83 FR 58277 - Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Permit Application
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 223 (November 19, 2018)
Fish and Wildlife Service
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 223 (November 19, 2018)
| Page Range | 58277-58278 | |
| FR Document | 2018-25121 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 223 (Monday, November 19, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 58277-58278] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-25121] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2018-0085; FXIA16710900000-178-FF09A30000] Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Permit Application AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit application. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on an application to conduct certain activities with a foreign species that is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits activities with listed species unless Federal authorization is issued that allows such activities. The ESA also requires that we invite public comment before issuing permits for endangered species. DATES: We must receive comments by December 19, 2018. ADDRESSES: Obtaining Documents: The application, application supporting materials, and any comments and other materials that we receive will be available for public inspection at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2018-0085. Submitting Comments: When submitting comments, please specify the name of the applicant and the permit number at the beginning of your comment. You may submit comments by one of the following methods:Internet: http://www.regulations.gov. Search for and [[Page 58278]] submit comments on Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2018-0085. U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2018-0085; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS: BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike; Falls Church, VA 22041-3803. For more information, see Public Comment Procedures under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Tapia, by phone at 703-358- 2104, via email at DMAFR@fws.gov, or via the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Public Comment Procedures A. How do I comment on submitted applications? You may submit your comments and materials by one of the methods in ADDRESSES. We will not consider comments sent by email or fax, or to an address not in ADDRESSES. We will not consider or include in our administrative record comments we receive after the close of the comment period (see DATES). When submitting comments, please specify the name of the applicant and the permit number at the beginning of your comment. Provide sufficient information 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. B. May I review comments submitted by others? You may view and comment on others' public comments on http://www.regulations.gov, unless our allowing so would violate the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) or Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). C. Who will see my comments? If you submit a comment at http://www.regulations.gov, your entire comment, including any personal identifying information, will be posted on the website. If you submit a hardcopy comment that includes personal identifying information, such as your address, phone number, or email address, 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. Moreover, all submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be made available for public disclosure in their entirety. 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 comments on permit applications before final action is taken. With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits activities with listed species unless Federal authorization is issued 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. Regulations regarding permit issuance under the ESA are in title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations in part 17. ESA permits cover a wide range of activities pertaining to foreign listed species, including import, export, and activities in the United States. III. Permit Application We invite comments on the following application. Applicant: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ajo, AZ; Permit No. 88065C The applicant requests a permit to export up to six captive-born Sonora pronghorn (Antilocapra americana sonoriensis) to the Comision de Ecologia y Desarrollo Sustentable del Estado de Sonora--(CEDES), Sonora, Mexico, for reintroduction into the wild for the purpose of enhancing the propagation or survival of the species. This notification is for a single export. IV. Next Steps If we issue a permit to the applicant listed in this notice, we will publish a notice in the Federal Register. You may locate the notice announcing the permit issuance by searching http://www.regulations.gov for the permit number listed above in this document. That is, to find information about the potential issuance of Permit No. 88065C, you would go to http://www.regulations.gov and search for ``88065C''. 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. 2018-25121 Filed 11-16-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333-15-P
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purpose of scientific research. This conducted by the applicant over a 5- www.regulations.gov for the permit
notification covers activities to be year period. number listed above in this document.
conducted by the applicant over a 5- Applicant: Kevin Loewengruber, For example, to find information about
year period. Southgate, MI; Permit No. 84345C the potential issuance of Permit No.
Applicant: Turtle Back Zoo, West The applicant requests a captive-bred 12345A, you would go to
Orange, NJ; Permit No. 75693A wildlife registration under 50 CFR regulations.gov and search for
17.21(g) for radiated tortoise ‘‘12345A’’.
The applicant requests a captive-bred
wildlife registration under 50 CFR (Astrochelys radiata) to enhance the V. Authority
17.21(g) for the following species: propagation or survival of the species. We issue this notice under the
Komodo monitor (Varanus This notification covers activities to be authority of the Endangered Species Act
komodoensis), African penguin conducted by the applicant over a 5- of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
(Spheniscus demersus), Andean condor year period. seq.), and its implementing regulations,
(Vultur gryphus), white-naped crane Applicant: H. Yturria Land and Cattle and the Marine Mammal Protection Act
(Grus vipio), white-cheeked gibbon Co., Brownsville, TX; Permit No. of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et
(Nomascus leucogenys), maned wolf 86124C seq.), and its implementing regulations.
