Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit, 68809-68812 [2012-27937]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–HQ–IA–2012–N273;
FXIA16710900000P5–123–FF09A30000]
Endangered Species; Receipt of
Applications for Permit
AGENCY:
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
Notice of receipt of applications
for permit.
ACTION:
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
December 17, 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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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,
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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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: NOAA Fisheries/Pacific
Islands Regional Office, Honolulu, HI;
PRT–022729
The applicant requests reissuance of
their permit to introduce from the high
seas samples and/or whole carcasses of
green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas),
leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys
coriacea), hawksbill sea turtle
(Eretmochelys imbricata), olive ridley
sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea),
Kemp’s ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys
kempii), and short-tailed albatross
(Diomedea albatrus) for the purpose of
enhancement of the species through
scientific research. This notice covers
activities conducted by the applicant
over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Dallas Zoo, Dallas, TX; PRT–
89103A
The applicant requests a permit to reimport two captive bred Western
gorillas (Gorilla gorilla) from Canada for
the purpose of enhancement of
propagation or survival of the species.
Applicant: Eugene & Janelle Herrmann,
Shoreline, WA; PRT–226351
The applicant requests renewal of
their captive-bred wildlife registration
under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated
tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) 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: Life Fellowship Bird
Sanctuary, Seffner, FL; PRT–680582
The applicant requests renewal of
their captive-bred wildlife registration
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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:
Psittacidae (does not include thickbilled parrots)
Species:
Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra)
Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)
Applicant: Reid Park Zoo, Tucson, AZ;
PRT–677573
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:
Bovidae
Cebidae
Cercopithecidae
Equidae
Felidae (does not include jaguar,
margay, or ocelot)
Hominidae
Hylobatidae
Macropodidae
Tapiridae
Columbidae
Rheidae
Sturnidae (does not include Aplonis
pelzelni)
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Applicant: Springhill Wildlife Park,
Calvert, TX; PRT–002692
The applicant requests renewal of
their captive-bred wildlife registration
under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the leopard
(Panthera pardus) to enhance their
propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Utah’s Hogle Zoo, Salt Lake
City, UT; PRT–680356
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:
Cebidae
Cercopithecidae
Felidae
Lemuridae
Hominidae
Applicant: Festival Fun Parks LLC, dba
Silver Springs Attraction, Silver
Springs, FL; PRT–734011
The applicant requests renewal of
their captive-bred wildlife registration
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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
Cebidae
Hylobatidae
Lemuridae
Tapiridae
Ursidae
Alligatoridae
Crocodylidae (includes Gavials)
Testudinidae
Applicant: Lionshare Farm Zoological
LLC, Greenwich, CT; PRT–88756A
The applicant requests a permit to
import one captive-bred male and one
captive-bred female cheetah (Acinonyx
jubatus) from the Hoedspruit
Endangered Species Center, South
Africa, for the purpose of enhancement
of the survival of the species.
Applicant: Global Health and Education
Foundation, Danville, CA; PRT 71447A
The applicant requests a permit to
export the following whole mount
trophies; three dama gazelle (Nanger
dama), one barasingha (Rucervus
duvaucelii), one Eld’s deer (Rucervus
eldii), one Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx),
two Scimitar horned oryx (Oryx
dammah), and one addax (Addax
nasomaculatus) culled from captive
herds maintained in the state of Texas
to Shanghai Science and Technology
Museum, Shanghai, China, for the
purpose of enhancement of the survival
of the species.
Applicant: Richard Gracy, Dripping
Springs, TX; PRT–76015A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx
(Oryx dammah) and addax (Addax
nasomaculatus) to enhance the species’
propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Richard Gracy, Dripping
Springs, TX; PRT–76016A
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess
scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
and addax (Addax nasomaculatus) 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 5year period.
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Applicant: Sheila Emerson, Chatham,
VA; PRT–83683A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the golden parakeet
(Guarouba guarouba) to enhance their
propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Daniel Ray, Palmer, TX;
PRT–84309A
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: Coleman Ranches Ltd.,
Ackerly, TX; PRT–83485A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx
(Oryx dammah) and addax (Addax
nasomaculatus) to enhance the species’
propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Coleman Ranches Ltd.,
Ackerly, TX; PRT–89067A
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess
scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
and addax (Addax nasomaculatus) 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 5year period.
Applicant: David Brigham, Austin, TX;
PRT–85304A
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: Rafter O Ranch, Junction,
TX; PRT–86456A
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
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conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
leche) to enhance the species’
propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Double Arrow Bow Hunting,
Harwood, TX; PRT–88044A
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: Rafter O Ranch, Junction,
TX; PRT–86676A
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: Campo De Rio Medio Ranch,
Corpus Christi, TX; PRT–86465A
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: Hondeaux Oaks, LLC,
Hondo, TX; PRT–86469A
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.
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Applicant: Hondeaux Oaks, LLC,
Hondo, TX; PRT–86609A
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess
scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
and addax (Addax nasomaculatus) 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 5year period.
Applicant: Double Arrow Bow Hunting,
Harwood, TX; PRT–88038A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the barasingha (Rucervus
duvaucelii) and scimitar-horned oryx
(Oryx dammah), to enhance the species’
propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
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Applicant: Still Fox Ranch, San
Antonio, TX; PRT–88288A
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), bontebok
(Damaliscus pygargus pygargus), 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: Still Fox Ranch, San
Antonio, TX; PRT–88290A
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess
scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
and addax (Addax nasomaculatus) 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 5year period.
Applicant: Circle E Ranch, Bedias, TX;
PRT–88649A
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: Circle E Ranch, Bedias, TX;
PRT–88651A
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess
barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii),
scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah),
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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
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Jonathan Stewart,
Albuquerque, NM; PRT–88840A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the golden parakeet
(Guarouba guarouba) to enhance their
propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Wild Wonders Zoofari,
Bonsall, CA; PRT–88777A
The applicant requests a permit to
import one captive-bred female cheetah
(Acinonyx jubatus) from the De Wildt
Cheetah Breeding Center, South Africa,
for the purpose of enhancement of the
survival of the species.
Applicant: Living Treasures Wild
Animal Park, New Castle, PA; PRT–
88909A
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:
Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta)
Black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia
variegata)
Red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra)
Cotton-top tamarin (Saguinus
oedipus)
Lar gibbon (Hylobates lar)
Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Grevy’s Zebra (Equus grevyi)
Asian Wild Ass (Equus hemionus)
South American tapir (Tapirus
terrestris)
Red lechwe (Kobus leche)
Salmon-crested cockatoo (Cacatua
moluccensis)
Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)
Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra)
Applicant: Clifton Lincoln, Dartmouth,
MA; PRT–88901A
The applicant requests a 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: Azlin Taxidermy, Clute, TX;
PRT–79576A
The applicant request a permit to
export the sport-hunted trophy of one
addax (Addax nasomaculatus) and one
scimitar horned oryx (oryx dammah)
culled from a captive herd 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: Dale Watkins, Phoenix, AZ;
PRT–89174A
Applicant: Thomas Hoffmann, Little
Rock, AR; PRT–89172A
Applicant: Armand Brachman,
Corcoran, MN; PRT–89040A
Applicant: Brittany Phillips, Houston,
TX; PRT–78891A
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch
of Permits, Division of Management
Authority.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Renewal of Agency Information
Collection for Class III Gaming; Tribal
Revenue Allocation Plans; Gaming on
Trust Lands
AGENCY:
Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Interior.
ACTION:
Notice of submission to OMB.
In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs is
submitting to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) a request for renewal
for the collection of information for
Class III Gaming Procedures authorized
by OMB Control Number 1076–0149,
Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans
authorized by OMB Control Number
1076–0152, and Gaming on Trust Lands
Acquired After October 17, 1988
authorized by OMB Control Number
1076–0158. These information
collections expire November 30, 2012.
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Interested persons are invited to
submit comments on or before
December 17, 2012.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
on the information collections to the
Desk Officer for the Department of the
Interior at the Office of Management and
Budget, by facsimile to (202) 395–5806
or you may send an email to:
OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov. Please
send a copy of your comments to Nancy
Pierskalla, U.S. Department of the
Interior, Office of Indian Gaming, 1849
C Street NW., Mail Stop 3657,
Washington, DC 20240; email:
Nancy.Pierskalla@bia.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy Pierskalla, (202) 219–4066. You
may review the information collection
requests online at https://
www.reginfo.gov. Follow the
instructions to review Department of the
Interior collections under review by
OMB.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATE:
I. Abstract
The Assistant Secretary—Indian
Affairs is seeking comments on the
Class III Gaming Procedures, Tribal
Revenue Allocation Plans, and Gaming
on Trust Lands Acquired after October
17, 1988, as we prepare to renew these
collections as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This
information is necessary for the BIA,
Office of Indian Gaming, to ensure that
the applicable requirements for IGRA,
25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq., are met with
regard to Class III gaming procedures,
tribal revenue allocation plans, and
applications for gaming on trust lands
acquired after October 17, 1988.
