[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 79 (Wednesday, April 23, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21979-21980]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-8765]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R9-IA-2008-N0072; 96300-1671-0000-P5]


Receipt of Applications for Permit

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

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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 May 23, 
2008.

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 212, 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: Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, CA, PRT-069323

    The applicant requests an amendment and renewal of their permit to 
authorize the export and re-export of captive-bred/captive hatched live 
specimens and the export of viable eggs of California condors 
(Gymnogyps californianus) originating in the United States, as well as 
the re-export of wild live specimens of condors originating in Mexico, 
to La Secretaria de Medio Ambiente y Rescoursos Naturales (SEMARNAT), 
San Angel, Mexico, for re-introduction into the wild to enhance the 
survival of the species through completion of identified tasks and 
objectives mandated under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California 
Condor Recovery Plan. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a five-year period.

Applicant: Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, CA, PRT-057398.

    The applicant requests an amendment and renewal of their permit to 
authorize the import of wild live specimens, viable and non-viable 
eggs, biological samples and salvaged materials of California condors 
(Gymnogyps californianus) originating in Mexico, as well as the re-
import of captive-bred/captive hatched live specimens, viable and non-
viable eggs, biological samples and salvaged materials of condors 
originating in the United States, to enhance the survival of the 
species through completion of identified tasks and objectives mandated 
under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Condor Recovery 
Plan. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the 
applicant over a five-year period.

Applicant: Memphis Zoo, Memphis, TN, PRT-052166.

    The applicant requests renewal of their permit for scientific 
research with two giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) currently held 
under loan agreement with the Government of China and under the 
provisions of the USFWS 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 to be conducted by the 
applicant over a five-year period.

    Applicant: Thomas J. Hammond, Oakland Twp., MI, PRT-175465.

    The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy 
of one cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) taken in Namibia, for the purpose of 
enhancement of the survival of the species.

Applicant: Chattanooga Zoo, Chattanooga, TN, PRT-178755.

    The applicant requests a permit to import one captive-born male 
jaguar (Panthera onca) from Complejo Ecologico Municipal, Presidencia 
Roque Saenz Pena, Argentina, for the purpose of enhancement of survival 
of the species.

Marine Mammals

    The public is invited to comment on the following application for a 
permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The 
application was 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 application or 
requests for a public hearing on this application should be submitted 
to the Director (ADDRESSES 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: Jimmie R. Ryan, Alabaster, AL, PRT-179123.
    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.

    Dated: March 21, 2008.
Lisa J. Lierheimer,
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management 
Authority.
 [FR Doc. E8-8765 Filed 4-22-08; 8:45 am]
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