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Robyn Thorson,
Regional Director, Pacific Region, U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service.
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife 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). 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 any activity
otherwise prohibited by the ESA with
respect to any endangered species.
DATES: We must receive comments by
May 28, 2019.
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://
www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
FWS–HQ–IA–2019–0030.
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–2019–0030.
• U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public
Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No.
FWS–HQ–IA–2019–0030; 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:
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I. Public Comment Procedures
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A. How do I comment on submitted
applications?
We invite the public and local, State,
Tribal, and Federal agencies to comment
on these applications. Before issuing
any of the requested permits, we will
take into consideration any information
that we receive during the public
comment period.
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
Public Comments
You may submit your comments and
materials by one of the methods listed
in ADDRESSES. 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. Comments and materials we
receive, as well as supporting
documentation we use in preparing the
PEIS, will be available for public
inspection by appointment, during
normal business hours, at the Service’s
Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office.
Reasonable Accommodation
Persons needing reasonable
accommodations to attend and
participate in the public meetings
should contact Darren LeBlanc or
Michelle Bogardus at the Service’s
Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office
(see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
above). To allow sufficient time to
process requests, please call no later
than 14 days in advance of the meeting
dates.
Authority
We provide this notice in accordance
with the requirements of section 10 of
the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.; 50 CFR
17.22), and per NEPA and its
implementing regulations (40 CFR
1506.6).
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Notice of receipt of permit
applications; request for comments.
ACTION:
[Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2019–0030;
FXIA16710900000–190–FF09A30000]
Foreign Endangered Species; Marine
Mammals; Receipt of Permit
Applications
AGENCY:
Fish and Wildlife Service,
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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 at 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(c) of the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.),
we invite public comments on permit
applications before final action is taken.
With some exceptions, the ESA
prohibits certain activities with listed
species unless Federal authorization is
issued that allows such activities.
Permits issued under section 10(a)(1)(A)
of the ESA allow otherwise prohibited
activities for scientific purposes or to
enhance the propagation or survival of
the affected species. Service regulations
regarding prohibited activities with
endangered species, captive-bred
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wildlife registrations, and permits for
any activity otherwise prohibited by the
ESA with respect to any endangered
species are available in title 50 of the
Code of Federal Regulations in part 17.
III. Permit Applications
We invite comments on the following
applications.
Applicant: Duke University Lemur
Center, Durham, NC; Permit No.
12767D
The applicant requests a permit to
export a pair of captive-born Coquerel’s
sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) to Bristol
Zoo, Clifton, UK, for the purpose of
enhancing the propagation or survival of
the species. This notification is for a
single export.
Applicant: Duke University Lemur
Center, Durham, NC; Permit No.
12768D
The applicant requests a permit to
export a pair of captive-born Coquerel’s
sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) to Chester
Zoo, Chester, UK, for the purpose of
enhancing the propagation or survival of
the species. This notification is for a
single export.
Applicant: Duke University, Durham,
NC; Permit No. 217642
The applicant requests a permit to
import biological specimens from
various non-human primate species
(Order Primates), including all species
of lemurids, prosimians, New and Old
World monkeys, and apes, for the
purpose of scientific research. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Applicant: Tigers for Tomorrow, Atalla,
AL; Permit No. 10375D
The applicant requests a permit to
import one male and five female
captive-born tigers (Panthera tigris) from
ADI Temporary Custody Center,
Escuintla, Guatemala, for the purpose of
enhancing the propagation or survival of
the species. This notification is for a
single import.
Applicant: IUCN Iguana Specialist
Group, Chicago, IL; Permit No.
32153D
The applicant requests a permit for
the import of biological specimens for
the following species for the purpose of
scientific research. This notification
covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Common name
Scientific name
Mayaguana iguana .........
Turks and Caicos iguana
Cyclura carinata bartschi.
Cyclura carinata
carinata.
Cyclura collei.
Cyclura cornuta.
Jamaican iguana ............
Rhinoceros iguana .........
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Common name
Bahamas iguana ............
Cuban ground iguana .....
Anegada ground iguana
Ricord’s ground iguana ..
San Salvador iguana ......
Grand Cayman blue
iguana.
Mona ground iguana ......
