# 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 July 9, 2007.
**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:* Hawthorn Corporation, Grayslake, Illinois, PRT-058670, 058734, 058735, 058738, 058739, 068240, 068353, 068239, 068350, 154232, 154233.
The applicant requests permits to export and re-import 11 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: 058670, Xena; 058734, Shakti; 058735, Sariska; 058738, Calcutta; 058739, Kushka; 068240, Jeeva; 068353, Pashawn; 068239, Sharm; 068350, Segal; 154232, Sirit; and 154233, Shakma. 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.
*Applicant:* USGS, Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, AK, PRT-801652.
The applicant requests renewal and amendment of a permit to take walrus ( *Odobenus rosmarus* ) in Alaska and to import and export biological samples for the purpose of scientific research. The take activities include capture and release; tag, mark and radio collar; and collection of biometrics and biological samples. 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 application to the Marine Mammal Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors for their review.
*Applicant:* Gregory L. Pope, Arroya Grande, CA, PRT-153572.
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.
*Applicant:* John E. Stepan, Burnet, TX, PRT-154208.
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.
*Applicant:* Herbert Rudolf, Bonita Springs, FL, PRT-154555.
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.
*Applicant:* Terry Morgan, Lufkin, TX, PRT-154890.
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.
*Applicant:* James W. Dusa, Yuba City, CA, PRT-154199.
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.
*Applicant:* Victor J. Mueller, Princeton, WI, PRT-154206.
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.
*Applicant:* Jim A. Schilling, Happy Valley, OR, PRT-154610.
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: May 18, 2007.
Amy Brisendine,
Acting Senior Permit Biologist,Branch of Permits,Division of Management Authority.