81 FR 20666 - Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 68 (April 8, 2016)

Page Range		20666-20667
FR Document		2016-08016

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.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2016-0058; 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 
May 9, 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-2016-0058.
     U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, 
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2016-0058; 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.
    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: Bhagavan Antle, Myrtle Beach, SC; PRT-71654B
    On September 30, 2015, we published a Federal Register notice 
inviting the public to comment on an application for a permit to 
conduct certain activities with endangered species (80 FR 58768). We 
are now reopening the comment period to allow the public the 
opportunity to review additional information submitted for their permit 
to export 18 captive-born tigers (Panthera tigris) for the purpose of 
enhancement of the survival of the species to Cancun, Puerto Morelos, 
Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Applicant: University of Washington, Seattle, WA; PRT-80987B
    The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from 
black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) collected in the wild in South 
Africa, for the purpose of scientific research.
Applicant: Wade Harrell, Whooping Crane Recovery Plan Coordinator, U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 2, Austwell, TX; PRT-013808
    The applicant requests renewal of a permit to import captive-bred/
captive-hatched and wild live specimens, captive-bred/wild-collected 
viable eggs, biological samples, and salvaged materials from captive-
bred/wild specimens of whooping cranes (Grus americana) from Canada, 
for completion of identified tasks and objectives mandated under the 
Service Whooping Crane Recovery Plan. Salvage materials may include, 
but are not limited to, whole or partial specimens, feathers, eggs and 
egg shell fragments. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.

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Applicant: Peter Stein, South Windsor, CT; PRT-165944
    The applicant requests amendment of their captive-bred wildlife 
registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species: Spotted 
pond turtle (Geoclemys hamiltonii), Bolson tortoise (Gopherus 
flavomarginatus), yellow-spotted river turtle (Podocnemis unifilis), 
and aquatic box turtle (Terrapene coahuila) to enhance the species' 
propagation or survival. The notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over the remainder of the 5-year period for 
which the permit would be valid.
Applicant: Claws ``N'' Paws Wild Animal Park, Lake Ariel, PA; PRT-
66990B
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance species 
propagation or survival: Lar gibbon (Hylobates lar), ring-tailed lemur 
(Lemur catta), black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata 
variegata), snow leopard (Uncia uncia), leopard (Panthera pardus), and 
cottontop tamarin (Saguinus Oedipus). 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: Aubrey Beacham, Gulfport, MS; PRT-91319B
Applicant: Wayne Catto, Gahanna, OH; PRT-91923B
Applicant: Roger Hooten, Emory, TX; PRT-92092B

Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
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Applicant: Peter Stein, South Windsor, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR structures, restrooms, parking, picnic
CT; PRT–165944 pavilions, open turf areas, walking path,
Bureau of Land Management basketball courts, landscaping, lighting
The applicant requests amendment of signage, and other ancillary amenities.
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their captive-bred wildlife registration 94234; 10–08807; MO #4500090193; Additional detailed information
under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following TAS:14X5232] pertaining to this application, plan of
species: Spotted pond turtle (Geoclemys development, and site plan is located in
hamiltonii), Bolson tortoise (Gopherus Notice of Realty Action: Classification case file N–94234, which is available for
flavomarginatus), yellow-spotted river for Lease and Subsequent Conveyance review at the BLM Las Vegas Field
turtle (Podocnemis unifilis), and aquatic for Recreation and Public Purposes of Office at the above address.
box turtle (Terrapene coahuila) to Public Lands (N–94234) for a Park in Clark County is a political subdivision
enhance the species’ propagation or the Southwest Portion of the Las of the State of Nevada; and is therefore,
survival. The notification covers Vegas Valley, Clark County, NV a qualified applicant under the R&PP
activities to be conducted by the Act.
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Subject to limitations prescribed by
applicant over the remainder of the 5- Interior. law and regulation, prior to patent
year period for which the permit would
ACTION: Notice. issuance, the holder of any right-of-way
be valid.
grant within the lease area may be given
Applicant: Claws ‘‘N’’ Paws Wild SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land the opportunity to amend the right-of-
Management (BLM) has examined and way grant for conversion to a new term,
Animal Park, Lake Ariel, PA; PRT–
found suitable for classification for lease including perpetuity, if applicable.
66990B
and subsequent conveyance under the The land identified is not needed for
The applicant requests a captive-bred provisions of the Taylor Grazing Act any Federal purpose. The lease and/or
wildlife registration under 50 CFR and the Recreation and Public Purposes conveyance is consistent with the BLM
17.21(g) for the following species to (R&PP) Act, as amended, approximately Las Vegas Resource Management Plan
enhance species propagation or 15 acres of public land in the Las Vegas dated October 5, 1998, and would be in
survival: Lar gibbon (Hylobates lar), Valley, Clark County, Nevada. Clark the public interest. Clark County has not
ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), black County proposes to use the land for a applied for more than the 640-acre
community park. The 15-acre park will limitation for public purpose uses in a
and white ruffed lemur (Varecia
help meet future expanding needs in the year and has submitted a statement in
variegata variegata), snow leopard
southwestern part of Las Vegas Valley. compliance with the regulations at 43
(Uncia uncia), leopard (Panthera
DATES: Interested parties may submit CFR 2741.4(b).
pardus), and cottontop tamarin
written comments regarding the The lease and conveyance, when
(Saguinus Oedipus). This notification
proposed classification for lease and issued, will be subject to the provisions
covers activities to be conducted by the
conveyance of the land until May 23, of the R&PP Act and applicable
applicant over a 5-year period. regulations of the Secretary of the
2016.
Multiple Applicants ADDRESSES: Mail written comments to Interior, and will contain the following
the BLM Field Manager, Las Vegas Field reservations to the United States:
The following applicants each request 1. A right-of-way thereon for ditches
Office, 4701 N. Torrey Pines Drive, Las
a permit to import the sport-hunted or canals constructed by the authority of
Vegas, Nevada 89130.
trophy of one male bontebok the United States, Act of August 30,
(Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) culled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis 1890 (43 U.S.C. 945); and
from a captive herd maintained under Rodriguez, (702) 515–5069, email: 2. All minerals shall be reserved to
the management program of the lrodriguez@blm.gov. Persons who use a the United States, together with the
telecommunications device for the deaf right to prospect for, mine, and remove
Republic of South Africa, for the
(TDD) may call the Federal Information such deposits from the same under
purpose of enhancement of the survival
Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 applicable law and such regulations as
of the species. to contact the above individual during the Secretary of the Interior may
Applicant: Aubrey Beacham, Gulfport, normal business hours. The FIRS is prescribe.
MS; PRT–91319B available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Any lease and conveyance will also
Applicant: Wayne Catto, Gahanna, OH; to leave a message or question with the be subject to valid existing rights, will
above individual. You will receive a contain any terms or conditions
PRT–91923B
reply during normal business hours. required by law (including, but not
Applicant: Roger Hooten, Emory, TX; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The parcel limited to, any terms or conditions
PRT–92092B of land is located southwest of the required by 43 CFR 2741.4), and will
Brenda Tapia, intersection of Wigwam Avenue and contain an appropriate indemnification
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch
Torrey Pines Drive and is legally clause protecting the United States from
of Permits, Division of Management described as: claims arising out of the lessee’s/
Authority. Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada
patentee’s use, occupancy, or operations
[FR Doc. 2016–08016 Filed 4–7–16; 8:45 am]
on the leased/patented lands. It will also
T. 22 S., R. 60 E., contain any other terms and conditions
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deemed necessary and appropriate by
the Authorized Officer.
The area described contains 15 acres, more Any lease and conveyance will also
or less, in Clark County.
be subject to all valid and existing
In accordance with the R&PP Act, rights.
Clark County has filed an application to Upon publication of this notice in the
develop the above-described land as a Federal Register, the land described
community park with covered play above will be segregated from all other

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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 May 9, 2016.
Contact		Brenda Tapia, (703) 358-2104 (telephone); (703) 358-2281 (fax); [email protected] (email).
FR Citation		81 FR 20666

81 FR 20666 - Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORFish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 68 (April 8, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service