Scientific name
Cyclura
Cyclura
Cyclura
Cyclura
Cyclura
Cyclura
cychlura.
nubila.
pinguis.
ricordi.
rileyi.
lewisi.
Cyclura stejnegeri.
Applicant: Wild Animal Sanctuary,
Keenesburg, CO; Permit No. 17189D
The applicant requests a permit to
import two pairs of captive-born tigers
(Panthera tigris) from Invictus
Foundation, Pachuca, Mexico, for the
purpose of enhancing the propagation or
survival of the species. This notification
is for a single import.
Applicant: Wild Animal Sanctuary,
Keenesburg, CO; Permit No. 18004D
The applicant requests a permit to
import a pair of captive-born tigers
(Panthera tigris) from Zoologico
Santiago Del Estero, Del Estero,
Argentina, for the purpose of enhancing
the propagation or survival of the
species. This notification is for a single
import.
Applicant: Southwest Fisheries Science
Center, La Jolla, CA; Permit No.
69509B
The applicant requests reissuance of a
permit to import and export biological
samples collected from wild and
captive-bred Kemp’s ridley sea turtle
(Lepidochelys kempii), hawksbill sea
turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata),
leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys
coriacea), green sea turtle (Chelonia
mydas), loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta
caretta), and olive ridley sea turtle
(Lepidochelys olivacea) for the purpose
of scientific research. Samples are
collected form live or salvaged
specimens. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Judy May, Water Valley, TX;
Permit No. 16838B
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for Barasingha (Rucervus
duvaucelii), Red lechwe (Kobus leche),
Eld’s deer (Rucervus eldii), and Arabian
oryx (Oryx leucoryx) to enhance the
propagation or survival of the species.
This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Memphis Zoological Garden,
Memphis, TN; Permit No. 26429D
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the following species to
enhance the propagation or survival of
the species. This notification covers
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activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Common name
Scientific name
Bontebok ........................
Damaliscus pygargus
pygargus.
Elephas maximus.
Acinonyx jubatus.
Panthera pardus
orientalis.
Panthera tigris sumatrae.
Panthera uncia uncia.
Nomascus leucogenys.
Symphalangus
syndactylus.
Varecia variegata.
Asian elephant ................
Cheetah ..........................
Amur leopard ..................
Sumatran tiger ................
Snow leopard .................
White-cheeked gibbon ....
Siamang .........................
Black and white ruffed
lemur.
Red ruffed lemur ............
Varecia rubra.
Applicant: Santa Ana Zoo, Santa Ana,
CA; Permit No. 06177D
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the following species to
enhance the propagation or survival of
the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Common name
Cotton-top tamarin ..........
Golden lion tamarin ........
Golden-headed lion
tamarin.
Black and white ruffed
lemur.
Ring-tailed lemur ............
Scientific name
Saguinus oedipus.
Leontopithecus rosalia.
Leontopithecus
chrysomelas.
Varecia variegata.
Lemur catta.
Applicant: Jacksonville Zoological
Society, Jacksonville, FL; Permit No.
24690D
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the following species, to
enhance the propagation or survival of
the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Common name
Scientific name
Bonobo ...........................
Western lowland gorilla ..
Sumatran tiger ................
Malayan tiger ..................
South African cheetah ....
White rhinoceros ............
Pan paniscus.
Gorilla gorilla.
Panthera tigris sumatrae.
Panthera tigris jacksoni.
Acinonyx jubatus.
Ceratotherium simum
simum.
Varanus komodoensis.
Komodo dragon ..............
Applicant: Ross Popenoe, Redmond,
WA; Permit No. 816505
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for Madagascar radiated tortoise
(Geochelone radiata) and Galapagos
tortoise (Geochelone nigra), 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: William Burnett, North Little
Rock, AR; Permit No. 034408
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The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for Madagascar radiated tortoise
(Geochelone radiata) 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: Tom Motlow, Dallas, TX;
Permit No. 25531D
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: J–3 Ranch, Missouri City,
TX; Permit No. 23872D
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for red lechwe (Kobus leche), 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: North Carolina Zoo,
Asheboro, NC; Permit No. 13035D
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for komodo island monitor
(Varanus komodoensis), to enhance the
propagation or survival of the species.
