[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 8, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12116-12118]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-05140]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2016-0043; FXIA16710900000-156-FF09A30000]
Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit;
Correction
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit; correction.
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SUMMARY: On February 25, 2016, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
announced the receipt of applications for permits to conduct certain
activities with endangered species. The notice contained the incorrect
docket number for interested parties to use to submit comments. The
correct docket number is FWS-HQ-IA-2016-0043. With this notice, we
correct that error.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, (703) 358-2104
(telephone); (703) 358-2281 (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
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
Endangered Species
Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois,
Champaign, IL; PRT-84465A
The applicant requests an amendment to their permit to import
samples from captive-born and wild hutia species (Capromys species),
Cuban solenodon (Solenodon cubanus), Haitian/Hispaniolan solenodon
(Solenodon paradoxus), Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), black
rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), Northern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium
simum cottoni), Javan rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus), Indian
rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus
sumatrensis), cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), Pakistan sand cat (Felis
margarita scheffeli), black-footed cat (Felis nigripes), Baird's tapir
(Tapirus bairdii), lion (Panthera leo leo), and leopard (panther
pardus) from multiple locations for the purpose of enhancement of the
species through scientific research. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, NY; PRT-82159B
The applicant requests a permit to import two male captive-bred
red-collared brown lemurs (Eulemur collaris) from Tierpark Berlin-
Friedrichsfelde, Berlin, Germany, for the purpose of enhancement of the
survival of the species through zoological display and captive
propagation.
Applicant: Atlanta-Fulton County Zoo, dba Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta, GA;
PRT-85599B
The applicant requests a permit to export two captive-bred female
giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) to Chengdu Research Base of Giant
Panda Breeding, Chengdu, China, for the purpose of enhancement of the
survival of the species through conservation breeding.
Applicant: Steven Lambert, La Mesa CA; PRT-121977
The applicant requests an amendment to an existing captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to add the following
species to enhance species propagation or survival: Bolson tortoise
(Gopherus flavomarginatus), aquatic box turtle (Terrapene Coahuila),
yellow-spotted river turtle (Podocnemis unifilis), spotted pond turtle
(Geoclemys hamiltonii), Grand Cayman blue iguana (Cyclura lewisi), and
Cuban ground iguana (Cyclura nubila nubila). This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey, National Wildlife Health Center,
Honolulu, HI; PRT-105568
The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples and
carcasses from wild, captive-held, or captive born animals 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.
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.
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Applicant: Carmelo Musacchia New York, NY; PRT-80906B
Applicant: Victor Sanchez, Humble, TX; PRT-84418B
Applicant: Thomas Salmon, Odessa, TX; PRT-86900B
Applicant: Danny Janecka, Waelder, TX; PRT-87863B
Dated: March 3, 2016.
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of
Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 2016-05140 Filed 3-7-16; 8:45 am]
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