# 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 January 18, 2006.
**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: Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, PRT-113358**
The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from lion-tailed macaques ( *Macaca silenus* ) collected worldwide, for the purpose of scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a five-year period.
**Applicant: Tommy B. Haas, Riverton, UT, PRT-111547**
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: Steven A. Grove, Atlanta, GA, PRT-112069**
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: Edward J. Beattie, Chappell, NE, PRT-113932**
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: Hollywood Animals, Los Angeles, CA, PRT-060470, 060471, 060472, 060473, and 060474**
The applicant requests permits to export and re-import five captive-born leopards ( *Panthera pardus* ) to worldwide locations for the purpose of enhancement of the species through conservation education. The permit numbers and animals are: 060470, Sheena; 060471, Flynn; 060472, Whoopi; 060473, Satchmo; and 060474, Athari. 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.
**Marine Mammals**
The public is invited to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct certain activities with marine mammals. The applications were 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-112072**
Applicant: Rodney M. Brush, Byron Center, MI,
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.
**PRT -111562**
Applicant: Marshall G. Varner, Jr., Fountain Hills, AZ,
The applicant requests a permit to import a polar bear ( *Ursus maritimus* ) sport-hunted from the Northern Beaufort Sea polar bear population in Canada for personal, noncommercial use.
Dated: November 25, 2005.
Michael S. Moore,
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority.