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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) prohibit 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
November 9, 2012. We must receive
requests for marine mammal permit
SUMMARY:
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public hearings, in writing, at the
address shown in the ADDRESSES section
by November 9, 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.
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 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,
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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.
Applicant: K & R Ranch, Pearsall, TX;
PRT–83017A
II. Background
Applicant: Bar H Bar Land & Cattle Co.,
Lampasas, TX; PRT–63871A
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
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
Applicant: La Coma Ranch, Inc.,
McAllen, TX; PRT–81989A
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.
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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.
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The applicant requests amendment of
their captive-bred wildlife registration
under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to include the
addax (Addax nasomaculatus) to
enhance their propagation or survival.
This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Bar H Bar Land & Cattle Co.,
Lampasas, TX; PRT–63872A
The applicant requests amendment to
include the addax (Addax
nasomaculatus) to their permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess
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: Simon Ranch, LLC, Junction,
TX; PRT–83803A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the barasingha (Rucervus
duvaucelii), Eld’s deer (Rucervus eldii),
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 5year period.
Applicant: Ronald Rains, Roosevelt, TX;
PRT–85528A
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess
scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah),
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: Kirk Thor, Irving, TX; PRT–
227200
The applicant requests renewal of
their captive-bred wildlife registration
under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the radiated
tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) to enhance
their propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Simon Ranch, LLC, Junction,
TX; PRT–83802A
Applicant: Burmont, Inc., Jacksboro, TX;
PRT–84250A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the barasingha (Rucervus
duvaucelii), Eld’s deer (Rucervus eldii),
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 5year period.
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess
barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii) and
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.
A. Endangered Species
Applicant: La Coma Ranch, Inc.,
McAllen, TX; PRT–83021A
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: Ronald Rains, Roosevelt, TX;
PRT–85530A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the barasingha (Rucervus
duvaucelii), Eld’s deer (Rucervus eldii),
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 5year period.
Applicant: Burmont, Inc., Jacksboro, TX;
PRT–85525A
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess
scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah),
addax (Addax nasomaculatus), 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
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activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Zoological Society of
Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; PRT–
681252
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
Bovidae
Felidae (does not include jaguar,
margay or ocelot)
Hominidae
Hylobatidae
Lemuridae
Lorisidae
Rhinocerotidae
Gruidae
Psittacidae (does not include thickbilled parrots)
Boidae
Species
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)
Applicant: City of Idaho Falls, dba
Tautphaus Park Zoo, Idaho Falls, ID;
PRT–819063
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
Lemuridae
Hylobatidae
Species
Snow leopard (Uncia uncia)
Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica)
Cotton-top tamarin (Saguinus
oedipus)
Goeldi’s marmoset (Callimico goeldii)
Jackass penguin (Spheniscus
demersus)
Manchurian crane (Grus japonensis)
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Applicant: Woodland Park Zoological,
Seattle, WA; PRT–668695
The applicant requests renewal of
their captive-bred wildlife registration
under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following
families, genera and species, to enhance
their propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Families
Felidae (does not include Jaguar,
margay or ocelot)
Hominidae
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Lemuridae
Cebidae
Bovidae
Gruidae
Genus
Tragopan
Species
Asian tapir (Tapirus indicus)
Lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus)
Rothschild’s starling (Leucopsar
rothschildi)
Komodo Island monitor (Varanus
komodoensis)
African dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus
tetraspis)
Siamang gibbon (Hylobates
syndactylus)
Lesser slow loris (Nycticebus
pygmaeus)
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)
Pudu (Pudu puda)
African wild dog (Lycaon pictus)
Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus
humboldti)
Tracaja (Podocnemis unifilis)
Aruba Island rattlesnake (Crotalus
unicolor)
Indian python (Python molurus
molurus)
Panamanian golden frog (Atelopus
zeteki)
Applicant: Duke Lemur Center, Durham,
NC; PRT–679042
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
Lemuridae
Cheirogaleidae
Indriidae
Lepilemur
Daubentoniidae
Applicant: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo,
Omaha, NE; PRT–63260A
The applicant requests a permit to
export live, captive-bred Mississippi
gopher frog (Rana capito sevosa) for the
purpose of enhancement of the survival
of the species.
