Federal Register: December 20, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 243)

DOCID: FR Doc E5-7537

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

NOTICE: NOTICES

ACTION: Endangered and threatened species:

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 19, 2006.

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 permit determinations, etc.,

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).
PRT115741

Applicant: Winston C. Stalcup, Alpharetta, GA.

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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.

Marine Mammals

The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The application was 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.
PRT113776

Applicant: Scott E. Behnken, Brookville, OH.

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, noncommercial use.

Dated: December 9, 2005.
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.