II. Request for Comments
The BIA requests your comments on
this collection concerning: (a) The
necessity of this information collection
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden (hours
and cost) of the collection of
information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(c) Ways we could enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and (d) Ways we could
minimize the burden of the collection of
the information on the respondents.
Please note that an agency may not
conduct or sponsor, and an individual
need not respond to, a collection of
information unless it displays a valid
OMB Control Number.
It is our policy to make all comments
available to the public for review at the
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location listed in the ADDRESSES section.
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.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 1076–0149.
Title: Class III Gaming Procedures, 25
CFR 291.
Brief Description of Collection: The
collection of information will ensure
that the provisions of IGRA and other
applicable requirements are met when
federally recognized tribes submit Class
III procedures for review and approval
by the Secretary of the Interior. Sections
291.4, 291.10, 291.12 and 291.15 of 25
CFR 291, Class III Gaming Procedures,
specify the information collection
requirement. An Indian tribe must ask
the Secretary to issue Class III gaming
procedures. The information to be
collected includes: The name of the
tribe, the name of the State, tribal
documents, State documents, regulatory
schemes, the proposed procedures, and
other documents deemed necessary.
Type of Review: Extension without
change of currently approved collection.
Respondents: Federally recognized
Indian tribes.
Number of Respondents: 12.
Estimated Time per Response: 320
hours.
Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:
3,840 hours.
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OMB Control Number: 1076–0152.
Title: Tribal Revenue Allocation
Plans, 25 CFR Part 290.
Brief Description of Collection: An
Indian tribe must ask the Secretary to
approve a tribal revenue allocation plan.
In order for Indian tribes to distribute
net gaming revenues in the form of per
capita payments, information is needed
by the BIA to ensure that tribal revenue
allocation plans include (1) assurances
that certain statutory requirements are
met, (2) a breakdown of the specific
used to which net gaming revenues will
be allocated, (3) eligibility requirements
for participation, (4) tax liability
notification, and (5) the assurance of the
protection and preservation of the per
capita share of minors and legal
incompetents. Sections 290.12, 290.17,
290.24 and 290.26 of 25 CFR Part 290,
Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans,
specify the information collection
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[Pages 68809-68812]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-27937]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-HQ-IA-2012-N273; 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
December 17, 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, 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: NOAA Fisheries/Pacific Islands Regional Office, Honolulu,
HI; PRT-022729
The applicant requests reissuance of their permit to introduce from
the high seas samples and/or whole carcasses of green sea turtle
(Chelonia mydas), leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea),
hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), olive ridley sea turtle
(Lepidochelys olivacea), Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys
kempii), and short-tailed albatross (Diomedea albatrus) for the purpose
of enhancement of the species through scientific research. This notice
covers activities conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Dallas Zoo, Dallas, TX; PRT-89103A
The applicant requests a permit to re-import two captive bred
Western gorillas (Gorilla gorilla) from Canada for the purpose of
enhancement of propagation or survival of the species.
Applicant: Eugene & Janelle Herrmann, Shoreline, WA; PRT-226351
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated tortoise (Astrochelys
radiata) 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: Life Fellowship Bird Sanctuary, Seffner, FL; PRT-680582
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration
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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:
Psittacidae (does not include thick-billed parrots)
Species:
Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra)
Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)
Applicant: Reid Park Zoo, Tucson, AZ; PRT-677573
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:
Bovidae
Cebidae
Cercopithecidae
Equidae
Felidae (does not include jaguar, margay, or ocelot)
Hominidae
Hylobatidae
Macropodidae
Tapiridae
Columbidae
Rheidae
Sturnidae (does not include Aplonis pelzelni)
Applicant: Springhill Wildlife Park, Calvert, TX; PRT-002692
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the leopard (Panthera pardus) to
enhance their propagation or survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Utah's Hogle Zoo, Salt Lake City, UT; PRT-680356
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:
Cebidae
Cercopithecidae
Felidae
Lemuridae
Hominidae
Applicant: Festival Fun Parks LLC, dba Silver Springs Attraction,
Silver Springs, FL; PRT-734011
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
Cebidae
Hylobatidae
Lemuridae
Tapiridae
Ursidae
Alligatoridae
Crocodylidae (includes Gavials)
Testudinidae
Applicant: Lionshare Farm Zoological LLC, Greenwich, CT; PRT-88756A
The applicant requests a permit to import one captive-bred male and
one captive-bred female cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) from the Hoedspruit
Endangered Species Center, South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement
of the survival of the species.
