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B. Solicitation of Public Comment
This notice is soliciting comments
from members of the public and affected
parties concerning the collection of
information described in Section A on
the following:
(1) Whether the proposed collection
of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of the agency’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(4) Ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on those
who are to respond; including through
the use of appropriate automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses.
(5) Ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
HUD encourages interested parties to
submit comments in response to these
questions.
C. Authority
Section 3507 of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C.
chapter 35.
Colette Pollard,
Department Reports Management Officer,
Office of Policy Development and Research,
Chief Data Officer.
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Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt
of Permit Applications
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
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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
January 21, 2025.
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–2024–0192.
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–2024–0192.
• U.S. mail: Public Comments
Processing, Attn: Docket No. FWS–HQ–
IA–2024–0192; 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:
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
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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
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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: North Carolina Zoo,
Asheboro, NC 27205; Permit No.
PER13416102
The applicant requests a permit to
import 50 samples taken from wildorigin Virgin Island tree boas (Epicrates
monensis granti) to the North Carolina
Zoo, located in Asheboro, North
Carolina, for the purposes of scientific
research. This notification is for a single
import.
Applicant: Dallas World Aquarium,
Dallas, TX; Permit No. PER11682955
The applicant requests a permit to
export 28 live captive-born Orinoco
crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) to
Faunca Silvestre Productos y Servicios
in Venezuela, for the purpose of
enhancing the propagation or survival of
the species. This notification is for a
single export.
Applicant: University of Alaska
Museum, Fairbanks, AK; Permit No.
PER11888646
The applicant requests a permit to
import scientific specimens from the
bird species listed below with the
specified origin, for the purpose of
scientific research. This notification is
for a single import.
Common name
Scientific name
Red siskin .................
Edward’s pheasant ...
Swinhoe’s pheasant ..
Seychelles fody .........
Red-tailed amazon ....
Cuban amazon ..........
Carduelis cucullata.
Lophura edwardsi.
Lophura swinhoii.
Foudia sechellarum.
Amazona brasiliensis.
Amazona
leucocephala
leucocephala.
Amazona vinacea.
Common name
Scientific name
Common name
Blue-throated macaw
Military macaw ..........
Ara glaucogularis.
Ara militaris
mexicana.
Cacatua alba.
Cacatua moluccensis.
Central American
tapir.
Cheetah .....................
Chimpanzee ..............
Diana monkey ...........
Galapagos tortoise ....
Komodo Island monitor.
Lar gibbon .................
Red-ruffed lemur .......
Ring-tailed lemur .......
Siamang ....................
White cockatoo .........
Salmon-crested
cockatoo.
Sulphur-crested
cockatoo.
Golden parakeet .......
Pileated parrot ...........
Golden-shouldered
parrot.
Hooded parrot ...........
Bali myna ..................
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Guaruba guarouba.
Pionopsitta pileata.
Leucopsar rothschildi.
Psephotus dissimilis.
Leucopsar rothschildi.
Applicant: Duke University, Durham,
NC; Permit No. PER11738565
The applicant requests authorization
to import biological specimens from the
aye-aye (Daubentonia
madagascariensis); Eastern woolly
lemur (Avahi laniger); gray-headed
lemur (Eulemur cinereiceps); black-andwhite ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata);
various lemur species of the genera
Cheirogaleus, Hapalemur, Lepilemur,
and Microcebus from Madagascar; and
biological specimens from the bonobo
(Pan paniscus) from the Democratic
Republic of the Congo, for the purpose
of scientific research. This notification
covers activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: National Aviary in
Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; Permit No.
PER11887512
Snow leopard ............
South American tapir
Southern white rhinoceros.
Common name
African wild dog ........
Andean condor ..........
Aruba Island rattlesnake.
Central American
tapir.
Rothschild’s starling ..
Babirusa ....................
Blue-billed curassow
Blue-throated macaw
Brushed-tailed ratkangaroo.
Chimpanzee ..............
Verreaux’s sifaka ......
Applicant: Metro Richmond Zoo,
Moseley, VA; Permit No. PER13186673
Giant otter .................
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.
African lion ................
African lion ................
African penguin .........
Asian tapir .................
Black-and-white
ruffed lemur.
Orangutan .................
Orangutan .................
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Scientific name
Panthera leo
melanochaita.
Panthera leo leo.
Spheniscus
demersus.
Tapirus indicus.
