83 FR 62600 - Foreign Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Receipt of Permit Applications
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 233 (December 4, 2018)
Fish and Wildlife Service
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 233 (December 4, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-26215 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 233 (Tuesday, December 4, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 62600-62601] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-26215] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2018-0086; FXIA16710900000-178-FF09A30000] Foreign Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Receipt of Permit Applications AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), invite the public to comment on applications to conduct certain activities with foreign species that are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and foreign or native species for which the Service has jurisdiction under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). With some exceptions, the ESA and the MMPA prohibit activities with listed species unless Federal authorization is issued that allows such activities. The ESA and MMPA also require that we invite public comment before issuing permits for endangered species or marine mammals. DATES: We must receive comments by January 3, 2019. ADDRESSES: Obtaining Documents: The applications, 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-2018-0086. 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 submit comments on Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2018-0086. U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2018-0086; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, MS: BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike; Falls Church, VA 22041- 3803. For more information, see Public Comment Procedures under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Monica Thomas, by phone at 703-358- 2104, via email at [email protected], 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.), and section 104(c) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), we invite public comments on permit applications before final action is taken. With some exceptions, the ESA and MMPA prohibit 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. Concurrent with publishing this notice in the Federal Register, we are forwarding copies of the marine mammal applications to the Marine Mammal Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors for their review. III. Permit Applications We invite comments on the following applications. A. Endangered Species Applicant: Minnesota Zoological Gardens, Apple Valley, MN; Permit No. 91440C The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) to enhance the propagation or survival of the species for: Golden lion [[Page 62601]] tamarin (Leonthopithecus rosalia), cotton-top tamarin (Saguinus Oedipus), Asian dhole (Cuon alpinus), Asian wild horse (Equus Przewalski), Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis), Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica), White-cheeked gibbon (Hylobates leucogenys), Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus), Rothschild's mynah (Leucopsar rothschildi), African penguin (Spheniscus demersus), West African dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis tetraspis), and komodo monitor (Varanus komodoensis). This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Cord Offermann, Austin, TX; Permit No. 05160B The applicant requests renewal of a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance the propagation or survival of the species: Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata), Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis niger), and spotted pond turtle (Geoclemys hamiltonii). This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Chicago Zoological Society dba Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL; Permit No. 84889C The applicant requests renewal of a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance the propagation or survival of the species: Grevy's zebra (Equus grevyi), Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica), lesser slow loris (Nycticebus pygmaeus), African dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis), and clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa). This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Uno Mas Ranch, Bandera, TX; Permit No. 02149D The applicant requests a permit authorizing the culling of excess Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) from the captive herd maintained at their facility, to enhance the species' propagation and survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Gary Reeder, Flagstaff, AZ; Permit No. 09831D The applicant requests a permit to import a 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 enhancing the propagation or survival of the species. B. Endangered Marine Mammals and Marine Mammals Applicant: ABR, Inc.--Environmental Research and Services, Fairbanks, AK; Permit No. 75595C The applicant requests a permit for authorization to conduct aerial and boat surveys of northern sea otters (Enhydra lutris kenyoni) in Kamishak Bay of Cook Inlet. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: USGS Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, AK; Permit No. 85339C The applicant requests a permit for authorization to conduct research on captive polar bears (Ursus maritimus) housed in various U.S. zoological facilities. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. 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 the permit issuance by searching http://www.regulations.gov for the permit number listed above in this document. For example, to find information about the potential issuance of Permit No. 12345A, you would go to regulations.gov and search for ``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, and the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and its implementing regulations. Monica Thomas, Management Analyst, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 2018-26215 Filed 12-3-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333-15-P
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(3) Ways to enhance the quality, Obtaining Documents: The C. Who will see my comments?
utility, and clarity of the information to applications, application supporting If you submit a comment at http://
be collected; and materials, and any comments and other www.regulations.gov, your entire
(4) Ways to minimize the burden of materials that we receive will be comment, including any personal
the collection of information on those available for public inspection at http:// identifying information, will be posted
who are to respond; including using www.regulations.gov in Docket No. on the website. If you submit a
appropriate automated collection FWS–HQ–IA–2018–0086. hardcopy comment that includes
techniques or other forms of information Submitting Comments: When personal identifying information, such
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submitting comments, please specify the as your address, phone number, or
submission of responses. name of the applicant and the permit email address, you may request at the
Affected Public who will be Asked or number at the beginning of your top of your document that we withhold
Required to Respond: The primary comment. You may submit comments this information from public review.
respondents are HUD award recipients by one of the following methods: However, we cannot guarantee that we
including, but not limited to, state • Internet: http://
will be able to do so. Moreover, all
agencies, local governments, public www.regulations.gov. Search for and
submissions from organizations or
housing authorities, institutions of submit comments on Docket No. FWS–
businesses, and from individuals
higher education, faith based HQ–IA–2018–0086.
