83 FR 48322 - Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 185 (September 24, 2018)
Fish and Wildlife Service
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 185 (September 24, 2018)
| Page Range | 48322-48324 | |
| FR Document | 2018-20653 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 185 (Monday, September 24, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 48322-48324] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-20653] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2018-0041; FXIA16710900000-178-FF09A30000] Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 October 24, 2018. 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-2018-0041. U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2018-0041; 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); [email protected] (email). 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 (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), we invite public comment on permit applications before final action is taken. With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits activities with listed species unless Federal authorization is acquired that allows such activities. Permits issued under section 10 of the ESA allow activities for scientific purposes or to enhance the propagation or survival of the affected species. III. Permit Applications Applicant: Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Marquette, MI; Permit No. 38760B The applicant requests amendment of a current permit, to add wolf (Canis lupus), to export samples for scientific research purposes. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Duke University, Durham, NC; Permit No. 69393C The applicant requests a permit to re-export serum samples derived from bonobos (Pan paniscus) to Duke-NUS Medical School for scientific research purposes. This notification is for a single re-export. Applicant: Project Survival, Dunlap, CA; Permit No. 73174C The applicant requests a permit to import one female cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) from Cango Wildlife Ranch, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, to enhance the propagation or survival of the species. This notification is for a single import. Applicant: Animal Ark, Inc., Reno, NV; Permit No. 74719C The applicant requests a permit to import one female cheetah (Acinonyx [[Page 48323]] jubatus) from Cango Wildlife Ranch, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, to enhance the propagation or survival of the species. This notification is for a single import. Applicant: Dos Hijos Ranch--Operations, Inc., Benavides, TX; Permit No. 75297A The applicant requests renewal of a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), which is listed as swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii), to enhance species propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Double Arrow Bow Hunting, Harwood, TX; Permit No. 88038A The applicant requests renewal of a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), which is listed as swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii), to enhance species propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Species Survival, LLC, Indiantown, FL; Permit No. 70659C The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for golden parakeet (Aratinga guarouba) to enhance species propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Andy Nguyen, Huntington Beach, CA; Permit No. 84343C The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated tortoise (Geochelone radiata), to enhance species propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Coastal Exotics Inc., Jacksonville, FL; Permit No. 03596B The applicant requests renewal of a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated tortoise (Geochelone radiata), to enhance species propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Nancy Speed, Benton, MS; Permit No. 84335C The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for golden parakeet (Aratinga guarouba) and Vinaceous- breasted parrot (Amazona vinacea), to enhance species propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Alan Flynn, Brockton, MA; Permit No. 84338C The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated tortoise (Geochelone radiata), to enhance species propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Circle E Ranch, Bedias, TX; Permit No. 88649A The applicant requests renewal of a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), which is listed as swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii), and red lechwe (Kobus leche), to enhance species propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: International Crane Foundation, Baraboo, WI; Permit No. 85311C The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for hooded crane (Grus monacha), black-necked crane (Grus nigricollis), Siberian crane (Grus leucogeranus), red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis), and white-naped crane (Grus vipio) to enhance species propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Louisiana State University Shirley C. Tucker Herbarium, Baton Rouge, LA; Permit No. 84873C The applicant requests a permit to export and reimport nonliving museum/herbarium specimens of endangered and threatened species (excluding animals) previously legally accessioned into the applicant's collection for scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Utah State University, Logan, UT; Permit No. 92157A The applicant requests renewal of a permit for the export/re-export and reimport nonliving museum/herbarium specimens of endangered and threatened species (excluding animals) previously legally accessioned into the applicant's collection for scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Double Arrow Bow Hunting, Harwood, TX; Permit No. 88044A The applicant requests a permit authorizing the culling of excess barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), which is listed as swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii), from the captive herd maintained at the applicant's facility, to enhance the species' propagation and survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Circle E Ranch, Bedias, TX; Permit No. 88651A The applicant requests a permit authorizing the culling of excess barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii), which is listed as swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii), and red lechwe (Kobus lechwe) from the captive herd maintained at the applicant's facility, to enhance the species' propagation and survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Trophy Applicants The following applicants each request a permit to import sport- hunted trophies of a 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 enhancing the propagation or survival of the species. Applicant: Haroutyun Alajayan, Chatsworth, CA; Permit No. 83079C Applicant: Robert Boyce, Baton Rouge, LA; Permit No. 78626C Applicant: Kirk Woodward, Vernal, UT; Permit No. 84909C Applicant: Robert Gwin, Oklahoma City, OK; Permit No. 78721C Applicant: Roger Ditto, Snohomish, WA; Permit No. 84786C Applicant: Jason Soulliere, Romeo, MI; Permit No. 80967C Applicant: Michael Habel, Taylorsville, UT; Permit No. 81189C Applicant: Jorge Vazquez, Homestead, FL; Permit No. 78078C Applicant: Brian Spicer, Prosper, TX; Permit No. 70061C IV. Next Steps If we issue permits to any of the applicants listed in this notice, we will publish a notice in the Federal Register. You may locate the notice announcing [[Page 48324]] the permit issuance date by searching http://www.regulations.gov for the permit number listed above in this document (e.g., 12345A). V. Authority We issue this notice under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and its implementing regulations. Brenda Tapia, Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 2018-20653 Filed 9-21-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333-15-P
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP 1498. It is provided for by 19 CFR 123.4 information you provide us (see the
invites the general public and other and 19 CFR 143.23. This form is Public Comments section below for
Federal agencies to comment on the accessible at https://www.cbp.gov/ more information).
proposed and/or continuing information newsroom/publications/forms?title= Viewing Comments: Comments and
collections pursuant to the Paperwork 7523&=Apply. materials we receive will be available
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 Estimated Number of Respondents: for public inspection on http://
et seq.). This process is conducted in 4,950. www.regulations.gov, or by
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.8. Written Estimated Number of Responses per appointment, between 8 a.m. and 4
comments and suggestions from the Respondent: 20. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
public and affected agencies should Estimated Total Annual Responses: Federal holidays, at the U.S. Fish and
address one or more of the following 99,000. Wildlife Service, Division of
four points: (1) Whether the proposed Estimated Time per Response: 5 Management Authority, 5275 Leesburg
collection of information is necessary minutes. Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–3803;
for the proper performance of the Estimated Total Annual Burden telephone 703–358–2095.
functions of the agency, including Hours: 8,247. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
whether the information will have Dated: September 19, 2018. Brenda Tapia, (703) 358–2104
practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the Seth D Renkema, (telephone); DMAFR@fws.gov (email).
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis II. Background
proposed collection of information, Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
including the validity of the To help us carry out our conservation
[FR Doc. 2018–20696 Filed 9–21–18; 8:45 am] responsibilities for affected species, and
methodology and assumptions used; (3)
suggestions to enhance the quality, BILLING CODE 9111–14–P in consideration of section 10(a)(1)(A) of
utility, and clarity of the information to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
be collected; and (4) suggestions to amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.),
minimize the burden of the collection of DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR we invite public comment on permit
information on those who are to applications before final action is taken.
Fish and Wildlife Service With some exceptions, the ESA
respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic, [Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2018–0041; prohibits activities with listed species
mechanical, or other technological FXIA16710900000–178–FF09A30000] unless Federal authorization is acquired
collection techniques or other forms of that allows such activities. Permits
information technology, e.g., permitting Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt issued under section 10 of the ESA
electronic submission of responses. The of Applications for Permit allow activities for scientific purposes
comments that are submitted will be or to enhance the propagation or
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,
summarized and included in the request survival of the affected species.
Interior.
for approval. All comments will become ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications III. Permit Applications
a matter of public record. for permit. Applicant: Michigan Department of
Overview of This Information Natural Resources, Marquette, MI;
Collection SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, invite the public to Permit No. 38760B
Title: Entry and Manifest of comment on the following applications The applicant requests amendment of
Merchandise Free of Duty, Carrier’s to conduct certain activities with a current permit, to add wolf (Canis
Certificate and Release. endangered species. With some lupus), to export samples for scientific
OMB Number: 1651–0013. exceptions, the Endangered Species Act research purposes. This notification
Form Number: CBP Form 7523. (ESA) prohibits activities with listed covers activities to be conducted by the
Current Actions: CBP proposes to applicant over a 5-year period.
species unless Federal authorization is
extend the expiration date of this
acquired that allows such activities. Applicant: Duke University, Durham,
information collection. There is no
change to the burden hours or the DATES: We must receive comments or NC; Permit No. 69393C
information collected. requests for documents on or before
The applicant requests a permit to re-
Type of Review: Extension (without October 24, 2018.
export serum samples derived from
change). ADDRESSES: Submitting Comments: You bonobos (Pan paniscus) to Duke-NUS
Affected Public: Businesses. may submit comments by one of the Medical School for scientific research
Abstract: CBP Form 7523, Entry and following methods: purposes. This notification is for a
Manifest of Merchandise Free of Duty, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// single re-export.
Carrier’s Certificate and Release, is used www.regulations.gov. Follow the
by carriers and importers as a manifest instructions for submitting comments Applicant: Project Survival, Dunlap, CA;
for the entry of merchandise free of duty on Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2018–0041. Permit No. 73174C
under certain conditions. CBP Form • U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public The applicant requests a permit to
7523 is also used by carriers to show Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. import one female cheetah (Acinonyx
that articles being imported are to be FWS–HQ–IA–2018–0041; U.S. Fish and jubatus) from Cango Wildlife Ranch,
released to the importer or consignee, Wildlife Service Headquarters, MS: Port Elizabeth, South Africa, to enhance
and as an inward foreign manifest for a BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls the propagation or survival of the
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1
vehicle or a vessel of less than 5 net tons Church, VA 22041–3803. species. This notification is for a single
arriving in the United States from When submitting comments, please import.
Canada or Mexico with merchandise indicate the name of the applicant and
conditionally free of duty. CBP uses this the PRT# you are commenting on. We Applicant: Animal Ark, Inc., Reno, NV;
form to authorize the entry of such will post all comments on http:// Permit No. 74719C
merchandise. CBP Form 7523 is www.regulations.gov. This generally The applicant requests a permit to
authorized by 19 U.S.C. 1433, 1484 and means that we will post any personal import one female cheetah (Acinonyx
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the permit issuance date by searching requested permits, we will take into of listed species unless a Federal permit
http://www.regulations.gov for the consideration any information that we is issued that allows such activity. The
permit number listed above in this receive during the public comment ESA’s definition of ‘‘take’’ includes such
document (e.g., 12345A). period. activities as pursuing, harassing,
DATES:We must receive your written trapping, capturing, or collecting in
V. Authority
comments on or before October 24, addition to hunting, shooting, harming,
We issue this notice under the wounding, or killing.
2018.
authority of the Endangered Species Act A recovery permit issued by us under
of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et ADDRESSES: Document availability and section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA
seq.), and its implementing regulations. comment submission: Submit requests authorizes the permittee to conduct
for copies of the applications and activities with endangered or threatened
Brenda Tapia, related documents and submit any
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch
species for scientific purposes that
comments by one of the following promote recovery or for enhancement of
of Permits, Division of Management methods. All requests and comments
Authority. propagation or survival of the species.
should specify the applicant name(s) These activities often include such
[FR Doc. 2018–20653 Filed 9–21–18; 8:45 am]
and application number(s) (e.g., prohibited actions as capture and
BILLING CODE 4333–15–P TEXXXXXX). collection. Our regulations
• Email: permitsr8es@fws.gov. implementing section 10(a)(1)(A) for
• U.S. Mail: Daniel Marquez, these permits are found in the Code of
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Endangered Species Program Manager, Federal Regulations at 50 CFR 17.22 for
Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region endangered wildlife species, 50 CFR
8, 2800 Cottage Way, Room W–2606, 17.32 for threatened wildlife species, 50
[FWS–R8–ES–2018–N086; Sacramento, CA 95825. CFR 17.62 for endangered plant species,
FXES11130800000–178–FF08E00000] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: and 50 CFR 17.72 for threatened plant
Daniel Marquez, via phone at 760–431– species.
Endangered and Threatened Species; 9440, via email at permitsr8es@fws.gov,
Receipt of Recovery Permit or via the Federal Relay Service at Permit Applications Available for
Applications 1–800–877–8339 for TTY assistance. Review and Comment
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the Proposed activities in the following
Interior. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite permit requests are for the recovery and
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit the public to comment on applications enhancement of propagation or survival
applications; request for comments. for permits under section 10(a)(1)(A) of of the species in the wild. The ESA
the Endangered Species Act, as requires that we invite public comment
SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). before issuing these permits.
Wildlife Service, have received The requested permits would allow the Accordingly, we invite local, State,
applications for permits to conduct applicants to conduct activities Tribal, and Federal agencies and the
activities intended to enhance the intended to promote recovery of species public to submit written data, views, or
propagation or survival of endangered that are listed as endangered or arguments with respect to these
or threatened species under the threatened under the ESA. applications. The comments and
Endangered Species Act. We invite the recommendations that will be most
public and local, State, Tribal, and Background useful and likely to influence agency
Federal agencies to comment on these With some exceptions, the ESA decisions are those supported by
applications. Before issuing any of the prohibits activities that constitute take quantitative information or studies.
Application Applicant, city, state Species Location Activity Type of take Permit action
No.
TE–082237 California State Parks, San • Morro shoulderband CA ............... Survey ............................... Capture, handle, and re- Renew.
Luis Obispo Coast Dis- snail (Banded dune) lease.
trict, San Simeon, Cali- (Helminthoglypta
fornia. walkeriana).
• Morro Bay kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys heermanni
morroensis).
TE–13703B California Living Museum, • Arroyo toad (arroyo CA ............... Rehabilitation, public edu- Collect and acquire injured Renew.
Bakersfield, California. southwestern) (Anaxyrus cation, public display, and/or sick animals, cap-
californicus (Bufo captive propagation, re- tive rear, perform gen-
microscaphus c.)). search. eral husbandry, release
• Mountain yellow-legged healthy individuals, and
frog (southern California retain animals unfit for
DPS) (Rana muscosa). reintroduction.
• California tiger sala-
mander (Sonoma Coun-
ty and Santa Barbara
DPS) (Ambystoma
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1
californiense).
• Blunt-nosed leopard liz-
ard (Gambelia silus).
• California condor
(Gymnogyps
californianus).
• Riparian brush rabbit
(Sylvilagus bachmani
riparius).
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| Action | Notice of receipt of applications for permit. | |
| Dates | We must receive comments or requests for documents on or before October 24, 2018. | |
| Contact | Brenda Tapia, (703) 358-2104 (telephone); [email protected] (email). | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 48322 |
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