[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 199 (Tuesday, October 19, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57846-57848]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-22702]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2021-0095; FXIA16710900000-212-FF09A30000]


Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to 
comment on applications to conduct certain activities with foreign 
species that are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act 
(ESA). With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits activities with listed 
species unless Federal authorization is issued that allows such 
activities. The ESA also requires that we invite public comment before 
issuing permits for any activity otherwise prohibited by the ESA with 
respect to any endangered species.

DATES: We must receive comments by November 18, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Obtaining Documents: The applications, application 
supporting materials, and any comments and other materials that we 
receive will be available for public inspection at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2021-0095.
    Submitting Comments: When submitting comments, please specify the 
name of the applicant and the permit number at the beginning of your 
comment. You may submit comments by one of the following methods:
     Internet: http://www.regulations.gov. Search for and 
submit comments on Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2021-0095.
     U.S. mail: Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. 
FWS-HQ-IA-2021-0095; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, MS: 
PRB/3W; 5275 Leesburg Pike; Falls Church, VA 22041-3803.
    For more information, see Public Comment Procedures under 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, by phone at 703-358-
2185, via email at [email protected], or via the Federal Relay Service at 
800-877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Comment Procedures

A. How do I comment on submitted applications?

    We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies 
to comment on these applications. Before issuing any of the requested 
permits, we will take into consideration any information that we 
receive during the public comment period.
    You may submit your comments and materials by one of the methods in 
ADDRESSES. We will not consider comments sent by email or fax, or to an 
address not in ADDRESSES. We will not consider or include in our 
administrative record comments we receive after the close of the 
comment period (see DATES).
    When submitting comments, please specify the name of the applicant 
and the permit number at the beginning of your comment. Provide 
sufficient information 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.

B. May I review comments submitted by others?

    You may view and comment on others' public comments at http://www.regulations.gov, unless our allowing so would violate the Privacy 
Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) or Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).

C. Who will see my comments?

    If you submit a comment at http://www.regulations.gov, your entire 
comment, including any personal identifying information, will be posted 
on the website. If you submit a hardcopy comment that includes personal 
identifying information, such as your address, phone number, or email 
address, you may request at the top of your document that we withhold

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this information from public review. However, we cannot guarantee that 
we will be able to do so. Moreover, all submissions from organizations 
or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as 
representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be 
made available for public disclosure in their entirety.

II. Background

    To help us carry out our conservation responsibilities for affected 
species, and in consideration of section 10(c) of the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), we 
invite public comments on permit applications before final action is 
taken. With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits certain activities with 
listed species unless Federal authorization is issued that allows such 
activities. Permits issued under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA allow 
otherwise prohibited activities for scientific purposes or to enhance 
the propagation or survival of the affected species. Service 
regulations regarding prohibited activities with endangered species, 
captive-bred wildlife registrations, and permits for any activity 
otherwise prohibited by the ESA with respect to any endangered species 
are available in title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations in part 
17.

III. Permit Applications

    We invite comments on the following applications.

Endangered Species

Applicant: American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY; Permit No. 
51221D

    The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples 
derived from wild golden-shouldered parrots (Psephotus 
chrysopterygius), taken in Queensland, Australia, for the purpose of 
scientific research. This notification is for a single import.

Applicant: Associated Humane Societies, dba Popcorn Park Animal Refuge, 
Forked River, NJ; Permit No. 83167D

    The applicant requests a permit to import one male and one female 
tiger (Panthera tigris) of unknown origin, from the Cherry Brook Zoo, 
St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, for the purpose of enhancing the 
propagation or survival of the species. This notification is for a 
single import.

Applicant: Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ; Permit No. 094332

    The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from 
wild, captive-held and captive-born chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes), 
bonobos (Pan paniscus), gorillas (Gorilla gorilla), and orangutans 
(Pongo pygmaeus) from various countries for the purpose of scientific 
research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the 
applicant over a 5-year period.

Applicant: Wade Harrell, Whooping Crane Recovery Plan Coordinator, U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 2, Austwell, TX; Permit No. 
PER0016823

    The applicant requests renewal of a permit to import captive-bred/
captive- hatched and wild live specimens, captive-bred/wild-collected 
viable eggs, biological samples, and salvaged materials from captive-
bred/wild specimens of whooping cranes (Grus Americana) from Canada, 
for completion of identified task and objectives mandated under the 
Service Whooping Crane Recovery Plan. Salvage materials may include, 
but are not limited to, whole or partial specimens, feathers, eggs, and 
eggshell fragments. This notification covers activities to be conducted 
by the applicant over a 5-year period.

Applicant: Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, 
Washington, DC; Permit No. PER0017129

    The applicant requests a permit to import two female captive-bred 
Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) from the Rotterdam Zoo, Rotterdam, 
Netherlands, for the purpose of enhancing the propagation or survival 
of the species. This notification is for a single import.

Applicant: Wildlife World Zoo, Inc., Litchfield Park, AZ; Permit No. 
54998D

    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species, to enhance the propagation 
or survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.