• U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public identifying themselves as
organizations, and non-profit and for representatives or officials of
profit organizations devoted to Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No.
FWS–HQ–IA–2018–0086; U.S. Fish and organizations or businesses, will be
community development, housing the made available for public disclosure in
homeless, and other activities. Wildlife Service Headquarters, MS:
BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike; Falls their entirety.
C. Authority: Section 3507 of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 Church, VA 22041–3803. II. Background
U.S.C. Chapter 35. For more information, see Public
To help us carry out our conservation
Comment Procedures under
Dated: November 19, 2018. responsibilities for affected species, and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Christopher K. Walsh, in consideration of section 10(a)(1)(A) of
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
Acting Director, Office of Strategic Planning Monica Thomas, by phone at 703–358–
and Management. amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.),
2104, via email at DMAFR@fws.gov, or and section 104(c) of the Marine
[FR Doc. 2018–26338 Filed 12–3–18; 8:45 am]
via the Federal Relay Service at 800– Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as
BILLING CODE 4210–67–P 877–8339. amended (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: seq.), we invite public comments on
I. Public Comment Procedures permit applications before final action is
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR taken. With some exceptions, the ESA
A. How do I comment on submitted and MMPA prohibit activities with
Fish and Wildlife Service applications? listed species unless Federal
[Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2018–0086; You may submit your comments and authorization is issued that allows such
FXIA16710900000–178–FF09A30000] materials by one of the methods in activities. Permits issued under section
ADDRESSES. We will not consider 10 of the ESA allow activities for
Foreign Endangered Species; Marine comments sent by email or fax, or to an scientific purposes or to enhance the
Mammals; Receipt of Permit address not in ADDRESSES. We will not propagation or survival of the affected
Applications consider or include in our species. Regulations regarding permit
administrative record comments we issuance under the ESA are in title 50
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, of the Code of Federal Regulations in
receive after the close of the comment
Interior. part 17. ESA permits cover a wide range
period (see DATES).
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit When submitting comments, please of activities pertaining to foreign listed
applications. specify the name of the applicant and species, including import, export, and
the permit number at the beginning of activities in the United States.
SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and
your comment. Provide sufficient Concurrent with publishing this notice
Wildlife Service (Service), invite the
information to allow us to authenticate in the Federal Register, we are
public to comment on applications to
any scientific or commercial data you forwarding copies of the marine
conduct certain activities with foreign
include. The comments and mammal applications to the Marine
species that are listed as endangered
recommendations that will be most Mammal Commission and the
under the Endangered Species Act
useful and likely to influence agency Committee of Scientific Advisors for
(ESA) and foreign or native species for
decisions are: (1) Those supported by their review.
which the Service has jurisdiction
under the Marine Mammal Protection quantitative information or studies; and III. Permit Applications
Act (MMPA). With some exceptions, the (2) those that include citations to, and
analyses of, the applicable laws and We invite comments on the following
ESA and the MMPA prohibit activities applications.
with listed species unless Federal regulations.
authorization is issued that allows such B. May I review comments submitted by A. Endangered Species
activities. The ESA and MMPA also others? Applicant: Minnesota Zoological
require that we invite public comment You may view and comment on Gardens, Apple Valley, MN; Permit
before issuing permits for endangered others’ public comments on http:// No. 91440C
species or marine mammals. www.regulations.gov, unless our The applicant requests a captive-bred
DATES: We must receive comments by allowing so would violate the Privacy wildlife registration under 50 CFR
January 3, 2019. Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) or Freedom of 17.21(g) to enhance the propagation or
ADDRESSES: Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). survival of the species for: Golden lion
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tamarin (Leonthopithecus rosalia), B. Endangered Marine Mammals and class III gaming; this notice announces
cotton-top tamarin (Saguinus Oedipus), Marine Mammals the approval of the Osage Nation and
Asian dhole (Cuon alpinus), Asian wild Applicant: ABR, Inc.—Environmental State of Oklahoma Gaming Compact:
horse (Equus Przewalski), Amur leopard Research and Services, Fairbanks, AK; Non-house-banked Table Games
(Panthera pardus orientalis), Siberian Permit No. 75595C Supplement.
tiger (Panthera tigris altaica), White- DATES: The amendment takes effect on
The applicant requests a permit for
cheeked gibbon (Hylobates leucogenys), December 4, 2018.
authorization to conduct aerial and boat
Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta),
surveys of northern sea otters (Enhydra FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus),
lutris kenyoni) in Kamishak Bay of Cook Paula L. Hart, Director, Office of Indian
Rothschild’s mynah (Leucopsar
Inlet. This notification covers activities Gaming, Office of the Deputy Assistant
rothschildi), African penguin
to be conducted by the applicant over a Secretary—Policy and Economic
(Spheniscus demersus), West African
5-year period. Development, Washington, DC 20240,
dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis
tetraspis), and komodo monitor Applicant: USGS Alaska Science Center, (202) 219–4066.
(Varanus komodoensis). This Anchorage, AK; Permit No. 85339C SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under
notification covers activities to be The applicant requests a permit for section 11 of the Indian Gaming
conducted by the applicant over a authorization to conduct research on Regulatory Act (IGRA), 25 U.S.C. 2701
5-year period. captive polar bears (Ursus maritimus) et seq., the Secretary of the Interior shall
Applicant: Cord Offermann, Austin, TX; housed in various U.S. zoological publish in the Federal Register notice of
Permit No. 05160B facilities. This notification covers approved Tribal-State compacts for the
activities to be conducted by the purpose of engaging in Class III gaming
The applicant requests renewal of a applicant over a 5-year period. activities on Indian lands. As required
captive-bred wildlife registration under
IV. Next Steps by IGRA and 25 CFR 293.4, all compacts
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following
and amendments are subject to review
species to enhance the propagation or If we issue permits to any of the and approval by the Secretary. The
survival of the species: Radiated tortoise applicants listed in this notice, we will amendment authorizes the Tribe to
(Astrochelys radiata), Galapagos giant publish a notice in the Federal Register. engage in certain additional class III
tortoise (Chelonoidis niger), and spotted You may locate the notice announcing gaming activities, provides for the
pond turtle (Geoclemys hamiltonii). the permit issuance by searching http:// application of existing revenue sharing
This notification covers activities to be www.regulations.gov for the permit agreements to the additional forms of
conducted by the applicant over a number listed above in this document. class III gaming, and designates how the
5-year period. For example, to find information about State will distribute revenue sharing
Applicant: Chicago Zoological Society the potential issuance of Permit No. funds.
dba Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL; 12345A, you would go to
Permit No. 84889C Dated: November 16, 2018.
regulations.gov and search for
The applicant requests renewal of a ‘‘12345A’’. Tara Sweeney,
captive-bred wildlife registration under Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs.
V. Authority [FR Doc. 2018–26298 Filed 12–3–18; 8:45 am]
50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following
species to enhance the propagation or We issue this notice under the BILLING CODE 4337–15–P
survival of the species: Grevy’s zebra authority of the Endangered Species Act
(Equus grevyi), Siberian tiger (Panthera of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
tigris altaica), lesser slow loris seq.), and its implementing regulations, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
(Nycticebus pygmaeus), African dwarf and the Marine Mammal Protection Act
of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et Bureau of Indian Affairs
crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis), and
clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa). seq.), and its implementing regulations. [190A2100DD/AAKC001030/
This notification covers activities to be A0A501010.999900]
Monica Thomas,
conducted by the applicant over a Management Analyst, Branch of Permits,
5-year period. HEARTH Act Approval of Prairie Band
Division of Management Authority. Potawatomi Nation Regulations
Applicant: Uno Mas Ranch, Bandera, [FR Doc. 2018–26215 Filed 12–3–18; 8:45 am]
TX; Permit No. 02149D BILLING CODE 4333–15–P AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs,
The applicant requests a permit Interior.
authorizing the culling of excess ACTION: Notice.
Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) from the DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
captive herd maintained at their facility, SUMMARY: On September 18, 2018, the
to enhance the species’ propagation and Bureau of Indian Affairs Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) approved
survival. This notification covers [190A2100DD/AAKC001030/ the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
activities to be conducted by the A0A501010.999900253G] Business Site Leasing Ordinance under
applicant over a 5-year period. the Helping Expedite and Advance
Applicant: Gary Reeder, Flagstaff, AZ; Indian Gaming; Approval of Tribal- Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act
Permit No. 09831D State Class III Gaming Compact of 2012 (HEARTH Act). With this
The applicant requests a permit to Amendment in the State of Oklahoma approval, the Tribe is authorized to
import a sport-hunted trophy of one enter into business and other authorized
AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, purposes leases without further BIA
male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus Interior.
pygargus) culled from a captive herd approval.
ACTION: Notice.
maintained under the management FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
program of the Republic of South Africa, SUMMARY: The State of Oklahoma Sharlene Round Face, Bureau of Indian
for the purpose of enhancing the entered into an amendment with the Affairs, Division of Real Estate Services,
propagation or survival of the species. Osage Nation governing certain forms of 1849 C Street NW, MS–4642–MIB
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| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of receipt of permit applications. | |
| Dates | We must receive comments by January 3, 2019. | |
| Contact | Monica Thomas, 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 62600 |
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