA, PRT-100443.
    The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy 
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) 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: Thomas Productions, Las Vegas, NV, PRT-066158, 066159, 
097784, 097785, 097786, 097787.
    The applicant requests permits to captive-born tigers (Panthera 
tigris) to worldwide locations for the purpose of enhancement of the 
species through conservation education. The animals and permit numbers 
are: Sampson, PRT  066158; Starr, 066159; Maximillian, 097784; 
Morpheus, 097785; Rocky, 097786; and Mercury, 097787. This notification 
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a three-year 
period and the import of any potential progeny born to these animals 
while overseas.

    Dated: March 11, 2005.
Monica Farris,
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management 
Authority.
[FR Doc. 05-5777 Filed 3-23-05; 8:45 am]
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