Varecia variegata
variegata.
Pongo pygmaeus.
Pongo abelii.
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Tapirus bairdii.
Acinonyx jubatus.
Pan troglodytes.
Cercopithecus diana.
Geochelone nigra.
Varanus
komodoensis.
Hylobates lar.
Varecia rubra.
Lemur catta.
Symphalangus
syndactylus.
Uncia uncia.
Tapirus terrestris.
Ceratotherium simum
simum.
Applicant: Los Angeles Zoo, Los
Angeles, CA; Permit No. PER11845142
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.
The applicant requests to amend their
captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) to include the bluebilled curassow (Crax alberti), 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
Vinaceous-breasted
amazon.
Hyacinth macaw ........
Cacatua sulphurea.
Scientific name
Francois’ langur ........
Golden lion tamarin ...
Gorilla ........................
Grevy’s zebra ............
Harpy eagle ...............
Koala .........................
Komodo Island monitor.
Mandrill ......................
Maned wolf ................
Orangutan .................
Peninsular pronghorn
Radiated tortoise .......
Ring-tailed lemur .......
Siamang ....................
Snow leopard ............
Pudu ..........................
Tiger ..........................
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Scientific name
Lycaon pictus.
Vultur gryphus.
Crotalus unicolor.
Tapirus bairdii.
Leucopsar rothschildi.
Babyrousa
babyrousa.
Crax alberti.
Ara glaucogularis.
Bettongia penicillata.
Pan troglodytes.
Propithecus
verreauxi.
Trachypithecus
francoisi.
Pteronura
brasiliensis.
Leontopithecus
rosalia.
Gorilla gorilla.
Equus grevyi.
Harpia harpyja.
Phascolarctos
cinereus.
Varanus
komodoensis.
Mandrillus sphinx.
Chrysocyon
brachyurus.
Pongo pygmaeus.
Antilocapra americana peninsularis.
Geochelone radiata.
Lemur catta.
Symphalangus
syndactylus.
Uncia uncia.
Pudu pudu.
Panthera tigris.
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Common name
Scientific name
Tomistoma ................
Yellow-footed rock
wallaby.
Tomistoma schlegelii.
Petrogale xanthopus.
Applicant: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo,
Cleveland, OH; Permit No.
PER13556893
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for the koala (Phascolarctos
cinereus), 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: Recordbuck Ranch, Utopia,
TX; Permit No. PER13957023
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR
17.21(g) for Arabian oryx (Oryx
leucoryx), swamp deer (Cervus
duvauceli), and 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: Northeastern University,
Ocean Genome Legacy Center, Nahant,
MA; Permit No. PER13438490
The applicant requests the renewal of
their permit to export and re-import
non-living museum specimens of
endangered and threatened species
previously legally accessioned into the
permittee’s collection for scientific
research. This notification covers
activities to be conducted by the
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Recordbuck Ranch, Utopia,
TX; Permit No. PER13967618
The applicant requests a permit
authorizing the culling of excess
Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx), swamp
deer (Cervus duvauceli), and 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 5year period.
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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.
• Adam Hall, Troy, PA; Permit No.
PER13371204
• Todd Harmon, O’Fallon, MO; Permit
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• Alan Freilich, Moorhead, IA; Permit
No. PER13301853
• James Hall, Troy, PA; Permit No.
PER13373724
• Jason Soulliere, Romeo, MI; Permit
No. PER13374211
• Christopher E. O’Connor, Dumfries,
VA; Permit No. PER13406047
• James Phillip Bryant, Austin, TX;
Permit No. PER13408401
• Mark T. Fitzgibbons, Topeka, KS;
Permit No. PER13078805
• Douglas Milkey, Chelsea, MI; Permit
No. PER12805698
• Alton J. Hall Jr., Covington, LA;
Permit No. PER12714679
• Christopher E. McClain, Nashotah,
WI; Permit No. PER13136192
• James Doty Jr., Broadview Heights,
OH; Permit No. PER13301163
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.
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authorized by the Federal Lands
Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA).
We intend to implement hunting permit
fees. Under FLREA provisions, the
refuge will identify and post the fees.
Unless we publish a notice in the
Federal Register withdrawing this
action, we will implement the fees on
the date shown in the DATES section. We
invite comments on our intended action
from the public and local, State, Tribal,
and Federal agencies.
DATES: We must receive any written
comments on or before March 20, 2025.