Applicant: Global Health and Education Foundation, Danville, CA; PRT
71447A
The applicant requests a permit to export the following whole mount
trophies; three dama gazelle (Nanger dama), one barasingha (Rucervus
duvaucelii), one Eld's deer (Rucervus eldii), one Arabian oryx (Oryx
leucoryx), two Scimitar horned oryx (Oryx dammah), and one addax (Addax
nasomaculatus) culled from captive herds maintained in the state of
Texas to Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, Shanghai, China, for
the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.
Applicant: Richard Gracy, Dripping Springs, TX; PRT-76015A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) and addax
(Addax nasomaculatus) to enhance the species' propagation or survival.
This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant
over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Richard Gracy, Dripping Springs, TX; PRT-76016A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
and addax (Addax nasomaculatus) 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: Sheila Emerson, Chatham, VA; PRT-83683A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the golden parakeet (Guarouba guarouba) to enhance
their propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Daniel Ray, Palmer, TX; PRT-84309A
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: Coleman Ranches Ltd., Ackerly, TX; PRT-83485A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) and addax
(Addax nasomaculatus) to enhance the species' propagation or survival.
This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant
over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Coleman Ranches Ltd., Ackerly, TX; PRT-89067A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
and addax (Addax nasomaculatus) 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: David Brigham, Austin, TX; PRT-85304A
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: Rafter O Ranch, Junction, TX; PRT-86456A
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
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leche) to enhance the species' propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Applicant: Rafter O Ranch, Junction, TX; PRT-86676A
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: Campo De Rio Medio Ranch, Corpus Christi, TX; PRT-86465A
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: Hondeaux Oaks, LLC, Hondo, TX; PRT-86469A
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: Hondeaux Oaks, LLC, Hondo, TX; PRT-86609A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
and addax (Addax nasomaculatus) 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: Double Arrow Bow Hunting, Harwood, TX; PRT-88038A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii) and 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: Double Arrow Bow Hunting, Harwood, TX; PRT-88044A
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: Still Fox Ranch, San Antonio, TX; PRT-88288A
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), bontebok (Damaliscus
pygargus pygargus), 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: Still Fox Ranch, San Antonio, TX; PRT-88290A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
and addax (Addax nasomaculatus) 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: Circle E Ranch, Bedias, TX; PRT-88649A
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: Circle E Ranch, Bedias, TX; PRT-88651A
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii),
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 activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Jonathan Stewart, Albuquerque, NM; PRT-88840A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the golden parakeet (Guarouba guarouba) to enhance
their propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Wild Wonders Zoofari, Bonsall, CA; PRT-88777A
The applicant requests a permit to import one captive-bred female
cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) from the De Wildt Cheetah Breeding Center,
South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the
species.
Applicant: Living Treasures Wild Animal Park, New Castle, PA; PRT-
88909A
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:
Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta)
Black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata)
Red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra)
Cotton-top tamarin (Saguinus oedipus)
Lar gibbon (Hylobates lar)
Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Grevy's Zebra (Equus grevyi)
Asian Wild Ass (Equus hemionus)
South American tapir (Tapirus terrestris)
Red lechwe (Kobus leche)
Salmon-crested cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis)
Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)
Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra)
Applicant: Clifton Lincoln, Dartmouth, MA; PRT-88901A
The applicant requests a 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.
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Applicant: Azlin Taxidermy, Clute, TX; PRT-79576A
The applicant request a permit to export the sport-hunted trophy of
one addax (Addax nasomaculatus) and one scimitar horned oryx (oryx
dammah) culled from a captive herd 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: Dale Watkins, Phoenix, AZ; PRT-89174A
Applicant: Thomas Hoffmann, Little Rock, AR; PRT-89172A
Applicant: Armand Brachman, Corcoran, MN; PRT-89040A
Applicant: Brittany Phillips, Houston, TX; PRT-78891A
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of
Management Authority.
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