This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: ARDENR, LP, San Angelo,
TX; Permit No. 07495D
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for barasingha (Rucervus
duvaucelii), to enhance the propagation
or survival of the species. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Jackson Zoological Society,
Inc., Jackson, MS; Permit No. 24559D
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for Sumatran tiger (Panthera
tigris sumatrae), red-ruffed lemur
(Varecia rubra), Diana monkey
(Cercopithecus diana), and chimpanzee
(Pan troglodytes) to enhance the
propagation or survival of the species.
This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Applicant: Ricardo Longoria, Natalia,
TX; Permit No. 33103D
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for Arabian oryx (Oryx
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leucoryx) 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: Tulsa Zoo, Tulsa, OK; Permit
No. 85017C
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the following species, to
enhance the propagation or survival of
the species. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Common name
Fiji banded iguana ..........
Aquatic box turtle ...........
Radiated Madagascar
tortoise.
San Esteban Island
chuckwalla.
Komodo island monitor ..
Jamaican boa .................
Chinese alligator .............
White Siberian crane ......
African penguin ..............
Golden parakeet .............
Rothschild’s starling .......
Asian elephant ................
Black-and-white ruffed
lemur.
Golden-headed lion
tamarin.
Diana monkey ................
Siamang .........................
Chimpanzee ...................
Black-footed cat ..............
Lion .................................
Malayan tiger ..................
Snow leopard .................
African wild dog ..............
White rhinoceros ............
Scientific name
Brachylophus fasciatus.
Terrapene coahuila.
Geochelone radiata.
Sauromalus varius.
Varanus komodoensis.
Epicrates subflavus.
Alligator sinensis.
Grus leucogeranus.
Spheniscus demersus.
Aratinga guarouba.
Leucopsar rothschildi.
Elephas maximus.
Varecia variegata
variegata.
Leontopithecus
chrysomelas.
Cercopithecus diana.
Symphalangus
syndactylus.
Pan troglodytes.
Felis nigripes.
Panthera leo.
Panthera tigris jacksoni.
Panthera uncia.
Lycaon pictus.
Ceratotherium simum.
Applicant: Judy May, Water Valley, TX;
Permit No. 85955C
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing the culling of excess
Barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), Red
lechwe (Kobus leche), Eld’s deer
(Rucervus eldii), and Arabian oryx (Oryx
leucoryx) 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 5year period.
Applicant: J–3 Ranch, Missouri City,
TX; Permit No. 28795D
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.
Applicant: ARDENR, LP, San Angelo,
TX; Permit No. 07494D
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing the culling of excess
barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii) from
the captive herd maintained at their
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facility, to enhance the species’
propagation and survival. This
notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.
Multiple Trophy 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: Amy Evans, Madera, CA;
Permit No. 33093D
Applicant: Philip Geisse Westlin, OR;
Permit No. 28644D
Applicant: David Schultz, Waukesha,
WI; Permit No. 22128D
Applicant: Madeline Demaske, Greeley,
CO; Permit No. 24619D
Applicant: Joseph Hohenthaner,
Madison, SD; Permit No. 23082D
Applicant: Jeff Demaske, Greeley, CO;
Permit No. 24612D
Applicant: Daniel Meyer, Cypress, TX;
Permit No. 26444D
IV. Next Steps
After the comment period closes, we
will make decisions regarding permit
issuance. 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.
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch
of Permits, Division of Management
Authority.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2019-0030; FXIA16710900000-190-FF09A30000]
Foreign Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Receipt of Permit
Applications
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 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). 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 any activity otherwise prohibited by the ESA with
respect to any endangered species.
DATES: We must receive comments by May 28, 2019.
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://www.regulations.gov in Docket
No. FWS-HQ-IA-2019-0030.
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-2019-0030.
U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing,
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2019-0030; 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?
We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies
to comment on these applications. Before issuing any of the requested
permits, we will take into consideration any information that we
receive during the public comment period.
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 at 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(c) of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), we
invite public comments on permit applications before final action is
taken. With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits certain activities with
listed species unless Federal authorization is issued that allows such
activities. Permits issued under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA allow
otherwise prohibited activities for scientific purposes or to enhance
the propagation or survival of the affected species. Service
regulations regarding prohibited activities with endangered species,
captive-bred
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wildlife registrations, and permits for any activity otherwise
prohibited by the ESA with respect to any endangered species are
available in title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations in part 17.
