# Receipt of Applications for Permit
**AGENCY:**
Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
**ACTION:**
Notice of receipt of applications for permit.
**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 September 2, 2005.
**ADDRESSES:**
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 within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Management Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203; fax 703/358-2281.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/358-2104.
**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).
*Applicant:* John D. Teeter, Hickory, NC, PRT-104056.
The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) 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:* Gino A. Harrison, Newberg, OR, PRT-105859.
The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) 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:* August S. Haugen, Springfield, OR, PRT-105804.
The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) 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:* Craig S. Phillips, Tomball, TX, PRT-106368.
The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( * Damaliscus pygargus pygargus * ) 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:* Nicholas D. Cortezi, Towson, MD, PRT-106446.
The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) 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:* Grant R. Gilbert, Houston, TX, PRT-106618.
The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok ( *Damaliscus pygargus pygargus* ) 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:* Feld Entertainment, Vienna, VA, PRT-106086, 105000, 104999.
The applicant requests permits to export and re-import three captive-born Asian elephants ( *Elephas maximus* ), Rudy, Angelica, and Gunther, to worldwide locations for the purpose of enhancement of the species through conservation education. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a five-year period and the import of any potential progeny born while overseas.
*Applicant:* Hawthorn Corporation, Grayslake, IL, PRT-058658, 058659, 058660, 058661, 058662, 058663, 058664, 058665, 058666, 058667, 058668, 058669, 058670, 058672, 058679, 058680, 058681, 058682, 058683, 058685, 058686, 058687, 058734, 058735, 058736, 058737, 058738, 058739, 058745, 058747, 058748, 058750, 058751, 058752, 058753, 058758, 058759, 058762, 058780, 059163, and 777744.
The applicant requests permits to export 41 captive-born tigers ( *Panthera tigris* ) to worldwide locations for the purpose of enhancement of the species through conservation education. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a three-year period and the import of any potential progeny born while overseas.
**Endangered Marine Mammals and Marine Mammals**
The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with endangered marine mammals and/or marine mammals. The applications were submitted to satisfy requirements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ) and/or the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 *et seq.* ), and the regulations governing endangered species (50 CFR part 17) and/or 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.
*Applicant:* The Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito, CA, PRT-101713
The applicant requests a permit to rescue, provide medical treatment (including routine sampling for diagnostic & treatment purposes), rehabilitate and, if feasible, release rehabilitated Southern sea otters ( *Enhydra lutris nereis* ) to the wild for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a five-year period.
Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the *Federal Register* , the Division of Management Authority is forwarding copies of the above applications to the Marine Mammal Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors for their review.
*Applicant:* Charles W. Lewensten, Edina, MN, PRT-104141.
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear ( *Ursus maritimus* ) sport hunted from the Southern Beaufort Sea polar bear population in Canada for personal, noncommercial use.
*Applicant:* Terry L. Shupe, Anchorage, AK, PRT-105668.
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, noncommercial use.
Dated: July 15, 2005.
Michael L. Carpenter,
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority.