Proposed Rules. Notice of receipt of applications for permit

Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior
Action: Notice of receipt of applications for permit
Citation: FR Doc. 02-16367

Summary

The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species and/or marine mammals.

Dates

Written data, comments or requests must be received by July 29, 2002.

Supplementary Information

Endangered Species The public is invited to comment on the following application(s) 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. ). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of these complete applications should be submitted to the Director (address above). PRT-05622 Applicant: Ivica Begonja, Flushing, NY. The applicant requests a permit to obtain through interstate commerce 5.5 red siskin ( Carduelis cucullata ) from J. Gentile, Kintersville, MA, for the purpose of enhancement of the species through captive breeding. PRT-056299 Applicant: Daryl Lyn Sittig, Crystal Lake, IL. The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophies of two male bonteboks ( 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-058339 Applicant: Robert DuHadaway, Newark, DE. 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-058186 Applicant: James L. Steinhaus, Marietta, GA. The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophies 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. Marine Mammals The public is invited to comment on the following application(s) for a permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The application(s) 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). Written data, comments, or requests for copies of the complete applications or requests for a public hearing on these applications should be submitted to the Director (address above). 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. PRT-058129 Applicant: Thomas Cate, Tulsa, OK. The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear ( Ursus maritimus ) sport hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population in Canada for personal use. PRT-057753 Applicant: Barbara Sackman, Sands Point, NY. The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear ( Ursus maritimus ) sport hunted from the Viscount Melville Sound polar bear population in Canada for personal use. PRT-058335 Applicant: Remo Pizzagalli, Charlotte, VT. The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear ( Ursus maritimus ) sport hunted from the Lancaster Sound polar bear population in Canada for personal use. PRT-058028 Applicant: Edwin Lee De Young, Hudsonville, MI. The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear ( Ursus maritimus ) sport hunted from the Viscount Melville Sound polar bear population in Canada for personal use. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has information collection approval from OMB through March 31, 2004, OMB Control Number 1018-0093. Federal Agencies may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number. Dated: June 14, 2002. Monica Farris, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 02-16367 Filed 6-27-02; 8:45 am]