III. Permit Applications
We invite comments on the following applications.
Applicant: Duke University Lemur Center, Durham, NC; Permit No. 12767D
The applicant requests a permit to export a pair of captive-born
Coquerel's sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) to Bristol Zoo, Clifton, UK,
for the purpose of enhancing the propagation or survival of the
species. This notification is for a single export.
Applicant: Duke University Lemur Center, Durham, NC; Permit No. 12768D
The applicant requests a permit to export a pair of captive-born
Coquerel's sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) to Chester Zoo, Chester, UK,
for the purpose of enhancing the propagation or survival of the
species. This notification is for a single export.
Applicant: Duke University, Durham, NC; Permit No. 217642
The applicant requests a permit to import biological specimens from
various non-human primate species (Order Primates), including all
species of lemurids, prosimians, New and Old World monkeys, and apes,
for the purpose of scientific research. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Tigers for Tomorrow, Atalla, AL; Permit No. 10375D
The applicant requests a permit to import one male and five female
captive-born tigers (Panthera tigris) from ADI Temporary Custody
Center, Escuintla, Guatemala, for the purpose of enhancing the
propagation or survival of the species. This notification is for a
single import.
Applicant: IUCN Iguana Specialist Group, Chicago, IL; Permit No. 32153D
The applicant requests a permit for the import of biological
specimens for the following species for the purpose of scientific
research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
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Common name Scientific name
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Mayaguana iguana.......................... Cyclura carinata bartschi.
Turks and Caicos iguana................... Cyclura carinata carinata.
Jamaican iguana........................... Cyclura collei.
Rhinoceros iguana......................... Cyclura cornuta.
Bahamas iguana............................ Cyclura cychlura.
Cuban ground iguana....................... Cyclura nubila.
Anegada ground iguana..................... Cyclura pinguis.
Ricord's ground iguana.................... Cyclura ricordi.
San Salvador iguana....................... Cyclura rileyi.
Grand Cayman blue iguana.................. Cyclura lewisi.
Mona ground iguana........................ Cyclura stejnegeri.
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Applicant: Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO; Permit No. 17189D
The applicant requests a permit to import two pairs of captive-born
tigers (Panthera tigris) from Invictus Foundation, Pachuca, Mexico, for
the purpose of enhancing the propagation or survival of the species.
This notification is for a single import.
Applicant: Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO; Permit No. 18004D
The applicant requests a permit to import a pair of captive-born
tigers (Panthera tigris) from Zoologico Santiago Del Estero, Del
Estero, Argentina, for the purpose of enhancing the propagation or
survival of the species. This notification is for a single import.
Applicant: Southwest Fisheries Science Center, La Jolla, CA; Permit No.
69509B
The applicant requests reissuance of a permit to import and export
biological samples collected from wild and captive-bred Kemp's ridley
sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii), hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys
imbricata), leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), green sea
turtle (Chelonia mydas), loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), and
olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) for the purpose of
scientific research. Samples are collected form live or salvaged
specimens. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Judy May, Water Valley, TX; Permit No. 16838B
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for Barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), Red lechwe (Kobus
leche), Eld's deer (Rucervus eldii), and Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx)
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: Memphis Zoological Garden, Memphis, TN; Permit No. 26429D
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance the propagation or
survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
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Common name Scientific name
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Bontebok.................................. Damaliscus pygargus
pygargus.
Asian elephant............................ Elephas maximus.
Cheetah................................... Acinonyx jubatus.
Amur leopard.............................. Panthera pardus orientalis.
Sumatran tiger............................ Panthera tigris sumatrae.
Snow leopard.............................. Panthera uncia uncia.
White-cheeked gibbon...................... Nomascus leucogenys.
Siamang................................... Symphalangus syndactylus.
Black and white ruffed lemur.............. Varecia variegata.
Red ruffed lemur.......................... Varecia rubra.
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Applicant: Santa Ana Zoo, Santa Ana, CA; Permit No. 06177D
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance the propagation or
survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
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Common name Scientific name
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Cotton-top tamarin........................ Saguinus oedipus.
Golden lion tamarin....................... Leontopithecus rosalia.
Golden-headed lion tamarin................ Leontopithecus chrysomelas.
