Federal Register: June 16, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 114)

DOCID: fr16jn09-58 FR Doc E9-14054

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

FWS ID: [FWS-R9-IA-2009-N0119; 96300-1671-0000-P5]

NOTICE: NOTICES

DOCID: fr16jn09-58

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 July 16, 2009.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY:

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications for permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species. The Endangered Species Act requires that we invite public comment on these permit applications.

SUMMARY:

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.). Submit your written data, comments, or requests for copies of the complete applications to the address shown in ADDRESSES.
Applicant: Hidden Harbor Marine Environmental Project, The Turtle Hospital, Marathon, FL, PRT207047

The applicant requests a permit to export five green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas), one male and four immature animals, to Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park and Marine Sanctuary, Dorset, United Kingdom, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.
Applicant: Konstantin Khrapko, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, PRT215297

The applicant requests a permit to acquire from Coriell Institute of Medical Research, Camden, NJ, in interstate commerce fibroblast cell line cultures from bonobos (Pan paniscus) for the purpose of scientific research.

Applicant: Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, MO, PRT201169

The applicant requests a permit to import one male and two female captiveborn horned guans (Oreophasis derbianus) from African Safari Park, Puebla, Mexico, for the purpose of enhancement of the species through captive propagation and conservation education.

Applicant: Burke Museum, Seattle, WA, PRT714601

The applicant requests renewal of their permit to export and re import nonliving museum specimens of endangered and threatened species of animals previously accessioned into the applicant's collection for scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5year period.

The following applicants request a permit to import the 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 enhancement of the survival of the species.
Applicant: Brian H. Welker, Fulshear, TX, PRT213427
Applicant: Donald E. Black, Saint Clair Shores, MI, PRT209120 Applicant: William P. Weedon, Olivia, NC, PRT211300

Dated: June 5, 2009
Lisa J. Lierheimer
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority
[FR Doc. E914054 Filed 61509; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/3582104.