# Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A97-26979 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Notice - **Published:** October 10, 1997 - **Citation:** 62 FR 53016 ## Text 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.): Applicant: Golden Studio Animals, Inc, Sarasota, FL, PRT-834534. The applicant requests a permit to export and re-import a captive- born Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) and progeny of the animals currently held by the applicant and any animals acquired in the United States by the applicant to/from worldwide locations to enhance the survival of the species through conservation education. This notificatation covers activities by the applicant over a three year period. Applicant: John Ariel Bradshaw, Ogden, UT, PRT-835151. [[Page 53017]] The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus dorcas) 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: St. Louis Zoological Park, St. Louis, MO, PRT-834539. The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from wild and captive born Black and white lemur (Varecia variegata variegata) from Reserve Naturelle Integrale No. 1, Parc Zoologique de Ivoloina, and Parc Botanique et Zoologique de Tsimbazaza in Madagascar for the purpose of enhancement through scientific research. Applicant: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland, OH, PRT-834809. The applicant requests a permit to import one female Clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) from Belfast Zoo, Northern Ireland for the purpose of enhancement of the species through captive propagation and conservation education. Applicant: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, Nebraska, PRT-835175. The applicant requests a permit to import one female Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) from Emmen Zoo, The Netherlands for the purpose of enhancement of the species through captive propagation. 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 430, 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 permits 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). Applicant: Arrowhead Bluffs Museum, Wabash, MN, PRT-826912. Permit Type: Public Display. Name and Number of Animals: polar bear (Ursus maritimus), 1. Summary of Activity to be Authorized: The applicant has requested a permit to import a polar bear hide and skull sport-hunted in Canada and donated to the facility for the purpose of public display at the Arrowhead Bluffs Museum. Source of Marine Mammals: sport-hunted in Canada by an affiliate of the Arrowhead Bluffs Museum. Period of Activity: Up to five years from issuance date of the permit, if issued. Applicant: University of Alaska Museum, Fairbanks, AK, PRT-832903. Type of Permit: Import for Scientific Research. Name and Number of Animals: Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus), polar bear (Ursus maritimus), and sea otter (Enhydra lutris); up to a total of 200 samples per year. Summary of Activity to be Authorized: The applicant has requested a permit for the import of legally collected samples of walrus, polar bear and sea otter from Canada and Russia for scientific research purposes including exchange of material with other researchers. Specimens are to be acquired by salvage from subsistence hunting and beach-cast carcasses as well as acquired from agents of the foreign governments who are conducting authorized research on these species. The applicant is also seeking authorization for re-import of specimens of these species legally collected in the United States, accessioned in the Muesum, and exported to foreign researchers for scientific purposes. Source of Marine Mammals: salvage and authorized research as described above. Period of Activity: Up to five years from issuance date of the permit, if issued. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, the Office of Management Authority is forwarding copies of the applications listed above to the Marine Mammal Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors for their review. Applicant: Federick Studler, Jr., Conestoga, PA, PRT-834952. The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the McClintock Channel polar bear population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use. Applicant: Gregory Wambold, Poway, CA, PRT-834978. The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted prior to April 30, 1994, from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use. Applicant: Randy Deeter, Anchorage, AK, PRT-834963. The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted prior to April 30, 1994, from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use. Applicant: Lawrence Carlson, Ham Lake, MN, PRT-832105. The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sport-hunted from the McClintock Channel polar bear population, Northwest Territories, Canada for personal use. Written data or comments, requests for copies of any of these complete applications, 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 430, 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 the application 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 above address within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. Dated: October 6, 1997. MaryEllen Amtower, Acting Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 97-26979 Filed 10-9-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A97-26979. Public record. Not legal advice.