80_FR_58957 80 FR 58768 - Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit

80 FR 58768 - Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 189 (September 30, 2015)

Page Range58768-58770
FR Document2015-24692

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species and migratory birds. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) prohibits activities with listed species unless Federal authorization is acquired that allows such activities. The public is also invited to comment on the following applications for approval to conduct certain activities with bird species covered under the Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992, which was enacted to ensure that exotic bird species are not harmed by international trade and to encourage wild bird conservation programs in countries of origin.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2015-0152; FXIA16710900000-156-FF09A30000]


Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to 
comment on the applications to conduct certain activities with 
endangered species and migratory birds. With some exceptions, the 
Endangered Species Act (ESA) prohibits activities with listed species 
unless Federal authorization is acquired that allows such activities. 
The public is also invited to comment on the following applications for 
approval to conduct certain activities with bird species covered under 
the Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992, which was enacted to ensure 
that exotic bird species are not harmed by international trade and to 
encourage wild bird conservation programs in countries of origin.

DATES: We must receive comments or requests for documents on or before 
October 30, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submitting Comments: You may submit comments by one of the 
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments on Docket No. FWS-HQ-
IA-2015-0152.
     U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, 
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2015-0152; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
Headquarters, MS: BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-
3803.
    We will post all comments on http://www.regulations.gov. This 
generally means that we will post any personal information you provide 
us (see the Public Comments section below for more information).
    Viewing Comments: Comments and materials we receive will be 
available for public inspection on http://www.regulations.gov, or by 
appointment, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays, at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of 
Management Authority, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803; 
telephone 703-358-2095.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Endangered Species Applications: Brenda Tapia, Program Analyst/Data 
Administrator, Division of Management Authority, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service Headquarters, MS: IA; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 
22041-3803; telephone 703-358-2104; facsimile 703-358-2280.
    Wild Bird Conservation Act Applications: Craig Hoover, Chief, 
Division of Management Authority, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
Headquarters, MS: IA; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803; 
telephone 703-358-2095; facsimile 703-358-2298.
    If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), call the 
Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 800-877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Comment Procedures

A. How do I obtain copies of applications or comment on submitted 
applications?

    For how to obtain copies of the complete applications, and how to 
submit written data or comments, see ADDRESSES. Please include the 
Federal Register notice publication date, the PRT-number, and the name 
of the applicant in your request or submission. We will not consider 
comments sent to an email or address not listed under ADDRESSES.
    Please make your comments as specific as possible. Please confine 
your comments to issues for which we seek comments in this notice, and 
explain the basis for your comments. Include sufficient information 
with your comments 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. We 
will not consider or include in our administrative record comments we 
receive after the close of the comment period (see DATES) or comments 
delivered to an address other than those listed above (see ADDRESSES).

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B. May I review comments submitted by others?

    Comments, including names and street addresses of respondents, will 
be available for public review on regulations.gov and at the address 
found in ADDRESSES.

II. Permit Applications

A. Endangered Species

    To help us carry out our conservation responsibilities for affected 
species, and in consideration of section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), along with 
Executive Order 13576, ``Delivering an Efficient, Effective, and 
Accountable Government,'' and the President's Memorandum for the Heads 
of Executive Departments and Agencies of January 21, 2009--Transparency 
and Open Government (74 FR 4685; January 26, 2009), which call on all 
Federal agencies to promote openness and transparency in Government by 
disclosing information to the public, we invite public comment on these 
permit applications before final action is taken.

Applicant: Valley Zoological Society, Brownsville, TX; PRT-63567B

    The applicant requests a permit to import four captive-bred 
Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis) for the purpose of 
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 1-year period.

Applicant: White Oak Conservation Holdings, LLC, Yulee, FL; PRT-58992B

    The applicant requests a permit to import one female captive-bred 
Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) for the purpose of enhancement of the 
survival of the species from Taronga Zoo, Mosman, New South Wales, 
Australia.

