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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:
DATES:
I. Public Comment Procedures
AGENCY:
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).
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.
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,
Dated: September 25, 2013.
Rowan W. Gould,
Acting Director.
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Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications
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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.), 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: DDR Rock Ranch LLC,
Floresville, TX; PRT–08353B
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for 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: Hill Country Trophy
Hunting, Mountain Home, TX; PRT–
08670B
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess for
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 over a 5year period.
Applicant: Blackbrush Ridge Ranch,
Brackettville, TX; PRT–15315B
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx
dammah) to enhance the species’
propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
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conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Ruth Ranch LLC, Knippa,
TX; PRT–16806B
Appplicant: Blackbrush Ridge Ranch,
Brackettville, TX; PRT–15322B
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess for
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 over a 5-year period.
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for 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: David Reisman, Howard
Beach, NY; PRT–16461B
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for 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.
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess for
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 over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Judy May, Water Valley, TX;
PRT–16838B
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for 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: Judy May, Water Valley, TX;
PRT–16848B
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess
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)
from the captive herd maintained at
their facility, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the
species. This notification covers
activities over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Michael Birdsall, Port St.
Lucie, FL; PRT–16914B
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for 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.
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Appplicant: Ruth Ranch LLC, Knippa,
TX; PRT–16805B
Applicant: Christopher Leone, Howell,
NJ; PRT–233243
The applicant requests renewal of
their captive-bred wildlife registration
under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for 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: Zoological Society of San
Diego, San Diego, CA; PRT–17017B
The applicant requests a permit to
export one male captive-bred giant
panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) born
at the zoo in 2009, which is owned by
the Government of China, to the Wolong
Nature Reserve Giant Panda Bifengxia
Base. This export is under the terms of
San Diego’s loan agreement with the
China Wildlife Conservation
Association, and the State Forestry
Administration. The export is part of the
approved loan program for the purpose
of enhancement of the survival of the
species through scientific research as
outlined in San Diego’s original permit.
Applicant: Friedel Ranches, Copperas
Cove, TX; PRT–69093A
The applicant requests amendment of
their captive-bred wildlife registration
under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to include ringtailed lemur (Lemur catta), black and
white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata),
red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra), black
lemur (Eulemur macaco), and brown
lemur (Eulemur fulvus) 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: Christopher Lee, Rochester
Hills, MI; PRT–16925B
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for radiated tortoise
(Astrochelys radiata), spotted pond
turtle (Geoclemys hamiltonii), and
African dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus
tetraspis) to enhance the species’
propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Donald Robillard, Plano, TX;
PRT–13373B
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
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-HQ-IA-2013-N225; 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
October 30, 2013.
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: DDR Rock Ranch LLC, Floresville, TX; PRT-08353B
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for 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: Hill Country Trophy Hunting, Mountain Home, TX; PRT-08670B
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess for 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 over a 5-
year period.
Applicant: Blackbrush Ridge Ranch, Brackettville, TX; PRT-15315B
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) to enhance the
species' propagation or survival. This notification covers activities
to be
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conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Appplicant: Blackbrush Ridge Ranch, Brackettville, TX; PRT-15322B
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess for 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 over a 5-year period.
Applicant: David Reisman, Howard Beach, NY; PRT-16461B
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for 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: Judy May, Water Valley, TX; PRT-16838B
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for 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: Judy May, Water Valley, TX; PRT-16848B
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess 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) from the captive herd
maintained at their facility, for the purpose of enhancement of the
survival of the species. This notification covers activities over a 5-
year period.
Applicant: Michael Birdsall, Port St. Lucie, FL; PRT-16914B
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for 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: Ruth Ranch LLC, Knippa, TX; PRT-16806B
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for 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.
Appplicant: Ruth Ranch LLC, Knippa, TX; PRT-16805B
The applicant requests a permit authorizing interstate and foreign
commerce, export, and cull of excess for 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 over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Christopher Leone, Howell, NJ; PRT-233243
The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for 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: Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, CA; PRT-17017B
The applicant requests a permit to export one male captive-bred
giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) born at the zoo in 2009, which is
owned by the Government of China, to the Wolong Nature Reserve Giant
Panda Bifengxia Base. This export is under the terms of San Diego's
loan agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association, and
the State Forestry Administration. The export is part of the approved
loan program for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the
species through scientific research as outlined in San Diego's original
permit.
Applicant: Friedel Ranches, Copperas Cove, TX; PRT-69093A
The applicant requests amendment of their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to include ring-tailed lemur (Lemur
catta), black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata), red ruffed
lemur (Varecia rubra), black lemur (Eulemur macaco), and brown lemur
(Eulemur fulvus) to enhance their propagation or survival. This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Applicant: Christopher Lee, Rochester Hills, MI; PRT-16925B
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata), spotted
pond turtle (Geoclemys hamiltonii), and African dwarf crocodile
(Osteolaemus tetraspis) to enhance the species' propagation or
survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Donald Robillard, Plano, TX; PRT-13373B
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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