Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit, 51819-51822 [2012-21007]
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U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) of the Department of
Homeland Security will be submitting
the following information collection
request to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and approval
in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act: User Fees. This is a
proposed extension of an information
collection that was previously
approved. CBP is proposing that this
information collection be extended with
a change to the burden hours. This
document is published to obtain
comments from the public and affected
agencies. This information collection
was previously published in the Federal
Register (77 FR 35992) on June 15, 2012,
allowing for a 60-day comment period.
This notice allows for an additional 30
days for public comments. This process
is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR
1320.10.
SUMMARY:
Written comments should be
received on or before September 26,
2012.
DATES:
Interested persons are
invited to submit written comments on
this information collection to the Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget.
Comments should be addressed to the
OMB Desk Officer for U.S. Customs and
Border Protection, Department of
Homeland Security, and sent via
electronic mail to
oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or faxed
to (202) 395–5806.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information
should be directed to Tracey Denning,
U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
Regulations and Rulings, Office of
International Trade, 799 9th Street NW.,
5th Floor, Washington, DC 20229–1177,
at 202–325–0265.
CBP
invites the general public and affected
Federal agencies to submit written
comments and suggestions on proposed
and/or continuing information
collection requests pursuant to the
Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L.104–
13). Your comments should address one
of the following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency/component,
including whether the information will
have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the
agencies/components estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
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(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the
collections of information on those who
are to respond, including the use of
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
techniques or other forms of
information.
Title: User Fees.
OMB Number: 1651–0052.
Form Number: CBP Forms 339A,
339C and 339V.
Abstract: The Consolidated Omnibus
Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985
(COBRA—PL 99–272; 19 U.S.C. 58c)
authorizes the collection of user fees by
CBP. The collection of these fees
requires submission of information from
the party remitting the fees to CBP. This
information is submitted on three forms
including the CBP Form 339A for
aircraft at https://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/
cbp_form_339a.pdf; CBP Form 339C for
commercial vehicles at https://
forms.cbp.gov/pdf/cbp_form_339c.pdf;
and CBP Form 339V for vessels at
https://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/cbp_form_
339v.pdf. The information on these
forms may also be filed electronically at
https://dtops.cbp.dhs.gov/. This
collection of information is provided for
by 19 CFR 24.22.
In addition, CBP requires express
consignment courier facilities (ECCFs)
to file lists of couriers using the facility
in accordance with 19 CFR 128.11.
ECCFs are also required to file a
quarterly report in accordance with 19
CFR 24.23(b)(4).
Current Actions: This submission is
being made to extend the expiration
date with a change to the burden hours
to allow for a change in the number of
ECCF’s.
Type of Review: Extension (with
change).
Affected Public: Businesses.
CBP Form 339A—Aircraft
Estimated Number of Respondents:
15,000.
Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 15,000.
Estimated Time per Response: 16
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 4,005.
CBP Form 339C—Vehicles
Estimated Number of Respondents:
50,000.
Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 50,000.
Estimated Time per Response: 20
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 16,500.
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CBP Form 339V—Vessels
Estimated Number of Respondents:
10,000.
Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 10,000.
Estimated Time per Response: 16
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 2,670.
ECCF Quarterly Report
Estimated Number of Respondents:
18.
Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 72.
Estimated Time per Response: 2
hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 144.
ECCF Application and List of Couriers
Estimated Number of Respondents: 3.
Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 12.
Estimated Time per Response: 30
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 6.
Dated: August 22, 2012.
Tracey Denning,
Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and
Border Protection.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–HQ–IA–2012–N215:
FXIA16710900000P5–123–FF09A30000]
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. With some
exceptions, the Endangered Species Act
(ESA) prohibits 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
September 26, 2012.
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 email DMAFR@
fws.gov.
SUMMARY:
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cannot guarantee that we will be able to
do so.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brenda Tapia, (703) 358–2104
(telephone); (703) 358–2280 (fax);
DMAFR@fws.gov (email).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Public Comment Procedures
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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 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
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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.), 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.
III. Permit Applications
A. Endangered Species
Applicant: Erik Lacy, Oakdale, CA;
PRT–81003A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the radiated tortoise
(Astrochelys radiata) to enhance the
species’ propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: La Coma the Red Gate Co.,
Edinburg, TX; PRT–81782A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the barasingha (Rucervus
duvaucelii), scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx
dammah), addax (Addax
nasomaculatus), dama gazelle (Nanger
dama), and red lechwe (Kobus leche) to
enhance the species’ propagation or
survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: La Coma the Red Gate Co.,
Edinburg, TX; PRT–81783A
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess
barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii) and
red lechwe (Kobus leche) from the
captive herd maintained at their facility,
for the purpose of enhancement of the
survival of the species. This notification
covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Melissa White, Elizabeth,
CO; PRT–81903A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the radiated tortoise
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(Astrochelys radiata) to enhance the
species’ propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Tipurtu South Texas
Investments, Ltd., Carrizo Springs, TX;
PRT–81674A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx
(Oryx dammah) to enhance the species’
propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Tipurtu South Texas
Investments, Ltd., Carrizo Springs, TX;
PRT–81673A
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess
scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
from the captive herd maintained at
their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the
species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Squaw Mountain Ranch
Outfitters, Jacksboro, TX; PRT–81327A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx
(Oryx dammah), Arabian oryx (Oryx
leucoryx), addax (Addax
nasomaculatus), dama gazelle (Nanger
dama), and red lechwe (Kobus leche) to
enhance the species’ propagation or
survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Squaw Mountain Ranch
Outfitters, Jacksboro, TX; PRT–81329A
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess
scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah),
Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx), addax
(Addax nasomaculatus), dama gazelle
(Nanger dama), and red lechwe (Kobus
leche) from the captive herd maintained
at their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the
species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Gomez Development LLC,
Edinburg, TX; PRT–81324A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx
(Oryx dammah) to enhance the species’
propagation or survival. This
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Applicant: Bamberger Ranch Preserve,
Johnson City, TX; PRT–79430A
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess
scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
from the captive herd maintained at
their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the
species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Gomez Development LLC,
Edinburg, TX; PRT–81326A
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess
scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
from the captive herd maintained at
their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the
species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Donald Palmerino,
Southbridge, MA; PRT–74561A
Applicant: Glades Herp Farm Inc.,
Bushnell, FL; PRT–81039A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the following families and
species, to enhance their propagation or
survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Families:
Crocodylidae
Species:
Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra)
Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)
Indian python (Python molurus
molurus)
Aruba island rattlesnake (Crotalus
durissus unicolor)
Cuban ground iguana (Cyclura nubila
nubila)
Grand Cayman blue iguana (Cyclura
lewisi)
Cayman Brac ground iguana (Cyclura
nubila caymanensis)
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Applicant: Boulder Ridge Ranch LLC,
Alto, MI; PRT–80856A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the following species, to
enhance their propagation or survival.
This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Species:
Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra)
Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)
Nile crocodile (Crocodiles niloticus)
Salmon-crested cockatoo (Cacatua
moluccensis)
Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta)
Black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia
variegata)
Cottontop tamarin (Saguinus oedipus)
Asian wild ass (Equus hemionus)
Dama gazelle (Nanger dama)
Addax (Addax nasomaculatus)
Scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
Red lechwe (Kobus leche)
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The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the golden parakeet
(Guarouba guarouba) to enhance the
species’ propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Jackson Zoological Society,
Inc., Jackson, MS; PRT–691441
The applicant requests renewal of
their captive-bred wildlife registration
under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following
families, to enhance their propagation or
survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Families:
Callithricidae
Cercopithecidae
Equidae
Erethizontidae
Felidae (does not include jaguar,
margay, or ocelot)
Hominidae
Hylobatidae
Lemuridae
Rhinocerotidae
Tapiridae
Sturnidae (does not include Aplonis
pelzelni)
Crocodylidae (does not include
American crocodile)
Applicant: Turtle Back Zoo, West
Orange, NJ; PRT–75691A
The applicant requests a permit to
export one female captive-bred Amur
leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) for
the purpose of enhancement of the
survival of the species.
Applicant: U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service-MBO/SJV, Tucson, AZ; PRT–
67109A
The applicant requests a permit to
export and re-import captive-bred and
wild specimens including live
biological samples, salvaged material,
and viable eggs of Masked bobwhite
quail (Colinus virginianus ridgwayi), as
part of the identified tasks and
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mandates of the recovery program for
this species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Harkey Ranch Enterprises,
LLC, Brownwood, TX; PRT–79777A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx
(Oryx dammah) to enhance the species’
propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Ryan McDonald,
Waxahachie, TX; PRT–82656A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the radiated tortoise
(Astrochelys radiata) to enhance the
species’ propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Valerie Holt, Moapa, NV;
PRT–165748
The applicant requests renewal of
their captive-bred wildlife registration
under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the brushtailed rat-kangaroo or Woylie (Bettongia
penicillata), ring-tailed lemur (Lemur
catta), brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus),
black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia
variegata), red ruffed lemur (Varecia
rubra), and golden parakeet (Guarouba
guarouba) to enhance the species’
propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Scovill Zoo, Decatur, IL;
PRT–704654
The applicant requests renewal of
their captive-bred wildlife registration
under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the family
Lemuridae, to enhance the species’
propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Florida Fish & Wildlife
Conservancy Commission, Port
Charlotte, FL; PRT–82590A
The applicant requests a permit to
export fin clip samples to a laboratory
in Canada for management plans of the
species smalltooth sawfish (Pristis
pectinata) 350 samples wild, for the
purpose of scientific research. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
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Applicant: Louisville Zoological
Garden, Louisville, KY; 680317
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The applicant requests renewal of
their captive-bred wildlife registration
under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following
families and species, to enhance their
propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Families:
Felidae
Lemuridae
Species:
Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus
rhombifer)
Applicant: Smithsonian National
Zoological Park, Washington, DC; PRT–
75218A
The applicant requests a permit to
take biological samples, from 70 green
sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) in Costa
Rica and 70 loggerhead sea turtles
(Caretta caretta) in Mexico. These are
from a wild source for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the
species/scientific research. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: John Hattner, Keller, TX;
PRT–81990A
The applicant requests a permit to
import a 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.
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch
of Permits, Division of Management
Authority.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[LLAZ956000.L14200000.BJ0000.241A]
Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey;
Arizona
Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Filing of Plats of
Survey; Arizona.
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AGENCY:
The plats of survey of the
described lands were officially filed in
the Arizona State Office, Bureau of Land
Management, Phoenix, Arizona, on
dates indicated.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
The Gila and Salt River Meridian,
Arizona
Bureau of Land Management
The plat representing a dependent
resurvey of the west boundary,
Township 23 North, Range 15 East, the
survey of the west and north
boundaries, a Sectional Guide Meridian
and Sectional Correction Line, the
subdivisional lines and the subdivision
of certain sections, Township 23 North,
Range 14 East, accepted August 15,
2012, and officially filed August 17,
2012, for Group 1093, Arizona.
This plat was prepared at the request
of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo
Regional Office.
The plat representing the survey of
the south and east boundaries, and the
subdivisional lines, and the subdivision
of certain sections, Township 40 North,
Range 24 East, accepted August 13,
2012, and officially filed August 15,
2012, for Group 1096, Arizona.
This plat was prepared at the request
of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo
Regional Office.
A person or party who wishes to
protest against any of these surveys
must file a written protest with the
Arizona State Director, Bureau of Land
Management, stating that they wish to
protest.
A statement of reasons for a protest
may be filed with the notice of protest
to the State Director, or the statement of
reasons must be filed with the State
Director within thirty (30) days after the
protest is filed.
[LLOR957000–L63100000–HD0000: HAG12–
0264]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
These plats will be available for
inspection in the Arizona State Office,
Bureau of Land Management, One North
Central Avenue, Suite 800, Phoenix,
Arizona, 85004–4427. Persons who use
a telecommunications device for the
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–
800–877–8339 to contact the above
individual during normal business
hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week, to leave a message
or question with the above individual.
You will receive a reply during normal
business hours.
Stephen K. Hansen,
Chief Cadastral Surveyor of Arizona.
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Filing of Plats of Survey: Oregon/
Washington
AGENCY:
Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION:
Notice.
The plats of survey of the
following described lands are scheduled
to be officially filed in the Bureau of
Land Management Oregon/Washington
State Office, Portland, Oregon, 30 days
from the date of this publication.
SUMMARY:
Willamette Meridian
Oregon
T. 18 S., R. 6 W., accepted August 3, 2012.
T. 14 S., R. 2 W., accepted August 3, 2012.
T. 17 S., R. 7 W., accepted August 3, 2012.
A copy of the plats may be
obtained from the Land Office at the
Bureau of Land Management, Oregon/
Washington State Office, 333 SW. 1st
Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204, upon
required payment. A person or party
who wishes to protest against a survey
must file a notice that they wish to
protest (at the above address) with the
Oregon/Washington State Director,
Bureau of Land Management, Portland,
Oregon.
ADDRESSES:
Kyle
Hensley, (503) 808–6124, Branch of
Geographic Sciences, Bureau of Land
Management, 333 SW. 1st Avenue,
Portland, Oregon 97204. Persons who
use a telecommunications device for the
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–
800–877–8339 to contact the above
individual during normal business
hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week, to leave a message
or question with the above individual.
You will receive a reply during normal
business hours.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-HQ-IA-2012-N215: FXIA16710900000P5-123-FF09A30000]
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. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species
Act (ESA) prohibits 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
September 26, 2012.
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 email DMAFR@fws.gov.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, (703) 358-2104
(telephone); (703) 358-2280 (fax); DMAFR@fws.gov (email).
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 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.), 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.
