Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 36 / Friday, February 23, 2007 / Notices 8195 

Beaufort Sea polar bear population in 

Canada for personal, noncommercial 

use. 

Dated: January 5, 2007. 

Lisa J. Lierheimer, 

Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, 

Division of Management Authority. 

[FR Doc. E7–3138 Filed 2–22–07; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4310–55–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Fish and Wildlife Service 

Receipt of Applications for Permit 

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, 

Interior. 

ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications 

for permit. 

SUMMARY: The public is invited to 

comment on the following applications 

to conduct certain activities with 

endangered species and/or marine 

mammals. 

DATES: Written data, comments or 

requests must be received by March 26, 

2007. 

ADDRESSES: Documents and other 

information submitted with these 

applications are available for review, 

subject to the requirements of the 

Privacy Act and Freedom of Information 

Act, by any party who submits a written 

request for a copy of such documents 

within 30 days of the date of publication 

of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service, Division of Management 

Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, 

Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; 

fax 703/358–2281. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Division of Management Authority, 

telephone 703/358–2104. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Endangered Species 

The public is invited to comment on 

the following applications for a permit 

to conduct certain activities with 

endangered species. This notice is 

provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of 

the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as 

amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). 

Written data, comments, or requests for 

copies of these complete applications 

should be submitted to the Director 

(address above). 

Applicant: National Zoological Park 

(Smithsonian), Washington, DC, PRT–

135928, 135929 

The applicant requests two permits to 

import semen samples collected from 

three captive born Asian elephants 

(Elephas maximus) from African Lion 

Safari, Ontario, Canada, and the Calgary 

Zoo, Alberta, Canada for scientific 

research. 

Applicant: National Marine Fisheries 

Service, Miami, FL, PRT–045532. 

The applicant requests an amendment 

and re-issuance of their permit to import 

and/or introduce from the sea, 

biological samples collected from the 

wild on the high seas, both from 

opportunistically salvaged and 

incidentally captured specimens of 

Kemp’s ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys 

kempii), hawksbill sea turtle 

(Eretmochelys imbricata), and 

leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys 

coriacea) for the purpose of scientific 

research. The amendment request is for 

the import of biological samples 

collected on land, opportunistically 

from wild and captive-held salvaged 

specimens of Kemp’s ridley sea turtle 

(Lepidochelys kempii), hawksbill sea 

turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), 

leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys 

coriacea), green sea turtle (Chelonia 

mydas), and olive ridley sea turtle 

(Lepidochelys olivacea). This 

notification covers activities conducted 

by the applicant over a period of 5 

years. 

Applicant: William R. Kahl, East 

Lansing, MI, PRT–145458. 

The applicant requests a permit to 

import the sport-hunted trophy of one 

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 enhancement of the 

survival of the species. 

Applicant: John F. Cedarberg, Eagan, 

MN, PRT–144847. 

The applicant requests a permit to 

import the sport-hunted trophy of one 

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 enhancement of the 

survival of the species. 

Marine Mammals 

The public is invited to comment on 

the following application for a permit to 

conduct certain activities with marine 

mammals. The application was 

submitted to satisfy requirements of the 

Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, 

as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and 

the regulations governing marine 

mammals (50 CFR Part 18). Written 

data, comments, or requests for copies 

of the complete application or requests 

for a public hearing on this application 

should be submitted to the Director 

(address above). Anyone requesting a 

hearing should give specific reasons 

why a hearing would be appropriate. 

The holding of such a hearing is at the 

discretion of the Director. 

Applicant: Chris C. Hudson, Dallas, TX, 

PRT–145883. 

The applicant requests a permit to 

import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) 

sport hunted from the Western Hudson 

Bay polar bear population in Canada for 

personal, noncommercial use. 

Dated: February 2, 2007. 

Michael S. Moore, 

Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, 

Division of Management Authority. 

[FR Doc. E7–3134 Filed 2–22–07; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4310–55–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Fish and Wildlife Service 

Receipt of Applications for Permit 

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, 

Interior. 

ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications 

for permit. 

SUMMARY: The public is invited to 

comment on the following applications 

to conduct certain activities with 

endangered species. 

DATES: Written data, comments or 

requests must be received by March 26, 

2007. 

ADDRESSES: Documents and other 

information submitted with these 

applications are available for review, 

subject to the requirements of the 

Privacy Act and Freedom of Information 

Act, by any party who submits a written 

request for a copy of such documents 

within 30 days of the date of publication 

of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service, Division of Management 

Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, 

Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; 

fax 703/358–2281. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Division of Management Authority, 

telephone 703/358–2104. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Endangered Species 

The public is invited to comment on 

the following applications for a permit 

to conduct certain activities with 

endangered species. This notice is 

provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of 

the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as 

amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). 

Written data, comments, or requests for 

copies of these complete applications 

should be submitted to the Director 

(address above). 

Applicant: The Institute of Greatly 

Endangered and Rare Species 


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8196 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 36 / Friday, February 23, 2007 / Notices 

(T.I.G.E.R.S.), Surfside Beach, SC, 

PRT–130309. 

The applicant requests a permit to 

import one male and two female 

captive-born cheetahs (Acinonyx 

jubatus) from DeWildt Cheetah and 

Wildlife Centre, DeWildt, South Africa 

for the purpose of enhancement of the 

species through conservation education. 

Applicant: Nashville Zoo, Nashville, 

TN, PRT–144911. 

The applicant requests a permit to 

import one male captive-born Central 

American tapir (Tapirus bairdii) from 

Zoologico La Marina, San Jose, Costa 

Rica for the purpose of enhancement of 

the species through captive breeding. 

Applicant: Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati, 

OH, PRT–145194. 

The applicant requests a permit to 

import semen samples from blackfooted cats (Felis nigripes) from the wild 

in South Africa in cooperation with the 

Government of South Africa for 

scientific research in an ongoing study 

‘‘Biomedical Assessment of free-ranging 

black-footed cats in South Africa’’. This 

notification covers activities to be 

conducted by the applicant over a fiveyear period. 

Applicant: Jose P. De Ayala, Honolulu, 

HI, PRT–144838. 

The applicant requests a permit to 

import the sport-hunted trophy of one 

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 enhancement of the 

survival of the species. 

Applicant: Arthur P. Hoffart, Bozeman, 

MT, PRT–144999. 

The applicant requests a permit to 

import the sport-hunted trophy of one 

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 enhancement of the 

survival of the species. 

Applicant: Tarzan Zerbini, Webb City, 

MO, PRT–065144, 065145, 065146, 

065148, 065149, and 088344. 

The applicant requests permits to 

export captive elephants (Elephas 

maximus) to worldwide locations for 

the purpose of enhancement of the 

species through conservation education. 

The permit numbers and animals are: 

065144, Jan; 065145, Roxy; 065146, 

Shelly; 065148, Bunny; 065149, Marie; 

and 088344, Luke. This notification 

covers activities to be conducted by the 

applicant over a three-year period and 

the import of any potential progeny 

born while overseas. 

Dated: January 26, 2007. 

Lisa J. Lierheimer, 

Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, 

Division of Management Authority. 

[FR Doc. E7–3133 Filed 2–22–07; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4310–55–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Fish and Wildlife Service 

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge 

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, 

Interior. 

ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a 

comprehensive conservation plan and 

environmental assessment for Back Bay 

National Wildlife Refuge; request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: This notice advises the public 

that the Fish and Wildlife Service 

(Service) intends to prepare a 

Comprehensive Conservation Plan 

(CCP) and Environmental Assessment 

(EA), pursuant to the National 

Environmental Policy Act of 1969 

(NEPA) and its implementing 

regulations, for Back Bay National 

Wildlife Refuge (NWR), located within 

the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia. 

This notice also advises the public that 

the Service is withdrawing a previous 

notice, published on May 8, 2002, 

stating that an Environmental Impact 

Statement (EIS) would be developed for 

the refuge. Comments already received 

under the previous notice will be 

considered during preparation of the 

subject CCP/EA. 

The Service is furnishing this notice 

in compliance with the National 

Wildlife Refuge System Administration 

Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 

668dd et seq.): (1) To advise other 

agencies and the public of our 

intentions, and (2) to obtain suggestions 

and information on the scope of issues 

to include in the environmental 

documents. 

DATES: Please provide any comments on 

the subject CCP/EA by March 26, 2007. 

The Service will notify the public of 

subsequent meetings on development of 

the proposed CCP/EA via Federal 

Register notice and other means, 

including special mailings, newspaper 

articles, and Web site announcements. 

Inquire at the address below for future 

dates of planning activity. 

ADDRESSES: Address comments, 

questions, and requests for more 

information to the following: Refuge 

Manager, Back Bay National Wildlife 

Refuge, 4005 Sandpiper Road, Virginia 

Beach, VA 23456–4325, 757–721–2412. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Thomas Bonetti, Refuge Planner, U.S. 

Fish and Wildlife Service, 300 Westgate 

Center Drive, Hadley, Massachusetts 

01035, telephone 413–253–8307, fax 

413–253–8468, electronic mail 

tom_bonetti@fws.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By Federal 

law, all lands within the National 

Wildlife Refuge System are to be 

managed in accordance with an 

approved CCP. The CCP guides 

management decisions and identifies 

refuge goals, long-range objectives, and 

strategies for achieving refuge purposes. 

Public input into this planning process 

is essential. The CCP will provide other 

agencies and the public with a clear 

understanding of the desired conditions 

for the refuges and how the Service will 

implement management strategies. 

Public input into this planning process 

is essential. 

The Service began soliciting 

information from the public in early 

2002 via open houses, meetings, and 

written comments. Special mailings, 

newspaper articles, and Web site 

announcements helped to inform the 

public in the area near the refuge of the 

time and place of opportunities for 

input to the CCP. 

The Service has determined that, at 

this time, an EA is a more appropriate 

document than an EIS to accompany the 

CCP. The need to prepare an EIS is a 

matter of professional judgment 

requiring consideration of all issues in 

question. If the EA determines that the 

CCP will constitute a major Federal 

action significantly affecting the quality 

of the human environment, an EIS will 

then be prepared. The primary purpose 

of an EIS is to ensure that a full and fair 

discussion of all significant 

environmental impacts occurs, and to 

inform decision makers and the public 

of the reasonable alternatives that would 

avoid or minimize adverse impacts or 

enhance the quality of the human 

environment. 

Review of this project will be 

conducted in accordance with the 

requirements of the NEPA, as amended 

(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), NEPA 

Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), 

other appropriate Federal laws and 

regulations, and Service policies and 

procedures for compliance with those 

regulations. Concurrent with the CCP 

process, the Service will conduct a 

wilderness review and incorporate a 

summary of the review into the CCP, as 

well as include compatibility 

determinations for all applicable refuge 

uses. We estimate that the Draft CCP/EA 

will be available in 2007. 


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