81 FR 72606 - Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Receipt of Applications for Permit

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 203 (October 20, 2016)

Page Range		72606-72607
FR Document		2016-25382

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

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 203 (Thursday, October 20, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 203 (Thursday, October 20, 2016)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2016-0128; FXIA16710900000-178-FF09A30000]


Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; 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, marine mammals, or both. With some exceptions, 
the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act 
(MMPA) prohibit 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 
November 21, 2016. We must receive requests for marine mammal permit 
public hearings, in writing, at the address shown in the ADDRESSES 
section by November 21, 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-2016-0128.
     U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, 
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2016-0128; 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.), and the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 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. 
Under the MMPA, you may request a hearing on any MMPA application 
received. If you request a hearing, give specific reasons why a hearing 
would be appropriate. The holding of such a hearing is at the 
discretion of the Service Director.

III. Permit Applications

A. Endangered Species

Applicant: Saginaw Valley Zoological Society, Saginaw, MI; PRT-31852A
    The applicant requests an amendment of an existing captive-bred 
wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species 
to enhance species propagation or survival: Black-footed cat (Felis 
nigripes). This notification covers activities to be conducted by the 
applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Phoenix Herpetological Society, Scottsdale, AZ; PRT-02044C
    The applicant requests a permit to import four captive-bred 
Tomistoma, or false gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii), 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.
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

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Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the 
survival of the species.
Applicant: Lawrence Miller, Palatine, IL; PRT-03197C
Applicant: Seixas Milner, Lawrenceville, GA; PRT-04168C
Applicant: David McNeil, Buhl, AL; PRT-05019C

B. Endangered Marine Mammals and Marine Mammals

Applicant: Anthony Pagano, USGS/Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, AK; 
PRT-77245B
    The applicant requests an amendment to the permit to take captive 
polar bears for the purpose of scientific research on polar bear diets 
and energetics. This notification covers activities to be conducted by 
the applicant over a 5-year period.
    Concurrent with publishing this notice in the Federal Register, we 
are forwarding copies of the above applications to the Marine Mammal 
Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors for their review.

