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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christina A. Walsh at the above address,
or by telephone (571) 227–2062.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Comments Invited
In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.), an agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, a collection of information
unless it displays a valid OMB control
number. The ICR documentation will be
available at https://www.reginfo.gov
upon its submission to OMB. Therefore,
in preparation for OMB review and
approval of the following information
collection, TSA is soliciting comments
to—
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed
information requirement is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions
of the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including using
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Consistent with the requirements of
Executive Order (E.O.) 13771, Reducing
Regulation and Controlling Regulatory
Costs, and E.O. 13777, Enforcing the
Regulatory Reform Agenda, TSA is also
requesting comments on the extent to
which this request for information could
be modified to reduce the burden on
respondents.
Information Collection Requirement
OMB Control Number 1652–0040 Air
Cargo Security Requirements, 49 CFR
parts 1515, 1540, 1542, 1544, 1546, and
1548. Under the authority of 49 U.S.C.
44901, TSA’s regulations impose
screening requirements for cargo and
other property transported on
commercial aircraft (passenger and allcargo). Chapter XII of title 49, Code of
Federal Regulations defines how TSA
screens all property, including U.S.
mail, cargo, carry-on and checked
baggage, and other articles, that will be
carried aboard passenger and cargo
aircraft. Pursuant to the requirements of
the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, TSA
now screens 100 percent of cargo
transported on passenger aircraft and
continues to improve cargo security
with a multi-layered approach to cargo
screening. Collections of information
associated with these cargo screening
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requirements fall under OMB control
number 1652–0053.
The extension of this ICR is necessary
to ensure compliance with TSA’s
regulations covering the acceptance,
handling, and screening of cargo
transported by air. The uninterrupted
collection of this information will allow
TSA to continue to ensure
implementation of these vital security
measures for the protection of the
traveling public.
Data Collection
This information collection requires
entities regulated by TSA, which
includes aircraft operators, foreign air
carriers, and indirect air carriers (IACs),
to collect certain information as part of
the implementation of a standard
security program, to submit
modifications to the standard security
program to TSA for approval, and
update such programs as necessary. As
part of these security programs, the
regulated entities must also collect
personal information and submit such
information to TSA so that TSA may
conduct STAs on individuals with
unescorted access to cargo. This
includes each individual who is a
general partner, officer, or director of an
IAC or an applicant to be an IAC, and
certain owners of an IAC or an applicant
to be an IAC; and any individual who
has responsibility for screening cargo
under 49 CFR parts 1544, 1546, or 1548.
Further, both companies and
individuals whom aircraft operators,
foreign air carriers, and IACs have
qualified to ship cargo on passenger
aircraft, also referred to as ‘‘known
shippers,’’ must submit information to
TSA. This information is collected
electronically through the KSMS. In
accordance with TSA security program
requirements, regulated entities may use
an alternate manual submission method
to identify known shippers.
Regulated entities must also enter into
IACMS the information required from
applicants requesting to be approved as
IACs in accordance with 49 CFR 1548.7
and the information required for their
IAC annual renewal. Regulated entities
must also maintain records, including
records pertaining to security programs,
training, and compliance to demonstrate
adherence with the regulatory
requirements. These records must be
made available to TSA upon request.
The forms used in this collection of
information include the Aviation
Security Known Shipper Verification
Form and the Security Threat
Assessment Application.
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Estimated Burden Hours
This ICR covers multiple activities.
TSA estimates that there will be—
(1) 4,050 annual respondents
regarding Security Programs, for an
annual hour burden of 16,403;
(2) 98,500 respondents applying for
an STA, for an annual hour burden of
24,625;
(3) 26,700 respondents accessing the
KSMS, for an annual hour burden of
23,872; and
(4) 4,050 annual respondents (these
respondents are the same respondents
identified in (1) above)) to the
recordkeeping requirement, for an
annual hour burden of 8,208 hours.
Comprehensively, TSA estimates a
total annual hour burden of 73,108
hours for this collection.
Dated: November 14, 2018.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer,
Information Technology.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2018–0052;
FXIA16710900000–178–FF09A30000]
Foreign Endangered Species; Marine
Mammals; Receipt of Permit
Applications
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit
applications.
