# Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A98-24385 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Notice - **Published:** September 11, 1998 - **Citation:** 63 FR 48749 ## 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.): [[Page 48750]] PRT-001950 Applicant: St. Louis Zoological Park, St. Louis, MO The applicant requests a permit to export six captive born Black and White Ruffed Lemurs (Varecia variegata variegata) to Madagascar for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species through re- introduction into the wild. PRT-783054 Applicant: Working Wildlife, Frazier Park, CA The applicant requests a permit to import and re-export captive- born Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) and leopards (Panthera pardus) 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 d by the applicant over a three year period. PRT-002385 Applicant: International Center for Gibbon Studies, Santa Clara, CA The applicant requests a permit to import one female capped gibbon (Hylobates pileatus) from Zoo Melaka, Malaysia for the purpose of enhancement to the propagation of the species and scientific research. PRT-823896 Applicant: Jane Goodall Institute, St. Paul, MN The applicant request amendment of their current permit which allows for the import of chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) hair samples from Gombe National Park, Tanzania to include the import of salvaged chimpanzee tissue sample for the purpose of scientific research. PRT-001397 Applicant: International Animal Exchange, Inc., Ferndale, MI The applicant requests a permit to re-import two captive-bred tigers (Panthera tigris) from Parc Safari, Hemmingford, Quebec, Canada for the purpose of enhancement of the species through conservation education. These tigers are being returned to the United States and were originally exported to Canada in 1994. PRT-843937 Applicant: International Animal Exchange, Inc., Ferndale, MI The applicant requests a permit to re-export two captive-bred tigers (Panthera tigris) to Safari Park Qin Huang Dao, Qinhuangdao, China for the purpose of enhancement of the species through conservation education and captive propagation. PRT-843423 Applicant: International Animal Exchange, Inc., Ferndale, MI The applicant requests a permit to export four captive-bred tigers (Panthera tigris) to Safari Park Qin Huang Dao, Qinhuangdao, China for the purpose of enhancement of the species through conservation education and captive propagation. PRT-002594 Applicant: Paul Serrano, Phoenix, AZ 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. PRT-002601 Applicant: James Adams, Fruitport, MI 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. PRT-002600 Applicant: Christopher K. Fannin, Ashland, KY 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. PRT-002596 Applicant: David Daniel Boren, Norman, OK 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. PRT-002602 Applicant: Vincent E. Cucci, Evansville, IN 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. PRT-002606 Applicant: John Edward Stepan, Burnet, TX 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. PRT-002609 Applicant: Richard B. Nilsen, FT. Lauderdale, FL 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. PRT-002612 Applicant: Bill Brewster, Batesville, TX 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. 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 part 18). PRT-829754 Applicant: The Northeastern Nevada Museum, Elko, NV Permit Type: Import for Public Display. Name and Number of Animals: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus), 1. Summary of Activity to be Authorized: The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear that was sport hunted from the Lancaster Sound population, Canada and donated to the Northeastern Nevada Museum for the purpose of public display. Source of Marine Mammals: Sport-hunted polar bear donated to the museum as described above. [[Page 48751]] Period of Activity: Up to 5 years from issuance date of permit, if issued. PRT-001991 Applicant: Oregon Coast Aquarium, Newport, OR Permit Type: Take for Public Display. Name and Number of Animals: Northern sea otter (Enhydra lutris lutris), 1. Summary of Activity to be Authorized: The applicant requests a permit for public display of a non-releasable orphaned Northern sea otter pup. Source of Marine Mammals: The sea otter pup was rescued by the Alaska Sealife Center, Seward, AK acting on behalf of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Period of Activity: Up to 5 years from issuance date of permit, if issued. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, the Office of Management Authority is forwarding copies of this application to the Marine Mammal Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors for their review. PRT-843727 Applicant: Nathan P. Newbern, Ft. Worth, TX 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. PRT-002446 Applicant: Ricardo E. Longoria W, Laredo, TX 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 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 above address within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. Dated: September 4, 1998. MaryEllen Amtower, Acting Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 98-24385 Filed 9-10-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-U --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A98-24385. Public record. Not legal advice.