Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit, 28941-28942 [2014-11583]

Download as PDF emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 97 / Tuesday, May 20, 2014 / Notices • Special events, group visits and other one–time events (50 CFR 25.41, 25.61, 26.36, and 36.41). • Recreational visitor service operations (50 CFR 25.41, 25.61, and 36.41). • Guiding for fishing, hunting, wildlife education, and interpretation (50 CFR 25.41 and 36.41). • Commercial filming (43 CFR 5, 50 CFR 27.71) and other commercial activities (50 CFR 29.1 and 36.41). • Building and using cabins to support subsistence or commercial activities (in Alaska) (50 CFR 26.35 and 36.41). • Research, inventory and monitoring, and other noncommercial activities (50 CFR 26.36 and 36.41). We use three forms to collect applicant information: • FWS Form 3–1383–G (General Activities Special Use Application). • FWS Form 3–1383–C (Commercial Activities Special Use Application). • FWS Form 3–1383–R (Research and Monitoring Special Use Application). The information we collect helps ensure that: (1) Applicants are aware of the types of information that may be needed for permit issuance; (2) requested activities are appropriate and compatible with the purpose(s) for which the refuge was established and the System’s mission; and (3) the applicant is eligible or is the most qualified applicant to receive the special use permit. We may collect the necessary information in a nonform format (through discussions in person or over the phone, over the Internet, by email, or by letter). In some instances, respondents will be able to provide information verbally. Often, a simple email or letter describing the activity will suffice. For activities (e.g., commercial visitor services, research, etc.) that might have a large impact on refuge resources, we may require applicants to provide more detail on operations, techniques, and locations. Because of the span of activities covered by special use permits and the different management needs and resources at each refuge, respondents may not be required to answer all questions. Depending on the requested activity, refuge managers have the discretion to ask for less information than appears on the forms. However, refuge managers cannot ask for more or different information. We issue permits for a specific period as determined by the type and location of the use or service provided. We use these permits to ensure that the applicant is aware of the requirements VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:09 May 19, 2014 Jkt 232001 of the permit and his/her legal rights. Refuge-specific special conditions may be required for the permit. We identify conditions as an addendum to the permit. Most of the special conditions pertain to how a permitted activity may be conducted and do not require the collection of information. However, some special conditions, such as activity reports, before and after site photographs, or data sharing, would qualify as an information collection, and we have included the associated burden in the table above. Public Comments and Our Responses Comments: On November 13, 2013, we published in the Federal Register (78 FR 68085) a notice of our intent to request that OMB renew approval for this information collection. In that notice, we solicited comments for 60 days, ending on January 13, 2014. We received two comments on this notice. Comment 1: The respondent objected to the granting of permits for commercial activities on refuge lands and thought there should be an opportunity for public comment. Response: The Administration Act authorizes us to permit public accommodations, including commercial visitor services, on lands of the System when we find that these activities are compatible and appropriate with the purpose for which the refuge was established. The respondent did not address the information collection, and we did not make any changes to our requirements. Comment 2: The inclusion of 50 CFR 29.2 would appear improper. 50 CFR 29.2 is in regards to ‘‘Cooperative Agreements’’; this is not a permitting process, but rather a Grants and Financial Assistance process. The use of permits for Economic Use privileges would appear appropriate for 50 CFR 29.1 wherein it is clear this section is for economic (for profit) use in contrast to 50 CFR 29.2 where it is clear it is for a nonprofit ‘‘cooperative agreement’’ use. Response: Permits are used to authorize a use on a refuge as described in 50 CFR parts 25 and 26, and Service policy. Cooperative agreements are also administered consistent with appropriate Federal laws, regulations, and policy. Most cooperative farming, as described in 50 CFR 29.2, is managed on a refuge through a cooperative agreement. There may be occasions where it is conducted through a special use permit (e.g., until a cooperative agreement is in place, or where crops are planted to control weeds in a project restoring native plant communities). The respondent did not address the PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28941 information collection, and we did not make any changes to our requirements. Request for Public Comments We again invite comments concerning this information collection on: • Whether or not the collection of information is necessary, including whether or not the information will have practical utility; • The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information; • Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. 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 OMB in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that it will be done. Dated: May 14, 2014. Tina A. Campbell, Chief, Division of Policy and Directives Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. 2014–11582 Filed 5–19–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–HQ–IA–2014–N097; FXIA16710900000–145–FF09A30000] Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) prohibits activities with listed species unless Federal authorization is acquired that allows such activities. DATES: We must receive comments or requests for documents on or before June 19, 2014. ADDRESSES: Brenda Tapia, Division of Management Authority, U.S. Fish and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 28942 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 97 / Tuesday, May 20, 2014 / Notices Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 212, Arlington, VA 22203; fax (703) 358–2280; or email DMAFR@ fws.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, (703) 358–2104 (telephone); (703) 358–2280 (fax); DMAFR@fws.gov (email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Public Comment Procedures emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:09 May 19, 2014 Jkt 232001 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. Applicant: Antonia Hall, Sarasota, FL; PRT–34806B Applicant: Michael Dubes, Scottsdale, AZ; PRT–35453B Applicant: Phillip White, West Yellowstone, MT; PRT–35981B Brenda Tapia, Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 2014–11583 Filed 5–19–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLNVB00000 L71220000.EU0000.LVTFF1302680.241A; N– 90179; 14–08807; MO#4500060182] Notice of Realty Action: Proposed Direct Sale of Public Land for a Cemetery (N–90179) in Nye County, NV III. Permit Applications Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of realty action. A. Endangered Species SUMMARY: Applicant: Morani River Ranch, Uvalde, TX; PRT–49112A The applicant requests an amendment of his captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to add the species listed below to enhance the species’ propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5year period. Species Eld’s deer (Rucervus eldii) Barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii) Applicant: Indianhead Ranch, Del Rio, TX; PRT–32349B The applicant requests a permit to export the sport-hunted trophy of one male Arabian leucoryx, (Arabian oryx) 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. PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 AGENCY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering to sell a parcel of public land containing 7.5 acres as a non-competitive (direct) sale for a cemetery at not less than the appraised fair market value (FMV) of $6,500 to Nye County. The BLM is proposing to use the direct sale procedures consistent with the requirements of Section 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), as amended, and the applicable regulations. DATES: Interested persons may submit written comments to the BLM at the address below. The BLM must receive your comments on or before July 7, 2014. ADDRESSES: Bureau of Land Management, Tonopah Field Office, 1553 S. Main Street, P.O. Box 911, Tonopah, NV 89049. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wendy Seley, Realty Specialist, at the above address or by telephone at 775– 482–7805. 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 BLM will conduct a direct sale for the following described public land located E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 97 (Tuesday, May 20, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28941-28942]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11583]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-HQ-IA-2014-N097; FXIA16710900000-145-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 
June 19, 2014.

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

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

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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: Morani River Ranch, Uvalde, TX; PRT-49112A
    The applicant requests an amendment of his captive-bred wildlife 
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to add the species listed below to 
enhance the species' propagation or survival. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.

Species
    Eld's deer (Rucervus eldii)
    Barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii)
Applicant: Indianhead Ranch, Del Rio, TX; PRT-32349B
    The applicant requests a permit to export the sport-hunted trophy 
of one male Arabian leucoryx, (Arabian oryx) 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: Antonia Hall, Sarasota, FL; PRT-34806B
Applicant: Michael Dubes, Scottsdale, AZ; PRT-35453B
Applicant: Phillip White, West Yellowstone, MT; PRT-35981B

Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 2014-11583 Filed 5-19-14; 8:45 am]
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