81 FR 16197 - Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 58 (March 25, 2016)

Page Range		16197-16198
FR Document		2016-06786

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 81 Issue 58 (Friday, March 25, 2016)

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2016-0053][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 
April 25, 2016.

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-2016-0053.
     U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, 
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2016-0053; 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); [email protected] (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.

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    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 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: Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, Inc., Baltimore, MD; 
PRT-73578B
    The applicant requests a permit to re-export biological samples 
from wild mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei) to the United Kingdom for 
the purpose of scientific research.
Applicant: Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, NY; PRT-77252B
    The applicant requests a permit to re-export biological samples 
from wild Amur tigers (Panthera tigris altaica) to the United Kingdom 
for the purpose of scientific research.
Applicant: Veterinary Initiative for Endangered Wildlife, Bozeman, MT; 
PRT-75654B
    The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from 
Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) and Indian rhinoceros 
(Rhinoceros unicornis) from National Trust for Nature Conservation, 
Sauraha, Nepal, for the purpose of scientific research. This 
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 
5-year period.
Applicant: Creation Kingdom Zoo Inc., Gate City, VA; PRT-84452B
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance species 
propagation or survival: Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), black and 
white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata), red ruffed lemur (Varecia 
rubra), white-fronted lemur (Eulemur albifrons), cotton-headed tamarin 
(Saguinus oedipus), mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx), Lar gibbon (Hylobates 
lar), and leopard (Panthera pardus). This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Clara Geissler, San Diego, CA; PRT-74736B
    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) and 
Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra). This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Evan Rosenoff, Cary, NC; PRT-51920A
    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). This 
notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 
5-year period.
Applicant: University of California, Davis, CA; PRT-84562B
    The applicant requests a permit to import egg samples from wild 
leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) from St. Ketts and Nevis, 
for the purpose of scientific research. This notification coverts 
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: Arthur Webber, Glenside, PA; PRT-88754B
Applicant: Douglas Wyatt, Amarillo, TX; PRT-88758B
Applicant: Armour Mellon, Ligonier, PA; PRT-88822B
Applicant: Matthew Saulsbury, Odessa, TX; PRT-88755B
Applicant: Roger Turner, Midland, TX; PRT-88670B

Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
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this proposal. Comments should refer to Estimated Number of Responses: DATES: We must receive comments or
the proposal by name and/or OMB 10,800. requests for documents on or before
Control Number and should be sent to: Frequency of Response: 1. April 25, 2016.
HUD Desk Officer, Office of Average Hours per Response: 1 ADDRESSES: Submitting Comments: You
Management and Budget, New minute. may submit comments by one of the
Executive Office Building, Washington, Total Estimated Burdens: 10,800. following methods:
DC 20503; fax: 202–395–5806. Email: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
B. Solicitation of Public Comment
OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov www.regulations.gov. Follow the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This notice is soliciting comments instructions for submitting comments
Colette Pollard, Reports Management from members of the public and affected on Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2016–0053.
Officer, QMAC, Department of Housing parties concerning the collection of • U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public
and Urban Development, 451 7th Street information described in Section A on Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No.
SW., Washington, DC 20410; email the following: FWS–HQ–IA–2016–0053; U.S. Fish and
Colette Pollard at Colette.Pollard@ (1) Whether the proposed collection Wildlife Service Headquarters, MS:
hud.gov or telephone 202–402–3400. of information is necessary for the BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls
This is not a toll-free number. Persons proper performance of the functions of Church, VA 22041–3803.
with hearing or speech impairments the agency, including whether the When submitting comments, please
may access this number through TTY by information will have practical utility; indicate the name of the applicant and
calling the toll-free Federal Relay (2) The accuracy of the agency’s the PRT# you are commenting on. We
Service at (800) 877–8339. estimate of the burden of the proposed will post all comments on http://
Copies of available documents collection of information; www.regulations.gov. This generally
submitted to OMB may be obtained (3) Ways to enhance the quality, means that we will post any personal
from Ms. Pollard. utility, and clarity of the information to information you provide us (see the
be collected; and Public Comments section below for
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
(4) Ways to minimize the burden of more information). Viewing Comments:
notice informs the public that HUD is Comments and materials we receive will
the collection of information on those
seeking approval from OMB for the be available for public inspection on
who are to respond; including through
information collection described in http://www.regulations.gov, or by
the use of appropriate automated
Section A. appointment, between 8 a.m. and 4
collection techniques or other forms of
The Federal Register notice that p.m., Monday through Friday, except
information technology, e.g., permitting
solicited public comment on the Federal holidays, at the U.S. Fish and
electronic submission of responses.
information collection for a period of 60 Wildlife Service, Division of
HUD encourages interested parties to
days was published on December 7, Management Authority, 5275 Leesburg
submit comment in response to these
2015 at 80 FR 76029. Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–3803;
questions.
A. Overview of Information Collection Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork
telephone 703–358–2095.
Title of Information Collection: Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Information Resource Center Customer Brenda Tapia, (703) 358–2104
Dated: March 22, 2016.
Satisfaction Survey. (telephone); (703) 358–2281 (fax);
Colette Pollard, DMAFR@fws.gov (email).
OMB Approval Number: 2577–New. Department Reports Management Officer,
Type of Request: New Collection. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Office of the Chief Information Officer.
Form Number: None. [FR Doc. 2016–06850 Filed 3–24–16; 8:45 am] I. Public Comment Procedures
Description of the need for the
BILLING CODE 4210–67–P A. How do I request copies of
information and proposed use: The
information will be used by Public and applications or comment on submitted
Indian Housing to rate the customer applications?
satisfaction of the users of the DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Send your request for copies of
Information Resource Center (IRC). applications or comments and materials
Collection of this information is needed Fish and Wildlife Service concerning any of the applications to
to ensure that the customers using the the contact listed under ADDRESSES.
IRC are receiving the correct and useful [Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2016– Please include the Federal Register
information that addresses their 0053][FXIA16710900000–156–FF09A30000]
notice publication date, the PRT-
concerns when they call in for number, and the name of the applicant
Endangered Species; Receipt of
information. The Information Resource in your request or submission. We will
Applications for Permit
Center provides technical assistance, not consider requests or comments sent
primarily in the form of general AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, to an email or address not listed under
information, to provide access to Interior. ADDRESSES. If you provide an email
resources of federal, public, Indian and ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications address in your request for copies of
assisted housing programs of the for permit. applications, we will attempt to respond
Department of Housing and Urban to your request electronically.
Development. This service is provided SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Please make your requests or
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through a multi-channel contact center Wildlife Service, invite the public to comments as specific as possible. Please
with inquires received and responded to comment on the following applications confine your comments to issues for
via phone, email, mail and fax. to conduct certain activities with which we seek comments in this notice,
Respondents: Individuals or endangered species. With some and explain the basis for your
households, State, Tribal or local exceptions, the Endangered Species Act comments. Include sufficient
governments. (ESA) prohibits activities with listed information with your comments to
Estimated Number of Respondents: species unless Federal authorization is allow us to authenticate any scientific or
10,800. acquired that allows such activities. commercial data you include.

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Collection		Federal Register
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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 April 25, 2016.
Contact		Brenda Tapia, (703) 358-2104 (telephone); (703) 358-2281 (fax); [email protected] (email).
FR Citation		81 FR 16197

81 FR 16197 - Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORFish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 58 (March 25, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service