Black and white ruffed lemur.............. Varecia variegata.
Ring-tailed lemur......................... Lemur catta.
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Applicant: Jacksonville Zoological Society, Jacksonville, FL; Permit
No. 24690D
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species, to enhance the propagation
or survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
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Common name Scientific name
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Bonobo.................................... Pan paniscus.
Western lowland gorilla................... Gorilla gorilla.
Sumatran tiger............................ Panthera tigris sumatrae.
Malayan tiger............................. Panthera tigris jacksoni.
South African cheetah..................... Acinonyx jubatus.
White rhinoceros.......................... Ceratotherium simum simum.
Komodo dragon............................. Varanus komodoensis.
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Applicant: Ross Popenoe, Redmond, WA; Permit No. 816505
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for Madagascar radiated tortoise (Geochelone radiata)
and Galapagos tortoise (Geochelone nigra), 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: William Burnett, North Little Rock, AR; Permit No. 034408
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The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for Madagascar radiated tortoise (Geochelone radiata)
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: Tom Motlow, Dallas, TX; Permit No. 25531D
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: J-3 Ranch, Missouri City, TX; Permit No. 23872D
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for red lechwe (Kobus leche), 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: North Carolina Zoo, Asheboro, NC; Permit No. 13035D
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for komodo island monitor (Varanus komodoensis), 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: ARDENR, LP, San Angelo, TX; Permit No. 07495D
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), 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: Jackson Zoological Society, Inc., Jackson, MS; Permit No.
24559D
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), red-
ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra), Diana monkey (Cercopithecus diana), and
chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) 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: Ricardo Longoria, Natalia, TX; Permit No. 33103D
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) 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: Tulsa Zoo, Tulsa, OK; Permit No. 85017C
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species, to enhance the propagation
or survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
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Common name Scientific name
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Fiji banded iguana........................ Brachylophus fasciatus.
Aquatic box turtle........................ Terrapene coahuila.
Radiated Madagascar tortoise.............. Geochelone radiata.
San Esteban Island chuckwalla............. Sauromalus varius.
Komodo island monitor..................... Varanus komodoensis.
Jamaican boa.............................. Epicrates subflavus.
Chinese alligator......................... Alligator sinensis.
White Siberian crane...................... Grus leucogeranus.
African penguin........................... Spheniscus demersus.
Golden parakeet........................... Aratinga guarouba.
Rothschild's starling..................... Leucopsar rothschildi.
Asian elephant............................ Elephas maximus.
Black-and-white ruffed lemur.............. Varecia variegata variegata.
Golden-headed lion tamarin................ Leontopithecus chrysomelas.
Diana monkey.............................. Cercopithecus diana.
Siamang................................... Symphalangus syndactylus.
Chimpanzee................................ Pan troglodytes.
Black-footed cat.......................... Felis nigripes.
Lion...................................... Panthera leo.
Malayan tiger............................. Panthera tigris jacksoni.
Snow leopard.............................. Panthera uncia.
African wild dog.......................... Lycaon pictus.
White rhinoceros.......................... Ceratotherium simum.
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Applicant: Judy May, Water Valley, TX; Permit No. 85955C
The applicant requests a permit authorizing the culling of excess
Barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), Red lechwe (Kobus leche), Eld's deer
(Rucervus eldii), and Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) 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.
Applicant: J-3 Ranch, Missouri City, TX; Permit No. 28795D
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.
Applicant: ARDENR, LP, San Angelo, TX; Permit No. 07494D
The applicant requests a permit authorizing the culling of excess
barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii) 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 Trophy 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: Amy Evans, Madera, CA; Permit No. 33093D
Applicant: Philip Geisse Westlin, OR; Permit No. 28644D
Applicant: David Schultz, Waukesha, WI; Permit No. 22128D
Applicant: Madeline Demaske, Greeley, CO; Permit No. 24619D
Applicant: Joseph Hohenthaner, Madison, SD; Permit No. 23082D
Applicant: Jeff Demaske, Greeley, CO; Permit No. 24612D
Applicant: Daniel Meyer, Cypress, TX; Permit No. 26444D
IV. Next Steps
After the comment period closes, we will make decisions regarding
permit issuance. 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.
Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of
Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 2019-08408 Filed 4-25-19; 8:45 am]
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