80 FR 73207 - Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 226 (November 24, 2015)

Page Range		73207-73208
FR Document		2015-29864

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) prohibits activities with listed species unless Federal authorization is acquired that allows such activities.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 226 (Tuesday, November 24, 2015)

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2015-0166; 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 following applications to conduct certain activities 
with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species 
Act (ESA) prohibits activities with listed species unless Federal 
authorization is acquired that allows such activities.

DATES: We must receive comments or requests for documents on or before 
December 24, 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-2015-0166.
     U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, 
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2015-0166; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
Headquarters, MS: BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-
3803.
When submitting comments, please indicate the name of the applicant and 
the PRT# you are commenting on. 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: Brenda Tapia, (703) 358-2104 
(telephone); (703) 358-2281 (fax); DMAFR@fws.gov (email).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Comment Procedures

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

    Send your request for copies of applications or comments and 
materials concerning any of the applications to the contact listed 
under 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 requests or comments sent to an email 
or address not listed under ADDRESSES. If you provide an email address 
in your request for copies of applications, we will attempt to respond 
to your request electronically.
    Please make your requests or 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).

B. May I review comments submitted by others?

    Comments, including names and street addresses of respondents, will 
be available for public review at the street address listed under 
ADDRESSES. The public may review documents and other information 
applicants have sent in support of the application unless our allowing 
viewing would violate the Privacy Act or Freedom of Information Act. 
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other 
personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware 
that your entire comment--including your personal identifying 
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can 
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying 
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be 
able to do so.

II. Background

    To help us carry out our conservation responsibilities for affected 
species, and

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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.

III. Permit Applications

Endangered Species

Applicant: Big Cat Rescue Corporation, Tampa, FL; PRT-75301B

    The applicant requests a permit to import one captive-bred male 
tiger (Bengal tigris) for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of 
the species through conservation education and zoological display.

Applicant: Tanganyika Wildlife Park, Goddard, KS; PRT-68465B

    The applicant requests a permit to import 16 captive-bred African 
penguins (Spheniscus demersus) for the purpose of enhancement of the 
survival of the species through zoological display.

Applicant: Disney's Animal Kingdom, Bay Lake, FL; PRT-80902B

    The applicant requests a permit to import three captive-bred lion-
tailed macaques (Macaca Silenus) for the purpose of enhancement of the 
survival of the species through captive breeding. This notification 
covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year 
period.

Applicant: SOS Ranch, LLC, Crystal City, TX; PRT-66741B

    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance species 
propagation or survival: barasingha (Cervus duvaucelii), Eld's deer 
(Cervus eldii), Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx), and red lechwe (Kobus 
lechwe). 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: Jeffrey Scherer, Beemer, NE; PRT-78213B
Applicant: Kevin Poynter, Houston, TX; PRT-80785B
Applicant: Daniel Danell, Hanford, CA; PRT-80787B

Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
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in consideration of section 10(a)(1)(A) of purpose of enhancement of the survival DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as of the species.
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), along Bureau of Reclamation
Applicant: Jeffrey Scherer, Beemer, NE;
with Executive Order 13576, PRT–78213B [RR83570000, 167R5065C6,
‘‘Delivering an Efficient, Effective, and RX.59389832.1009676]
Accountable Government,’’ and the Applicant: Kevin Poynter, Houston, TX;
President’s Memorandum for the Heads PRT–80785B Agency Information Collection
of Executive Departments and Agencies Applicant: Daniel Danell, Hanford, CA; Activities Under OMB Review; Renewal
of January 21, 2009—Transparency and PRT–80787B of a Currently Approved Information
Open Government (74 FR 4685; January Collection
26, 2009), which call on all Federal Brenda Tapia,
agencies to promote openness and Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation,
transparency in Government by of Permits, Division of Management Interior.
disclosing information to the public, we Authority. ACTION: Notice.
invite public comment on these permit [FR Doc. 2015–29864 Filed 11–23–15; 8:45 am]
SUMMARY: The Bureau of Reclamation
applications before final action is taken. BILLING CODE 4333–15–P
(Reclamation) has forwarded the
III. Permit Applications following Information Collection
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Request to the Office of Management
Endangered Species
and Budget (OMB) for review and
Applicant: Big Cat Rescue Corporation, approval: Recreation Use Data Reports,
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Tampa, FL; PRT–75301B OMB Control Number: 1006–0002. As
The applicant requests a permit to part of its continuing effort to reduce
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import one captive-bred male tiger paperwork and respondent burdens,
A0A501010.999900]
(Bengal tigris) for the purpose of Reclamation invites State, local, or tribal
enhancement of the survival of the governments that manage recreation
Indian Gaming; Extension of Tribal-
species through conservation education sites at Reclamation projects;
State Class III Gaming Compact
and zoological display. concessionaires, and not-for-profit
(Yankton Sioux Tribe and the State of
Applicant: Tanganyika Wildlife Park, organizations who operate concessions
South Dakota)
Goddard, KS; PRT–68465B on Reclamation lands; and the public, to
The applicant requests a permit to AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, comment on this information collection.
import 16 captive-bred African Interior. DATES: OMB has up to 60 days to
penguins (Spheniscus demersus) for the approve or disapprove this information
purpose of enhancement of the survival ACTION: Notice. collection request, but may respond
of the species through zoological after 30 days; therefore, public
display. SUMMARY: This notice announces the comments must be received on or before
Applicant: Disney’s Animal Kingdom, extension of the Class III gaming December 24, 2015.
Bay Lake, FL; PRT–80902B compact between the Yankton Sioux ADDRESSES: Send written comments to
The applicant requests a permit to Tribe and the State of South Dakota. the Desk Officer for the Department of
import three captive-bred lion-tailed DATES: November 24, 2015. the Interior at the Office of Management
macaques (Macaca Silenus) for the and Budget, Office of Information and
purpose of enhancement of the survival FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Regulatory Affairs, via facsimile to (202)
of the species through captive breeding. Paula L. Hart, Director, Office of Indian 395–5806, or email to oira_
This notification covers activities to be Gaming, Office of the Deputy Assistant submissions@omb.eop.gov. A copy of
conducted by the applicant over a 5- Secretary—Policy and Economic your comments should also be directed
year period. Development, Washington, DC 20240, to the Mr. Jerome Jackson, Bureau of
Applicant: SOS Ranch, LLC, Crystal (202) 219–4066. Reclamation, 84–57000, P.O. Box 25007,
City, TX; PRT–66741B Denver, CO 80225–0007; or via email to
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An jljackson@usbr.gov. Please reference
The applicant requests a captive-bred extension to an existing tribal-state
wildlife registration under 50 CFR OMB Control Number 1006–0002 in
Class III gaming compact does not your comments.
17.21(g) for the following species to require approval by the Secretary if the
enhance species propagation or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
extension does not include any Jerome Jackson at (303) 445–2712. You
survival: barasingha (Cervus amendment to the terms of the compact.
duvaucelii), Eld’s deer (Cervus eldii), may also view the information
See 25 CFR 293.5. The Yankton Sioux collection request at www.reginfo.gov.
Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx), and red
Tribe and the State of South Dakota
lechwe (Kobus lechwe). This SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
have reached an agreement to extend
notification covers activities to be
the expiration of their existing Tribal- I. Abstract
conducted by the applicant over a 5-
year period. State Class III gaming compact until Reclamation collects agency-wide
April 19, 2016. This publishes notice of recreation and concession information
Multiple Applicants the new expiration date of the compact.
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to fulfill congressional reporting
The following applicants each request Dated: November 17, 2015. requirements pursuant to current public
a permit to import the sport-hunted Kevin K. Washburn, laws, including Public Law 89–72, as
trophy of one male bontebok amended through 106–580, Federal
Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs.
(Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) culled Water Project Recreation Act of 1965;
from a captive herd maintained under [FR Doc. 2015–29911 Filed 11–23–15; 8:45 am] and Public Law 102–575, Title XXVIII,
the management program of the BILLING CODE 4337–15–P Reclamation Recreation Management
Republic of South Africa, for the Act of 1992. In addition, collected

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice of receipt of applications for permit.
Dates		We must receive comments or requests for documents on or before December 24, 2015.
Contact		Brenda Tapia, (703) 358-2104 (telephone); (703) 358-2281 (fax); [email protected] (email).
FR Citation		80 FR 73207

80 FR 73207 - Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORFish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 226 (November 24, 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service