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The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 36829 Name of Committee: Neurological Sciences Training Initial Review Group; NST–1 Study Section Clinician Scientist Training Grant Application Review. Date: May 20–21, 2024. Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: San Francisco Marriott Union Square, 480 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94108. Contact Person: William C. Benzing, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Scientific Review Branch, Division of Extramural Activities, NINDS/NIH/HHS, NSC, 6001 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20852, 301–496–0660, benzingw@mail.nih.gov. Name of Committee: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Special Emphasis Panel; NST–1 Member Conflict SEP. Date: May 20, 2024. Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: San Francisco Marriott Union Square, 480 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94108. Contact Person: William C. Benzing, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Scientific Review Branch, Division of Extramural Activities, NINDS/NIH/HHS, NSC, 6001 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20852, 301–496–0660, benzingw@mail.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.853, Clinical Research Related to Neurological Disorders; 93.854, Biological Basis Research in the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:11 May 02, 2024 Jkt 262001 Formation of a Subcommittee of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention National Advisory Council Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, HHS. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. Notice is hereby given of the formation of a subcommittee of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention National Advisory Council (CSAP NAC) to be known as the Substance Use Prevention Workforce. The subcommittee reports to the CSAP NAC, and of its findings, which are further deliberated by the CSAP NAC. The expected lifespan of the subcommittee is approximately one year. It is estimated that subcommittee meetings will occur approximately on a monthly basis via web conference. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle McVay, Designated Federal Official; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, CSAP National Advisory Council, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857 (mail); telephone: (202) 407– 2154; email: michelle.mcvay@ samhsa.hhs.gov. The CSAP NAC was established to advise the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, SAMHSA; and the Director, CSAP, concerning matters relating to the activities carried out by and through the Center and the policies respecting such activities. Information about future public CSAP NAC meetings and a roster of Council members may be obtained either by accessing the CSAP Council’s website at https:// www.samhsa.gov/about-us/advisorycouncils, or by contacting Michelle McVay. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 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 June 3, 2024. 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–2024–0068. 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–2024–0068. • U.S. Mail: Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. FWS–HQ– IA–2024–0068; 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: Timothy MacDonald, by phone at 703– 358–2185 or via email at DMAFR@ fws.gov. Individuals in the United States SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03MYN1.SGM 03MYN1 36830 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 87 / Friday, May 3, 2024 / Notices who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-ofcontact in the United States. 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 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). lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 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 18:11 May 02, 2024 Jkt 262001 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 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. We invite comments on the following applications. Applicant: Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO; Permit No. PER9889816 The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples derived from deceased wild tufted gray langur (Semnopithecus priam) from Sri Lanka for the purpose of scientific research. This notification is for a single import. The applicant requests a permit to export two captive-born Diana monkey (Cercopithecus diana) to London Zoo for the purpose of enhancing the propagation or survival of the species. This notification is for a single export. Applicant: University of Georgia, Aiken, SC; Permit No. PER9690714 The applicant requests authorization to import biological samples collected from wild cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) and brown hyena (Parahyaena brunnea) for the purpose of scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5year period. PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Applicant: Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Washington, DC; Permit No. PER10025295 The applicant requests authorization to re-export biological samples derived from one captive-born giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) for the purpose of scientific research. This notification is for a single re-export. Applicant: B. Bryan Preserve, LLC, Point Arena, CA; Permit No. PER9997177 The applicant requests to renew and amend their 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 5year period. Common name Black rhinoceros ....... Bontebok ................... Grevy’s zebra ............ Hartmann’s mountain zebra. Scientific name Diceros bicornis. Damaliscus pygarus pygargus. Equus grevyi. Equus zebra hartmannae. IV. Next Steps III. Permit Applications Applicant: Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL; Permit No. PER10046934 C. Who will see my comments? VerDate Sep<11>2014 businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be made available for public disclosure in their entirety. 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 https://www.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. Timothy MacDonald, Government Information Specialist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 2024–09674 Filed 5–2–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P E:\FR\FM\03MYN1.SGM 03MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 87 (Friday, May 3, 2024)]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-09674]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2024-0068; FXIA16710900000-245-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 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 June 3, 2024.

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-2024-0068.
    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-2024-0068.
     U.S. Mail: Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. 
FWS-HQ-IA-2024-0068; 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: Timothy MacDonald, by phone at 703-
358-2185 or via email at [email protected]. Individuals in the United 
States

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who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability 
may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications 
relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the 
relay services offered within their country to make international calls 
to the point-of-contact in the United States.

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 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 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: Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO; Permit 
No. PER9889816

    The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples 
derived from deceased wild tufted gray langur (Semnopithecus priam) 
from Sri Lanka for the purpose of scientific research. This 
notification is for a single import.

Applicant: Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL; Permit No. PER10046934

    The applicant requests a permit to export two captive-born Diana 
monkey (Cercopithecus diana) to London Zoo for the purpose of enhancing 
the propagation or survival of the species. This notification is for a 
single export.

Applicant: University of Georgia, Aiken, SC; Permit No. PER9690714

    The applicant requests authorization to import biological samples 
collected from wild cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) and brown hyena 
(Parahyaena brunnea) for the purpose of scientific research. This 
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 
5-year period.

Applicant: Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, 
Washington, DC; Permit No. PER10025295

    The applicant requests authorization to re-export biological 
samples derived from one captive-born giant panda (Ailuropoda 
melanoleuca) for the purpose of scientific research. This notification 
is for a single re-export.

Applicant: B. Bryan Preserve, LLC, Point Arena, CA; Permit No. 
PER9997177

    The applicant requests to renew and amend their 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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Black rhinoceros..........................  Diceros bicornis.
Bontebok..................................  Damaliscus pygarus pygargus.
Grevy's zebra.............................  Equus grevyi.
Hartmann's mountain zebra.................  Equus zebra hartmannae.
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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 https://www.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.

Timothy MacDonald,
Government Information Specialist, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 2024-09674 Filed 5-2-24; 8:45 am]
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