Receipt of Applications for Permit, 14266-14267 [E8-5211]

Download as PDF 14266 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 52 / Monday, March 17, 2008 / Notices or endangered mussels, and seven threatened or endangered fish species. Species may be sampled in Missouri, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Mississippi, and Michigan. Applicant: Memphis Zoo, Memphis, Tennessee, TE171493. The applicant requests authorization to capture and rear Mississippi gopher frog (Rana capitol sevosa), larvae and tadpoles for research in treatment of diseases and in rearing techniques. Specimens would be captured from Harrison County, Mississippi, housed primarily at the Memphis Zoo, and may be transferred to other suitable facilities. Applicant: Roel Lopez, Texas A&M University, Texas, TE079849. The applicant requests renewal of existing authorization to capture, examine, hold, and release Lower Keys marsh rabbit (Sylvilagus palustris hefneri) to conduct population surveys and other research throughout the species range in the Florida Keys, Monroe County, Florida. Dated: February 20, 2008. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. E8–5273 Filed 3–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R9–IA–2008–N0045]; [96300–1671– 0000–P5] Receipt of Applications for Permit Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine mammals. Written data, comments or requests must be received by April 16, 2008. 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 pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:19 Mar 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 212, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358–2281. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358–2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Endangered Species The public is invited to comment on the following applications 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, comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should be submitted to the Director (address above). Applicant: International Center for the Preservation of Wild Animals (The Wilds), Cumberland, OH, PRT– 174822. The applicant requests a permit to import two male and one female captive-born dhole (Cuon alpinus lepterus) from Ontario, Canada for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles, CA, PRT–175905. The applicant requests a permit to export one male and two female captiveborn yellow-footed rock wallabies (Petrogale xanthopus xanthopus) to France for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, WA, PRT–174619. The applicant requests a permit to import one captive-born male lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) from Zoo Granby, Granby, Quebec, Canada, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH, PRT–171630. The applicant requests a permit to import three male and one female blackfooted cats (Felis nigripes) from Cat Conservation Trust, Cradock, South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: Richard J. Edelen, Thorton, CO, PRT–174604. The applicant requests 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. PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Applicant: Bruce L. Batory, Sugar Land, TX, PRT–175457. The applicant requests 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. Applicant: Burke H. Tackett, Nampa, ID, PRT–175704. The applicant requests 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. Applicant: Steve Martin’s Working Wildlife, Frazier Park, CA, PRT– 069429 and 069443. The applicant requests re-issuance of permits to re-export and re-import one male and one female leopard (Panthera pardus) to worldwide locations for the purpose of enhancement of the species through conservation education. The permit numbers and animals are: 069429, Ivory and 069443, Crystal. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a threeyear period and the import of any potential progeny born while overseas. Marine Mammals The public is invited to comment on the following application for a permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The application 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 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. Applicant: Matson’s Laboratory, Milltown, MT, PRT–166346. The applicant requests a permit to import teeth from polar bears (Ursus maritimus) which were taken during subsistence harvests in Nunavut, Canada, for age analysis for the purpose of scientific research and enhancement of survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a fiveyear period. E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 52 / Monday, March 17, 2008 / Notices Dated: February 22, 2008. Lisa J. Lierheimer, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. E8–5211 Filed 3–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian Gaming Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Approved Tribal-State Class III Gaming Amendments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice publishes approval of five Amendments to the Class III Gaming Compacts (Amendments) between the state of Oregon and the Burns-Paiute Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, the Coquille Tribe of Indians, the Klamath Tribes, and the Siletz Indians of Oregon. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 17, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George T. Skibine, Director, Office of Indian Gaming, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary—Policy and Economic Development, Washington, DC 20240, (202) 219–4066. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under section 11 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (IGRA) Public Law 100–497, 25 U.S.C. 2710, the Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the Federal Register notice of approved Tribal-State compacts for the purpose of engaging in Class III gaming activities on Indian lands. These Amendments revise Oregon State Police billing plan for each of the above listed Tribes. Dated: March 5, 2008. Carl J. Artman, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. E8–5198 Filed 3–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–4N–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES [ID 111 1610 DQ 049D DBG071006] Notice of Correction to Notice of Availability of Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement, Idaho Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Correction. AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:19 Mar 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 SUMMARY: On February 29, 2008, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published in the Federal Register [73 FR 11139] the Notice of Availability (NOA) of Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) Proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), Idaho. This notice inadvertently gave the incorrect Internet address for viewing the Proposed RMP/ FEIS on the Internet. The correct Internet address is: https://www.blm.gov/ id/st/en/fo/four_rivers/Planning/ snake_river_birds.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Sullivan, NCA Manager, BLM Four Rivers Field Office, 3948 Development Ave., Boise, Idaho 83705, phone 208– 384–3300, e-mail address: John_Sullivan@blm.gov. Thomas H. Dyer, Bureau of Land Management, Idaho State Director. [FR Doc. E8–5296 Filed 3–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–GG–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [WY–060–1320–EL, WYW163340] Notice of Availability of the West Antelope II Federal Coal Lease by Application Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Notice of Hearing, Wyoming Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Availability. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA, 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the West Antelope II Federal Coal Lease By Application (LBA) and by this Notice is announcing the opening of the comment period and a public hearing on the DEIS, Maximum Economic Recovery (MER), and Fair Market Value (FMV) associated with the proposed lease sale pursuant to 43 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 3425.4. The DEIS analyzes the potential impacts for coal LBA WYW163340, referred to as the West Antelope II tract, in the decertified Powder River Federal Coal Production Region, Wyoming. DATES: To ensure they will be considered, the BLM must receive written comments on the DEIS, MER, PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14267 and FMV within 60 days following the date the Environmental Protection Agency publishes its Notice of Availability of this DEIS in the Federal Register. The public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. MST, on March 24, 2008, at the Best Western Douglas Inn, 1450 Riverbend Drive, Douglas, Wyoming. The BLM will announce future meetings or hearings and any other public involvement activities at least 15 days in advance through public notices, media news releases, and/or mailings. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: E-mail: casper_wymail@blm.gov. Fax: 307–261–7587. Mail: Casper Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, Attn: Sarah Bucklin, 2987 Prospector Drive, Casper, Wyoming 82604. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Bucklin or Mike Karbs by mail at 2987 Prospector Drive, Casper, Wyoming 82604, by phone at 307–261– 7600, or by e-mail at casper_wymail@blm.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BLM is considering issuing a coal lease as a result of an April 6, 2005, application made by Antelope Coal Company (Antelope) to lease the Federal coal in the West Antelope II coal tract. This tract is located in Converse and Campbell counties and is near the Antelope Mine, approximately 50 miles north of Douglas, Wyoming. The DEIS analyzes and discloses to the public the direct, indirect, and cumulative environmental impacts of issuing a Federal coal lease in the Wyoming portion of the Powder River Basin. A copy of the DEIS has been sent to affected Federal, State, and local government agencies; persons and entities identified as potentially being affected by a decision to lease the Federal coal in this tract; and persons who indicated to the BLM that they wished to receive a copy of the DEIS. The purpose of the public hearing is to solicit comments on the DEIS, on the proposed competitive sale of the West Antelope II coal tract, and comments on the FMV and MER of the Federal coal. Antelope originally applied for the tract in accordance with 43 CFR part 3425 in order to extend the life of the existing Antelope Mine. The applicant estimated that the tract includes approximately 429.7 million tons of inplace Federal coal underlying the following lands in Converse and Campbell Counties, Wyoming: T. 40 N., R. 71 W., 6th PM, Wyoming Section 5: Lot 18; Section 8: Lots 1 through 3, 6 through 11, 14 through 16; E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 52 (Monday, March 17, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14266-14267]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-5211]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R9-IA-2008-N0045]; [96300-1671-0000-P5]


