Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Issuance of Permits, 43109-43110 [2012-17889]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 141 / Monday, July 23, 2012 / Notices 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). mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD 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 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:21 Jul 20, 2012 Jkt 226001 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: Damuth Taxidermy, Brady, TX; PRT–75675A The applicant requests a permit to export the sport-hunted trophy/trophies of one scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) and one addax (Addax nasomaculatus) culled from a captive herd maintained in the state of Sonora, TX, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: University of Florida, Davie, FL; PRT–71355A The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples of American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) from Belize for the purpose of enhancement of the species through scientific research. This notification covers activities conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, Syracuse, NY; PRT– 79875A The applicant requests a permit to export one male captive-born golden lion tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) to the Melbourne Zoo, Australia, for the purpose of enhancement of the species through captive breeding. 43109 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 Soik, Stevens Point, WI; PRT–73636A Applicant: Carey Adams, Greenville, SC; PRT–72621A B. Endangered Marine Mammals and Marine Mammals Applicant: John Wise, Ph.D., University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME; PRT– 100875 The applicant requests renewal of the permit to authorize import, export, and acquisition of biological samples from marine otter (Lontra felina), all sea otters (Enhydra lutris), walrus (Odobenus rosmarus), polar bear (Ursus maritimus), all manatee species (Trichechus spp.), and dugongs (Dugong dugon) to create cell lines for the purpose of scientific research. 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. 2012–17888 Filed 7–20–12; 8:45 am] Applicant: Utah’s Hogle Zoo, Salt Lake City, UT; PRT–79305A BILLING CODE 4310–55–P The applicant requests a permit to export one female captive-born golden lion tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) to the Melbourne Zoo, Australia, for the purpose of enhancement of the species through captive breeding. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Applicant: Dr. Muehlenbein, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN; PRT– 77006A Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Issuance of Permits The applicant requests a permit to import orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) and proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) biological samples from Malaysia for the purpose of enhancement to the survival of the species through scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 1-year period. Multiple Applicants The following applicants each request a permit to import the sport-hunted PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–WO–IA–2012–N172; FXIA16710900000P5–123–FF09A30000] Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have issued the following permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species, marine mammals, or both. We issue these permits under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). ADDRESSES: Brenda Tapia, Division of Management Authority, U.S. Fish and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23JYN1.SGM 23JYN1 43110 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 141 / Monday, July 23, 2012 / Notices Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 212, Arlington, VA 22203; fax (703) 358–2280; or email DMAFR@fws.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, (703) 358–2104 (telephone); (703) 358–2280 (fax); DMAFR@fws.gov (email). On the dates below, as authorized by the provisions of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), as amended, and/or the MMPA, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), we issued requested permits subject to certain conditions set forth therein. For each permit for an endangered species, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: we 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 ESA. ENDANGERED SPECIES Permit number Applicant Receipt of application Federal Register notice 57926A ........................... 66555A ........................... 73008A ........................... Zoological Society of San Diego ...................... James McNicol ................................................. University of South Carolina ............................. 77 FR 6139; February 7, 2012 ......................... 77 FR 15383; March 15, 2012 ......................... 77 FR 30547; May 23, 2012 ............................ Permit issuance date May 24, 2012. June 28, 2012. July 6, 2012. MARINE MAMMALS Permit number Applicant Receipt of application Federal Register notice 063561 ........................... Edmund Gerstein, Florida Atlantic University ... 77 FR 22604; April 16, 2012 ............................ Availability of Documents 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: Division of Management Authority, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 212, Arlington, VA 22203; fax (703) 358–2280. Brenda Tapia, Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. Permit issuance date June 28, 2012. offered at https://www.usgs.gov/ start_with_science. Bob Holmes: 573–308–3581, bholmes@usgs.gov. The comment period on questions and drafts has been extended to midnight on September 1, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Listed below are contacts for each USGS Mission Area: • Water DATES: • Global Change Virginia Burkett: 318–256–5628, virginia_burkett@usgs.gov. Dave Kirtland: 703–648–4712, dakirtland@usgs.gov. • Core Science Systems Eric Evenson: 609–771–3904, eevenson@usgs.gov. Randy Orndorff: 703–648–4316, rorndorf@usgs.gov. Feedback can be offered and additional information accessed at www.usgs.gov/ start_with_science. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: July 12, 2012. Barbara Wainman, USGS Associate Director for Communications and Publishing. BILLING CODE 4310–55–P Sky Bristol: 303–202–4181, sbristol@usgs.gov. Chip Euliss: 701–253–5564, ceuliss@usgs.gov. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR • Ecosystems DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR U.S. Geological Survey Bureau of Indian Affairs [USGS–GX11AA0000A1300] Announcement of the U.S. Geological Survey Science Strategy Planning Feedback Process Gary Brewer: 304–724–4507, gbrewer@usgs.gov. Ken Williams: 703–648–4260, byron_ken_williams@usgs.gov. • Energy and Minerals [FR Doc. 2012–17889 Filed 7–20–12; 8:45 am] AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior. Notice of feedback process. ACTION: The U.S. Geological Survey is creating 10-year strategies for each of its Mission Areas: Climate and Land Use Change, Core Science Systems, Ecosystems, Energy and Minerals, Environmental Health, Natural Hazards, and Water. This process involves gathering input from the public on draft strategy documents. Feedback can be mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:21 Jul 20, 2012 Jkt 226001 Jon Kolak: 703–648–6972, jkolak@usgs.gov. Rich Ferrero: 206–220–4574, rferrero@usgs.gov. • Environmental Health Herb Buxton: 609–771–3944, hbuxton@usgs.gov. Patti Bright: 703–648–4238, pbright@usgs.gov. • Natural Hazards Lucy Jones: 626–583–7817, jones@usgs.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [FR Doc. 2012–17832 Filed 7–20–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4311–AM–P Indian Gaming Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Approved Tribal— State Class III Gaming Compact. AGENCY: This notice publishes an extension of Gaming between the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and the State of South Dakota. DATES: Effective Date: July 23, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula L. Hart, Director, Office of Indian Gaming, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary—Policy and Economic Development, Washington, DC 20240, (202) 219–4066. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23JYN1.SGM 23JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 141 (Monday, July 23, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43109-43110]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-17889]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-WO-IA-2012-N172; FXIA16710900000P5-123-FF09A30000]


Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Issuance of Permits

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have issued 
the following permits to conduct certain activities with endangered 
species, marine mammals, or both. We issue these permits under the 
Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).

ADDRESSES: Brenda Tapia, Division of Management Authority, U.S. Fish 
and

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Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 212, Arlington, VA 
22203; fax (703) 358-2280; or email DMAFR@fws.gov.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On the dates below, as authorized by the 
provisions of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), as amended, and/or the 
MMPA, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), we issued requested permits 
subject to certain conditions set forth therein. For each permit for an 
endangered species, we 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 ESA.

                                               Endangered Species
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                                                                 Receipt of application
            Permit number                     Applicant         Federal Register notice   Permit  issuance date
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57926A...............................  Zoological Society of    77 FR 6139; February 7,  May 24, 2012.
                                        San Diego.               2012.
66555A...............................  James McNicol..........  77 FR 15383; March 15,   June 28, 2012.
                                                                 2012.
73008A...............................  University of South      77 FR 30547; May 23,     July 6, 2012.
                                        Carolina.                2012.
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                                                 Marine Mammals
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                                                                 Receipt of application
            Permit number                     Applicant         Federal Register notice   Permit  issuance date
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063561...............................  Edmund Gerstein,         77 FR 22604; April 16,   June 28, 2012.
                                        Florida Atlantic         2012.
                                        University.
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Availability of Documents

    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: Division of Management 
Authority, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, 
Room 212, Arlington, VA 22203; fax (703) 358-2280.

Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 2012-17889 Filed 7-20-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-55-P
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