[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 23, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30547-30550]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-12481]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R9-IA-2012-N127: FXIA16710900000P5-123-FF09A30000]


Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to 
comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities 
with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species 
Act (ESA) prohibits activities with listed species unless Federal 
authorization is acquired that allows such activities.

DATES: We must receive comments or requests for documents on or before 
June 22, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Brenda Tapia, Division of Management Authority, U.S. Fish 
and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 212, Arlington, VA 
22203; fax (703) 358-2280; or email [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, (703) 358-2104 
(telephone); (703) 358-2280 (fax); [email protected] (email).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Public Comment Procedures

A. How do I request copies of applications or comment on submitted 
applications?

    Send your request for copies of applications or comments and 
materials concerning any of the applications to the contact listed 
under ADDRESSES. Please include the Federal Register notice publication 
date, the PRT-number, and the name of the applicant in your request or 
submission. We will not consider requests or comments sent to an email 
or address not listed under ADDRESSES. If you provide an email address 
in your request for copies of applications, we will attempt to respond 
to your request electronically.
    Please make your requests or comments as specific as possible. 
Please confine your comments to issues for which we seek comments in 
this notice, and explain the basis for your comments. Include 
sufficient information with your comments to allow us to authenticate 
any scientific or commercial data you include.
    The comments and recommendations that will be most useful and 
likely to influence agency decisions are: (1) Those supported by 
quantitative information or studies; and (2) Those that include 
citations to, and analyses of, the applicable laws and regulations. We 
will not consider or include in our administrative record comments we 
receive after the close of the comment period (see DATES) or comments

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delivered to an address other than those listed above (see ADDRESSES).

B. May I review comments submitted by others?

    Comments, including names and street addresses of respondents, will 
be available for public review at the street address listed under  
ADDRESSES. The public may review documents and other information 
applicants have sent in support of the application unless our allowing 
viewing would violate the Privacy Act or Freedom of Information Act. 
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other 
personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware 
that your entire comment--including your personal identifying 
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can 
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying 
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be 
able to do so.

II. Background

    To help us carry out our conservation responsibilities for affected 
species, and in consideration of section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), along with 
Executive Order 13576, ``Delivering an Efficient, Effective, and 
Accountable Government,'' and the President's Memorandum for the Heads 
of Executive Departments and Agencies of January 21, 2009--Transparency 
and Open Government (74 FR 4685; January 26, 2009), which call on all 
Federal agencies to promote openness and transparency in Government by 
disclosing information to the public, we invite public comment on these 
permit applications before final action is taken.

III. Permit Applications

A. Endangered Species

Applicant: Snow Leopard Conservancy, Sonoma, CA; PRT-66148A
    The applicant requests a permit to import hair samples from snow 
leopards (Uncia uncia) collected non-invasively from the wild for the 
purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species and scientific 
research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the 
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Duke Lemur Center, Durham, NC; PRT-65708A
    The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from 
wild specimens of Crossley's dwarf lemur (Cheirogaleus crossleyi), 
Sibree's dwarf lemur (Cheirogaleus sibreei), fat-tailed dwarf lemur 
(Cheirogaleus medius), and brown mouse lemur (Microcebus rufus) for the 
purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.
Applicant: University of Illinois, Urbana, IL; PRT-73881A
    The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from 
wild specimens of chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) for the purpose of 
enhancement of the survival of the species.
Applicant: James Bruner, Comfort, TX; PRT-72932A
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah), addax 
(Addax nasomaculatus), and dama gazelle (Nanger dama) to enhance their 
propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: James Bruner, Comfort, TX; PRT-72933A
    The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign 
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx 
dammah), addax (Addax nasomaculatus), and dama gazelle (Nanger dama) 
from the captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of 
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Carol Neunhoffer, Kerrville, TX; PRT-71497A
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance 
their propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to 
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Carol Neunhoffer, Kerrville, TX; PRT-71496A
    The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign 
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) 
from the captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of 
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Randall Cupp, Desdemona, TX; PRT-70436A
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance 
their propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to 
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Randall Cupp, Desdemona, TX; PRT-70438A
    The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign 
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) 
from the captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of 
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Selah Springs Ranch, Brady, TX; PRT-67084A
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance 
their propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to 
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Selah Springs Ranch, Brady, TX; PRT-67083A
    The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign 
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) 
from the captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of 
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: JX2, LLC, Colorado City, TX; PRT-69145A
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) and addax 
(Addax nasomaculatus), to enhance their propagation or survival. This 
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 
5-year period.
Applicant: JX2, LLC, Colorado City, TX; PRT-70234A
    The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign 
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) 
and addax (Addax nasomaculatus), from the captive herd maintained at 
their facility, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the 
species. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the 
applicant over a 5-year period.

