[Federal Register: April 29, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 82)] [Notices] [Page 23095-23096] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr29ap99-70] [[Page 23095]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit The following applicants have applied 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.): PRT-010426 Applicant: National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA The applicant requests a permit to export captive-born eggs from red-crowned (Grus japonensis) and white-naped cranes (Grus vipio) to Khingansky Nature Reserve, Russia, for scientific research and for the enhancement of the survival of the species through captive breeding. PRT-008122 Applicant: Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, NY The applicant requests a permit to import two female captive-bred leopards (Panthera pardus) from the Basil Zoo in Switzerland for enhancement of the survival of the species. PRT-010248 Applicant: University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL The applicant requests a permit to import blood and other body fluid samples from chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) and bonobos (Pan paniscus) captive-held in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the purpose of scientific research and enhancement of the survival of the species. Written data or comments should be submitted to the Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203 and must be received by the Director within 30 days of the date of this publication. 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 18). PRT-010249 Applicant: Hubbs-Sea World Research Institute, San Diego, CA Permit Type: Take for scientific research. Name and Number of Animals: West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), 10. Summary of Activity to be Authorized: The applicant requests a permit to conduct research on West Indian manatee behavior in the presence of fishing gear to determine method of entanglement and to devise appropriate mitigation. Source of Marine Mammals: Manatees currently undergoing rehabilitation at Sea World facilities in Florida and California. Period of Activity: Up to 5 years, if issued. PRT-010434 Applicant: Roger Berube, Springville, ME The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, Canada for personal use. PRT-010433 Applicant: Raymond N. Berube, Scarborough, ME The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, Canada for personal use. PRT-010430 Applicant: Carl W. Reinsel, Kutztown, PA The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, Canada for personal use. PRT-010432 Applicant: Normand Berube, Saco, ME The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, Canada for personal use. PRT-010369 Applicant: Dan Meske, Bloomsburg, PA The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, Canada for personal use. PRT-010367 Applicant: Donald Meske, Berwick, PA The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, Canada for personal use. PRT-010493 Applicant: Derin Kartak, Bothell, WA The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, Canada for personal use. PRT-010260 Applicant: David Petrella, Mt. Pleasant, MI The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea polar bear population, Canada for personal use. PRT-010261 Applicant: Aldrege Fabian, Steubenville, OH The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, Canada for personal use. PRT-010262 Applicant: Catherine Rondeau, Rochester Hills, MI The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the Western Hudson Bay polar bear population, Canada for personal use. PRT-010287 Applicant: Robert Rondeau, Jr., Rochester Hills, MI The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the Western Hudson Bay polar bear population, Canada for personal use. PRT-010653 Applicant: Edward Belkin, Syosset, NY The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea polar bear population, Canada for personal use. PRT-010655 Applicant: Wales Wilcox, Springfield, MO The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea polar bear population, Canada for personal use. PRT-010657 Applicant: Otto Cerni, Jr. New Boston, MI The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea polar bear population, Canada for personal use. PRT-010660 Applicant: Dube Viateur, Biddeford, ME The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, Canada for personal use. [[Page 23096]] PRT-010661 Applicant: Ronnie May, Bedford, TX The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, Canada for personal use. PRT-010662 Applicant: Leslie Barnhart, Houston TX The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea polar bear population, Canada for personal use. Written data or comments, requests for copies of the complete application, or requests for a public hearing on this application should be sent to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Management Authority, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203, telephone 703/358-2104 or fax 703/358-2281 and must be received within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. 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. Documents and other information submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act, by any party who submits a written request for a copy of such documents to the following office within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Phone: (703/358-2104); FAX: (703/358- 2281). Dated: April 22, 1999. MaryEllen Amtower, Acting Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 99-10660 Filed 4-28-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P