Federal Register: December 27, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 247)
DOCID: FR Doc 04-28223
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
NOTICE: NOTICES
ACTION: Comprehensive conservation plans; availability, etc.:
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permit.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Receipt of Applications for Permit
DATES: Written data, comments or requests must be received by January 26, 2005.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine mammals.
SUMMARY:
Endangered and threatened species and marine mammal permit applications,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Endangered Species
The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered species. This notice is provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531, et seq.). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should be submitted to the Director (address above).
Applicant: John M. Searles, Flint, MI, PRT093993.
The applicant requests a permit to import the sporthunted 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 enhancement of the survival of the species.
Applicant: Nicholas A. Russo, Sr., Allentown, NJ, PRT094471.
The applicant requests a permit to import the sporthunted 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 enhancement of the survival of the species.
Endangered Marine Mammals and Marine Mammals
The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The applications were submitted to satisfy requirements of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361, et seq.), and the regulations governing marine mammals (50 CFR Part 18). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of the complete applications or requests for a public hearing on these applications should be submitted to the Director (address above). Anyone requesting a hearing should give specific reasons why a hearing would be appropriate. The holding of such a hearing is at the discretion of the Director.
Applicant: John F. Byrnes, Omaha, NE, PRT091493.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport hunted from the Northern Beaufort Sea polar bear population in Canada for personal use.
Applicant: Mark E. Buchanan, San Diego, CA, PRT094374.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus
maritimus) sport hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population in Canada for personal use.
Dated: October 29, 2004.
Michael L. Carpenter,
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/3582104.