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###### Department of the Interior

###### Fish and Wildlife Service

# 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 December 21, 2005.

# 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,                               ( print page 70091)                            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:*                     Robin D. Nations, Brookhaven, MS, PRT-110370.                

                    The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one cheetah (                    *Acinonyx jubatus*) taken in Namibia, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.                

*Applicant:*                     National Zoological Park, DC, PRT-107677.                

                    The applicant requests a permit to export serum samples from one male captive Asian elephant (                    *Elephas maximus*) to the Rotterdam Zoo, the Netherlands for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species/scientific research.                

*Applicant:*                     Woodland Park Zoological Gardens, Seattle, WA, PRT-108484.                

                    The applicant requests a permit to import semen samples from one male captive Asian elephant (                    *Elephas maximus*) from Canada for the purpose of breeding and enhancement of the survival of the species.                

*Applicant:*                     Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH, PRT-108598.                

                    The applicant requests a permit to import semen samples from black-footed cats (                    *Felis nigripes*) from South Africa for the purpose of breeding and enhancement of the survival of the species.                

*Applicant:*                     Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Pittsburgh, PA, PRT-108766.                

                    The applicant requests a permit to import four live captive-born African wild dogs (                    *Lycos pictus*) from the De Wildt Cheetah Centre, in South Africa for the purpose of breeding and enhancement of the survival of the species.                

*Applicant:*                     John D. Smith, Metter, GA, PRT-114211.                

                    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:*                     Kole Productions, Inc., Las Vegas, NV, PRT-111429, 111430.                

                    The applicant requests permits to export two captive-born tigers (                    *Panthera tigris*) to worldwide locations for the purpose of enhancement of the species through conservation education. The permit numbers and animals are: PRT-111429, “Kirra,” and 111430, “Sedona.” 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: October 28, 2005.

Monica Farris,

Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority.

[FR Doc. 05-23010 Filed 11-18-05; 8:45 am]

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