Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Permit Applications, 66734-66735 [2024-18387]

Download as PDF 66734 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 159 / Friday, August 16, 2024 / Notices (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. Form AR–11, Change of Address, provides a standardized format for compliance with section 265(a) of the INA. Change of Address Online provides a standardized format for providing change of address information electronically. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: The estimated total number of respondents for the information collection AR–11 is 83,470 and the estimated hour burden per response is 0.283 hours; the estimated total number of respondents for the information collection Change of Address Online is 1,631,876 and the estimated hour burden per response is 0.167 hours. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The total estimated annual hour burden associated with this collection is 296,145 hours. (7) An estimate of the total public burden (in cost) associated with the collection: The estimated total annual cost burden associated with this collection of information is $313,013. Dated: August 9, 2024. Samantha L. Deshommes, Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2024–18388 Filed 8–15–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2024–0129; FXIA16710900000–245–FF09A30000] I. Public Comment Procedures Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Permit Applications AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comments. ACTION: 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 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:33 Aug 15, 2024 Jkt 262001 otherwise prohibited by the ESA with respect to any endangered species. DATES: We must receive comments by September 16, 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–2024–0129. 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–2024–0129. • U.S. mail: Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. FWS–HQ– IA–2024–0129; 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 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: 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 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 159 / Friday, August 16, 2024 / Notices III. Permit Applications We invite comments on the following applications. Applicant: Oregon State University, Levi Lab, Corvallis, OR; Permit No. PER11719262 The applicant requests authorization to import biological samples derived from wild and captive-held scarlet macaws (Ara macao cyanoptera) for the purpose of scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5year period. Applicant: Institute for Systems Genomics, Storrs, CT; Permit No. PER11158503 The applicant requests authorization to import biological samples derived from captive-born and wild animals of multiple species listed under the ESA for the purpose of scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5year period. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Applicant: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Permit No. PER11662205 The applicant requests authorization to import biological samples derived from captive-born and wild chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes), taken in Uganda, for the purpose of scientific research. 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 pygarus 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: Paul Hansen, Brookings, SD; Permit No. PER11546525 • Applicant: Zachary Boles, Cumming, GA; Permit No. PER11541505 • Applicant: Tony Boles, Cumming, GA; Permit No. PER11541207 • Applicant: William Hamberlin, Memphis, TN; Permit No. PER11642225 • Applicant: Sullivan Atkinson, Stuttgart, AR; Permit No. PER11641654 • Applicant: John Howell, Lone Tree, CO; Permit No. PER11750395 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:33 Aug 15, 2024 Jkt 262001 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’’. 66735 certify that the Executive Committee of the Tejon Indian Tribe duly enacted the Liquor Control Ordinance on October 21, 2023. Bryan Newland, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. TEJON INDIAN TRIBE LIQUOR CONTROL ORDINANCE V. Authority ENACTED: October 21, 2023 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. ARTICLE ONE. INTRODUCTION Timothy MacDonald, Government Information Specialist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 2024–18387 Filed 8–15–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Tejon Indian Tribe Liquor Control Ordinance Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice publishes the Liquor Control Ordinance of the Tejon Indian Tribe. The Tejon Indian Tribe Liquor Control Ordinance regulates and controls the possession, sale, manufacture, and distribution of alcohol in conformity with the laws of the State of California. DATES: This ordinance shall become effective September 16, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Sarraye Forrest-Davis, Tribal Government Specialist, Pacific Regional Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 2800 Cottage Way, Room W–2820, Sacramento, California 95825, sarraye.forrest-davis@bia.gov, (916) 978–6000, Fax: (916) 978–6099. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Act of August 15, 1953, Public Law 83–277, 67 Stat. 586, 18 U.S.C. 1161, as interpreted by the Supreme Court in Rice v. Rehner, 463 U.S. 713 (1983), the Secretary of the Interior shall certify and publish in the Federal Register notice of adopted liquor control ordinances for the purpose of regulating liquor transactions in Indian country. This notice is published in accordance with the authority delegated by the Secretary of the Interior to the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. I PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 This Ordinance is enacted pursuant to the Act of August 15, 1953 (Pub. L. 83– 277, 67 Stat. 586, 18 U.S.C. 1161) and by powers vested in the Tribal Executive Committee of the Tejon Indian Tribe (‘‘Tribal Executive Committee’’) to develop, adopt and enforce ordinances as authorized under Article VI, Section 3, of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Tejon Indian Tribe, adopted October 15, 2022. Section 2. Purpose [245A2100DD/AAKC001030/ A0A501010.999900] SUMMARY: Section 1. Authority The purpose of this Ordinance is to regulate and control the possession, sale, manufacture and distribution of liquor within Tribal Trust Lands, in order to permit alcohol sales by tribally owned and operated enterprises and private lessees, and at tribally approved special events. Enactment of a liquor control ordinance will help provide a source of revenue for the continued operation of the tribal government, the delivery of governmental services, and the economic viability of tribal enterprises. Section 3. Short Title This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the ‘‘Liquor Control Ordinance.’’ Section 4. Jurisdiction This Ordinance shall apply to all lands now or in the future under the governmental authority of the Tribe, including Tribal Trust Lands. Section 5. Application of 18 U.S.C. 1161 By enacting this Ordinance, the Tribe hereby regulates the sale, manufacturing, distribution, and consumption of liquor while ensuring that such activity conforms with all applicable laws of the State of California as required by 18 U.S.C. 1161, other applicable Federal law, and the Compact. ARTICLE TWO. DEFINITIONS Section 1. Definitions As used in this Ordinance, the terms below are defined as follows: E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1

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[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-18387]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2024-0129; 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 September 16, 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-2024-0129.
    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-2024-0129.
     U.S. mail: Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. 
FWS-HQ-IA-2024-0129; 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 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.

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III. Permit Applications

    We invite comments on the following applications.

Applicant: Oregon State University, Levi Lab, Corvallis, OR; Permit No. 
PER11719262

    The applicant requests authorization to import biological samples 
derived from wild and captive-held scarlet macaws (Ara macao 
cyanoptera) for the purpose of scientific research. This notification 
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year 
period.

Applicant: Institute for Systems Genomics, Storrs, CT; Permit No. 
PER11158503

    The applicant requests authorization to import biological samples 
derived from captive-born and wild animals of multiple species listed 
under the ESA for the purpose of scientific research. This notification 
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year 
period.

Applicant: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Permit No. 
PER11662205

    The applicant requests authorization to import biological samples 
derived from captive-born and wild chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes), taken 
in Uganda, for the purpose of scientific research. 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 pygarus 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: Paul Hansen, Brookings, SD; Permit No. PER11546525
 Applicant: Zachary Boles, Cumming, GA; Permit No. PER11541505
 Applicant: Tony Boles, Cumming, GA; Permit No. PER11541207
 Applicant: William Hamberlin, Memphis, TN; Permit No. 
PER11642225
 Applicant: Sullivan Atkinson, Stuttgart, AR; Permit No. 
PER11641654
 Applicant: John Howell, Lone Tree, CO; Permit No. PER11750395

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.

Timothy MacDonald,
Government Information Specialist, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 2024-18387 Filed 8-15-24; 8:45 am]
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