Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Receipt of Applications for Permit, 28296-28297 [2015-11864]

Download as PDF 28296 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 95 / Monday, May 18, 2015 / Notices Estimated Number of Respondents: 1100. Estimated Number of Responses: 1100. Frequency of Response: On Occasion/ Annually. Average Hours per Response: 120. Total Estimated Burdens: 132,000. Solicitation of Public Comment This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected parties concerning the collection of information described in Section A on the following: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. HUD encourages interested parties to submit comment in response to these questions. Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35. Dated: May 13, 2015. Colette Pollard, Department Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–11992 Filed 5–15–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–HQ–IA–2015–N094: FXIA16710900000–156–FF09A30000] Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Receipt of Applications for Permit Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:52 May 15, 2015 Jkt 235001 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 June 17, 2015. We must receive requests for marine mammal permit public hearings, in writing, at the address shown in the ADDRESSES section by June 17, 2015. ADDRESSES: Brenda Tapia, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, Branch of Permits, MS: IA, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041; fax (703) 358– 2281; or email DMAFR@fws.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, (703) 358–2104 (telephone); (703) 358–2281 (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 PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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.), 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: North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC; PRT–52803B The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from wild specimens of the hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) for the purpose of scientific research. Applicant: Mitchel Kalmanson, Maitland, FL; PRT–58231B The applicant requests a permit to import six captive born tigers (Panthera tigris) from David Meda, Alvaro Obregon, Mexico for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. E:\FR\FM\18MYN1.SGM 18MYN1 28297 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 95 / Monday, May 18, 2015 / Notices Applicant: Siegfried & Roy Enterprises, Inc. Las Vegas, NV; PRT–046456 The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for leopards (Panthera pardus) to enhance the species propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Tyron Johnson, Odessa, TX; PRT–63769B 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. Applicant: Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Fairbanks, AK; PRT–57198B The applicant requests a permit to tag and biopsy walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) using crossbows and poles from land and boat in Alaska for the purpose of scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant for a 5-year period. Concurrent with publishing this notice in the Federal Register, we are forwarding copies of the above applications to the Marine Mammal Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors for their review. ACTION: Brenda Tapia, Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. Brenda Tapia, (703) 358–2104 (telephone); (703) 358–2281 (fax); DMAFR@fws.gov (email). [FR Doc. 2015–11864 Filed 5–15–15; 8:45 am] B. Endangered Marine Mammals and Marine Mammals BILLING CODE 4310–55–P Applicant: British Broadcasting Corporation—Big Blue Live, Bristol, England, UK; PRT–62018B The applicant requests a permit to photograph southern sea otters (Enhydra lutris nereis) from land and boat in California for commercial and educational purposes. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant for less than a 1-year period. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–HQ–IA–2015–N101; FXIA16710900000–156–FF09A30000] Endangered Species; Issuance of Permits AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. Notice of issuance of permits. We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have issued the following permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species. We issue these permits under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). SUMMARY: Brenda Tapia, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, Branch of Permits, MS: IA, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041; fax (703) 358– 2281; or email DMAFR@fws.gov. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: On the dates below, as authorized by the provisions of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), as amended, and/or the MMPA, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), we issued requested permits subject to certain conditions set forth therein. For each permit for an endangered species, we found that (1) The application was filed in good faith, (2) The granted permit would not operate to the disadvantage of the endangered species, and (3) The granted permit would be consistent with the purposes and policy set forth in section 2 of the ESA. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ENDANGERED SPECIES Receipt of application Federal Register notice Permit No. Applicant 48515B .... 33743B .... 33291B .... 49163B .... 48474B .... 42545B .... 45549B .... 839363 ..... 55131B .... 55885B .... 56756B .... 56486B .... 55106B .... 55182B .... 219999 ..... Duke Lemur Center ........................................................... Michael Luzich ................................................................... Corey Knowlton .................................................................. Xochitl De La Rosa Reyna, Texas A&M University .......... Christina Tellez, University of California ............................ Disney’s Animal Kingdom .................................................. Turtle Conservancy ............................................................ Lincoln Childrens’ Zoo ....................................................... Carl Pennella ..................................................................... John Holz ........................................................................... Cooper Ribman .................................................................. Gregory Loman .................................................................. Donald McNeeley ............................................................... Sarah Sackman ................................................................. USFWS/Ecological Services Field Office .......................... asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Availability of Documents Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, Branch of Permits, MS: IA, 5275 Leesburg Pike, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:52 May 15, 2015 Jkt 235001 79 79 79 79 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 62662; October 20, 2014 ..................... 65980, November 6, 2014 ................... 65980, November 6, 2014 ................... 76347; December 22, 2014 ................. 255; January 5, 2015 ........................... 3249, January 22, 2015 ....................... 8896; February 19, 2015 ..................... 13605; March 16, 2015 ........................ 13605; March 16, 2015 ........................ 13605; March 16, 2015 ........................ 13605; March 16, 2015 ........................ 13605; March 16, 2015 ........................ 13605, March 16, 2015 ........................ 13605, March 16, 2015 ........................ 16694; March 30, 2015 ........................ Falls Church, VA 22041; fax (703) 358– 2281. Brenda Tapia, Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 2015–11863 Filed 5–15–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P PO 00000 Permit issuance date November 25, 2014. April 07, 2015. April 20, 2015. April 30, 2015. April 30, 2015. April 08, 2015. April 21, 2015. April 21, 2015. April 21, 2015. April 21, 2015. April 21, 2015. April 21, 2015. April 23, 2015. April 28, 2015. May 1, 2015. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Ocean Energy Management [MMAA104000] Outer Continental Shelf Official Protraction Diagrams and Supplemental Official Outer Continental Shelf Block Diagrams Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Interior. AGENCY: Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\18MYN1.SGM 18MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 95 (Monday, May 18, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28296-28297]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-11864]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-HQ-IA-2015-N094: FXIA16710900000-156-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 
June 17, 2015. We must receive requests for marine mammal permit public 
hearings, in writing, at the address shown in the ADDRESSES section by 
June 17, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Brenda Tapia, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of 
Management Authority, Branch of Permits, MS: IA, 5275 Leesburg Pike, 
Falls Church, VA 22041; fax (703) 358-2281; or email DMAFR@fws.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, (703) 358-2104 
(telephone); (703) 358-2281 (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.), 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: North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC; PRT-52803B
    The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from 
wild specimens of the hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) for 
the purpose of scientific research.
Applicant: Mitchel Kalmanson, Maitland, FL; PRT-58231B
    The applicant requests a permit to import six captive born tigers 
(Panthera tigris) from David Meda, Alvaro Obregon, Mexico for the 
purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.

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Applicant: Siegfried & Roy Enterprises, Inc. Las Vegas, NV; PRT-046456
    The applicant requests renewal of their captive-bred wildlife 
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for leopards (Panthera pardus) to 
enhance the species propagation or survival. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Tyron Johnson, Odessa, TX; PRT-63769B
    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.

B. Endangered Marine Mammals and Marine Mammals

Applicant: British Broadcasting Corporation--Big Blue Live, Bristol, 
England, UK; PRT-62018B
    The applicant requests a permit to photograph southern sea otters 
(Enhydra lutris nereis) from land and boat in California for commercial 
and educational purposes. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant for less than a 1-year period.
Applicant: Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Fairbanks, AK; PRT-
57198B
    The applicant requests a permit to tag and biopsy walrus (Odobenus 
rosmarus) using crossbows and poles from land and boat in Alaska for 
the purpose of scientific research. This notification covers activities 
to be conducted by the applicant for a 5-year period.
    Concurrent with publishing this notice in the Federal Register, we 
are forwarding copies of the above applications to the Marine Mammal 
Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors for their review.

Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 2015-11864 Filed 5-15-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4310-55-P

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