Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Receipt of Applications for Permit, 62139-62140 [2010-25295]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 194 / Thursday, October 7, 2010 / Notices The three 15-member Nevada councils advise the Secretary of the Interior, through the BLM Nevada State Director, on a variety of planning and management issues associated with public land management in Nevada. The meeting will be held at the John Ascuaga Nugget Hotel Casino, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada. Agenda topics include a presentation and discussion of accomplishments during 2010 and the outlook for 2011 for the BLM in Nevada; opening remarks and closeout reports of the three RACs; discussion on the BLM and U.S. Forest Service joint recreation subcommittee; breakout meetings of each group category; breakout meetings of the three RACs; and setting of schedules for meetings of the individual RACs for the upcoming year. The public may provide written comments to the three RAC groups or the individual RACs. Individuals who plan to attend and need further information about the meeting or need special assistance such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations may contact Rochelle Francisco. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: September 30, 2010. Ron Wenker, State Director, Nevada. [FR Doc. 2010–25275 Filed 10–6–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–HC–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R9–IA–2010–N218; 96300–1671– 0000–P5] Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; 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) prohibits activities with listed species unless a Federal permit is issued that allows such activities. Both laws require that we invite public comment before issuing these permits. DATES: We must receive comments or requests for documents or comments on or before November 8, 2010. We must receive requests for marine mammal jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:42 Oct 06, 2010 Jkt 223001 permit public hearings, in writing, at the address shown in the ADDRESSES section by November 8, 2010. ADDRESSES: Brenda Tapia, Division of Management Authority, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 212, Arlington, VA 22203; fax (703) 358–2280; or e-mail DMAFR@fws.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, (703) 358–2104 (telephone); (703) 358–2280 (fax); DMAFR@fws.gov (e-mail). 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 PRTnumber, and the name of the applicant in your request or submission. We will not consider requests or comments sent to an e-mail 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 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, PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 62139 phone number, e-mail 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, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, section 10(a)(1)(A), as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and our regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR part 17, the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and our regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 18 require that we invite public comment before final action on these permit applications. 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: Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL; PRT–22130A. The applicant requests a permit to import six live captive-bred female cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) from South Africa for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species and conservation education. Applicant: Steve Martin’s Working Wildlife, Frazier Park, CA; PRT–069439. The applicant request the re-issuance of a permit for the re-export and reimport of a female captive-born Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) to and from worldwide locations for the purpose of enhancement of the species through conservation education. The permit number and animal: [069439, Sasha]. 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. Applicant: Chelonian Research Institute, Oviedo, FL; PRT–24269A. The applicant requests a permit to export and re-import non-living museum specimens of endangered and threatened species previously accessioned into the applicant’s collection for scientific research. This notification covers activities conducted by the applicant for a 5-year period. E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1 62140 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 194 / Thursday, October 7, 2010 / Notices Multiple Applicants The following applicants each request 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: Kevin Slaughter, Birmingham, AL; PRT–23152A; Applicant: Jernigan Theodore, Olympia, WA; PRT–22592A; Applicant: Anthony Clemenza, Brooklyn, NY; PRT–22557A; Applicant: Richard Young, West Islip, NY; PRT–22107A; Applicant: David Crawford, Baker MI; PRT–22509A; Applicant: Hector Bonilla, Wimberley, TX; PRT–23150A. B. Endangered Marine Mammals and Marine Mammals Applicant: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, St. Petersburg, FL; PRT–773494 The applicant requests an amendment for the permit to allow additional sampling and harassment of Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus) for the purpose of scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over the remainder of the 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. Dated: October 1, 2010. Brenda Tapia, Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 2010–25295 Filed 10–6–10; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [WY–923–1310–FI; WYW159733] jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease WYW159733, Wyoming Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Under the provisions of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition SUMMARY: 14:42 Oct 06, 2010 Julie L. Weaver, Chief, Fluid Minerals Adjudication. [FR Doc. 2010–25356 Filed 10–6–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–22–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled In Re Certain Mobile Devices, Associated Software, and Components Thereof, DN 2757; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. The public version of the complaint can be accessed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov, and will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) SUMMARY: BILLING CODE 4310–55–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 for reinstatement from Sun Cal Energy Inc. for competitive oil and gas lease WYW159733 for land in Sublette County, Wyoming. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bureau of Land Management, Julie L. Weaver, Chief, Fluid Minerals Adjudication, at (307) 775–6176. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The lessee has agreed to the amended lease terms for rentals and royalties at rates of $10 per acre or fraction thereof, per year and 162⁄3 percent, respectively. The lessee has paid the required $500 administrative fee and $163 to reimburse the Department for the cost of this Federal Register notice. The lessee has met all the requirements for reinstatement of the lease as set out in Sections 31(d) and (e) of the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 188), and the BLM is proposing to reinstate lease WYW159733 effective February 1, 2008, under the original terms and conditions of the lease along with the increased rental and royalty rates cited above. The BLM has not issued a valid lease to any other interest affecting the lands. Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Hearingimpaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205–1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission has received a complaint filed on behalf of Microsoft Corporation on October 1, 2010. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain mobile devices, associated software, and components thereof. The complaint names as respondent Motorola, Inc. of Schaumburg, IL. The complainant, proposed respondents, other interested parties, and members of the public are invited to file comments, not to exceed five pages in length, on any public interest issues raised by the complaint. Comments should address whether issuance of an exclusion order and/or a cease and desist order in this investigation would negatively affect the public health and welfare in the United States, competitive conditions in the United States economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the United States, or United States consumers. In particular, the Commission is interested in comments that: (i) Explain how the articles potentially subject to the orders are used in the United States; (ii) identify any public health, safety, or welfare concerns in the United States relating to the potential orders; (iii) indicate the extent to which like or directly competitive articles are produced in the United States or are otherwise available in the United States, with respect to the articles potentially subject to the orders; and (iv) indicate whether Complainant, Complainant’s licensees, and/or third party suppliers have the capacity to replace the volume of articles potentially subject to an exclusion order and a cease and desist order within a commercially reasonable time. Written submissions must be filed no later than by close of business, five E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 194 (Thursday, October 7, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62139-62140]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-25295]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R9-IA-2010-N218; 96300-1671-0000-P5]