Applicant: Kevin Loewengruber,
Southgate, MI; PRT–140165
The applicant requests renewal of
their captive-bred wildlife registration
under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the radiated
tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) to enhance
their propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
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Applicant: Phoenix Herpetological
Society, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ; PRT–
19818A
The applicant requests amendment of
their captive-bred wildlife registration
under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to include
crocodylidae and spotted pond turtle
(Geoclemys hamiltonii) to enhance their
propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Willeke Wildlife Taxidermy,
San Angelo, TX; PRT–79589A
The applicant requests a permit to
export the sport-hunted trophy/trophies
of one addax (Addax nasomaculatus)
culled from a captive herd maintained
in the state of Texas, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the
species.
Applicant: Willeke Wildlife Taxidermy,
San Angelo, TX; PRT–79587A
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 Texas,
for the purpose of enhancement of the
survival of the species.
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: Johnny Rutherford, Houston,
TX; PRT–83842A
Applicant: Gene Day, Lubbock, TX;
PRT–86415A
B. Endangered Marine Mammals and
Marine Mammals
Applicant: Sea World Parks &
Entertainment, Inc., Orlando, FL; PRT–
83724A
The applicant requests a permit to
import one of two female walruses
(Odobenus rosmarus) that were captive
bred at and would be exported by
Kamogawa Sea World, Kamogawa, and
Chiba, Japan; for the purpose of public
display at Sea World San Diego.
Concurrent with publishing this
notice in the Federal Register, we are
forwarding copies of the above
applications to the Marine Mammal
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Commission and the Committee of
Scientific Advisors for their review.
lease to any other interest affecting the
lands.
lease to any other interest affecting the
lands.
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch
of Permits, Division of Management
Authority.
Julie L. Weaver,
Chief, Branch of Fluid Minerals Adjudication.
Julie L. Weaver,
Chief, Branch of Fluid Minerals Adjudication.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
Bureau of Land Management
[WY–923–1310–FI; WYW159206]
[WY–923–1310–FI; WYW145566]
Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of
Terminated Oil and Gas Lease
WYW159206, Wyoming
Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of
Terminated Oil and Gas Lease
WYW145566, Wyoming
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BILLING CODE 4310–55–P
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[WY–923–1310–FI; WYW159617]
Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of
Terminated Oil and Gas Lease
WYW159617, Wyoming
AGENCY:
Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION:
AGENCY:
Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
Notice.
ACTION:
Notice.
ACTION:
Under the provisions of the
Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as
amended, the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) received a petition
for reinstatement from CEP–M Purchase,
LLC, for competitive oil and gas lease
WYW159617 for land in Campbell
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. 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.
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 $159 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 WYW159617 effective
July 1, 2011, under the original terms
and conditions of the lease and the
increased rental and royalty rates cited
above. The BLM has not issued a valid
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SUMMARY:
Under the provisions of the
Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as
amended, the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) received a petition
for reinstatement from CEP–M Purchase,
LLC, for competitive oil and gas lease
WYW159206 for land in Campbell
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.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bureau of Land Management, Julie L.
Weaver, Chief, Fluid Minerals
Adjudication, at 307–775–6176. 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.
Bureau of Land Management, Julie L.
Weaver, Chief, Fluid Minerals
Adjudication, at 307–775–6176. 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.
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 $159 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 WYW159206 effective
July 1, 2011, under the original terms
and conditions of the lease and the
increased rental and royalty rates cited
above. The BLM has not issued a valid
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 $159 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 WYW145566 effective
July 1, 2011, under the original terms
and conditions of the lease and the
increased rental and royalty rates cited
above. The BLM has not issued a valid
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Under the provisions of the
Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as
amended, the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) received a petition
for reinstatement from CEP–M Purchase,
LLC, for competitive oil and gas lease
WYW145566 for land in Campbell
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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-HQ-IA-2012-N242: FXIA16710900000P5-123-FF09A30000]
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) prohibit 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
November 9, 2012. We must receive requests for marine mammal permit
public hearings, in writing, at the address shown in the ADDRESSES
section by November 9, 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.
