Federal Register: March 13, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 48)
DOCID: fr13mr09-92 FR Doc E9-5444
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
FWS ID: [FWS-R9-IA-2009-N0053; 96300-1671-0000-P5]
NOTICE: NOTICES
DOCID: fr13mr09-92
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 April 13, 2009.
DOCUMENT 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 and marine mammals. Both the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act require that we invite public comment on these permit applications.
SUMMARY:
Receipt of Applications for Permit
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: James W. Thomas, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, PRT202379
The applicant requests a permit to acquire from Coriell Cell
Repositories, Camden, NJ, in interstate commerce DNA samples from a
male Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelli), a male northern whitecheeked
gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys), and a male western gorilla (Gorilla
gorilla) for the purpose of scientific research. This notification covers the onetime acquisition.
Applicant: Duke University Lemur Center, Durham, NC, PRT203347
The applicant requests a permit to import up to 10 (four males and
six females) grey mouse lemurs (Microcebus murinus) from the
Departement d'Ecologie et Gestion de la Biodiversite, Brunoy, France,
for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. This
notification covers the onetime import to be conducted by the applicant.
Applicant: Stanford University, Barsh Laboratory, Stanford, CA, PRT 204613
The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from
cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) collected by Cheetah Conservation Fund in
Namibia for the purpose of scientific research into population
genetics. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a fiveyear period.
Applicant: Brigham and Woman's Hospital, Boston, MA, PRT205571
The applicant requests a permit to acquire from Coriell Institute,
Camden, NJ, in interstate commerce DNA and cell line samples from
gorilla (Gorilla gorilla) for the purpose of scientific research. This notification covers the onetime acquisition.
Applicant: Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement, Arlington, VA, PRT691650
The applicant requests renewal of a permit to export/reexport and import/reimport any endangered or threatened species for the explicit purpose of investigation and other law enforcement activities in order to enhance the survival of the species in the wild. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a fiveyear period.
Applicant: Stephen P. Monti, Mount Kisco, NY, PRT207161
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: Winnie G. Raymond, Harshaw, WI, PRT207087 (GS)
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: Thomas Productions, Inc., Las Vegas, NV, PRT'S066158, 066159, 097784, 097785, 097787, 203511
The applicant requests permits to export/reexport and reimport tigers (Panthera tigris) to worldwide locations for the purpose of enhancement of the species through conservation education. The permit numbers and animals are: New203511, Kaos; Reissue permits066158, Sampson; 066159, Starr; 097784, Rocky; 097785, Maxmillian; 097787, Mercury. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a threeyear period and the import of any potential progeny born while overseas.
Marine Mammals
The public is invited to comment on the following application 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.
Applicant: Alaska Museum of Natural History, Anchorage, AK, PRT200587
The applicant requests a permit to acquire a northern sea otter skeleton (Enhydra lutris kenyoni) obtained as a carcass from Alaskan waters near Homer for the purpose of public display.
Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal
Register, the Division of Management Authority is forwarding copies of
the above applications to the Marine Mammal Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors for their review.
Dated: March 6, 2009.
Lisa J. Lierheimer,
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.