Applicant: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland, OH; PRT-69476B

    The applicant requests a permit to export one female captive-bred 
Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) for the for the purpose of 
enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.

Applicant: Wildlife & Environmental Conservation, Inc., Moorpark, CA; 
PRT-75313B

    The applicant requests a permit to purchase in interstate commerce 
two captive-born male African leopards (Panthera pardus) from Living 
Treasures Wild Animal Park, New Castle, Pennsylvania, for the purpose 
of enhancement of the survival of the species.

Applicant: University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO; PRT-64101B

    The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from 
129 brush-tailed bettong (Bettongia penicillata) from the wild for 
purpose of scientific research. This notification covers activities to 
be conducted by the applicant over a 1-year period.

Applicant: Bhagavan Antle, Myrtle Beach, SC; PRT-71654B

    The applicant requests a permit to export and re-import 18 captive-
born tigers (Panthera tigris) for the purpose of enhancement of the 
survival of the species to and from Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. This 
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 
3-year period.

Applicant: City of Bridgeton/Cohanzick Zoo, Bridgeton, NJ; PRT-63829B

    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance species 
propagation or survival: Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata), 
spotted pond turtle (Geoclemys hamiltonii), aquatic box turtle 
(Terrapene coahuila), Jamaican boa (Epicrates subflavus), Cabot's 
tragopan (Tragopan caboti), Moluccan cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis), 
White cockatoo (Cacatua alba), Blue-throated macaw (Ara glaucogularis), 
ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), cottontop tamarin (Saguinus oedipus), 
lar gibbon (Hylobates lar), and spotted leopard (Panthera pardus). This 
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 
5-year period.
Applicant: Peter Langegger, Silt, CO; PRT-64786B
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance species 
propagation or survival: Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata), 
Bolson tortoise (Gopherus flavomarginatus), aquatic box turtle 
(Terrapene coahuila), yellow-spot river turtle (Podocnemis unifilis), 
spotted pond turtle (Geoclemys hamiltonii), and Galapagos tortoise 
(Chelonoidis nigra). This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Multiple Applicants
    The following applicants each request 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: Jared Golding, Draper, UT; PRT-66604B

Applicant: Anden Neal Van Beek, Beresford, SD; PRT-73793B

Applicant: Luke Snyder, Springfield, MO; PRT-76168B

B. Wild Bird Conservation Act

    The public is invited to comment on the following applications for 
approval to conduct certain activities with bird species covered under 
the Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992 (16 U.S.C. 4901-4916). This 
notice is provided pursuant to section 112(4) of the Wild Bird 
Conservation Act of 1992, 50 CFR 15.26(c).

Applicant: The Peregrine Fund, Boise, Idaho

    The applicant seeks to establish a cooperative breeding program for 
Taita falcon (Falco fasciinucha). The applicant wishes to be an active 
participant in this program, along with Weaver Ranch, Causey, New 
Mexico. If approved, the program will be overseen by The Peregrine 
Fund, Boise, Idaho.

Applicant: John Aynes, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    The applicant seeks to establish a cooperative breeding program for 
grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus). The applicant wishes to be an active 
participant in this program along with Susan Clubb, DVM, Loxahatchee, 
Florida, and Walter Frey, Parrot Ranch, Idabel, Oklahoma. If approved, 
the program will be overseen by the Zoological Association of America, 
Punta Gorda, Florida.

III. Public Comments

    You may submit your comments and materials concerning this notice 
by one of the methods listed in ADDRESSES. We will not consider 
comments sent by email or fax or to an address not listed in ADDRESSES.
    If you submit a comment via http://www.regulations.gov, your entire 
comment, including any personal identifying information, will be posted 
on the Web site. If you submit a hardcopy comment that includes 
personal identifying information, 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.
    We will post all hardcopy comments on http://www.regulations.gov.

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IV. Authority

    Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992 (16 U.S.C. 4901-4916).

Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
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58768 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 189 / Wednesday, September 30, 2015 / Notices delisting of that distinct population Authority: The authority for this action is for public inspection on http:// segment would be warranted. section 4(f) of the Endangered Species Act of www.regulations.gov, or by 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). appointment, between 8 a.m. and 4 For the Coastal, Mid-Columbia, and Upper Snake Recovery Units, the Dated: September 3, 2015. p.m., Monday through Friday, except recovery criteria provide that primary Robyn Thorson, Federal holidays, at the U.S. Fish and threats must be managed effectively in Regional Director, Pacific Region, U.S. Fish Wildlife Service, Division of and Wildlife Service. Management Authority, 5275 Leesburg at least 75 percent of all core areas, [FR Doc. 2015–24670 Filed 9–29–15; 8:45 am] Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–3803; representing 75 percent or more of bull telephone 703–358–2095. trout local populations within each of BILLING CODE 4310–55–P these three recovery units. For the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Columbia Headwaters Recovery Unit, Endangered Species Applications: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Brenda Tapia, Program Analyst/Data the recovery criteria provide that primary threats must be managed Administrator, Division of Management Fish and Wildlife Service Authority, U.S. Fish and Wildlife effectively in at least 75 percent of complex core areas and at least 75 [Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2015–0152; Service Headquarters, MS: IA; 5275 percent of simple core areas, FXIA16710900000–156–FF09A30000] Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041– 3803; telephone 703–358–2104; representing 75 percent or more of bull Endangered Species; Receipt of facsimile 703–358–2280. trout local populations within the Applications for Permit Wild Bird Conservation Act recovery unit. For the Klamath and St. AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Applications: Craig Hoover, Chief, Mary Recovery Units, the recovery Interior. Division of Management Authority, U.S. criteria provide that all primary threats Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, must be managed effectively in all ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications MS: IA; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls existing core areas, representing all for permit. Church, VA 22041–3803; telephone existing local populations. In addition, 703–358–2095; facsimile 703–358–2298. because 9 of the 17 known local SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to If you use a telecommunications populations in the Klamath Recovery device for the deaf (TDD), call the comment on the applications to conduct Unit have been extirpated and others are Federal Information Relay Service certain activities with endangered significantly imperiled and require (FIRS) at 800–877–8339. species and migratory birds. With some active management, we believe that the exceptions, the Endangered Species Act SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: geographic distribution of bull trout (ESA) prohibits activities with listed within this recovery unit needs to be species unless Federal authorization is I. Public Comment Procedures substantially expanded before it can be acquired that allows such activities. The A. How do I obtain copies of considered to have met recovery goals. public is also invited to comment on the applications or comment on submitted To achieve recovery, we seek to add following applications for approval to applications? seven additional local populations conduct certain activities with bird distributed among the three core areas For how to obtain copies of the species covered under the Wild Bird (two in the Upper Klamath Lake core complete applications, and how to Conservation Act of 1992, which was area, three in the Sycan core area, and submit written data or comments, see enacted to ensure that exotic bird two in the Upper Sprague core area). In ADDRESSES. Please include the Federal species are not harmed by international recovery units where shared foraging/ Register notice publication date, the trade and to encourage wild bird migratory/overwintering (FMO) habitat PRT–number, and the name of the conservation programs in countries of outside core areas has been identified, applicant in your request or submission. origin. connectivity and habitat in these shared We will not consider comments sent to FMO areas should be maintained in a DATES: We must receive comments or