III. Permit Applications
A. Endangered Species
Applicant: Erik Lacy, Oakdale, CA; PRT-81003A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) to
enhance the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: La Coma the Red Gate Co., Edinburg, TX; PRT-81782A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), scimitar-
horned oryx (Oryx dammah), addax (Addax nasomaculatus), dama gazelle
(Nanger dama), and red lechwe (Kobus leche) to enhance the species'
propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: La Coma the Red Gate Co., Edinburg, TX; PRT-81783A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii)
and red lechwe (Kobus leche) from the captive herd maintained at their
facility, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the
species. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Melissa White, Elizabeth, CO; PRT-81903A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) to
enhance the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Tipurtu South Texas Investments, Ltd., Carrizo Springs, TX;
PRT-81674A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance
the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Tipurtu South Texas Investments, Ltd., Carrizo Springs, TX;
PRT-81673A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
from the captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Squaw Mountain Ranch Outfitters, Jacksboro, TX; PRT-81327A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah), Arabian
oryx (Oryx leucoryx), addax (Addax nasomaculatus), dama gazelle (Nanger
dama), and red lechwe (Kobus leche) to enhance the species' propagation
or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Squaw Mountain Ranch Outfitters, Jacksboro, TX; PRT-81329A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx
dammah), Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx), addax (Addax nasomaculatus),
dama gazelle (Nanger dama), and red lechwe (Kobus leche) from the
captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Gomez Development LLC, Edinburg, TX; PRT-81324A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance
the species' propagation or survival. This
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notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Applicant: Gomez Development LLC, Edinburg, TX; PRT-81326A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
from the captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Glades Herp Farm Inc., Bushnell, FL; PRT-81039A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following families and species, to enhance
their propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Families:
Crocodylidae
Species:
Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra)
Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)
Indian python (Python molurus molurus)
Aruba island rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus unicolor)
Cuban ground iguana (Cyclura nubila nubila)
Grand Cayman blue iguana (Cyclura lewisi)
Cayman Brac ground iguana (Cyclura nubila caymanensis)
Applicant: Boulder Ridge Ranch LLC, Alto, MI; PRT-80856A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species, to enhance their propagation
or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Species:
Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra)
Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)
Nile crocodile (Crocodiles niloticus)
Salmon-crested cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis)
Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta)
Black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata)
Cottontop tamarin (Saguinus oedipus)
Asian wild ass (Equus hemionus)
Dama gazelle (Nanger dama)
Addax (Addax nasomaculatus)
Scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
Red lechwe (Kobus leche)
Applicant: Bamberger Ranch Preserve, Johnson City, TX; PRT-79430A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
from the captive herd maintained at their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Donald Palmerino, Southbridge, MA; PRT-74561A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the golden parakeet (Guarouba guarouba) to enhance
the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Jackson Zoological Society, Inc., Jackson, MS; PRT-691441
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following families, to
enhance their propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Families:
Callithricidae
Cercopithecidae
Equidae
Erethizontidae
Felidae (does not include jaguar, margay, or ocelot)
Hominidae
Hylobatidae
Lemuridae
Rhinocerotidae
Tapiridae
Sturnidae (does not include Aplonis pelzelni)
Crocodylidae (does not include American crocodile)
Applicant: Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, NJ; PRT-75691A
The applicant requests a permit to export one female captive-bred
Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species.
Applicant: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-MBO/SJV, Tucson, AZ; PRT-
67109A
The applicant requests a permit to export and re-import captive-
bred and wild specimens including live biological samples, salvaged
material, and viable eggs of Masked bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus
ridgwayi), as part of the identified tasks and mandates of the recovery
program for this species. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Harkey Ranch Enterprises, LLC, Brownwood, TX; PRT-79777A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance
the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Ryan McDonald, Waxahachie, TX; PRT-82656A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) to
enhance the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Valerie Holt, Moapa, NV; PRT-165748
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the brush-tailed rat-kangaroo or
Woylie (Bettongia penicillata), ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), brown
lemur (Eulemur fulvus), black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia
variegata), red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra), and golden parakeet
(Guarouba guarouba) to enhance the species' propagation or survival.
This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant
over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Scovill Zoo, Decatur, IL; PRT-704654
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the family Lemuridae, to enhance
the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservancy Commission, Port
Charlotte, FL; PRT-82590A
The applicant requests a permit to export fin clip samples to a
laboratory in Canada for management plans of the species smalltooth
sawfish (Pristis pectinata) 350 samples wild, for the purpose of
scientific research. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
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Applicant: Louisville Zoological Garden, Louisville, KY; 680317
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following families and
species, to enhance their propagation or survival. This notification
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year
period.
Families:
Felidae
Lemuridae
Species:
Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer)
Applicant: Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington, DC; PRT-
75218A
The applicant requests a permit to take biological samples, from 70
green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) in Costa Rica and 70 loggerhead sea
turtles (Caretta caretta) in Mexico. These are from a wild source for
the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species/scientific
research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: John Hattner, Keller, TX; PRT-81990A
The applicant requests a permit to import a 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.
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of
Management Authority.
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