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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
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications
for permit.
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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:
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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
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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.
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).
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B. Endangered Marine Mammals and
Marine Mammals
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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
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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 ..........................
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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,
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Falls Church, VA 22041; fax (703) 358–
2281.
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch
of Permits, Division of Management
Authority.
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May 1, 2015.
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Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
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Outer Continental Shelf Official
Protraction Diagrams and
Supplemental Official Outer
Continental Shelf Block Diagrams
Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management (BOEM), Interior.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 95 (Monday, May 18, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28296-28297]
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[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]
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