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,
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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 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: La Coma Ranch, Inc., McAllen, TX; PRT-81989A
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: La Coma Ranch, Inc., McAllen, TX; PRT-83021A
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: K & R Ranch, Pearsall, TX; PRT-83017A
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: Bar H Bar Land & Cattle Co., Lampasas, TX; PRT-63871A
The applicant requests amendment of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to include the addax (Addax
nasomaculatus) to enhance their propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Applicant: Bar H Bar Land & Cattle Co., Lampasas, TX; PRT-63872A
The applicant requests amendment to include the addax (Addax
nasomaculatus) to their permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess 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: Simon Ranch, LLC, Junction, TX; PRT-83803A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), Eld's deer
(Rucervus eldii), 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: Simon Ranch, LLC, Junction, TX; PRT-83802A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii)
and 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: Ronald Rains, Roosevelt, TX; PRT-85530A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), Eld's deer
(Rucervus eldii), 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: Ronald Rains, Roosevelt, TX; PRT-85528A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx
dammah), 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: Kirk Thor, Irving, TX; PRT-227200
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the radiated tortoise
(Astrochelys radiata) to enhance their propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Applicant: Burmont, Inc., Jacksboro, TX; PRT-84250A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), Eld's deer
(Rucervus eldii), 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: Burmont, Inc., Jacksboro, TX; PRT-85525A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx
dammah), addax (Addax nasomaculatus), 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
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activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Zoological Society of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; PRT-681252
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
Bovidae
Felidae (does not include jaguar, margay or ocelot)
Hominidae
Hylobatidae
Lemuridae
Lorisidae
Rhinocerotidae
Gruidae
Psittacidae (does not include thick-billed parrots)
Boidae
Species
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)
Applicant: City of Idaho Falls, dba Tautphaus Park Zoo, Idaho Falls,
ID; PRT-819063
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
Lemuridae
Hylobatidae
Species
Snow leopard (Uncia uncia)
Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica)
Cotton-top tamarin (Saguinus oedipus)
Goeldi's marmoset (Callimico goeldii)
Jackass penguin (Spheniscus demersus)
Manchurian crane (Grus japonensis)
Applicant: Woodland Park Zoological, Seattle, WA; PRT-668695
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following families, genera
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 (does not include Jaguar, margay or ocelot)
Hominidae
Lemuridae
Cebidae
Bovidae
Gruidae
Genus
Tragopan
Species
Asian tapir (Tapirus indicus)
Lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus)
Rothschild's starling (Leucopsar rothschildi)
Komodo Island monitor (Varanus komodoensis)
African dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis)
Siamang gibbon (Hylobates syndactylus)
Lesser slow loris (Nycticebus pygmaeus)
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)
Pudu (Pudu puda)
African wild dog (Lycaon pictus)
Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti)
Tracaja (Podocnemis unifilis)
Aruba Island rattlesnake (Crotalus unicolor)
Indian python (Python molurus molurus)
Panamanian golden frog (Atelopus zeteki)
Applicant: Duke Lemur Center, Durham, NC; PRT-679042
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
Lemuridae
Cheirogaleidae
Indriidae
Lepilemur
Daubentoniidae
Applicant: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, NE; PRT-63260A
The applicant requests a permit to export live, captive-bred
Mississippi gopher frog (Rana capito sevosa) for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the species.
Applicant: Kevin Loewengruber, Southgate, MI; PRT-140165
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the radiated tortoise
(Astrochelys radiata) to enhance their propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Applicant: Phoenix Herpetological Society, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ; PRT-
19818A
The applicant requests amendment of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to include crocodylidae and spotted
pond turtle (Geoclemys hamiltonii) to enhance their propagation or
survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Willeke Wildlife Taxidermy, San Angelo, TX; PRT-79589A
The applicant requests a permit to export the sport-hunted trophy/
trophies of one addax (Addax nasomaculatus) culled from a captive herd
maintained in the state of Texas, for the purpose of enhancement of the
survival of the species.
Applicant: Willeke Wildlife Taxidermy, San Angelo, TX; PRT-79587A
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
Texas, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.
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: Johnny Rutherford, Houston, TX; PRT-83842A
Applicant: Gene Day, Lubbock, TX; PRT-86415A
B. Endangered Marine Mammals and Marine Mammals
Applicant: Sea World Parks & Entertainment, Inc., Orlando, FL; PRT-
83724A
The applicant requests a permit to import one of two female
walruses (Odobenus rosmarus) that were captive bred at and would be
exported by Kamogawa Sea World, Kamogawa, and Chiba, Japan; for the
purpose of public display at Sea World San Diego.
Concurrent with publishing this notice in the Federal Register, we
are forwarding copies of the above applications to the Marine Mammal
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Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors for their review.
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of
Management Authority.
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