For more information, see Public
Comments under SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION. Unless we publish a notice
in the Federal Register withdrawing
this action, we will implement the
amenity fees on July 1, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Submitting Comments: If
you wish to submit comments, you may
do so in writing by one of the following
methods:
• Online: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments
on Docket No. FWS–HQ–NWRS–2024–
0136.
• U.S. mail: Public Comments
Processing, Attn: Docket No. FWS–HQ–
NWRS–2024–0136; U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, MS: PRB/3W, 5275
Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–
3803.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Johnson, by telephone at 270–
527–5770 or via email at michael_
johnson@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:
AGENCY:
Introduction
Established in November 2019, Green
River National Wildlife Refuge (refuge)
is located in Henderson, Kentucky, near
the confluence of the Ohio and Green
Rivers, an area known for bottomland
hardwood forest. This important habitat
helps support migrating waterfowl,
songbirds, fish, and other wildlife.
We, the Fish and Wildlife
Service, announce our intent to
establish and implement amenity fees at
Green River National Wildlife Refuge
(Refuge), located in Kentucky, as
Intent To Implement Amenity Fees
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, announce our intent to
implement amenity fees at the refuge, as
authorized by the Federal Lands
Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C.
6801–6814; FLREA). We intend to
Fish and Wildlife Service
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KY; Establishment of Hunting Permit
Fees
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of intent.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2024-0192; 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 January 21, 2025.
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-2024-0192.
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-2024-0192.
U.S. mail: Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No.
FWS-HQ-IA-2024-0192; 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
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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: North Carolina Zoo, Asheboro, NC 27205; Permit No.
PER13416102
The applicant requests a permit to import 50 samples taken from
wild-origin Virgin Island tree boas (Epicrates monensis granti) to the
North Carolina Zoo, located in Asheboro, North Carolina, for the
purposes of scientific research. This notification is for a single
import.
Applicant: Dallas World Aquarium, Dallas, TX; Permit No. PER11682955
The applicant requests a permit to export 28 live captive-born
Orinoco crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) to Faunca Silvestre
Productos y Servicios in Venezuela, for the purpose of enhancing the
propagation or survival of the species. This notification is for a
single export.
Applicant: University of Alaska Museum, Fairbanks, AK; Permit No.
PER11888646
The applicant requests a permit to import scientific specimens from
the bird species listed below with the specified origin, for the
purpose of scientific research. This notification is for a single
import.
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Red siskin................................ Carduelis cucullata.
Edward's pheasant......................... Lophura edwardsi.
Swinhoe's pheasant........................ Lophura swinhoii.
Seychelles fody........................... Foudia sechellarum.
Red-tailed amazon......................... Amazona brasiliensis.
Cuban amazon.............................. Amazona leucocephala
leucocephala.
Vinaceous-breasted amazon................. Amazona vinacea.
Hyacinth macaw............................ Amazona hyacinthus.
Blue-throated macaw....................... Ara glaucogularis.
Military macaw............................ Ara militaris mexicana.
White cockatoo............................ Cacatua alba.
Salmon-crested cockatoo................... Cacatua moluccensis.
Sulphur-crested cockatoo.................. Cacatua sulphurea.
Golden parakeet........................... Guaruba guarouba.
Pileated parrot........................... Pionopsitta pileata.
Golden-shouldered parrot.................. Leucopsar rothschildi.
Hooded parrot............................. Psephotus dissimilis.
Bali myna................................. Leucopsar rothschildi.
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Applicant: Duke University, Durham, NC; Permit No. PER11738565
The applicant requests authorization to import biological specimens
from the aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis); Eastern woolly lemur
(Avahi laniger); gray-headed lemur (Eulemur cinereiceps); black-and-
white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata); various lemur species of the
genera Cheirogaleus, Hapalemur, Lepilemur, and Microcebus from
Madagascar; and biological specimens from the bonobo (Pan paniscus)
from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for the purpose of
scientific research. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; Permit No.
PER11887512
The applicant requests to amend their captive-bred wildlife
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to include the blue-billed curassow
(Crax alberti), 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: Metro Richmond Zoo, Moseley, VA; Permit No. PER13186673
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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African lion.............................. Panthera leo melanochaita.
African lion.............................. Panthera leo leo.
African penguin........................... Spheniscus demersus.
Asian tapir............................... Tapirus indicus.
