Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit, 16197-16198 [2016-06786]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 58 / Friday, March 25, 2016 / Notices this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202–395–5806. Email: OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colette Pollard, Reports Management Officer, QMAC, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20410; email Colette Pollard at Colette.Pollard@ hud.gov or telephone 202–402–3400. This is not a toll-free number. Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this number through TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Pollard. 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The Information Resource Center provides technical assistance, primarily in the form of general information, to provide access to resources of federal, public, Indian and assisted housing programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This service is provided through a multi-channel contact center with inquires received and responded to via phone, email, mail and fax. Respondents: Individuals or households, State, Tribal or local governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,800. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:30 Mar 24, 2016 Jkt 238001 Estimated Number of Responses: 10,800. Frequency of Response: 1. Average Hours per Response: 1 minute. Total Estimated Burdens: 10,800. B. 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: March 22, 2016. Colette Pollard, Department Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. 16197 We must receive comments or requests for documents on or before April 25, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submitting Comments: You may submit comments by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2016–0053. • U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2016–0053; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, MS: BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–3803. When submitting comments, please indicate the name of the applicant and the PRT# you are commenting on. We will post all comments on https:// www.regulations.gov. This generally means that we will post any personal information you provide us (see the Public Comments section below for more information). Viewing Comments: Comments and materials we receive will be available for public inspection on https://www.regulations.gov, or by appointment, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–3803; telephone 703–358–2095. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, (703) 358–2104 (telephone); (703) 358–2281 (fax); DMAFR@fws.gov (email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: [FR Doc. 2016–06850 Filed 3–24–16; 8:45 am] I. Public Comment Procedures BILLING CODE 4210–67–P 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. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2016– 0053][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. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\25MRN1.SGM 25MRN1 16198 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 58 / Friday, March 25, 2016 / Notices 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. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES III. Permit Applications Endangered Species Applicant: Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, Inc., Baltimore, MD; PRT– 73578B The applicant requests a permit to reexport biological samples from wild mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei) to the United Kingdom for the purpose of scientific research. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:30 Mar 24, 2016 Jkt 238001 Applicant: Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, NY; PRT–77252B The applicant requests a permit to reexport biological samples from wild Amur tigers (Panthera tigris altaica) to the United Kingdom for the purpose of scientific research. Applicant: Veterinary Initiative for Endangered Wildlife, Bozeman, MT; PRT–75654B The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) and Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) from National Trust for Nature Conservation, Sauraha, Nepal, for the purpose of scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Creation Kingdom Zoo Inc., Gate City, VA; PRT–84452B The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance species propagation or survival: Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata), red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra), white-fronted lemur (Eulemur albifrons), cotton-headed tamarin (Saguinus oedipus), mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx), Lar gibbon (Hylobates lar), and leopard (Panthera pardus). This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. notification coverts activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5year 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. Applicant: Arthur Webber, Glenside, PA; PRT–88754B Applicant: Douglas Wyatt, Amarillo, TX; PRT–88758B Applicant: Armour Mellon, Ligonier, PA; PRT–88822B Applicant: Matthew Saulsbury, Odessa, TX; PRT–88755B Applicant: Roger Turner, Midland, TX; PRT–88670B Brenda Tapia, Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 2016–06786 Filed 3–24–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R1–R–2015–N089; 1265–0000–10137– S3] Applicant: Clara Geissler, San Diego, CA; PRT–74736B 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) and Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra). This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, Canyon, Payette, Owyhee, and Washington Counties, ID, and Malheur County, OR; Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Record of Decision for Final Environmental Impact Statement Applicant: Evan Rosenoff, Cary, NC; PRT–51920A 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. SUMMARY: Applicant: University of California, Davis, CA; PRT–84562B The applicant requests a permit to import egg samples from wild leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) from St. Ketts and Nevis, for the purpose of scientific research. This PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) and record of decision (ROD) for the final environmental impact statement (EIS). The CCP describes the Refuge’s management direction for the next 15 years, and includes the ROD, which explains our selection of Alternative 2 as the Refuge’s management direction. DATES: The Regional Director, Pacific Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, signed the ROD on April 3, 2015. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 58 (Friday, March 25, 2016)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2016-0053][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 
April 25, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Submitting Comments: You may submit comments by one of the 
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments on Docket No. FWS-HQ-
IA-2016-0053.
     U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, 
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2016-0053; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
Headquarters, MS: BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-
3803.
    When submitting comments, please indicate the name of the applicant 
and the PRT# you are commenting on. We will post all comments on https://www.regulations.gov. This generally means that we will post any 
personal information you provide us (see the Public Comments section 
below for more information). Viewing Comments: Comments and materials 
we receive will be available for public inspection on https://www.regulations.gov, or by appointment, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, at the U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 5275 Leesburg Pike, 
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803; telephone 703-358-2095.

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.

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    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: Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, Inc., Baltimore, MD; 
PRT-73578B
    The applicant requests a permit to re-export biological samples 
from wild mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei) to the United Kingdom for 
the purpose of scientific research.
Applicant: Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, NY; PRT-77252B
    The applicant requests a permit to re-export biological samples 
from wild Amur tigers (Panthera tigris altaica) to the United Kingdom 
for the purpose of scientific research.
Applicant: Veterinary Initiative for Endangered Wildlife, Bozeman, MT; 
PRT-75654B
    The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from 
Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) and Indian rhinoceros 
(Rhinoceros unicornis) from National Trust for Nature Conservation, 
Sauraha, Nepal, for the purpose of scientific research. This 
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 
5-year period.
Applicant: Creation Kingdom Zoo Inc., Gate City, VA; PRT-84452B
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance species 
propagation or survival: Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), black and 
white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata), red ruffed lemur (Varecia 
rubra), white-fronted lemur (Eulemur albifrons), cotton-headed tamarin 
(Saguinus oedipus), mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx), Lar gibbon (Hylobates 
lar), and leopard (Panthera pardus). This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Clara Geissler, San Diego, CA; PRT-74736B
    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) and 
Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra). This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Evan Rosenoff, Cary, NC; PRT-51920A
    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: University of California, Davis, CA; PRT-84562B
    The applicant requests a permit to import egg samples from wild 
leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) from St. Ketts and Nevis, 
for the purpose of scientific research. This notification coverts 
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.

Applicant: Arthur Webber, Glenside, PA; PRT-88754B
Applicant: Douglas Wyatt, Amarillo, TX; PRT-88758B
Applicant: Armour Mellon, Ligonier, PA; PRT-88822B
Applicant: Matthew Saulsbury, Odessa, TX; PRT-88755B
Applicant: Roger Turner, Midland, TX; PRT-88670B

Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 2016-06786 Filed 3-24-16; 8:45 am]
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