an email or address not listed under requests for documents on or before ADDRESSES. condition sufficient for regular bull October 30, 2015. Please make your comments as trout use and successful dispersal among the connecting core areas for ADDRESSES: Submitting Comments: You specific as possible. Please confine your those core areas to meet the criterion. may submit comments by one of the comments to issues for which we seek following methods: comments in this notice, and explain If threats are effectively managed at • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// the basis for your comments. Include these thresholds, we expect that bull www.regulations.gov. Follow the sufficient information with your trout populations will respond instructions for submitting comments comments to allow us to authenticate accordingly and reflect the biodiversity on Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2015–0152. any scientific or commercial data you principles of resiliency, redundancy, • U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public include. and representation. Specifically, Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. The comments and recommendations achieving the recovery criteria in each FWS–HQ–IA–2015–0152; U.S. Fish and that will be most useful and likely to recovery unit would result in Wildlife Service Headquarters, MS: influence agency decisions are: (1) geographically widespread and BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Those supported by quantitative demographically stable local bull trout Church, VA 22041–3803. information or studies; and (2) Those populations within the range of natural mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES We will post all comments on that include citations to, and analyses variation, with their essential cold water http://www.regulations.gov. This of, the applicable laws and regulations. habitats connected to allow their diverse generally means that we will post any We will not consider or include in our life history forms to persist into the personal information you provide us administrative record comments we foreseeable future; therefore, the species (see the Public Comments section below receive after the close of the comment would be brought to the point where the for more information). period (see DATES) or comments protections of the Act are no longer Viewing Comments: Comments and delivered to an address other than those necessary. materials we receive will be available listed above (see ADDRESSES). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:27 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 189 / Wednesday, September 30, 2015 / Notices 58769 B. May I review comments submitted by enhancement of the survival of the purpose of enhancement of the survival others? species. of the species. Comments, including names and Applicant: University of Colorado Applicant: Jared Golding, Draper, UT; street addresses of respondents, will be Denver, Aurora, CO; PRT–64101B PRT–66604B available for public review on The applicant requests a permit to regulations.gov and at the address found import biological samples from 129 Applicant: Anden Neal Van Beek, in ADDRESSES. brush-tailed bettong (Bettongia Beresford, SD; PRT–73793B penicillata) from the wild for purpose of Applicant: Luke Snyder, Springfield, II. Permit Applications scientific research. This notification MO; PRT–76168B A. Endangered Species covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 1-year period. B. Wild Bird Conservation Act To help us carry out our conservation responsibilities for affected species, and Applicant: Bhagavan Antle, Myrtle The public is invited to comment on in consideration of section 10(a)(1)(A) of Beach, SC; PRT–71654B the following applications for approval the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as The applicant requests a permit to to conduct certain activities with bird amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), along export and re-import 18 captive-born species covered under the Wild Bird with Executive Order 13576, tigers (Panthera tigris) for the purpose of Conservation Act of 1992 (16 U.S.C. ‘‘Delivering an Efficient, Effective, and enhancement of the survival of the 4901–4916). This notice is provided Accountable Government,’’ and the species to and from Cancun, Quintana pursuant to section 112(4) of the Wild President’s Memorandum for the Heads Roo, Mexico. This notification covers Bird Conservation Act of 1992, 50 CFR of Executive Departments and Agencies activities to be conducted by the 15.26(c). of January 21, 2009—Transparency and applicant over a 3-year period. Open Government (74 FR 4685; January Applicant: The Peregrine Fund, Boise, Applicant: City of Bridgeton/Cohanzick Idaho 26, 2009), which call on all Federal Zoo, Bridgeton, NJ; PRT–63829B agencies to promote openness and The applicant requests a captive-bred The applicant seeks to establish a transparency in Government by wildlife registration under 50 CFR cooperative breeding program for Taita disclosing information to the public, we 17.21(g) for the following species to falcon (Falco fasciinucha). The invite public comment on these permit enhance species propagation or applicant wishes to be an active applications before final action is taken. survival: Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys participant in this program, along with Applicant: Valley Zoological Society, radiata), spotted pond turtle (Geoclemys Weaver Ranch, Causey, New Mexico. If Brownsville, TX; PRT–63567B hamiltonii), aquatic box turtle approved, the program will be overseen The applicant requests a permit to (Terrapene coahuila), Jamaican boa by The Peregrine Fund, Boise, Idaho. import four captive-bred Philippine (Epicrates subflavus), Cabot’s tragopan Applicant: John Aynes, Oklahoma City, crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis) for (Tragopan caboti), Moluccan cockatoo Oklahoma the purpose of enhancement of the (Cacatua moluccensis), White cockatoo survival of the species. This notification (Cacatua alba), Blue-throated macaw The applicant seeks to establish a covers activities to be conducted by the (Ara glaucogularis), ring-tailed lemur cooperative breeding program for grey applicant over a 1-year period. (Lemur catta), cottontop tamarin parrot (Psittacus erithacus). The (Saguinus oedipus), lar gibbon applicant wishes to be an active Applicant: White Oak Conservation (Hylobates lar), and spotted leopard participant in this program along with Holdings, LLC, Yulee, FL; PRT– (Panthera pardus). This notification Susan Clubb, DVM, Loxahatchee, 58992B covers activities to be conducted by the Florida, and Walter Frey, Parrot Ranch, The applicant requests a permit to applicant over a 5-year period. Idabel, Oklahoma. If approved, the import one female captive-bred Andean Applicant: Peter Langegger, Silt, CO; program will be overseen by the condor (Vultur gryphus) for the purpose PRT–64786B Zoological Association of America, of enhancement of the survival of the The applicant requests a captive-bred Punta Gorda, Florida. species from Taronga Zoo, Mosman, wildlife registration under 50 CFR New South Wales, Australia. III. Public Comments 17.21(g) for the following species to Applicant: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, enhance species propagation or You may submit your comments and Cleveland, OH; PRT–69476B survival: Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys materials concerning this notice by one The applicant requests a permit to radiata), Bolson tortoise (Gopherus of the methods listed in ADDRESSES. We export one female captive-bred Golden flavomarginatus), aquatic box turtle will not consider comments sent by Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) (Terrapene coahuila), yellow-spot river email or fax or to an address not listed for the for the purpose of enhancement turtle (Podocnemis unifilis), spotted in ADDRESSES. of the survival of the species. This pond turtle (Geoclemys hamiltonii), and Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra). If you submit a comment via http:// notification covers activities to be www.regulations.gov, your entire conducted by the applicant over a 5- This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5- comment, including any personal year period. identifying information, will be posted year period. Applicant: Wildlife & Environmental on the Web site. If you submit a Conservation, Inc., Moorpark, CA; Multiple Applicants hardcopy comment that includes mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES PRT–75313B The following applicants each request personal identifying information, you The applicant requests a permit to a permit to import the sport-hunted may request at the top of your document purchase in interstate commerce two trophy of one male bontebok that we withhold this information from captive-born male African leopards (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) culled public review. However, we cannot (Panthera pardus) from Living from a captive herd maintained under guarantee that we will be able to do so. Treasures Wild Animal Park, New the management program of the We will post all hardcopy comments Castle, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of Republic of South Africa, for the on http://www.regulations.gov. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:27 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1

58770 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 189 / Wednesday, September 30, 2015 / Notices IV. Authority DATES: To ensure that we are able to Resource Depredation Order) authorize Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992 consider your comments on this IC, we State fish and wildlife agencies, (16 U.S.C. 4901–4916). must receive them by November 30, APHIS—Wildlife Services, and federally 2015. recognized tribes in 24 States to take Brenda Tapia, double-crested cormorants to prevent ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch IC to the Information Collection depredations on the public resources of of Permits, Division of Management Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats. Authority. Both 50 CFR 21.47 and 21.48 impose Wildlife Service, MS BPHC, 5275 [FR Doc. 2015–24692 Filed 9–29–15; 8:45 am] reporting and recordkeeping Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041– BILLING CODE 4310–55–P 3803 (mail); or hope_grey@fws.gov requirements on those operating under (email). Please include ‘‘1018–0121’’ in the depredation orders. We use the the subject line of your comments. information collected to: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR • Help assess the impact of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To Fish and Wildlife Service request additional information about depredation orders on double-crested this IC, contact Hope Grey at hope_ cormorant populations. [FW–HQ–MB–2015–N186; FF09M29000– grey@fws.gov (email) or 703–358–2482 • Protect nontarget migratory birds or 156F1611MD–FXMB12320900000] (telephone). other species. Proposed Information Collection; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Ensure that agencies and Depredation Orders for Double- individuals are operating in accordance I. Abstract with the terms, conditions, and purpose Crested Cormorants This information collection is of the orders. AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, associated with regulations • Help gauge the effectiveness of the Interior. implementing the Migratory Bird Treaty orders at mitigating cormorant-related ACTION: Notice; request for comments. Act (MBTA) (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.). damages. Under the MBTA, it is unlawful to take, SUMMARY: We (U.S. Fish and Wildlife possess, import, export, transport, sell, II. Data Service) will ask the Office of purchase, barter, or offer for sale, OMB Control Number: 1018–0121. Management and Budget (OMB) to purchase, or barter, migratory birds or Title: Depredation Orders for Double- approve the information collection (IC) their parts, nests, or eggs, except as Crested Cormorants, 50 CFR 21.47 and described below. As required by the authorized by regulations implementing 21.48. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the MBTA. as part of our continuing efforts to Service Form Number(s): 3–202–18– The regulations in the Code of Federal reduce paperwork and respondent 2147; 3–202–19–2148. Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 21.47 burden, we invite the general public and (Aquaculture Depredation Order) Type of Request: Extension of a other Federal agencies to take this authorize aquaculture producers and the currently approved collection. opportunity to comment on this IC. This U.S. Department of Agriculture Description of Respondents: IC is scheduled to expire on February (APHIS—Wildlife Services) in 13 States Aquaculture producers, States, and 29, 2016. We may not conduct or to take double-crested cormorants when tribes. sponsor and a person is not required to the birds are found committing or about Respondent’s Obligation: Required to respond to a collection of information to commit depredations on commercial obtain or retain a benefit. unless it displays a currently valid OMB freshwater aquaculture stocks. The Frequency of Collection: Annually for control number. regulations at 50 CFR 21.48 (Public reports; ongoing for recordkeeping. Completion Number of Number of time per Total annual Activity respondents responses response burden hours (hours) Report take of migratory bird species other than double-crested cormorants (21.47(d)(7); 21.48(d)(7)) ..................................................................................... 1 1 1 1 Report take of species protected under Endangered Species Act (21.47(d)(8); 21.48(d)(8)) .......................................................................................................... 1 1 1 1 Written notice of intent to conduct control activities (21.48(d)(9)) .......................... 12 12 3 36 Report of control activities (21.48(d)(10) and (11)) ................................................. 12 12 20 240 Report effects of management activities (21.48(d)(12)) .......................................... 9 9 75 675 Recordkeeping (21.47(d)(9)) ................................................................................... 325 325 7 2,275 Totals ................................................................................................................ 360 360 ...................... 3,228 Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden whether or not the information will • Ways to minimize the burden of the Cost: None. have practical utility; collection of information on mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES • The accuracy of our estimate of the respondents. III. Comments burden for this collection of Comments that you submit in We invite comments concerning this information; response to this notice are a matter of information collection on: • Ways to enhance the quality, utility, public record. We will include or • Whether or not the collection of and clarity of the information to be summarize each comment in our request information is necessary, including collected; and to OMB to approve this IC. Before including your address, phone number, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:27 Sep 29, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of receipt of applications for permit.
DatesWe must receive comments or requests for documents on or before October 30, 2015.
ContactEndangered Species Applications: Brenda Tapia, Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Division of Management Authority, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, MS: IA; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803; telephone 703-358-2104; facsimile 703-358-2280.
FR Citation80 FR 58768 
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