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Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit
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[Federal Register: June 6, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 109)]
[Notices]
[Page 30476-30477]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit
Endangered Species
The following applicants have applied 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 or comments should be
submitted to the Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of
Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington,
Virginia 22203 and must be received by the Director within 30 days of
the date of this publication.
Applicant: AZA Rhinoceros Advisory Group on behalf of Sedgwick
County Zoo, Wichita, KS, PRT-042888.
The applicant requests a permit to import one female black
rhinoceros (Dicornis bicornis) from the Yokohama Kanazawa Zoo, Japan,
for the purpose of enhancement of propagation of the species through
captive breeding.
Applicant: National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, PRT-
040800.
The applicant requests a permit to export viable eggs of captive
bred Manchurian crane (Grus japonensis) and white-naped crane (Grus
vipio) for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species
through captive breeding and re-introduction. This notification covers
activities conducted by the applicant over the next 5 years.
Applicant: Gary Duane Gust, Cedar Springs, MI, PRT-043084.
The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus dorcas) 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: James J. Moore, Ph.D., University of San Diego, PRT-
039828.
The applicant request a permit to import biological samples of
chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) collected from the wild in Tanzania, for
scientific research. This notification covers activities conducted by
the applicant for a period of five years.
Applicant: Washington Regional Primate Research Center, Seattle,
WA, PRT-029665.
The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from
orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus), siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus), and
gibbons (Hylobates spp.) collected from captive-held and captive-born
specimens in Indonesia, for scientific research. This notification
covers activities conducted by the applicant over a five year period.
Applicant: Howard H. McCutchen, Hanlan, IA, PRT-043170.
The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus dorcas) 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: Department of Geology & Geophysics, University of Utah,
UT, PRT-043260.
The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples
collected from wild yellow-footed rock wallabies (Petrogale xanthopus)
in Australia for scientific research.
Applicant: Dr. Jennifer Pastorini, Dept. of Biology, Southwest
Texas State University, TX, PRT-043202.
The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from a
collection currently held at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, for
scientific research. The samples were collected from both wild and
captive non-human primates and represent multiple species in the
families Lepilemuridae, Daubentoniidae, Indridae, Cheirogaleidae, and
Lemuridae.
Applicant: McCarthy Wildlife Sanctuary, FL, PRT-037668.
The applicant requests a permit to import one captive-born male
cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) from DeWildt Cheetah Research and Breeding
Centre, South Africa, for the purpose of the enhancement of the
survival of the species.
Marine Mammals
The public is invited to comment on the following application(s)
for a permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The
application(s) was submitted to satisfy requirements of the Marine
Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) and
the regulations governing marine mammals (50 CFR 18).
Applicant: Charles F. Mervar, Longmont, CO, PRT-043244.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population
in Canada for personal use taken April, 2001.
Applicant: Vaughn Liljenquist, Glendale, AZ, PRT-043194.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Northern Beaufort Sea polar bear
population in Canada for personal use taken April, 2001.
Applicant: Sead Dizdarevic, Far Hills, NJ, PRT-043241.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Norwegian Bay polar bear population in
Canada for personal use taken May, 2001.
Applicant: Jay E. Link, Minong, WI, PRT-042006.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population
in Canada for personal use taken April, 2001.
Written data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete
applications or requests for a public hearing on these applications
should be sent to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of
Management Authority, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington,
Virginia 22203, telephone 703/358-2104 or fax 703/358-2281. These
requests must be received within 30 days of the date of publication of
this notice. Anyone requesting a hearing should give specific reasons
why a hearing would be appropriate. The holding of such a hearing is at
the discretion of the Director.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife has information collection approval from
OMB through February 28, 2001. OMB Control Number 1018-0093. Federal
Agencies may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to
respond to a collection of information unless it displays a current
valid OMB control number.
Documents and other information submitted with these applications
are available for review, subject to the
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requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any
party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents to the
following office within 30 days of the date of publication of this
notice: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management
Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia
22203. Phone: (703/358-2104); Fax: (703/358-2281).
Dated: May 25, 2001.
Monica Farris,
Senior Biologist, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 01-14188 Filed 6-5-01; 8:45 am]
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