[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 109 (Thursday, June 7, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31601-31602]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-11039]


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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 July 9, 
2007.

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: Hawthorn Corporation, Grayslake, Illinois, PRT-058670, 
058734, 058735, 058738, 058739, 068240, 068353, 068239, 068350, 154232, 
154233.
    The applicant requests permits to export and re-import 11 captive 
born tigers (Panthera tigris) to worldwide locations for the purpose of 
enhancement of the species through conservation education. The permit 
numbers and animals are: 058670, Xena; 058734, Shakti; 058735, Sariska; 
058738, Calcutta; 058739, Kushka; 068240, Jeeva; 068353, Pashawn; 
068239, Sharm; 068350, Segal; 154232, Sirit; and 154233, Shakma. This 
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 
three-year period and the import of any potential progeny born while 
overseas.

Marine Mammals

    The public is invited to comment on the following applications for 
a permit to conduct certain activities with marine

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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: USGS, Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, AK, PRT-801652.
    The applicant requests renewal and amendment of a permit to take 
walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) in Alaska and to import and export 
biological samples for the purpose of scientific research. The take 
activities include capture and release; tag, mark and radio collar; and 
collection of biometrics and biological samples. 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 Commission and the Committee 
of Scientific Advisors for their review.

Applicant: Gregory L. Pope, Arroya Grande, CA, PRT-153572.
    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 E. Stepan, Burnet, TX, PRT-154208.
    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: Herbert Rudolf, Bonita Springs, FL, PRT-154555.
    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: Terry Morgan, Lufkin, TX, PRT-154890.
    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: James W. Dusa, Yuba City, CA, PRT-154199.
    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: Victor J. Mueller, Princeton, WI, PRT-154206.
    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: Jim A. Schilling, Happy Valley, OR, PRT-154610.
    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.

    Dated: May 18, 2007.
Amy Brisendine,
Acting Senior Permit Biologist,Branch of Permits,Division of Management 
Authority.
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