[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 200 (Wednesday, October 15, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 61162]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-24548]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R9-IA-2008-N0259; 96300-1671-0000-P5]


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 November 
14, 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: Lincoln Park Zoological Society, Chicago, IL, PRT-194444.
    The applicant requests a permit to export two captive-born radiated 
tortoises (Geochelone radiata) to the Biodome de Montreal, Quebec, 
Canada for the purpose of enhancement of the species through 
conservation education.
Applicant: Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles, CA, PRT-189849.
    The applicant requests a permit to import two male and six female 
captive-born yellow-footed rock wallaby (Petrogale xanthopus) from the 
Monarto Zoo, Monarto, Australia and Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide, Australia, 
for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.
Applicant: Barry D. Basiliere, Long Beach, CA, PRT-191580.
    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: Julius W. Kolar, Guy, TX, PRT-191581.
    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: Glenn M. Smith, Valley City, OH, PRT-194286.
    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: Jon R. Stephens, Columbus, TX, PRT-194086.
    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: Kirt O. Fredericks, Spangle, WA, PRT-194319.
    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: Feld Entertainment, Inc., Vienna, VA, PRT-191078, 191079, 
191080, 191081, 191082, and 191083.
    The applicant requests permits to export, re-export, and re-import 
two male and four female 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: 
191078, Taurus; 191079, Fiona; 191080, Spirit; 191081, Cia; 191082, 
Mikala; 191083, Mohan. 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.

    Dated: September 12, 2008.
Lisa J. Lierheimer,
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management 
Authority.
[FR Doc. E8-24548 Filed 10-14-08; 8:45 am]
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