[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 37 (Monday, February 25, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12777-12779]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-04239]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-HQ-IA-2013-N042; FXIA16710900000P5-123-FF09A30000]


Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; 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, marine mammals, or both. With some exceptions, 
the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act 
(MMPA) 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 
March 27, 2013. We must receive requests for marine mammal permit 
public hearings, in writing, at the address shown in the ADDRESSES 
section by March 27, 2013.

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

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administrative record comments we receive after the close of the 
comment period (see DATES) or comments 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.), and the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 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. 
Under the MMPA, you may request a hearing on any MMPA application 
received. If you request a hearing, give specific reasons why a hearing 
would be appropriate. The holding of such a hearing is at the 
discretion of the Service Director.

III. Permit Applications

A. Endangered Species

Applicant: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH; PRT-
76114A
    The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples, 
including semen, from captive-held Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus 
sumatrensis) from the Sabah Wildlife Department, Sabah, Malaysia, for 
the purpose of enhancement of the species through captive propagation 
and scientific research. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH; PRT-
96521A
    The applicant requests a permit to export and re-export biological 
samples, including semen, from captive-born and captive-held Sumatran 
rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) to the Sabah Wildlife Department, 
Sabah, Malaysia, for the purpose of enhancement of the species through 
captive propagation and scientific research. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: 4D Game Ranch, Sidney, TX; PRT-95026A
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), Eld's deer 
(Rucervus eldii), scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah), Arabian oryx 
(Oryx leucoryx), addax (Addax nasomaculatus), dama gazelle (Nanger 
dama), and red lechwe (Kobus leche) to enhance the species' propagation 
or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the 
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: 4D Game Ranch, Sidney, TX; PRT-95027A
    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.
Applicant: La Barronena Ranch East Partners, LP, Hebbronville, TX; PRT-
94867A
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance 
the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Southwestern Medical Centers-Arizona Inc., Del Rio, TX; PRT-
95424A
    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 the 
species' propagation or survival. This notification covers activities 
to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Southwestern Medical Centers-Arizona Inc., Del Rio, TX; PRT-
95422A
    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.
Applicant: Michael Burroughs, Las Vegas, NV; PRT-94167A
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) to 
enhance the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Charles Crawford, Greenville, VA; PRT-96383A
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) to 
enhance the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Greg Schmitt, Trafford, PA; PRT-96508A
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) to 
enhance the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Brian Buchanan, Beckley, WV; PRT-96499A
    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 red lechwe (Kobus leche) to enhance the 
species' propagation or survival. This notification covers activities 
to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.

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Applicant: Heart A Ranch, Sonora, TX; PRT-96457A
    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 the species' propagation or survival. 
This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant 
over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Heart A Ranch, Sonora, TX; PRT-96459A
    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: Smithsonian National Zoo Park, Washington, DC; PRT-89695A
    The applicant requests a permit to export and re-export semen 
samples, from captive-held and wild specimens of Cheetah (Acinonyx 
jubatus) to Canada for the purpose of enhancement of the species 
through scientific research.
Applicant: Zoological Wildlife Foundation, Inc., Miami, FL; PRT-96647A
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), black and 
white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata), red ruffed lemur (Varecia 
rubra), lar gibbon (Hylobates lar), leopard (Panthera pardus), and snow 
leopard (Uncia uncia) to enhance the species' propagation or survival. 
This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant 
over a 5-year period.
Applicant: International Center For The Preservation of Wild Animals, 
Cumberland, OH; PRT-793628
    The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife 
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following families, 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
    Cervidae
    Equidae
    Rhinocerotidae
    Gruidae
Species:
    Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus)
    Peninsular pronghorn (Antilocapra americana peninsularis)
    Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
    African wild dog (Lycaon pictus)
    Dhole (Cuon alpinus)
Applicant: Randar's Reptiles, Mcdonough, GA; PRT-034669
    The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife 
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the golden parakeet (Guarouba 
guarouba) to enhance their propagation or survival. This notification 
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year 
period.
Applicant: Peoria's Glen Oak Zoo, Peoria, IL; PRT-690797
    The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife 
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following families, and 
species, to enhance their propagation or survival. This notification 
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year 
period.

Families:
    Cebidae
    Cercopithecidae
    Felidae (does not include jaguar, margay or ocelot)
    Hominidae
    Hylobatidae
    Lemuridae
    Sturnidae (does not include Aplonis pelzelni)
    Alligatoridae
    Crocodylidae (does not include American crocodile)
    Testudinidae
Species:
    Grevy's zebra (Equus grevyi)
    Parma wallaby (Macropus parma)
    Panamanian golden frog (Atelopus zeteki)
Applicant: Exotic Feline Breeding Compound, Rosamond, CA; PRT-708685
    The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife 
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the family Felidae, to enhance 
their propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to 
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Patricia Green, Willow, CA; PRT-793094
    The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife 
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the golden parakeet (Guarouba 
guarouba) to enhance their propagation or survival. This notification 
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year 
period.
Applicant: Christopher Resnyk, Linwood, PA; PRT-01668A
    The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife 
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the radiated tortoise 
(Astrochelys radiata) to enhance their propagation or survival. This 
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 
5-year period.
Applicant: Rhodes Brothers Taxidermy, Kerrville, TX; PRT-88938A
    The applicant requests a permit to export the sport-hunted trophy/
trophies of one addax (Addax nasomaculatus), and one scimitar-horned 
oryx (Oryx dammah) culled from a captive herd maintained in the state 
of Texas, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the 
species.
Multiple Applicants
    The following applicants each request 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 Wall, Greer, SC; PRT-96125A.
Applicant: Lyle Berry, Grand Rapids, MI; PRT-92657A.

B. Endangered Marine Mammals and Marine Mammals

Applicant: Karyn Rode, USGS, Anchorage, AK; PRT-95406A
    The applicant requests a permit to take four polar bears (Ursus 
maritimus) captive-held at Alaska Zoo and Oregon Zoo by immobilization, 
biological sampling and fitting and removal of GPS collars for the 
purpose of scientific research on polar bears' diet and energetics. 
This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant 
over a 2-year period.
    Concurrent with publishing this notice in the Federal Register, we 
are forwarding copies of the above applications to the Marine Mammal 
Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors for their review.

Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 2013-04239 Filed 2-22-13; 8:45 am]
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