Issuance of Permits, 42409-42410 [E6-11960]

Download as PDF 42409 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 143 / Wednesday, July 26, 2006 / Notices Dated: July 21, 2006. Richard A. Sloan, Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E6–11912 Filed 7–25–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Receipt of Applications for Permit AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. Notice of receipt of applications for permit. ACTION: The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine mammals. SUMMARY: Written data, comments or requests must be received by August 25, 2006. ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358–2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358–2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: Endangered Marine Mammals and Marine Mammals The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered marine mammals and/or marine mammals. The applications were submitted to satisfy requirements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and/or the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and the regulations governing endangered species (50 CFR part 17) and/or marine mammals (50 CFR part 18). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of the complete applications or requests for a public hearing on these applications should be submitted to the Director (address above). 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. Dated: July 7, 2006. Michael L. Carpenter, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E6–11958 Filed 7–25–06; 8:45 am] Applicant: Lance G. Barrett-Lennard, Homer, AK, PRT–118442 issued. The applicant requests a permit to take by harassment up to 60 wild northern sea otters (Enhydra lutris kenyoni) in the Aleutian Islands, southwest Alaska, for the purpose of scientific research. Otters will be exposed to killer whale fin decoys and recordings of killer whale calls and blows; sea otter response will be observed and measured according to activity level. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a fiveyear period. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, the Division of Management Authority is forwarding copies of the above applications to the Marine Mammal Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors for their review. Applicant: Craig A. Stanley, San Jose, CA, PRT–125911 The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea polar bear population in Canada for personal, noncommercial use. BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Issuance of Permits Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits for endangered species. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The following permits were Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the 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: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358–2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358–2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that on the dates below, as authorized by the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the Fish and Wildlife Service issued the requested permits subject to certain conditions set forth therein. For each permit for an endangered species, the Service found that (1) the application was filed in good faith, (2) the granted permit would not operate to the disadvantage of the endangered species, and (3) the granted permit would be consistent with the purposes and policy set forth in Section 2 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. ADDRESSES: ENDANGERED SPECIES Applicant Receipt of application Federal Register notice 120504 ................................................................ 068235, 068236, 068237, 068238, 068239, 068240, 068241, 068242, 068243, 068349, 068350, 068353, 119894, and 120319. 115655 ................................................................ sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Permit number William C. Holt ............. Hawthorn Corporation .. 71 FR 19892; April 18, 2006 .............................. 71 FR 26555; May 5, 2006 ................................ May 22, 2006. June 5, 2006. University of California, Riverside. Jere Moyer ................... Robert V. Underwood .. Kirk E. Winward ........... 71 FR 19892; April 18, 2006 .............................. June 20, 2006. 71 FR 26555; May 5, 2006 ................................ 71 FR 28881; May 18, 2006 .............................. 71 FR 28881; May 18, 2006 .............................. June 20, 2006. June 26, 2006. June 26, 2006. 121438 ................................................................ 122447 ................................................................ 122242 ................................................................ VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:16 Jul 25, 2006 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\26JYN1.SGM 26JYN1 Permit issuance date 42410 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 143 / Wednesday, July 26, 2006 / Notices Dated: June 30, 2006. Michael S. Moore, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E6–11960 Filed 7–25–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Emergency Exemption: Issuance of Permit for Endangered Species Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of emergency issuance of permit for endangered species. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The following permit was issued. Documents and other information submitted for this application are available for review, subject to the 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: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203, telephone 703/358–2104 or fax 703/358–2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358–2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 19, 2006, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) issued a permit (PRT– 125946) to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS/Bronx Zoo), New York, New York, to import an orphaned male snow leopard (Uncia uncia) from Pakistan for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Authorization of this action is under Section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). The Service determined that an emergency affecting the health and life of the snow leopard existed, and that no reasonable alternative was available to the applicant for the following reasons. The WCS requested a permit to import a male snow leopard from Pakistan. The animal, born in June 2005, was orphaned at approximately three weeks of age when a farmer killed his mother in self-defense. The animal was turned over to the Pakistani Northern Areas Forest Department. Prior to the earthquake in October 2005, the Government of Pakistan intended to keep the animal in Pakistan. However, after the earthquake, all available resources were dedicated to earthquake relief; the required resources needed to sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:16 Jul 25, 2006 Jkt 208001 house and care for the orphaned snow leopard were no longer available. The Government of Pakistan, after determining that it could not care for the animal, requested assistance from the WCS, which has a presence in Pakistan. Since the animal was removed from the wild at such a young age, it is highly unlikely that it could ever be reintroduced to the wild. The snow leopard is currently being housed in a facility that is inadequate for the proper care of the animal. The WCS, through its facility, the Bronx Zoo, has extensive experience with both wild and captive snow leopards. The facilities at the Bronx Zoo have well-trained staff and the resources necessary to maintain this animal. The WCS signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Pakistan that outlined certain conditions and arrangements in regards to the import of this animal. In exchange for importing the animal, the WCS will provide technical support for and assist in raising funds for a wild foundling care facility in Northern Areas, Pakistan, that will have the particular focus on care and management of foundling snow leopards. In addition, the Government of Pakistan will retain ownership of the snow leopard and WCS agrees to return the animal to Pakistan when so requested. Therefore, notice is hereby given that on the date above, as authorized by the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the Fish and Wildlife Service issued the requested permit subject to certain conditions set forth therein. As required by the ESA, the application requesting this import was filed in good faith by the WCS. In granting authorization for this import, the Service has determined that it would not operate to the disadvantage of the endangered species since the animal had been removed from the wild for purposes other than importing it to the United States. Further, since the animal is currently housed in facilities that are inadequate for its long-term survival, housing it at the Bronx Zoo would ensure that this specimen of a highly endangered species will survive. Lastly, the granting of this permit is consistent with the purposes and policy set forth in section 2 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. Dated: July 19, 2006. Michael S. Moore, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E6–11961 Filed 7–25–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Post-Delisting Monitoring Plan for the Douglas County Distinct Population Segment of the Columbian White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus leucurus) Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of document availability. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of the Post-Delisting Monitoring Plan for the Douglas County Distinct Population Segment of the Columbian White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus leucurus). The monitoring plan describes the methods that are being used to monitor the status of the Douglas County distinct population segment of the Columbian white-tailed deer and its habitat for a 5year period, from 2003 (at the time of delisting) to 2008. The plan also provides a strategy for identifying and responding to unexpected population declines and habitat alteration, as well as disease outbreaks. ADDRESSES: Copies of the post-delisting monitoring plan are available by request from the State Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Oregon Fish and Wildlife Office, 2600 SE. 98th Avenue, Suite 100, Portland, Oregon 97266 (telephone: 503–231–6179; fax: 503– 231–6195). It is also available on the World Wide Web at: https://www.fws.gov/oregonfwo/Species/ ESA-Actions/CWTDPage.asp. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cat Brown, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, at the above address. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Columbian white-tailed deer is the westernmost representative of 30 subspecies of white-tailed deer in North and Central America (Halls 1978, p. 44; Baker 1984, p. 11). The subspecies was formerly distributed throughout the bottomlands and prairie woodlands of the lower Columbia, Willamette, and Umpqua River basins in Oregon and southern Washington (Bailey 1936, p. 90; Verts and Carraway 1998, p. 479). It currently exists in two distinct population segments (DPS), one in Douglas County, Oregon (Douglas County DPS), and the other along the lower Columbia River in Oregon and Washington (Columbia River DPS). The Douglas County DPS was removed from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants on July 24, 2003 (68 FR E:\FR\FM\26JYN1.SGM 26JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 26, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42409-42410]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-11960]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Issuance of Permits

