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Download as PDF sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 139 / Friday, July 21, 2017 / Notices receive an update from the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) Program Office on various HSIN efforts undertaken during the 2017 Fiscal Year (FY) and planned activities for the upcoming quarters. DATES: The HSINAC will meet on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Please note that the meeting may close early if the committee has completed its business. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually via HSIN Connect, an online web-conferencing tool at https:// share.dhs.gov/hsin-policy, and available via teleconference at conference number: 1–888–942–9868; conference pin: 390–9971#. To access the web conferencing tool, participants will need to: (1) Go to https://share.dhs.gov/hsinpolicy; (2) click on ‘‘enter as a guest’’; (3) type in their name as a guest; and (4) click ‘‘submit.’’ The teleconference line will be open to the public and the meeting brief will be posted beforehand on the HSINAC’s Web site (https:// dhs.gov/hsin-advisory-committee). If the Federal government is closed, the meeting will be rescheduled. For information on services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance to attend, please email sheila.becherer@associates.hq.dhs.gov by 5:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. The HSIN Program Office is inviting public comment on the issues to be considered by the HSINAC in order to facilitate public participation in the meeting. Comments must be identified by Docket Number DHS–2017–0041 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: sheila.becherer@ associates.hq.dhs.gov. Please include Docket Number DHS–2017–0041 in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Designated Federal Officer, 245 Murray Lane SW., Mailstop 0426, 4th Floor, Workstation 82, ATTN: Maria Petrakis, Washington, DC 20828. • Fax: (202) 343–4294, ATTN: Sheila Becherer. • Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and Docket Number DHS–2017–0041. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https:// www.regulations.gov including any personal information provided. • Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:50 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 241001 www.regulations.gov and search for Docket Number DHS–2017–0041. A public comment period is scheduled during the meeting on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, from 1:40 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. EST. Speakers who wish to participate in the public comment period must register in advance and can do so by emailing sheila.becherer@associates.hq.dhs.gov by no later than Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to three (3) minutes and will speak in order of registration. Please note that the public comment period may begin earlier than the time listed above if the committee concludes its business earlier than expected. Similarly, the period may also end before the time indicated, following the last request for comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Maria Petrakis, HSINAC Designated Federal Officer and HSIN Policy Manager, Department of Homeland Security, (202) 343–4280 (office), maria.petrakis@hq.dhs.gov (email). Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. appendix (Pub. L. 92–463). The HSINAC is an advisory body to the HSIN Program Office. This committee provides advice and recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on matters relating to HSIN. These matters include system requirements, operating policies, community organization, knowledge management, interoperability and federation with other systems, and any other aspect of HSIN that supports the operations of DHS and its Federal, State, territorial, local, tribal, international, and private sector mission partners. Agenda: The HSINAC will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, to discuss recent HSIN Program efforts, to include an overview of HSIN’s migration to the Cloud, significant projects planned for FY 2018, and the impacts of these initiatives on end users. The members will also have the opportunity to discuss upcoming HSINAC activities and provide feedback to the HSIN Program Office on HSINAC future activities. Responsible DHS Official: Ms. Maria Petrakis, HSINAC Designated Federal Officer. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: July 13, 2017. James Lanoue, HSIN Program Manager. [FR Doc. 2017–15375 Filed 7–20–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9B–P PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33923 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2017–0040; FXIA16710900000–178–FF09A30000] Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit. AGENCY: 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 August 21, 2017. 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–2017–0040. • U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2017–0040; 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 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: Joyce Russell, Government Information Specialist, Division of Management Authority, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, MS: IA; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041– SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21JYN1.SGM 21JYN1 33924 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 139 / Friday, July 21, 2017 / Notices cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. 3803; telephone (703) 358–2023; facsimile (703) 358–2280. 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 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. 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). sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:50 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 241001 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 We invite the public to comment on applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.; ESA) prohibits activities with listed species unless Federal authorization is acquired that allows such activities. Endangered Species Applicant: Glen Jacobsen, Bird Island, MN; PRT–22069C The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) to enhance the propagation or survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5year period. Applicant: Eric Meffre, New Haven, CT; PRT–187257 The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) to enhance the propagation or survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5year period. Applicant: Wildwood Wildlife Park and Nature Center, Inc., Minocqua, WI; PRT–66306A The applicant requests a renewal of a captive-bred wildlife registration under PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 50 CFR 17.21(g) to enhance the propagation or survival of the following species: Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus), black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata), red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra), cotton-top tamarin (Saguinus oedipus), mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx), Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata), lar gibbon (Hylobates lar), leopard (Panthera pardus), snow leopard (Uncia uncia), bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus), red lechwe (Kobus leche), salmon-crested cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis), Blyth’s tragopan (Tragopan blythii), Cabot’s tragopan (Tragopan caboti), spotted pond turtle (Geoclemys hamiltonii), Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra), and radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata). This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5year period. Applicant: Farzad Sharim, Encino, CA; PRT–30604C The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to enhance species propagation or survival of the species for the golden parakeet (Guarouba guarouba). This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5year period. Applicant: Maurice Khoury, Livonia, MI; PRT–28970C The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for red siskin (Carduelis cucullata), to enhance species propagation or survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5year period. IV. Next Steps If the Service decides to issue permits to any of the applicants listed in this notice, we will publish a notice in the Federal Register. You may locate the Federal Register notice announcing the permit issuance date by searching in www.regulations.gov under the permit number listed in this document. V. Public Comments You may submit your comments and materials concerning this notice by one of the methods listed in ADDRESSES. We will not consider comments sent by email or fax or to an address not listed in ADDRESSES. If you submit a comment via https:// www.regulations.gov, your entire comment, including any personal identifying information, will be posted on the Web site. If you submit a hardcopy comment that includes personal identifying information, you E:\FR\FM\21JYN1.SGM 21JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 139 / Friday, July 21, 2017 / Notices may request at the top of your document that we withhold this information from public review. However, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. We will post all hardcopy comments on https://www.regulations.gov. VI. Authority Endangered Species Act of 1973, (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Joyce Russell, Government Information Specialist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 2017–15310 Filed 7–20–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–579–580 and 731–TA–1369–1372 (Preliminary)] Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From China, India, Korea, and Taiwan Determinations On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber from China, India, Korea, and Taiwan provided for in subheading 5503.20.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’) and subsidized by the governments of China and India. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Commencement of Final Phase Investigations Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission’s rules, the Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigations. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of scheduling, which will be published in the Federal Register as provided in section 207.21 of the Commission’s rules, upon notice from the Department of Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’) of affirmative preliminary determinations in the investigations under sections 703(b) or 733(b) of the Act, or, if the preliminary determinations are negative, upon notice of affirmative final determinations in those investigations under sections 705(a) or 735(a) of the 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:50 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 241001 Act. Parties that filed entries of appearance in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not enter a separate appearance for the final phase of the investigations. Industrial users, and, if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail level, representative consumer organizations have the right to appear as parties in Commission antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the investigations. Background On May 31, 2017, DAK Americas LLC, Charlotte, NC; Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America, Lake City, SC; and Auriga Polymers Inc., Charlotte, NC filed a petition with the Commission and Commerce, alleging that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of subsidized imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber from China and India and LTFV imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber from China, India, Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Accordingly, effective May 31, 2017, the Commission, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)), instituted countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701–TA–579–580 and antidumping duty investigation Nos. 731–TA–1369– 1373 (Preliminary). On July 13, 2017, the Department of Commerce terminated its antidumping duty investigation of imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber from Vietnam, following a request for withdrawal of the petition. Accordingly, the Commission has also terminated its antidumping duty investigation concerning fine denier polyester staple fiber from Vietnam (Investigation No. 731–TA–1373). Notice of the institution of the Commission’s investigations and of a public conference to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of June 7, 2017 (82 FR 26512). The conference was held in Washington, DC, on June 21, 2017, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel. The Commission made these determinations pursuant to sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)). It completed and filed its determinations in these investigations on July 17, 2017. The PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33925 views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4709 (July 2017), entitled Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from China, India, Korea, and Taiwan: Investigation Nos. 701–TA– 579–580 and 731–TA–1369–1372 (Preliminary). By order of the Commission. Issued: July 17, 2017. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2017–15299 Filed 7–20–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–581 and 731– TA–1374–1376 (Preliminary)] Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand Determinations On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of citric acid and certain citrate salts from Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand, provided for in subheadings 2918.14, 2918.15, and 3824.99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are allegedly sold at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’) and that are allegedly subsidized by the government of Thailand. Commencement of Final Phase Investigations Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission’s rules, the Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigations. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of scheduling, which will be published in the Federal Register as provided in section 207.21 of the Commission’s rules, upon notice from the Department of Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’) of affirmative preliminary determinations in the investigations under sections 703(b) or 733(b) of the Act, or, if the preliminary determinations are negative, upon notice of affirmative final determinations in those investigations under sections 705(a) or 735(a) of the Act. Parties that filed entries of appearance in the preliminary phase of 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). E:\FR\FM\21JYN1.SGM 21JYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2017-0040; FXIA16710900000-178-FF09A30000]


