[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 115 (Friday, June 15, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33242-33244]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-11620]


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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 marine 
mammals.

DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by July 16, 
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.

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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: The Charles Paddock Zoo, Atascadero, CA, PRT-142240

    The applicant requests a permit to import two West African dwarf 
crocodiles (Osteolaemus tetraspis tetraspis) hatched in captivity from 
The Toronto Zoo, Ontario, Canada for the purpose of enhancement of the 
survival of the species.

Applicant: William A. Taggart, Hartland, WI, PRT-153970

    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: Charles D. Nicholas, III, San Antonio, TX, PRT-154917

    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: Marcus C. Hanen, Chester Springs, PA, PRT-155164

    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.

Endangered Marine Mammals and Marine Mammals

    The public is invited to comment on the following applications for 
a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered marine mammals 
and marine mammals. The applications were submitted to satisfy 
requirements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and 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 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: Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute, Orlando, FL, PRT-
134178.

    The applicant requests a permit to conduct a comprehensive study of 
Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) reproductive biology 
with up to 3 each captive held males and females for the purpose of 
scientific research. 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: Alvin E. Adams, Albany, GA, PRT-148507

    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: Milton Schultz, Jr., Glen Rose, TX, PRT-153560

    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: Jimmie R. Wells, Orleans, IN, PRT-153569

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport hunted from the Norwegian Bay polar bear population in 
Canada for personal, noncommercial use.
Applicant: Lloyd Douglas, Aledo, TX, PRT-154892

    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 A. Lally, Clarence Center, NY, PRT-154914

    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: Scott A. Hanan, Bloomington, IN, PRT-154919

    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 K. Schnelle, Marble Falls, TX, PRT-152774

    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: Scott A. Huebner, Appleton, WI, PRT-154496

    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 L. Brogan, Athens, WV, PRT-154811

    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: Brain R. Busch, Chesterton, IN, PRT-154885

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport hunted from the Viscount Melville Sound polar bear 
population in Canada for personal, noncommercial use.
Applicant: James E. Phares, Westville, IN, PRT-154886

    The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus 
maritimus) sport hunted from the Viscount Melville Sound polar bear 
population in Canada for personal, noncommercial use.
Applicant: Edward P. Greer, Council Bluffs, IA, PRT-154900

    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: Kirk E. Winward, Salt Lake City, UT, PRT-154908

    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: Eric Rau, Union, MO, PRT-155077

    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: Paul Facchina, Newburg, MD, PRT-155060


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    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: Tom L. Miranda, Englewood, FL, PRT-155087

    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 25, 2007.
Michael L. Carpenter,
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management 
Authority.
[FR Doc. E7-11620 Filed 6-14-07; 8:45 am]
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