AGENCY:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (Service), invite the
public to comment on applications to
conduct certain activities with foreign
species that are listed as endangered
under the Endangered Species Act
(ESA) and foreign or native species for
which the Service has jurisdiction
under the Marine Mammal Protection
Act (MMPA). With some exceptions, the
ESA and the MMPA prohibit activities
with listed species unless Federal
authorization is issued that allows such
activities. The ESA and MMPA also
require that we invite public comment
before issuing permits for endangered
species or marine mammals.
DATES: We must receive comments by
December 19, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Obtaining Documents: The
applications, application supporting
materials, and any comments and other
materials that we receive will be
available for public inspection at https://
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www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
FWS–HQ–IA–2018–0052.
Submitting Comments: When
submitting comments, please specify the
name of the applicant and the permit
number at the beginning of your
comment. You may submit comments
by one of the following methods:
• Internet: https://
www.regulations.gov. Search for and
submit comments on Docket No. FWS–
HQ–IA–2018–0052.
• U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public
Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No.
FWS–HQ–IA–2018–0052; U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service Headquarters, MS:
BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike; Falls
Church, VA 22041–3803.
For more information, see Public
Comment Procedures under
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brenda Tapia, by phone at 703–358–
2104, via email at DMAFR@fws.gov, or
via the Federal Relay Service at 800–
877–8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Public Comment Procedures
A. How do I comment on submitted
applications?
You may submit your comments and
materials by one of the methods in
ADDRESSES. We will not consider
comments sent by email or fax, or to an
address not in ADDRESSES. We will not
consider or include in our
administrative record comments we
receive after the close of the comment
period (see DATES).
When submitting comments, please
specify the name of the applicant and
the permit number at the beginning of
your comment. Provide sufficient
information 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.
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B. May I review comments submitted by
others?
You may view and comment on
others’ public comments on https://
www.regulations.gov, unless our
allowing so would violate the Privacy
Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) or Freedom of
Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
C. Who will see my comments?
If you submit a comment at https://
www.regulations.gov, your entire
comment, including any personal
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identifying information, will be posted
on the website. If you submit a
hardcopy comment that includes
personal identifying information, such
as your address, phone number, or
email address, you may request at the
top of your document that we withhold
this information from public review.
However, we cannot guarantee that we
will be able to do so. Moreover, all
submissions from organizations or
businesses, and from individuals
identifying themselves as
representatives or officials of
organizations or businesses, will be
made available for public disclosure in
their entirety.
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 (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.),
and section 104(c) of the Marine
Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as
amended (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et
seq.), we invite public comments on
permit applications before final action is
taken. With some exceptions, the ESA
prohibits/ESA and MMPA prohibit/
MMPA prohibits activities with listed
species unless Federal authorization is
issued that allows such activities.
Permits issued under section 10 of the
ESA allow activities for scientific
purposes or to enhance the propagation
or survival of the affected species.
Regulations regarding permit issuance
under the ESA are in title 50 of the Code
of Federal Regulations in part 17. ESA
permits cover a wide range of activities
pertaining to foreign listed species,
including import, export, and activities
in the United States. Concurrent with
publishing this notice in the Federal
Register, we are forwarding copies of
the marine mammal applications to the
Marine Mammal Commission and the
Committee of Scientific Advisors for
their review.
III. Permit Applications
We invite comments on the following
applications.
A. Endangered Species
Applicant: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo &
Aquarium, Omaha, NE; Permit No.
78380C
The applicant requests a permit to
import one live captive-bred male
Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica)
Zoo de Granby, Granby, Quebec, Canada
for the purpose of enhancing the
propagation or survival of the species.
This notification is for a single import.
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Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey,
Missoula, MT; Permit No. 80989C
The applicant requests authorization
to import skin and mouth swabs from
wild Sonora tiger salamanders
(Ambystoma tigrinum stebbinsi), taken
in Sonora, Mexico, for the purpose of
scientific research. This notification
covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: University of Texas at
Arlington, Amphibian and Reptile
Diversity Research Center, Arlington,
TX, Permit No. 93328C
The applicant requests authorization
to export and reimport nonliving
museum specimens of endangered and
threatened species previously
accessioned into the applicant’s
collection for scientific research. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: University of Utah dba
Natural History Museum of Utah, Salt
Lake City, UT; Permit No. 166772
The applicant requests authorization
to export and reimport nonliving
museum specimens of endangered and
threatened species previously
accessioned into the applicant’s
collection for scientific research. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Oregon Wildlife Foundation,
Douglas, AZ; Permit No. 60203C
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for slender-horned gazelle
(Gazella leptoceros) to enhance the
propagation or survival of the species.
