Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Receipt of Applications for Permit, 29889-29890 [2016-11307]

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Viewing Comments: Comments and materials we receive will be available for public inspection on https://www.regulations.gov, or by appointment, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–3803; telephone 703–358–2095. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, (703) 358–2104 (telephone); (703) 358–2281 (fax); DMAFR@fws.gov (email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Fish and Wildlife Service I. Public Comment Procedures [Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2016–0068; FXIA16710900000–156–FF09A320000] 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 PRTnumber, 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. 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With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) prohibit 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 13, 2016. We must receive requests for marine mammal permit public hearings, in writing, at the address shown in the ADDRESSES section by June 13, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submitting Comments: You may submit comments by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2016–0068. • U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2016–0068; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, MS: BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–3803. When submitting comments, please indicate the name of the applicant and the PRT# you are commenting on. We will post all comments on https:// SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 E:\FR\FM\13MYN1.SGM 13MYN1 29890 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 93 / Friday, May 13, 2016 / Notices 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 mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Applicant: Denver Zoological Foundation, Denver, CO; PRT–91925B The applicant requests a permit to import one male captive born Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) 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. Zoological Society of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; PRT–120130 The applicant requests a re-issuance of their permit for the interstate commerce of one male and two female captive-born cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 May 12, 2016 Jkt 238001 conducted by the applicant over a 5year period. Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis, MO; PRT– 93344B The applicant requests a permit to export three male banteng (Bos javanicus) 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: Nathan Somero, New Ipswich, NH; PRT–90814B 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. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R7–ES–2016–N036; FF07CAMM00– FX–FXFR133707REG04] Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities; Proposed Incidental Harassment Authorization for Northern Sea Otters From the Southcentral Stock in Cook Inlet, Alaska Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of application and proposed incidental harassment authorization; availability of draft environmental assessment; request for comments. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), in response to a request under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (MMPA), as amended, from BlueCrest Alaska B. Endangered Marine Mammals and Operating LLC (BlueCrest), propose to Marine Mammals authorize the incidental taking by harassment of small numbers of Applicant: Silverback Films, Bristol, northern sea otters from the England, UK; PRT–92150B Southcentral stock in Cook Inlet, The applicant requests a permit to Alaska, from date of issuance—October photograph southern sea otters (Enhydra 31, 2016. BlueCrest has requested this lutris nereis) by boat and underwater in authorization for their planned oil and California for commercial purposes. gas exploration activities. We anticipate no take by injury or death and include This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant for less than none in this proposed authorization, which would be for take by harassment a 2-year period. only. Applicant: Texas A&M University, DATES: We will consider comments we Galveston, TX; PRT–84799B receive on or before June 13, 2016. ADDRESSES: The applicant requests a permit to Document availability: The incidental study northern sea otters (Enhydra lutris harassment authorization request, kenyoni) in Alaska for scientific associated draft environmental research purposes. This notification assessment, and supporting covers activities to be conducted by the documentation, such as Literature Cited, applicant over a 5-year period. are available for viewing at https:// Concurrent with publishing this www.fws.gov/alaska/fisheries/mmm/ notice in the Federal Register, we are iha.htm. forwarding copies of the above Comments submission: You may applications to the Marine Mammal submit comments on the proposed Commission and the Committee of incidental harassment authorization and associated draft environmental Scientific Advisors for their review. assessment by one of the following Brenda Tapia, methods: Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch • U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public of Permits, Division of Management Comments Processing, Attn: Kimberly Authority. Klein, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, [FR Doc. 2016–11307 Filed 5–12–16; 8:45 am] MS 341, 1011 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503; BILLING CODE 4333–15–P • Fax: 907–786–3816, attention to Kimberly Klein; or • Email comments to: FW7_AK_ Marine_Mammals@fws.gov. Please indicate to which document, the proposed incidental harassment authorization, or the draft environmental assessment, your PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13MYN1.SGM 13MYN1

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[FR Doc No: 2016-11307]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2016-0068; FXIA16710900000-156-FF09A320000]


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) prohibit 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 13, 2016. We must receive requests for marine mammal permit public 
hearings, in writing, at the address shown in the ADDRESSES section by 
June 13, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Submitting Comments: You may submit comments by one of the 
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments on Docket No. FWS-HQ-
IA-2016-0068.
     U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, 
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2016-0068; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
Headquarters, MS: BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-
3803.
    When submitting comments, please indicate the name of the applicant 
and the PRT# you are commenting on. We will post all comments on https://www.regulations.gov. This generally means that we will post any 
personal information you provide us (see the Public Comments section 
below for more information). Viewing Comments: Comments and materials 
we receive will be available for public inspection on https://www.regulations.gov, or by appointment, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, at the U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 5275 Leesburg Pike, 
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803; telephone 703-358-2095.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, (703) 358-2104 
(telephone); (703) 358-2281 (fax); DMAFR@fws.gov (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

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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: Denver Zoological Foundation, Denver, CO; PRT-91925B
    The applicant requests a permit to import one male captive born 
Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) 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.
Zoological Society of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; PRT-120130
    The applicant requests a re-issuance of their permit for the 
interstate commerce of one male and two female captive-born cheetahs 
(Acinonyx jubatus) 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.
Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis, MO; PRT-93344B
    The applicant requests a permit to export three male banteng (Bos 
javanicus) 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: Nathan Somero, New Ipswich, NH; PRT-90814B
    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.

B. Endangered Marine Mammals and Marine Mammals

Applicant: Silverback Films, Bristol, England, UK; PRT-92150B
    The applicant requests a permit to photograph southern sea otters 
(Enhydra lutris nereis) by boat and underwater in California for 
commercial purposes. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant for less than a 2-year period.
Applicant: Texas A&M University, Galveston, TX; PRT-84799B
    The applicant requests a permit to study northern sea otters 
(Enhydra lutris kenyoni) in Alaska for scientific research purposes. 
This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant 
over a 5-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. 2016-11307 Filed 5-12-16; 8:45 am]
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