82 FR 25615 - Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 105 (June 2, 2017)

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on 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 82, Number 105 (Friday, June 2, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25615-25616]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-11444]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2017-0020; FXIA16710900000-178-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 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 
July 3, 2017.

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-2017-0020.
     U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, 
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2017-0020; 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: Endangered Species Applications: Joyce 
Russell, Government Information Specialist, Division of Management 
Authority, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, MS: IA; 5275 
Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803; telephone 703-358-2023; 
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 Relay Service at 800-877-8339.

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

A. Endangered Species

    We invite the public to comment on applications to conduct certain 
activities with endangered species. With some exceptions, the 
Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 531 et seq.; ESA) prohibits 
activities with listed species unless Federal authorization is acquired 
that allows such activities.
Applicant: Tony Goldberg, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; PRT-
16647C
    The applicant requests a permit to import blood, saliva, and hair 
samples from 48 Wild born chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and two 
captive-born chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) for the purpose of 
scientific research. This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, 
GA; PRT-14106C
    The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples, 
common chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes), from captive-bred or wild species 
for the purpose of scientific research. This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Schubot Exotic Bird Health Center, College Station, TX; PRT-
19878C
    The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from 
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Great green macaw, (Ara Ambiguus) for the purpose of scientific 
research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the 
applicant over a 1-year period.
Applicant: University of Alaska Fairbanks, Dept. Veterinary Medicine, 
Fairbanks, AK; PRT-24212C
    The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from 
green sea turtle, (Chelonia mydas) for the purpose of scientific 
research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the 
applicant over a 1-year period.
Applicant: Crocodile Conservation Institute, Hamer, SC; PRT-00190C
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance species 
propagation or survival: Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra), 
Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis), African slender-snouted 
crocodile (Crocodylus cataphractus), Chinese alligator (alligator 
sinensis), Dwarf crocodile (osteolamus tetraspis), Broad-snouted caiman 
(Caiman latirostris). This notification covers activities to be 
conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary, West Palm Beach, FL; PRT-
95720B
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance species 
propagation or survival: Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra), 
Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiate), Grand cayman inguana (Cyclura 
nubilis lewisii), Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), Black and white 
ruffed lemur (Varecia variegate), Red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra), 
cottontop tamarin (Saguigus oedipus), Clouded leopard (Neofelis 
nebulosa), Snow leopard (Unicia unicia), Spotted leopard (Panthera 
pardus), Africian lion (Panthera leo). This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Zooworld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory, Panama City 
Beach, FL; PRT-99140B
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance species 
propagation or survival: Military macaw (Ara miliaris), Ring-tailed 
lemur, (Lemur catta), Black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegate), 
Red-ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra), Cottontop tamarin (Saguinus oedipus), 
Goeldi's marmoset (Callimico goeldii), Diana monkey (Cerocpithecus 
diana), Siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus). This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Michael Lloret, Miami, FL; PRT-04218C
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance species 
propagation or survival: Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra), 
Radiated tortoise (Astrocheleys radiata), aquatic box turtle (Terrapene 
coahuila), Yellow-spot river turtle (Podocnemis unifilis), Spotted pond 
turtle (Geoclemys hamiltoni), River tarrapin (Batagur baska), Grand 
cayman inguana (Cyclura lewisii). This notification covers activities 
to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: James Lee; Livermore, CA; PRT-93493B
    The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance species 
propagation or survival: Galapagos tortoise (Geochelone nigra) and an 
Aquatic box turtle (Terrapene coahuila). This notification covers 
activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period.

IV. Next Steps

    If the Service decides to issue permits to any of the applicants 
listed in this notice, we will publish a notice in the Federal 
Register. You may locate the Federal Register notice announcing the 
permit issuance date by searching in www.regulations.gov under the 
permit number listed above in this document.

V. 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.

VI. Authorities

    Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531).

Joyce Russell,
Government Information Specialist, Branch of Permits, Division of 
Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 2017-11444 Filed 6-1-17; 8:45 am]
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