This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Maria de Lourdes Martinez
Estevez, University of California Santa
Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA; Permit No.
77865C
The applicant requests a permit to
import 189 skin and shell samples
derived from the hawksbill sea turtles
(Eretmochelys imbricata) from Grupo
Tortuguero de las Californias A.C., La
Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, for
scientific research purposes. This
notification is for a single import.
Applicant: Arthur Bogan, NC Museum
of Natural Sciences, Raleigh, NC;
Permit No. 86122C
The applicant requests authorization
to export biological samples from
captive bred Louisiana pearlshell
mussels (Margaritifera hembeli) and
Alabama pearlshell mussels
(Margaritifera marrianae) for the
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purpose of scientific research. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Turtle Back Zoo, West
Orange, NJ; Permit No. 75693A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the following species:
Komodo monitor (Varanus
komodoensis), African penguin
(Spheniscus demersus), Andean condor
(Vultur gryphus), white-naped crane
(Grus vipio), white-cheeked gibbon
(Nomascus leucogenys), maned wolf
(Chrysocyon brachyurus), snow leopard
(Uncia uncia), spotted leopard
(Panthera pardus), and African lion
(Panthera leo), to enhance the
propagation or survival of the species.
This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Great Plains Zoo, Sioux
Falls, SD; Permit No. 84932C
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the following species: Ringtailed lemur (Lemur catta), Siamang
gibbon (Symphalangus syndactylus),
Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica),
snow leopard (uncia uncia), African
lion (Panthera leo), black rhinoceros
(Diceros bicornis), African wild dog
(Lycaon pictus), cheetah (Acinonyx
jubatus), Komodo monitor (Varanus
komodoensis), Galapagos tortoise
(Chelonoidis nigra), Panamanian golden
frog (Atelopus varius zeteki), and
Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis), to
enhance the propagation or survival of
the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Surprise Spring Foundation,
Prescott, AZ; Permit No. 93748A
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the following species:
radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata),
yellow-spot river turtle (Podocnemis
unifilis), Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis
nigra), and spotted pond turtle
(Geoclemys hamiltonii) to enhance the
propagation or survival of the species.
This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Michael Burroughs, Las
Vegas, NV; Permit No. 94167A
The applicant requests renewal of a
captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated tortoise
(Astrochelys radiata) to enhance the
propagation or survival of the species.
This notification covers activities to be
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conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Kevin Loewengruber,
Southgate, MI; Permit No. 84345C
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for radiated tortoise
(Astrochelys radiata) to enhance the
propagation or survival of the species.
This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: H. Yturria Land and Cattle
Co., Brownsville, TX; Permit No.
86124C
www.regulations.gov for the permit
number listed above in this document.
For example, to find information about
the potential issuance of Permit No.
12345A, you would go to
regulations.gov and search for
‘‘12345A’’.
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing the culling of excess red
lechwe (Kobus leche) from the captive
herd maintained at their facility, to
enhance the species’ propagation and
survival. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch
of Permits, Division of Management
Authority.
The following applicants request
permits to import sport-hunted trophies
of 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 enhancing the
propagation or survival of the species.
Applicant: Richard Prager, Greenwich,
CT; Permit No. 93301C
Applicant: Roger Bennett, Ardmore, TN;
Permit No. 93048C
Applicant: Ronald Williams, Midland,
TX; Permit No. 87946C
Applicant: Aaron Kik, Lowell, MI;
Permit No. 87966C
Applicant: John Lortscher, Moneta, VA;
Permit No. 90004C
Applicant: Mike Cunningham,
Georgetown, TX; Permit No. 86992C
B. Endangered Marine Mammals and
Marine Mammals
Applicant: U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Anchorage, AK; Permit No.
82088B
The applicant requests authorization
to renew and amend their permit to
conduct research activities on polar
bears (Ursus maritimus) and export and
import biological samples for the
purpose of scientific research. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
IV. Next Steps
If we issue permits to any of the
applicants listed in this notice, we will
publish a notice in the Federal Register.
You may locate the notice announcing
the permit issuance by searching https://
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V. Authority
We issue this notice under the
authority of the Endangered Species Act
of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.), and its implementing regulations,
and the Marine Mammal Protection Act
of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et
seq.), and its implementing regulations.
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Fish and Wildlife Service
[Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2018–0085;
FXIA16710900000–178–FF09A30000]
Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt
of Permit Application
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit
application.