(Chrysocyon brachyurus), snow leopard The applicant requests a permit
(Uncia uncia), spotted leopard Brenda Tapia,
authorizing the culling of excess red Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch
(Panthera pardus), and African lion lechwe (Kobus leche) from the captive of Permits, Division of Management
(Panthera leo), to enhance the herd maintained at their facility, to Authority.
propagation or survival of the species. enhance the species’ propagation and [FR Doc. 2018–25120 Filed 11–16–18; 8:45 am]
This notification covers activities to be survival. This notification covers BILLING CODE 4333–15–P
conducted by the applicant over a 5- activities to be conducted by the
year period. applicant over a 5-year period.
Applicant: Great Plains Zoo, Sioux DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Falls, SD; Permit No. 84932C Multiple Applicants
The applicant requests a captive-bred The following applicants request Fish and Wildlife Service
wildlife registration under 50 CFR permits to import sport-hunted trophies [Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2018–0085;
17.21(g) for the following species: Ring- of male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus FXIA16710900000–178–FF09A30000]
tailed lemur (Lemur catta), Siamang pygargus) culled from a captive herd
gibbon (Symphalangus syndactylus), maintained under the management Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt
Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica), program of the Republic of South Africa, of Permit Application
snow leopard (uncia uncia), African for the purpose of enhancing the AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,
lion (Panthera leo), black rhinoceros propagation or survival of the species. Interior.
(Diceros bicornis), African wild dog Applicant: Richard Prager, Greenwich, ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit
(Lycaon pictus), cheetah (Acinonyx CT; Permit No. 93301C application.
jubatus), Komodo monitor (Varanus Applicant: Roger Bennett, Ardmore, TN;
komodoensis), Galapagos tortoise Permit No. 93048C SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and
(Chelonoidis nigra), Panamanian golden Applicant: Ronald Williams, Midland, Wildlife Service, invite the public to
frog (Atelopus varius zeteki), and TX; Permit No. 87946C comment on an application to conduct
Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis), to Applicant: Aaron Kik, Lowell, MI; certain activities with a foreign species
enhance the propagation or survival of Permit No. 87966C that is listed as endangered under the
the species. This notification covers Applicant: John Lortscher, Moneta, VA; Endangered Species Act (ESA). With
activities to be conducted by the Permit No. 90004C some exceptions, the ESA prohibits
applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Mike Cunningham, activities with listed species unless
Applicant: Surprise Spring Foundation, Georgetown, TX; Permit No. 86992C Federal authorization is issued that
Prescott, AZ; Permit No. 93748A allows such activities. The ESA also
B. Endangered Marine Mammals and
requires that we invite public comment
The applicant requests a captive-bred Marine Mammals
before issuing permits for endangered
wildlife registration under 50 CFR Applicant: U.S. Fish and Wildlife species.
17.21(g) for the following species: Service, Anchorage, AK; Permit No.
radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata), DATES: We must receive comments by
82088B December 19, 2018.
yellow-spot river turtle (Podocnemis
unifilis), Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis The applicant requests authorization ADDRESSES:
nigra), and spotted pond turtle to renew and amend their permit to Obtaining Documents: The
(Geoclemys hamiltonii) to enhance the conduct research activities on polar application, application supporting
propagation or survival of the species. bears (Ursus maritimus) and export and materials, and any comments and other
This notification covers activities to be import biological samples for the materials that we receive will be
conducted by the applicant over a 5- purpose of scientific research. This available for public inspection at http://
year period. notification covers activities to be www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
conducted by the applicant over a 5- FWS–HQ–IA–2018–0085.
Applicant: Michael Burroughs, Las
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year period. Submitting Comments: When
Vegas, NV; Permit No. 94167A submitting comments, please specify the
The applicant requests renewal of a IV. Next Steps
name of the applicant and the permit
captive-bred wildlife registration under If we issue permits to any of the number at the beginning of your
50 CFR 17.21(g) for radiated tortoise applicants listed in this notice, we will comment. You may submit comments
(Astrochelys radiata) to enhance the publish a notice in the Federal Register. by one of the following methods:
propagation or survival of the species. You may locate the notice announcing • Internet: http://
This notification covers activities to be the permit issuance by searching http:// www.regulations.gov. Search for and
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submit comments on Docket No. FWS– submissions from organizations or of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
HQ–IA–2018–0085. businesses, and from individuals seq.), and its implementing regulations.
• U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public identifying themselves as Brenda Tapia,
Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. representatives or officials of
Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch
FWS–HQ–IA–2018–0085; U.S. Fish and organizations or businesses, will be of Permits, Division of Management
Wildlife Service, MS: BPHC; 5275 made available for public disclosure in Authority.
Leesburg Pike; Falls Church, VA 22041– their entirety. [FR Doc. 2018–25121 Filed 11–16–18; 8:45 am]
3803.
For more information, see Public II. Background BILLING CODE 4333–15–P
Comment Procedures under
To help us carry out our conservation
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
responsibilities for affected species, and DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
in consideration of section 10(a)(1)(A) of
Brenda Tapia, by phone at 703–358– the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as Bureau of Indian Affairs
2104, via email at DMAFR@fws.gov, or amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), [189A2100DD/AAKC001030/
via the Federal Relay Service at 800–
we invite public comments on permit A0A501010.999900 253G; OMB Control
877–8339. Number 1076–0134]
applications before final action is taken.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: With some exceptions, the ESA
Agency Information Collection
I. Public Comment Procedures prohibits activities with listed species
Activities; Submission to the Office of
unless Federal authorization is issued
A. How do I comment on submitted Management and Budget for Review
that allows such activities. Permits and Approval; Student Transportation
applications? issued under section 10 of the ESA Form
You may submit your comments and allow activities for scientific purposes
materials by one of the methods in or to enhance the propagation or AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs,
ADDRESSES. We will not consider survival of the affected species. Interior.
comments sent by email or fax, or to an Regulations regarding permit issuance ACTION: Notice of information collection;
address not in ADDRESSES. We will not under the ESA are in title 50 of the Code request for comment.
consider or include in our of Federal Regulations in part 17. ESA
administrative record comments we permits cover a wide range of activities SUMMARY: In accordance with the
receive after the close of the comment pertaining to foreign listed species, Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we,
period (see DATES). including import, export, and activities the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) are
When submitting comments, please in the United States. proposing to renew an information
specify the name of the applicant and collection.
the permit number at the beginning of III. Permit Application DATES: Interested persons are invited to
your comment. Provide sufficient submit comments on or before
information to allow us to authenticate We invite comments on the following
application. December 19, 2018.
any scientific or commercial data you ADDRESSES: Send written comments on
include. The comments and Applicant: U.S. Fish and Wildlife this information collection request (ICR)
recommendations that will be most Service, Ajo, AZ; Permit No. 88065C to the Office of Management and
useful and likely to influence agency Budget’s Desk Officer for the
decisions are: (1) Those supported by The applicant requests a permit to Department of the Interior by email at
quantitative information or studies; and export up to six captive-born Sonora OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov; or via
(2) those that include citations to, and pronghorn (Antilocapra americana facsimile to (202) 395–5806. Please
analyses of, the applicable laws and sonoriensis) to the Comision de Ecologia provide a copy of your comments to Dr.
regulations. y Desarrollo Sustentable del Estado de Joe Herrin, Bureau of Indian Education,
Sonora—(CEDES), Sonora, Mexico, for 1849 C Street NW, MS–3620–MIB,
B. May I review comments submitted by reintroduction into the wild for the
others? Washington, DC 20240; facsimile: (202)
purpose of enhancing the propagation or 208–7658; email: Joe.Herrin@BIE.edu.
You may view and comment on survival of the species. This notification Please reference OMB Control Number
others’ public comments on http:// is for a single export. 1076–0134 in the subject line of your
www.regulations.gov, unless our comments.
allowing so would violate the Privacy IV. Next Steps
Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) or Freedom of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
If we issue a permit to the applicant request additional information about
Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). listed in this notice, we will publish a this ICR, contact Dr. Joe Herrin, phone:
C. Who will see my comments? notice in the Federal Register. You may (202) 208–7658. You may also view the
If you submit a comment at http:// locate the notice announcing the permit ICR at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/
www.regulations.gov, your entire issuance by searching http:// do/PRAMain.
comment, including any personal www.regulations.gov for the permit SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
identifying information, will be posted number listed above in this document. accordance with the Paperwork
on the website. If you submit a That is, to find information about the Reduction Act of 1995, we provide the
hardcopy comment that includes potential issuance of Permit No. general public and other Federal
khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES
personal identifying information, such 88065C, you would go to http:// agencies with an opportunity to
as your address, phone number, or www.regulations.gov and search for comment on new, proposed, revised,
email address, you may request at the ‘‘88065C’’. and continuing collections of
top of your document that we withhold V. Authority information. This helps us assess the
this information from public review. impact of our information collection
However, we cannot guarantee that we We issue this notice under the requirements and minimize the public’s
will be able to do so. Moreover, all authority of the Endangered Species Act reporting burden. It also helps 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 permit application. | |
| Dates | We must receive comments by December 19, 2018. | |
| Contact | Brenda Tapia, by phone at 703-358- 2104, via email at [email protected], or via the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 58277 |
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