Brenda Tapia,
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
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Republic of South Africa, for the passage Public Law 99–570, title IV, were also accepted with a deadline of
purpose of enhancement of the survival section 4221, which required the May 27, 2016.
of the species. creation of a ‘‘Model Indian Juvenile
II. Summary of the Model Indian
Code’’ (25 U.S.C. 2454).
Applicant: Lawrence Miller, Palatine, Juvenile Code
IL; PRT–03197C Most codes should be updated on a
regular basis; and it has been over 25 The 2016 Model Indian Juvenile Code
Applicant: Seixas Milner, years since the initial Model Indian is divided into three categories: (1)
Lawrenceville, GA; PRT–04168C Juvenile Code was created. Delinquency; (2) Child in Need of
Applicant: David McNeil, Buhl, AL; Additionally, after the passage of the Services; and (3) Truancy.
Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010, a The 2016 Model Indian Juvenile Code
PRT–05019C
Memorandum of Agreement among DOI, focuses on several principles including,
B. Endangered Marine Mammals and DOJ, and DHHS was developed to but not limited to:
Marine Mammals establish a framework for collaboration • Ability to divert out of formal
that results in the coordination of process at each decision point;
Applicant: Anthony Pagano, USGS/ • Embeds right to counsel for
Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, AK; resources and programs. The MOA
specifically referenced 25 U.S.C. 2454 juveniles in delinquency/truancy;
PRT–77245B • Restricts use of detention;
and the Model Indian Juvenile Code.
The applicant requests an amendment • Commentary on choices made in
Since the creation of the initial Model
to the permit to take captive polar bears the code and discussion of options for
Indian Juvenile Code, much has
for the purpose of scientific research on implementation—including diversion
changed in the field of juvenile justice.
polar bear diets and energetics. This examples;
Since the late 1980s, many jurisdictions
notification covers activities to be • Distinguishing between delinquent
have engaged in reforms of their
conducted by the applicant over a 5- acts and need for services;
juvenile justice systems in response to Æ For delinquent acts, focus on
year period.
Concurrent with publishing this research finding that the standard supervision, treatment and
notice in the Federal Register, we are juvenile justice system model used in rehabilitation;
forwarding copies of the above the United States showed no impact to • Process ensuring rights of parties;
applications to the Marine Mammal juvenile delinquency and may have, in and
Commission and the Committee of fact, increased delinquency rates. • Coordination of services.
Scientific Advisors for their review. Research has also found that adolescent We have considered the comments
brains develop later in life than received on the draft; and now issue the
Brenda Tapia, previously thought. Researchers, updated and annotated Model Indian
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch advocates and policy makers urge Juvenile Code available at: http://www
of Permits, Division of Management changes to the more punitive models of .bia.gov/cs/groups/xojs/documents/
Authority. juvenile justice and encourage systems document/idc2-047015.pdf or by
[FR Doc. 2016–25382 Filed 10–19–16; 8:45 am] that are more restorative. contacting the person listed in the FOR
BILLING CODE 4310–55–P After contracting with the Center of FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
Indigenous Research & Justice (CIRJ), this notice. The updated Code is
the BIA shepherded an ‘‘information available in both an Annotated PDF and
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR gathering phase’’ beginning with a a Microsoft Word version which can be
workshop to discuss a plan of action in adapted for each Tribe’s needs. Further
Bureau of Indian Affairs updating the Code, at the Office on information is available on the Tribal
[178A2100DD/AAKC001030/ Victims of Crime’s National Indian Justice Support Directorate’s page at
A0A501010.999900 253G] Nations Conference in Palm Springs, http://www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/BIA/
California on December 12, 2014. In OJS/ojs-services/ojs-tjs/index.htm.
Model Indian Juvenile Code April 2015, BIA made available a
Dated: October 7, 2016.
AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Discussion Draft on the BIA Web site for
review and comment. The CIRJ Lawrence Roberts,
Interior.
contractor presented details on the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary—Indian
ACTION: Notice of availability. Affairs.
Discussion Draft at the 2015 Annual
SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs Federal Bar Indian Law Conference. The [FR Doc. 2016–25374 Filed 10–19–16; 8:45 am]
is announcing availability of the final BIA held a listening session on the BILLING CODE 4337–15–P
version of the updated 2016 Model Discussion Draft at the 2015 National
Indian Juvenile Code. The updated Congress of American Indians’ Mid-Year
Model Indian Juvenile Code is intended Conference in Saint Paul, Minnesota. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
as a tool to assist Indian Tribes in NCAI hosted a follow-up webinar in
Bureau of Indian Affairs
creating or revising their juvenile codes. November 2015 on Juvenile Justice with
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: a focus on the principles of the Model [178A2100DD/AAKC001030/
Natasha Anderson, Deputy Associate Indian Juvenile Code update. A0A501010.999900 253G]
Director, Tribal Justice Support On February 24, 2016, the BIA
announced the availability of the Draft HEARTH Act Approval of Chemehuevi
Directorate, Office of Justice Services,
2016 Model Indian Juvenile Code for Indian Tribe Regulations
Bureau of Indian Affairs, (202) 513–
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES

0367 or BIA_Tribal_Courts@bia.gov. Consultation. Four telephonic Tribal AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: consultation sessions were held on Interior.
March 30–31 and April 13–14, 2016 in ACTION: Notice.
I. Background addition to an in-person listening
The BIA initially contracted with the session on April 6, 2016, at the Annual SUMMARY: On October 7, 2016, the
National Indian Justice Center to Conference of the National Indian Child Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) approved
develop the first Code in 1988 after the Welfare Association. Written Comments the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the

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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 November 21, 2016. We must receive requests for marine mammal permit
Contact		Brenda Tapia, (703) 358-2104 (telephone); (703) 358-2281 (fax); [email protected] (email).
FR Citation		81 FR 72606

81 FR 72606 - Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Receipt of Applications for Permit

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORFish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 203 (October 20, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service