# 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.
**DATES:**
Written data, comments or requests must be received by December 21, 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 applications 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:* Robin D. Nations, Brookhaven, MS, PRT-110370.
The applicant requests a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one cheetah ( *Acinonyx jubatus* ) taken in Namibia, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species.
*Applicant:* National Zoological Park, DC, PRT-107677.
The applicant requests a permit to export serum samples from one male captive Asian elephant ( *Elephas maximus* ) to the Rotterdam Zoo, the Netherlands for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species/scientific research.
*Applicant:* Woodland Park Zoological Gardens, Seattle, WA, PRT-108484.
The applicant requests a permit to import semen samples from one male captive Asian elephant ( *Elephas maximus* ) from Canada for the purpose of breeding and enhancement of the survival of the species.
*Applicant:* Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH, PRT-108598.
The applicant requests a permit to import semen samples from black-footed cats ( *Felis nigripes* ) from South Africa for the purpose of breeding and enhancement of the survival of the species.
*Applicant:* Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Pittsburgh, PA, PRT-108766.
The applicant requests a permit to import four live captive-born African wild dogs ( *Lycos pictus* ) from the De Wildt Cheetah Centre, in South Africa for the purpose of breeding and enhancement of the survival of the species.
*Applicant:* John D. Smith, Metter, GA, PRT-114211.
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:* Kole Productions, Inc., Las Vegas, NV, PRT-111429, 111430.
The applicant requests permits to export two captive-born tigers ( *Panthera tigris* ) to worldwide locations for the purpose of enhancement of the species through conservation education. The permit numbers and animals are: PRT-111429, “Kirra,” and 111430, “Sedona.” 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.
Dated: October 28, 2005.
Monica Farris,
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority.