[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 199 (Friday, October 13, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 60971]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-26355]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit

Endangered Species

    The following applicants have applied 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.):

Applicant: Richard P. Rechter, Bloomington, IN, PRT-034428.

    The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy 
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus dorcas) 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: Chicago Zoological Park, Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL PRT-
805165.

    The applicant requests a permit to import blood and fecal samples 
from the following animals: Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), 
African wild dog (Lycaon pictus), and cheetah (Acinonyx jabatus). 
Samples are being collected by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, 
Windhoek, Namibia and will be imported for the purpose of scientific 
research. This notice covers activities under this permit for a period 
of five years. Permit subject to annual renewal.

Applicant: Samuel F. La Porte, Glendora, CA, PRT-034374.

    The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy 
of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus dorcas) 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: Coronas Entertainment, Bradenton, FL, PRT-023228.

    The applicant requests an amendment to their initial request 
published April 25, 2000, in Vol. 65, No. 80 to export and re-import 
African leopard, and progeny of the animals currently held by the 
applicant and any animals acquired in the United States by the 
applicant to/from worldwide locations to enhance the survival of the 
species through conservation education. The applicant would like to 
amend the permit to include captive born tigers (Panthera tigris).

Applicant: Betty Young dba Riverglen Feline Conservation Park, West 
Fork, AK, PRT-824228.

    On October 6, 2000, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) 
re-issued PRT-824228 to Betty J. Young dba Riverglen Feline 
Conservation Park, Mountainburg, Arkansas for the re-import of their 
tiger (Panthera tigris) ``Adonis'' from Aruba. The 30-day public 
comment period required by section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act 
was waived. The Service determined that an emergency affecting the care 
and health of the tiger existed and that no reasonable alternative was 
available to the applicant.

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).

    Applicant: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California, PRT-032027.
    Permit Type: Take for scientific research and enhancement.
    Name and Number of Animals: Southern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris 
nereis), up to 50 animals per year.
    Summary of Activity To Be Authorized: The applicant requests a 
permit to rescue, provide medical treatment, instrument with telemetry 
equipment, release, relocate, re-capture for the purposes of 
rehabilitation, and conduct post-release monitoring and long-term 
health assessment of Southern sea otters to further the knowledge of 
the ecology, biology, and movements of these animals and enhance the 
survival of this species.
    Source of Marine Mammals: The natural range of Southern sea otters.
    Period of Activity: Up to 5 years, if issued.

    Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal 
Register, the Division of Management Authority is forwarding copies of 
these applications to the Marine Mammal Commission and the Committee of 
Scientific Advisors for their review.
    Written data or comments should be submitted to the Director, U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North 
Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203 and must be received 
by the Director within 30 days of the date of this publication.
    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife has information collection approval from 
OMB through February 28, 2001. OMB Control Number 1018-0093. Federal 
Agencies may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to 
respond to a collection of information unless it displays a current 
valid OMB control number.
    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 to the following office within 30 
days of the date of publication of this notice: U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Office of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 
700, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Phone: (703/358-2104); FAX: (703/358-
2281).

    Dated: October 6, 2000.
Charlie Chandler,
Chief, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority.
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