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) prohibits activities with listed species unless a Federal permit 
is issued that allows such activities. Both laws require that we invite 
public comment before issuing these permits.

DATES: We must receive comments or requests for documents or comments 
on or before November 8, 2010. We must receive requests for marine 
mammal permit public hearings, in writing, at the address shown in the 
ADDRESSES section by November 8, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Brenda Tapia, Division of Management Authority, U.S. Fish 
and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 212, Arlington, VA 
22203; fax (703) 358-2280; or e-mail DMAFR@fws.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, (703) 358-2104 
(telephone); (703) 358-2280 (fax); DMAFR@fws.gov (e-mail).

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 e-mail 
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 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, e-mail 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, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, section 10(a)(1)(A), as 
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and our regulations in the Code of 
Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR part 17, the Marine Mammal 
Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and our 
regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 18 
require that we invite public comment before final action on these 
permit applications. 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: Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL; PRT-22130A.
    The applicant requests a permit to import six live captive-bred 
female cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) from South Africa for the purpose of 
enhancement of the survival of the species and conservation education.
    Applicant: Steve Martin's Working Wildlife, Frazier Park, CA; PRT-
069439.
    The applicant request the re-issuance of a permit for the re-export 
and re-import of a female captive-born Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris 
tigris) to and from worldwide locations for the purpose of enhancement 
of the species through conservation education. The permit number and 
animal: [069439, Sasha]. 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.
    Applicant: Chelonian Research Institute, Oviedo, FL; PRT-24269A.
    The applicant requests a permit to export and re-import non-living 
museum specimens of endangered and threatened species previously 
accessioned into the applicant's collection for scientific research. 
This notification covers activities conducted by the applicant for a 5-
year period.

[[Page 62140]]

Multiple Applicants
    The following applicants each request 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: Kevin Slaughter, Birmingham, AL; PRT-23152A;
    Applicant: Jernigan Theodore, Olympia, WA; PRT-22592A;
    Applicant: Anthony Clemenza, Brooklyn, NY; PRT-22557A;
    Applicant: Richard Young, West Islip, NY; PRT-22107A;
    Applicant: David Crawford, Baker MI; PRT-22509A;
    Applicant: Hector Bonilla, Wimberley, TX; PRT-23150A.

B. Endangered Marine Mammals and Marine Mammals

Applicant: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, St. 
Petersburg, FL; PRT-773494
    The applicant requests an amendment for the permit to allow 
additional sampling and harassment of Florida manatees (Trichechus 
manatus) for the purpose of scientific research. This notification 
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over the remainder 
of the 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.

    Dated: October 1, 2010.
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 2010-25295 Filed 10-6-10; 8:45 am]
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