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits for endangered species.

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SUMMARY: The following permits were issued.

ADDRESSES: Documents and other information submitted with these 
applications are available for review, subject to the 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: U.S. Fish 
and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North 
Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358-2281.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, 
telephone 703/358-2104.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that on the dates 
below, as authorized by the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 
1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the Fish and Wildlife 
Service issued the requested permits subject to certain conditions set 
forth therein. For each permit for an endangered species, the Service 
found that (1) the application was filed in good faith, (2) the granted 
permit would not operate to the disadvantage of the endangered species, 
and (3) the granted permit would be consistent with the purposes and 
policy set forth in Section 2 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as 
amended.

                                               Endangered Species
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                                                             Receipt of application
           Permit number                    Applicant           Federal Register         Permit issuance date
                                                                     notice
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120504.............................  William C. Holt.......  71 FR 19892; April 18,  May 22, 2006.
                                                              2006.
068235, 068236, 068237, 068238,      Hawthorn Corporation..  71 FR 26555; May 5,     June 5, 2006.
 068239, 068240, 068241, 068242,                              2006.
 068243, 068349, 068350, 068353,
 119894, and 120319.
115655.............................  University of           71 FR 19892; April 18,  June 20, 2006.
                                      California, Riverside.  2006.
121438.............................  Jere Moyer............  71 FR 26555; May 5,     June 20, 2006.
                                                              2006.
122447.............................  Robert V. Underwood...  71 FR 28881; May 18,    June 26, 2006.
                                                              2006.
122242.............................  Kirk E. Winward.......  71 FR 28881; May 18,    June 26, 2006.
                                                              2006.
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    Dated: June 30, 2006.
Michael S. Moore,
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management 
Authority.
 [FR Doc. E6-11960 Filed 7-25-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-55-P
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