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Applicant: DMK Ranching, Junction, TX; PRT-71317A
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance 
their propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to 
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: DMK Ranching, Junction, TX; PRT-71316A
    The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign 
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) 
from the captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of 
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Brad Blevins, Edmond, OK; 804095
    The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife 
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the radiated tortoise 
(Astrochelys radiata) and Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) to 
enhance their propagation or survival. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Twisted Oaks Ranch, LLC, Hallettsville, TX; PRT-73610A
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah), addax 
(Addax nasomaculatus), and dama gazelle (Nanger dama) to enhance their 
propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Twisted Oaks Ranch, LLC, Hallettsville, TX; PRT-73612A
    The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign 
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) 
from the captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of 
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Frank Deel, Kaufman, TX; PRT-73856A
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii) and scimitar-
horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance their propagation or survival. 
This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant 
over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Frank Deel, Kaufman, TX; PRT-73857A
    The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign 
commerce, export, and cull of excess barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii) 
and scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) from the captive herd maintained 
at their facility, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of 
the species. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the 
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell, OH; PRT-690989
    The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife 
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following families, genus, 
and species, to enhance their propagation or survival. This 
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 
5-year period.

Families:
    Bovidae
    Bradypodidae
    Camelidae
    Cebidae
    Cercopithecidae
    Cervidae
    Dasyuridae
    Equidae
    Felidae (does not include jaguar, margay or ocelot)
    Hominidae
    Hyaenidae
    Hylobatidae
    Lemuridae
    Macropodidae
    Rhinocerotidae
    Sciuridae
    Solenodontidae
    Tapiridae
    Ursidae
    Rheidae

    Species:
    Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)
    Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)
    brush-tailed rat kangaroo (Bettongia penicillata)
    Komodo monitor (Varanus komodoensis)
Applicant: Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation, 
Gainesville, FL; PRT-56870A
    The applicant requests amendment of their captive-bred wildlife 
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to include Grevy's zebra (Equus 
grevyi), scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah), addax (Addax 
nasomaculatus), dama gazelle (Nanger dama), and red lechwe (Kobus 
leche) to enhance their propagation or survival. This notification 
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year 
period.
Applicant: Richard Noble, Sheridan, OR; PRT-750150
    The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife 
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the mhorr gazelle (Gazella dama 
mhorr), slender-horned gazelle (Gazella leptoceros), and bontebok 
(Damaliscus pygargas pygargus) to enhance their propagation or 
survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the 
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Center for Conservation of Tropical Ungulates, Punta Gorda, 
FL; PRT-018969
    The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife 
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following families, genus, 
and species, to enhance their propagation or survival. This 
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 
5-year period.

Families:

    Bovidae
    Rhinocerotidae
    Tapiridae

Species:
    Buru Babirusa (Babyrousa babyrussa)
    Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoides nigra)
Applicant: Sharbutt Land & Cattle, Cross Cut, TX; PRT-71664A
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance 
their propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to 
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC; PRT-73008A
    The applicant requests a permit to import biological specimens 
collected from nesting female hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys 
imbricata) on or near Long Island, Antigua, for the purpose of 
scientific research. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 1-year period.
Applicant: American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY; PRT-761887
    The applicant requests a renewal of their permit to export and re-
import non-living museum specimens of endangered and threatened species 
previously accessioned into the applicant's collection for scientific

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research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the 
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Dana Kirk, Kerrville, TX; PRT-73864A
    The applicant requests a permit to import a 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.

Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
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