Foreign Endangered Species Receipt of Permit Applications, 46699-46700 [2020-16848]
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Annual
number
of respondents
Requirement
Total annual
responses
Completion
time
per response
(hours)
Total annual
burden
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Activity Reports
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sponsor and a person is not required to
respond to a collection of information
unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.
The authority for this action is the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Dated: July 29, 2020.
Madonna Baucum,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2020–0081;
FXIA16710900000–201–FF09A30000]
Foreign Endangered Species Receipt
of Permit Applications
I. Public Comment Procedures
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit
applications; request for comments.
AGENCY:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, invite the public to
comment on an application 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
September 2, 2020.
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–2020–0081.
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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–2020–0081.
• U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public
Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No.
FWS–HQ–IA–2020–0081; U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service Headquarters, MS:
PRB/3W; 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–
2185, via email at DMAFR@fws.gov, or
via the Federal Relay Service at 800–
877–8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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
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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
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endangered species, captive-bred
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
Brenda Tapia,
Management Analyst/Program Analyst,
Branch of Permits, Division of Management
Authority.
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We invite comments on the following
applications.
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of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.), and its implementing regulations.
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Applicant: Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge, LA; Permit No. 003005
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
The applicant requests authorization
to export and reimport nonliving
museum specimens of endangered
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.
[Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2020–0075;
FXIA16710900000–201–FF09A30000]
Fish and Wildlife Service
Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt
of Permit Applications
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit
Applicant: Jerry Fife, Laveen, AZ; Permit applications; request for comments.
No. 76243D
SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and
The applicant requests a captive-bred Wildlife Service, invite the public to
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
comment on applications to conduct
17.21(g) for Madagascar radiated tortoise certain activities with foreign species
(Geochelone radiata syn Astrochelys
that are listed as endangered under the
radiata) and Galapagos tortoise
Endangered Species Act (ESA). With
(Geochelone nigra syn Chelonoidis
some exceptions, the ESA prohibits
niger), to enhance the propagation or
activities with listed species unless
survival of the species. This notification Federal authorization is issued that
covers activities to be conducted by the
allows such activities. The ESA also
applicant over a 5-year period.
requires that we invite public comment
before issuing permits for any activity
Applicant: 777 Ranch, Hondo, TX;
otherwise prohibited by the ESA with
Permit No. 76665D
respect to any endangered species.
The applicant requests a permit
DATES: We must receive comments by
authorizing the culling of excess
September 2, 2020.
Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx),
ADDRESSES: Obtaining Documents: The
barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelli), and
applications, application supporting
Eld’s deer (Rucervus eldii) from the
materials, and any comments and other
captive herd maintained at their facility, materials that we receive will be
to enhance the species’ propagation and available for public inspection at https://
survival. This notification covers
www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
activities to be conducted by the
FWS–HQ–IA–2020–0075.
applicant over a 3-year period.
Submitting Comments: When
submitting comments, please specify the
IV. Next Steps
name of the applicant and the permit
After the comment period closes, we
number at the beginning of your
will make decisions regarding permit
comment. You may submit comments
issuance. If we issue permits to any of
by one of the following methods:
the applicants listed in this notice, we
• Internet: https://
will publish a notice in the Federal
www.regulations.gov. Search for and
Register. You may locate the notice
submit comments on Docket No. FWS–
announcing the permit issuance by
HQ–IA–2020–0075.
searching https://www.regulations.gov
• U.S. Mail: Public Comments
for the permit number listed above in
Processing, Attn: Docket No. FWS–HQ–
this document. For example, to find
IA–2020–0075; U.S. Fish and Wildlife
information about the potential issuance Service Headquarters, MS: PRB/3W;
of Permit No. 12345A, you would go to
5275 Leesburg Pike; Falls Church, VA
regulations.gov and search for
22041–3803.
‘‘12345A’’.
For more information, see Public
Comment Procedures under
V. Authority
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
We issue this notice under the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
authority of the Endangered Species Act Monica Thomas, by phone at 703–358–
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2185, 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?
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
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[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2020-16848]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2020-0081; FXIA16710900000-201-FF09A30000]
Foreign Endangered Species 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 an application 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 September 2, 2020.
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-2020-0081.
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-2020-0081.
U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing,
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2020-0081; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Headquarters, MS: PRB/3W; 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-
2185, 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
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endangered species, captive-bred 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: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA; Permit No.
003005
The applicant requests authorization to export and reimport
nonliving museum specimens of endangered 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: Jerry Fife, Laveen, AZ; Permit No. 76243D
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for Madagascar radiated tortoise (Geochelone radiata
syn Astrochelys radiata) and Galapagos tortoise (Geochelone nigra syn
Chelonoidis niger), 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: 777 Ranch, Hondo, TX; Permit No. 76665D
The applicant requests a permit authorizing the culling of excess
Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx), barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelli), and
Eld's deer (Rucervus eldii) 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
3-year period.
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,
Management Analyst/Program Analyst, Branch of Permits, Division of
Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 2020-16848 Filed 7-31-20; 8:45 am]
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