AGENCY:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, invite the public to
comment on an application to conduct
certain activities with a foreign species
that is listed as endangered under the
Endangered Species Act (ESA). With
some exceptions, the ESA prohibits
activities with listed species unless
Federal authorization is issued that
allows such activities. The ESA also
requires that we invite public comment
before issuing permits for endangered
species.
DATES: We must receive comments by
December 19, 2018.
ADDRESSES:
Obtaining Documents: The
application, application supporting
materials, and any comments and other
materials that we receive will be
available for public inspection at https://
www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
FWS–HQ–IA–2018–0085.
Submitting Comments: When
submitting comments, please specify the
name of the applicant and the permit
number at the beginning of your
comment. You may submit comments
by one of the following methods:
• Internet: https://
www.regulations.gov. Search for and
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2018-0052; FXIA16710900000-178-FF09A30000]
Foreign Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Receipt of Permit
Applications
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), invite the
public to comment on applications to conduct certain activities with
foreign species that are listed as endangered under the Endangered
Species Act (ESA) and foreign or native species for which the Service
has jurisdiction under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). With
some exceptions, the ESA and the MMPA prohibit activities with listed
species unless Federal authorization is issued that allows such
activities. The ESA and MMPA also require that we invite public comment
before issuing permits for endangered species or marine mammals.
DATES: We must receive comments by December 19, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Obtaining Documents: The applications, application
supporting materials, and any comments and other materials that we
receive will be available for public inspection at https://
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www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2018-0052.
Submitting Comments: When submitting comments, please specify the
name of the applicant and the permit number at the beginning of your
comment. You may submit comments by one of the following methods:
Internet: https://www.regulations.gov. Search for and
submit comments on Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2018-0052.
U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing,
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2018-0052; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Headquarters, MS: BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike; Falls Church, VA 22041-
3803.
For more information, see Public Comment Procedures under
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, by phone at 703-358-
2104, via email at [email protected], or via the Federal Relay Service at
800-877-8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Public Comment Procedures
A. How do I comment on submitted applications?
You may submit your comments and materials by one of the methods in
ADDRESSES. We will not consider comments sent by email or fax, or to an
address not in ADDRESSES. We will not consider or include in our
administrative record comments we receive after the close of the
comment period (see DATES).
When submitting comments, please specify the name of the applicant
and the permit number at the beginning of your comment. Provide
sufficient information 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.
B. May I review comments submitted by others?
You may view and comment on others' public comments on https://www.regulations.gov, unless our allowing so would violate the Privacy
Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) or Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
C. Who will see my comments?
If you submit a comment at https://www.regulations.gov, your entire
comment, including any personal identifying information, will be posted
on the website. If you submit a hardcopy comment that includes personal
identifying information, such as your address, phone number, or email
address, you may request at the top of your document that we withhold
this information from public review. However, we cannot guarantee that
we will be able to do so. Moreover, all submissions from organizations
or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as
representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be
made available for public disclosure in their entirety.
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 (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and
section 104(c) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended
(MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), we invite public comments on permit
applications before final action is taken. With some exceptions, the
ESA prohibits/ESA and MMPA prohibit/MMPA prohibits activities with
listed species unless Federal authorization is issued that allows such
activities. Permits issued under section 10 of the ESA allow activities
for scientific purposes or to enhance the propagation or survival of
the affected species. Regulations regarding permit issuance under the
ESA are in title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations in part 17. ESA
permits cover a wide range of activities pertaining to foreign listed
species, including import, export, and activities in the United States.
Concurrent with publishing this notice in the Federal Register, we are
forwarding copies of the marine mammal applications to the Marine
Mammal Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors for their
review.
III. Permit Applications
We invite comments on the following applications.
A. Endangered Species
Applicant: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Omaha, NE; Permit No.
78380C
The applicant requests a permit to import one live captive-bred
male Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) Zoo de Granby, Granby,
Quebec, Canada for the purpose of enhancing the propagation or survival
of the species. This notification is for a single import.
