# Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A98-22935 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Notice - **Published:** August 26, 1998 - **Citation:** 63 FR 45511 ## 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.): PRT-001719 Applicant: Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, NY. The applicant requests a permit to import samples taken from wild and captive radiated tortoise (Geochelone radiata) in Madagascar for the purpose of scientific research. PRT-839108 Applicant: Dr. Russell Jacobs, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA. The applicant requests a modification to his permit to import live Lesser Mouse Lemurs (Microcebus murinus) for the purpose of scientific research. The modification would replace two of the animals on his permit and add two more animals. PRT-001542 Applicant: International Center for Gibbon Studies, Santa Clarita, CA. The applicant requests a permit to import one, female captive-born pileated gibbon (Hylobates pileatus) for the purpose of captive propagation and scientific (behavioral) research. PRT-001454 Applicant: Kenneth L. Barr, Kelseyville, CA. The applicant requests a permit to import the personal sport-hunted trophy of one male Karaganda argali (Ovis ammon colium) from Kazakhstan for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. PRT--001435 Applicant: Edwin W. Obrecht, Owings Mill, MD. The applicant requests a permit to import the personal sport-hunted trophy of one male Karaganda argali (Ovis ammon colium) from Kazakhstan for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. PRT-001904 Applicant: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Project, Region 2, Albuquerque, NM. The applicant requests a permit to import, export and reexport live Mexican or lobo wolves (Canis lupus baileyi) for breeding and reintroduction and to import biological samples for genetic studies for the enhancement of the propagation or survival of the species. This notification covers activities by this applicant over a period of five years. PRT--001761 Applicant: David Terk, Sycamore Creek Ranch, Del Rio, TX. The applicant requests a permit to authorize interstate and foreign commerce, export and cull of excess male barasingha (Cervus duvauceli) from his captive herd for the purpose of enhancement of survival of the species. This notice shall cover a period of three years. Permittee must apply for renewal annually. PRT-001778 Applicant: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, International Sea Turtle Coordinator, Atlanta, GA. The applicant requests a permit to authorize the import of up to 200 biological samples per year from all endangered and/or threatened species of sea turtle for the purpose of scientific research for the enhancement of survival of the species. This notification covers activities by this applicant over a period of five years. 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. [[Page 45512]] 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-001631 Applicant: Kurt Von Besser, Orangeburg, SC. The applicant requests a permit to import a sport-hunted polar bear (Ursus maritimus) trophy taken from the Viscount Melville polar bear population, Northwest Territories, Canada prior to April 30, 1994 for personal use. PRT-001978 Applicant: Joseph E. Crawley, Ballwin, MO. The applicant requests a permit to import a sport-hunted polar bear (Ursus maritimus) trophy taken from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population, Northwest Territories, Canada prior to April 30, 1994 for personal use. Documents and other information submitted for these applications are available for review by any party who submits a written request to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Rm 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203, phone (703) 358-2104 or Fax (703) 358-2281. Dated: August 21, 1998. MaryEllen Amtower, Acting Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 98-22935 Filed 8-25-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-U --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A98-22935. Public record. Not legal advice.