Foreign Endangered Species; 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 
August 21, 2017.

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-2017-0040.
     U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, 
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2017-0040; 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 
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: Joyce Russell, Government Information 
Specialist, Division of Management Authority, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service Headquarters, MS: IA; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 
22041-

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3803; telephone (703) 358-2023; facsimile (703) 358-2280.

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 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. 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.), 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

    We invite the public to comment on applications to conduct certain 
activities with endangered species. With some exceptions, the 
Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.; ESA) prohibits 
activities with listed species unless Federal authorization is acquired 
that allows such activities.

Endangered Species

Applicant: Glen Jacobsen, Bird Island, MN; PRT-22069C

    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) 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: Eric Meffre, New Haven, CT; PRT-187257

    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) 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: Wildwood Wildlife Park and Nature Center, Inc., Minocqua, 
WI; PRT-66306A

    The applicant requests a renewal of a captive-bred wildlife 
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to enhance the propagation or 
survival of the following species: Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), 
brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus), black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia 
variegata), red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra), cotton-top tamarin 
(Saguinus oedipus), mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx), Japanese macaque 
(Macaca fuscata), lar gibbon (Hylobates lar), leopard (Panthera 
pardus), snow leopard (Uncia uncia), bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus), 
red lechwe (Kobus leche), salmon-crested cockatoo (Cacatua 
moluccensis), Blyth's tragopan (Tragopan blythii), Cabot's tragopan 
(Tragopan caboti), spotted pond turtle (Geoclemys hamiltonii), 
Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra), and radiated tortoise 
(Astrochelys radiata). This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.

Applicant: Farzad Sharim, Encino, CA; PRT-30604C

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

Applicant: Maurice Khoury, Livonia, MI; PRT-28970C

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

IV. Next Steps

    If the Service decides to issue permits to any of the applicants 
listed in this notice, we will publish a notice in the Federal 
Register. You may locate the Federal Register notice announcing the 
permit issuance date by searching in www.regulations.gov under the 
permit number listed in this document.

V. Public Comments

    You may submit your comments and materials concerning this notice 
by one of the methods listed in ADDRESSES. We will not consider 
comments sent by email or fax or to an address not listed in ADDRESSES.
    If you submit a comment via https://www.regulations.gov, your entire 
comment, including any personal identifying information, will be posted 
on the Web site. If you submit a hardcopy comment that includes 
personal identifying information, you

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may request at the top of your document that we withhold this 
information from public review. However, we cannot guarantee that we 
will be able to do so.
    We will post all hardcopy comments on https://www.regulations.gov.

VI. Authority

    Endangered Species Act of 1973, (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

Joyce Russell,
Government Information Specialist, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 2017-15310 Filed 7-20-17; 8:45 am]
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