Applicant: U.S. Geological Survey, Missoula, MT; Permit No. 80989C
The applicant requests authorization to import skin and mouth swabs
from wild Sonora tiger salamanders (Ambystoma tigrinum stebbinsi),
taken in Sonora, Mexico, for the purpose of scientific research. This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Applicant: University of Texas at Arlington, Amphibian and Reptile
Diversity Research Center, Arlington, TX, Permit No. 93328C
The applicant requests authorization to export and reimport
nonliving museum specimens of endangered and threatened species
previously accessioned into the applicant's collection for scientific
research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: University of Utah dba Natural History Museum of Utah, Salt
Lake City, UT; Permit No. 166772
The applicant requests authorization to export and reimport
nonliving museum specimens of endangered and threatened species
previously accessioned into the applicant's collection for scientific
research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Oregon Wildlife Foundation, Douglas, AZ; Permit No. 60203C
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for slender-horned gazelle (Gazella leptoceros) to
enhance the propagation or survival of the species. This notification
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year
period.
Applicant: Maria de Lourdes Martinez Estevez, University of California
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA; Permit No. 77865C
The applicant requests a permit to import 189 skin and shell
samples derived from the hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata)
from Grupo Tortuguero de las Californias A.C., La Paz, Baja California
Sur, Mexico, for scientific research purposes. This notification is for
a single import.
Applicant: Arthur Bogan, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh, NC;
Permit No. 86122C
The applicant requests authorization to export biological samples
from captive bred Louisiana pearlshell mussels (Margaritifera hembeli)
and Alabama pearlshell mussels (Margaritifera marrianae) for the
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purpose of scientific research. This notification covers activities to
be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, NJ; Permit No. 75693A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species: Komodo monitor (Varanus
komodoensis), African penguin (Spheniscus demersus), Andean condor
(Vultur gryphus), white-naped crane (Grus vipio), white-cheeked gibbon
(Nomascus leucogenys), maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus), snow leopard
(Uncia uncia), spotted leopard (Panthera pardus), and African lion
(Panthera leo), to enhance the propagation or survival of the species.
This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant
over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls, SD; Permit No. 84932C
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species: Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur
catta), Siamang gibbon (Symphalangus syndactylus), Siberian tiger
(Panthera tigris altaica), snow leopard (uncia uncia), African lion
(Panthera leo), black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), African wild dog
(Lycaon pictus), cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), Komodo monitor (Varanus
komodoensis), Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra), Panamanian golden
frog (Atelopus varius zeteki), and Chinese alligator (Alligator
sinensis), to enhance the propagation or survival of the species. This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Applicant: Surprise Spring Foundation, Prescott, AZ; Permit No. 93748A
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species: radiated tortoise
(Astrochelys radiata), yellow-spot river turtle (Podocnemis unifilis),
Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra), and spotted pond turtle
(Geoclemys hamiltonii) to enhance the propagation or survival of the
species. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Michael Burroughs, Las Vegas, NV; Permit No. 94167A
The applicant requests renewal of a captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated tortoise (Astrochelys
radiata) to enhance the propagation or survival of the species. This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Applicant: Kevin Loewengruber, Southgate, MI; Permit No. 84345C
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) to enhance
the propagation or survival of the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: H. Yturria Land and Cattle Co., Brownsville, TX; Permit No.
86124C
The applicant requests a permit authorizing the culling of excess
red lechwe (Kobus leche) from the captive herd maintained at their
facility, to enhance the species' propagation and survival. This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Multiple Applicants
The following applicants request permits to import sport-hunted
trophies of 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 enhancing the propagation or survival
of the species.
Applicant: Richard Prager, Greenwich, CT; Permit No. 93301C
Applicant: Roger Bennett, Ardmore, TN; Permit No. 93048C
Applicant: Ronald Williams, Midland, TX; Permit No. 87946C
Applicant: Aaron Kik, Lowell, MI; Permit No. 87966C
Applicant: John Lortscher, Moneta, VA; Permit No. 90004C
Applicant: Mike Cunningham, Georgetown, TX; Permit No. 86992C
B. Endangered Marine Mammals and Marine Mammals
Applicant: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage, AK; Permit No.
82088B
The applicant requests authorization to renew and amend their
permit to conduct research activities on polar bears (Ursus maritimus)
and export and import biological samples for the purpose of scientific
research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
IV. Next Steps
If we issue permits to any of the applicants listed in this notice,
we will publish a notice in the Federal Register. You may locate the
notice announcing the permit issuance by searching https://www.regulations.gov for the permit number listed above in this
document. For example, to find information about the potential issuance
of Permit No. 12345A, you would go to regulations.gov and search for
``12345A''.
V. Authority
We issue this notice under the authority of the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and its implementing
regulations, and the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended
(16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and its implementing regulations.
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of
Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 2018-25120 Filed 11-16-18; 8:45 am]
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