Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit, 27169-27170 [2016-10519]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 87 / Thursday, May 5, 2016 / Notices I. Public Comment Procedures DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2016–0066; FXIA16710900000–156–FF09A30000] Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. Notice of receipt of applications for permit. ACTION: 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) prohibit activities with listed species unless Federal authorization is acquired that allows such activities. SUMMARY: We must receive comments or requests for documents on or before June 6, 2016. DATES: 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–2016–0066. • U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2016–0066; 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. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, (703) 358–2104 (telephone); (703) 358–2281 (fax); DMAFR@fws.gov (email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:06 May 04, 2016 Jkt 238001 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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27169 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: Nashville Zoo, Nashville, TN; PRT–85554B The applicant requests a permit to export one female and one male clouded captive-born leopard (Neofelis nebulosi) for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 1-year period. Applicant: Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, Bonner Ferry, ID; PRT–011646 The applicant requests a permit to export White sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) (300,000 live fertilized eggs) and live juvenile sturgeon of the Kootenai population for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species through re-introduction. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5year period. Applicant: Daniel Sterantino, Castleton, NY; PRT–90881B 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: Gerard Siatkowski, Miami, FL; PRT–24006B The applicant requests to amend a current captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance species propagation or survival: Bolson tortoise (Gopherus flavomarginatus), aquatic box turtle (Terrapene coahuila), river terrapin (Batagur baska), red-crowned roof turtle (Batagur kachuga), Cuban ground iguana (Cyclura nubila nubila), Grand Cayman blue iguana (Cyclura lewisi), Cayman Brac ground iguana (Cyclura nubila caymanensis), and San E:\FR\FM\05MYN1.SGM 05MYN1 27170 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 87 / Thursday, May 5, 2016 / Notices Esteban Island chuckwalla (Sauromalus varius). This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Nick Silbaugh, Platterville, CO; PRT–90067B 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. Brenda Tapia, Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 2016–10519 Filed 5–4–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2016–0065; FXIA16710900000–156–FF09A30000] Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Emergency Exemption; Issuance of Permits AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... Notice of issuance/emergency issuance of permits. consistent with the purposes and policy set forth in section 2 of the ESA. We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have issued the following permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species, marine mammals, or both. We issue these permits under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, (703) 358–2104 (telephone); (703) 358–2281 (fax); DMAFR@fws.gov (email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 A. Endangered Species SUMMARY: Applicant Receipt of application Federal Register notice Tanganyika Wildlife Park ....................................... University of Michigan ........................................... Duke Lemur Center ............................................... Kinsey Robinson ................................................... William Parks ......................................................... Scott Linter ............................................................ William Perrine ...................................................... Santa Barbara Zoo ................................................ Harry Peterson ...................................................... Cynthia Lagueux, University of Florida ................. Yerkes National Primate Research Center ........... 80 FR 73207; November 24, 2015 ....................... 81 FR 791; January 7, 2016 ................................. 81 FR 2899; January 19, 2016 ............................. 81 FR 5778; February 03, 2016 ........................... 81 FR 5778; February 03, 2016 ........................... 81 FR 5778; February 03, 2016 ........................... 81 FR 5778; February 03, 2016 ........................... 81 FR 5778; February 03, 2016 ........................... 81 FR 8093; February 17, 2016 ........................... 81 FR 8093; February 17, 2016 ........................... 80 FR 62089, October 15, 2015; 81 FR 3452, January 21, 2016. Permit No. 68465B 10836A 80482B 79093B 81613B 85776B 82278B 82246B 83947B 86982B 69024B ACTION: Permit issuance date April 5, 2016. March 21, 2016. April 19, 2016. March 22, 2016. March 22, 2016. March 22, 2016. March 28, 2016. April 18, 2016. March 21, 2016. March 28, 2016. May 2, 2016. B. Marine Mammals Applicant Receipt of application Federal Register notice 186914 ......... 81843B ......... mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Permit No. Monterey Bay Aquarium ........................................ Indianapolis Zoological Society ............................. 80 FR 62089; October 15, 2015 ........................... 81 FR 8093; February 17, 2016 ........................... C. Emergency Exemption On May 2, 2016, the Service issued a permit (PRT–94614B) to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Austwell, Texas, to import four viable eggs from captivebred whooping crane (Grus americana) for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. This action was VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:06 May 04, 2016 Jkt 238001 authorized under Section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). The Service determined that an emergency affecting the health and viability of the whooping crane eggs existed, and that no reasonable alternative was available PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Permit issuance date April 18, 2016. April 18, 2016. to the applicant for the following reason: The Service’s Whooping Crane Coordinator requested a permit to import these fertile eggs from the Calgary Zoo in Alberta, Canada, due to the ongoing 30-day comment period that their existing import permit (PRT– E:\FR\FM\05MYN1.SGM 05MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2016-0066; 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) 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 6, 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-2016-0066.
     U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, 
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2016-0066; 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.
    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: Nashville Zoo, Nashville, TN; PRT-85554B
    The applicant requests a permit to export one female and one male 
clouded captive-born leopard (Neofelis nebulosi) for the purpose of 
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 1-year period.
Applicant: Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, Bonner Ferry, ID; PRT-011646
    The applicant requests a permit to export White sturgeon (Acipenser 
transmontanus) (300,000 live fertilized eggs) and live juvenile 
sturgeon of the Kootenai population for the purpose of enhancement of 
the survival of the species through re-introduction. This notification 
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year 
period.
Applicant: Daniel Sterantino, Castleton, NY; PRT-90881B
    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: Gerard Siatkowski, Miami, FL; PRT-24006B
    The applicant requests to amend a current captive-bred wildlife 
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance 
species propagation or survival: Bolson tortoise (Gopherus 
flavomarginatus), aquatic box turtle (Terrapene coahuila), river 
terrapin (Batagur baska), red-crowned roof turtle (Batagur kachuga), 
Cuban ground iguana (Cyclura nubila nubila), Grand Cayman blue iguana 
(Cyclura lewisi), Cayman Brac ground iguana (Cyclura nubila 
caymanensis), and San

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Esteban Island chuckwalla (Sauromalus varius). This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Nick Silbaugh, Platterville, CO; PRT-90067B
    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.

Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 2016-10519 Filed 5-4-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4333-15-P
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