Black-and-white ruffed lemur.............. Varecia variegata variegata.
Orangutan................................. Pongo pygmaeus.
Orangutan................................. Pongo abelii.
Central American tapir.................... Tapirus bairdii.
Cheetah................................... Acinonyx jubatus.
Chimpanzee................................ Pan troglodytes.
Diana monkey.............................. Cercopithecus diana.
Galapagos tortoise........................ Geochelone nigra.
Komodo Island monitor..................... Varanus komodoensis.
Lar gibbon................................ Hylobates lar.
Red-ruffed lemur.......................... Varecia rubra.
Ring-tailed lemur......................... Lemur catta.
Siamang................................... Symphalangus syndactylus.
Snow leopard.............................. Uncia uncia.
South American tapir...................... Tapirus terrestris.
Southern white rhinoceros................. Ceratotherium simum simum.
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Applicant: Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles, CA; Permit No. PER11845142
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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African wild dog.......................... Lycaon pictus.
Andean condor............................. Vultur gryphus.
Aruba Island rattlesnake.................. Crotalus unicolor.
Central American tapir.................... Tapirus bairdii.
Rothschild's starling..................... Leucopsar rothschildi.
Babirusa.................................. Babyrousa babyrousa.
Blue-billed curassow...................... Crax alberti.
Blue-throated macaw....................... Ara glaucogularis.
Brushed-tailed rat-kangaroo............... Bettongia penicillata.
Chimpanzee................................ Pan troglodytes.
Verreaux's sifaka......................... Propithecus verreauxi.
Francois' langur.......................... Trachypithecus francoisi.
Giant otter............................... Pteronura brasiliensis.
Golden lion tamarin....................... Leontopithecus rosalia.
Gorilla................................... Gorilla gorilla.
Grevy's zebra............................. Equus grevyi.
Harpy eagle............................... Harpia harpyja.
Koala..................................... Phascolarctos cinereus.
Komodo Island monitor..................... Varanus komodoensis.
Mandrill.................................. Mandrillus sphinx.
Maned wolf................................ Chrysocyon brachyurus.
Orangutan................................. Pongo pygmaeus.
Peninsular pronghorn...................... Antilocapra americana
peninsularis.
Radiated tortoise......................... Geochelone radiata.
Ring-tailed lemur......................... Lemur catta.
Siamang................................... Symphalangus syndactylus.
Snow leopard.............................. Uncia uncia.
Pudu...................................... Pudu pudu.
Tiger..................................... Panthera tigris.
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Tomistoma................................. Tomistoma schlegelii.
Yellow-footed rock wallaby................ Petrogale xanthopus.
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Applicant: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland, OH; Permit No.
PER13556893
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), 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: Recordbuck Ranch, Utopia, TX; Permit No. PER13957023
The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under
50 CFR 17.21(g) for Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx), swamp deer (Cervus
duvauceli), and 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: Northeastern University, Ocean Genome Legacy Center, Nahant,
MA; Permit No. PER13438490
The applicant requests the renewal of their permit to export and
re-import non-living museum specimens of endangered and threatened
species previously legally accessioned into the permittee's collection
for scientific research. This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Recordbuck Ranch, Utopia, TX; Permit No. PER13967618
The applicant requests a permit authorizing the culling of excess
Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx), swamp deer (Cervus duvauceli), and red
lechwe (Kobus leche), from the captive herd maintained at their
facility, to enhance the species' propagation and survival. This
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a
5-year period.
Multiple 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.
Adam Hall, Troy, PA; Permit No. PER13371204
Todd Harmon, O'Fallon, MO; Permit No. PER13372478
Alan Freilich, Moorhead, IA; Permit No. PER13301853
James Hall, Troy, PA; Permit No. PER13373724
Jason Soulliere, Romeo, MI; Permit No. PER13374211
Christopher E. O'Connor, Dumfries, VA; Permit No. PER13406047
James Phillip Bryant, Austin, TX; Permit No. PER13408401
Mark T. Fitzgibbons, Topeka, KS; Permit No. PER13078805
Douglas Milkey, Chelsea, MI; Permit No. PER12805698
Alton J. Hall Jr., Covington, LA; Permit No. PER12714679
Christopher E. McClain, Nashotah, WI; Permit No. PER13136192
James Doty Jr., Broadview Heights, OH; Permit No. PER13301163
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. 2024-30397 Filed 12-19-24; 8:45 am]
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