[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 152 (Tuesday, August 9, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46183-46184]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-15710]


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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 September 
8, 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 applications 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: Minnesota Zoological Garden, Apple Valley, MN, PRT-105498.

    The applicant requests a permit to import seven Komodo Island 
monitors (Varanus komodoensis) from the Toronto Zoo, Ontario, Canada, 
for the purpose of enhancement of the species through captive 
propagation.

Applicant: Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, NY, PRT-105479.

    The applicant requests a permit to export four captive-born 
Madagascar radiated tortoises (Geochelone radiata) to the Bermuda 
Aquarium Museum and Zoo, Flatt's, Bermuda, for the purpose of 
enhancement of the species through conservation education.

Applicant: Kenneth L. Eberly, York, PA, PRT-092644.

    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: Wade A.Boggs, Tampa, FL, PRT-106617.

    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.

Marine Mammals

    The public is invited to comment on the following applications for 
a permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The 
applications were 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: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marine Mammals Management, 
Anchorage, AK, PRT-041309.

    The applicant requests an amendment to their permit which currently 
authorizes research to capture up to 100 wild Northern sea otters 
(Enhydra lutris kenyoni) for the purpose of scientific research to 
assess a wide variety of the health parameters and body condition 
indices, as well as, aerial and/or skiff-based population surveys. The 
applicant requests authorization to implant these animals with VHF 
radio transmitters and time/depth recorders to assess survival and 
habitat use patterns for the purpose of research and enhancement of the 
survival of the species. 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 application to the Marine Mammal

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Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors for their review.

Applicant: Waitman R. Kesling, Scott Depot, WV, PRT-106076.

    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, noncommercial use.

Applicant: Arthur K. Tonkin, Willow Creek, CA, PRT-106581.

    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, noncommercial use.

Applicant: Scott D. Mertens, Wausau, WI, PRT-106582.

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

Applicant: Kevin B. Gustafson, Stanchfield, MN, PRT-106625.

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

Applicant: Eric G. Turnquist, Lebanon, NJ, PRT-106641.

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea polar bear 
population in Canada for personal, noncommercial use.

Applicant: Paul W. Prudler, Sacramento, CA, PRT-106376.

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

Applicant: James C. Newton, Mountain Home, AR, PRT-105806.

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

Applicant: Woodward S. Smith, Mt. Pleasant, MI, PRT-105857.

    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, noncommercial use.

Applicant: John D. Smythe, Park Rapids, MN, PRT-105539.

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

Applicant: Robert G. Moyer, Harleysville, PA, PRT-103429.

    The applicant requested a permit to import a sport-hunted polar 
bear (Ursus maritimus) from Canada for personal, non-commercial use. On 
June 3, 2005, (70 FR 32645) the Service published a notice that the 
polar bear was sport hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea polar bear 
population. Subsequently, the Service determined that the polar bear 
was actually sport hunted from the Lancaster sound polar bear 
population. Therefore, we are republishing the request for the correct 
population.

    Dated: July 22, 2005.
Michael S. Moore,
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management 
Authority.
[FR Doc. 05-15710 Filed 8-8-05; 8:45 am]
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