Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit, 51299-51300 [2015-20788]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–HQ–IA–2015–N167];
[FXIA16710900000–156–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
September 23, 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:
SUMMARY:
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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)
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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.
51299
Applicant: Wildlife Conservation
Society, Bronx, NY PRT–61690B
The applicant requests a permit to
export biological samples derived from
captive-bred Bengal tigers (Panthera
tigris tigris) for the purpose of scientific
research.
Applicant: Jolly, William, Lafayette, GA
PRT–59794B
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the following species to
enhance species propagation or
survival: Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys
radiata). This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey, San
Diego, CA; PRT–66618B
The applicant requests a permit to
import biological samples from
individual wild Fiji crested iguana
(Brachylophus vitiensis), banded iguana
(Brachylophus bulabula), and Fiji
banded iguana (Brachylophus fasciatus)
for scientific research purposes from
National Trust of Fiji Islands, Suva, Fiji.
This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Utica Zoo, Utica, NY; PRT–
669467
III. Permit Applications
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the following species to
enhance species propagation or
survival: Golden lion tamarin
(Leontopithecus rosalia), golden-headed
tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas),
cottontop tamarin (Saguinus oedipus),
tiger (Panthera tigris), Lar gibbon
(Hylobates lar), ring-tailed lemur (Lemur
catta), Hartmann’s mountain zebra
(Equus zebra hartmannae), urial (Ovis
orientalis ophion) white-naped crane
(Grus vipio), and Chinese alligator
(Alligator sinensis). This notification
covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Endangered Species
Multiple Applicants
Applicant: San Diego Zoo, San Diego,
CA PRT–68861B
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.
The applicant requests a permit to
export one male yellow-footed rock
wallaby (Petrogale xanthopus
xanthopus) 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.
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Applicant: Robert Winstead, Sandia,
TX; PRT–72286B
Applicant: Jeffery Palmer, Mapleton,
CO; PRT–72842B
Applicant: Andrew Wood, Chico, CA;
PRT–73008B
Applicant: William Mathers, Littletown,
PA; PRT–73254B
Applicant: John Justus, Lewisville, TX;
PRT–68941B
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
[156A2100DD/AAKC001030/
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Renewal of Agency Information
Collection for Bureau of Indian
Education Collection Activities;
Request for Comments
Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of request for comments.
AGENCY:
In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is seeking
comments on the renewal of Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
approval for the collection of
information for the Tribal Colleges and
Universities Application for Grants,
authorized by OMB Control Number
1076–0018, and the Tribal Colleges and
Universities Annual Report Form,
authorized by OMB Control Number
1076–0105. Both of these information
collections expire November 30, 2015.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
October 23, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
on the information collection to Juanita
Mendoza, Acting Chief of Staff, Bureau
of Indian Education, 1849 C Street NW.,
MIB—Mail Stop 4657, Washington, DC
20240; email Juanita.Mendoza@bie.edu.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Juanita Mendoza, (202) 208–3559.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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SUMMARY:
I. Abstract
Each tribally-controlled college or
university requesting financial
assistance under the Tribally Controlled
Colleges and Universities Assistance
Act of 1978, as amended, 25 U.S.C. 1801
et seq. (Act) is required by 25 U.S.C.
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1807(a) and 25 CFR 41.8 to provide
information for the purpose of securing
a grant. Similarly, each triballycontrolled college or university that
receives financial assistance under the
Act is required by 25 U.S.C. 1808(c)(1)
and 25 CFR 41.9 to provide a report on
the use of funds received.
II. Request for Comments
The BIA requests your comments on
these collections 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,
such as through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Please note that an agency may not
conduct or sponsor, and an individual
need not respond to, a collection of
information unless it has a valid OMB
Control Number.
It is our policy to make all comments
available to the public for review at the
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: 1076–0018.
Title: Tribal Colleges and Universities
Application for Grants Form.
Brief Description of Collection:
Collection of the information is
mandatory under the Tribally
Controlled Colleges and Universities
Assistance Act of 1978, as amended, 25
U.S.C. 1801 et seq., for the respondent
to receive or maintain a benefit.
Type of Review: Extension without
change of a currently approved
collection.
Respondents: Tribal college and
university administrators.
Number of Respondents: 26 per year,
on average.
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Total Number of Responses: 26 per
year, on average.
Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:
26 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Non-Hour
Dollar Cost: $0.
*
*
*
*
*
OMB Control Number: 1076–0105.
Title: Tribal Colleges and Universities
Annual Report Form.
Brief Description of Collection:
Collection of the information is
mandatory under the Tribally
Controlled Colleges and Universities
Assistance Act of 1978, as amended, 25
U.S.C. 1801 et seq., for the respondent
to receive or maintain a benefit.
Type of Review: Extension without
change of a currently approved
collection.
Respondents: Tribal college and
university administrators.
Number of Respondents: 26 per year,
on average.
Total Number of Responses: 26 per
year, on average.
Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Time per Response: 3
hours.
Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:
78 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Non-Hour
Dollar Cost: $0.
Elizabeth K. Appel,
Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and
Collaborative Action—Indian Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[LLCON05000 L16100000.DT0000]
Notice of Availability of Record of
Decision for the White River Field
Office Oil and Gas Development
Resource Management Plan
Amendment, Colorado
Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of availability.
AGENCY:
The Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) announces the
availability of the Record of Decision
(ROD) and Approved Resource
Management Plan (RMP) Amendment
for Oil and Gas Development in the
White River Field Office (WRFO). The
planning are is located in Rio Blanco,
Moffat, and Garfield Counties, Colorado.
The Colorado State Director signed the
ROD on August 20, 2015, which
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-HQ-IA-2015-N167]; [FXIA16710900000-156-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
September 23, 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.), 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
Endangered Species
Applicant: San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA PRT-68861B
The applicant requests a permit to export one male yellow-footed
rock wallaby (Petrogale xanthopus xanthopus) 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: Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, NY PRT-61690B
The applicant requests a permit to export biological samples
derived from captive-bred Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) for
the purpose of scientific research.
Applicant: Jolly, William, Lafayette, GA PRT-59794B
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance species
propagation or survival: Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata). This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey, San Diego, CA; PRT-66618B
The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from
individual wild Fiji crested iguana (Brachylophus vitiensis), banded
iguana (Brachylophus bulabula), and Fiji banded iguana (Brachylophus
fasciatus) for scientific research purposes from National Trust of Fiji
Islands, Suva, Fiji. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Utica Zoo, Utica, NY; PRT-669467
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance species
propagation or survival: Golden lion tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia),
golden-headed tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas), cottontop tamarin
(Saguinus oedipus), tiger (Panthera tigris), Lar gibbon (Hylobates
lar), ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), Hartmann's mountain zebra (Equus
zebra hartmannae), urial (Ovis orientalis ophion) white-naped crane
(Grus vipio), and Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis). This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
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.
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Applicant: Robert Winstead, Sandia, TX; PRT-72286B
Applicant: Jeffery Palmer, Mapleton, CO; PRT-72842B
Applicant: Andrew Wood, Chico, CA; PRT-73008B
Applicant: William Mathers, Littletown, PA; PRT-73254B
Applicant: John Justus, Lewisville, TX; PRT-68941B
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of
Management Authority.
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