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               Common name                        Scientific name
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African penguin.........................  Spheniscus demersus
Southern white rhinoceros...............  Ceratotherium simum simum
Saltwater crocodile.....................  Crocodylus porosus
Madagascar radiated tortoise............  Geochelone radiata
Galapagos tortoise......................  Geochelone nigra
Apaporis river caiman...................  Caiman crocodilus apaporiensis
Brown caiman............................  Caiman crocodilus fuscus
Common caiman...........................  Caiman crocodilus crocodilus
African dwarf crocodile.................  Osteolaemus tetraspis
                                           tetraspis
Congo dwarf crocodile...................  Osteolaemus tetraspis osborni
Nile crocodile..........................  Crocodylus niloticus
Lar white-handed gibbon.................  Hylobates lar
Pileated gibbon.........................  Hylobates pileatus
Siamang.................................  Symphalangus syndactylus
Cotton-top tamarin......................  Saguinus oedipus
Brush-tailed rat-kangaroo...............  Bettongia penicillata
Cheetah.................................  Acinonyx jubatus
African lion............................  Panthera leo leo
African lion............................  Panthera leo melanochaita
Tiger...................................  Panthera tigris
Andean condor...........................  Vultur gryphus
White-naped crane.......................  Grus vipio
Leopard.................................  Panthera pardus
Ring-tailed lemur.......................  Lemur catta
Black-and-white ruffed lemur............  Varecia variegata
Red ruffed lemur........................  Varecia rubra
Arabian oryx............................  Oryx leucoryx
Red lechwe..............................  Kobus leche
South American tapir....................  Tapirus terrestris
Scarlet macaw...........................  Ara macao cyanoptera
Blue-throated macaw.....................  Ara glaucogularis
Military macaw..........................  Ara militaris
Clouded leopard.........................  Neofelis nebulosa
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Applicant: Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Tacoma, WA; Permit No. 
77904D

    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance the propagation or 
survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.

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               Common name                        Scientific name
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Radiated tortoise.......................  Astrochelys radiata
Parma wallaby...........................  Macropus parma
Asian elephant..........................  Elephas maximus
Black-and-white ruffed lemur............  Varecia variegata
Ring-tailed lemur.......................  Lemur catta
Northern white-cheeked gibbon...........  Nomascus leucogenys
Siamang.................................  Symphalangus syndactylus
Clouded leopard.........................  Neofelis nebulosa
Sumatran tiger..........................  Panthera tigris sumatrae
Malayan tapir...........................  Tapirus indicus
Lowland anoa............................  Bubalus depressicornis
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Applicant: Caldwell Zoo, Tyler, TX; Permit No. 71365D

    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance the propagation or 
survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.

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               Common name                        Scientific name
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Cheetah.................................  Acinonyx jubatus
Military macaw..........................  Ara militaris
Black rhinoceros........................  Diceros bicornis
Grevy's zebra...........................  Equus grevyi
Northern bald ibis......................  Geronticus eremita
Red-ruffed lemur........................  Varecia rubra
Ring-tailed lemur.......................  Lemur catta
African lion............................  Panthera leo melanochaita
Tiger...................................  Panthera tigris
Cotton-top tamarin......................  Saguinus oedipus
African penguin.........................  Spheniscus demersus
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Applicant: Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison, WI; Permit No. 77262D

    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance the propagation or 
survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.

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               Common name                        Scientific name
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Bactrian camel..........................  Camelus bactrianus.
African wild ass........................  Equus africanus.
Lar gibbon..............................  Hylobates lar.
Ring-tailed lemur.......................  Lemur catta.
Black-and-white ruffed lemur............  Varecia variegata.
Golden lion tamarin.....................  Leontopithecus rosalia.
African lion............................  Panthera leo melanochaita.
Siberian tiger..........................  Panthera tigris altaica.
Bornean orangutan.......................  Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus.
African penguin.........................  Spheniscus demersus.
Southern white rhinoceros...............  Ceratotherium simum simum.
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Applicant: Venado Ventures, LLC, Columbus, TX; Permit No. 79076D

    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for red lechwe (Kobus leche), to enhance the 
propagation or survival of the species. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.

Applicant: Honolulu Zoo, Honolulu, HI; Permit No. 77784D

    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance the propagation or 
survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.

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               Common name                        Scientific name
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Cheetah.................................  Acinonyx jubatus.
Black rhinoceros........................  Diceros bicornis.
Ring-tailed lemur.......................  Lemur catta.
African lion............................  Panthera leo melanochaita.
Tiger...................................  Panthera tigris.
African penguin.........................  Spheniscus demersus.
Japanese giant salamander...............  Andrias japonicus.
Radiated tortoise.......................  Astrochelys radiata.
Galapagos tortoise......................  Geochelone nigra.
Komodo Island monitor...................  Varanus komodoensis.
Lar gibbon..............................  Hylobates lar.
Siamang.................................  Symphalangus syndactylus.
Chimpanzee..............................  Pan troglodytes.
Orangutan...............................  Pongo pygmaeus.
African wild dog........................  Lycaon pictus.
Gavial..................................  Gavialis gangeticus.
Asian Elephant..........................  Elephas maximus.
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Applicant: Venado Ventures, LLC, Columbus, TX; Permit No. 79085D

    The applicant requests a permit authorizing the culling of excess 
red lechwe (Kobus leche) from the captive herd maintained at their 
facility, to enhance the species' propagation and survival. This 
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 
5-year period.

IV. Next Steps

    After the comment period closes, we will make decisions regarding 
permit issuance. If we issue permits to any of the applicants listed in 
this notice, we will publish a notice in the Federal Register. You may 
locate the notice announcing the permit issuance by searching http://www.regulations.gov for the permit number listed above in this 
document. For example, to find information about the potential issuance 
of Permit No. 12345A, you would go to regulations.gov and search for 
``12345A''.

V. Authority

    We issue this notice under the authority of the Endangered Species 
Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and its implementing 
regulations.

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