Receipt of Applications for Permit

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit.

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SUMMARY: The public is invited to comment on the following applications 
to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine 
mammals.

DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by April 16, 
2008.

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 212, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358-2281.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Endangered Species

    The public is invited to comment on the following applications 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, 
comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should 
be submitted to the Director (address above).

Applicant: International Center for the Preservation of Wild Animals 
(The Wilds), Cumberland, OH, PRT-174822.

    The applicant requests a permit to import two male and one female 
captive-born dhole (Cuon alpinus lepterus) from Ontario, Canada for the 
purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.

Applicant: Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles, CA, PRT-175905.

    The applicant requests a permit to export one male and two female 
captive-born yellow-footed rock wallabies (Petrogale xanthopus 
xanthopus) to France for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of 
the species.

Applicant: Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, WA, PRT-174619.

    The applicant requests a permit to import one captive-born male 
lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) from Zoo Granby, Granby, 
Quebec, Canada, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the 
species.

Applicant: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH, PRT-
171630.

    The applicant requests a permit to import three male and one female 
black-footed cats (Felis nigripes) from Cat Conservation Trust, 
Cradock, South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival 
of the species.

Applicant: Richard J. Edelen, Thorton, CO, PRT-174604.

    The applicant requests 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.

Applicant: Bruce L. Batory, Sugar Land, TX, PRT-175457.

    The applicant requests 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.

Applicant: Burke H. Tackett, Nampa, ID, PRT-175704.

    The applicant requests 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.

Applicant: Steve Martin's Working Wildlife, Frazier Park, CA, PRT-
069429 and 069443.

    The applicant requests re-issuance of permits to re-export and re-
import one male and one female leopard (Panthera pardus) to worldwide 
locations for the purpose of enhancement of the species through 
conservation education. The permit numbers and animals are: 069429, 
Ivory and 069443, Crystal. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a three-year period and the import of 
any potential progeny born while overseas.

Marine Mammals

    The public is invited to comment on the following application for a 
permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The 
application 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 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.

Applicant: Matson's Laboratory, Milltown, MT, PRT-166346.

    The applicant requests a permit to import teeth from polar bears 
(Ursus maritimus) which were taken during subsistence harvests in 
Nunavut, Canada, for age analysis for the purpose of scientific 
research and enhancement of survival of the species. This notification 
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a five-year 
period.


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    Dated: February 22, 2008.
Lisa J. Lierheimer,
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management 
Authority.
 [FR Doc. E8-5211 Filed 3-14-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-55-P

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