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Time Scales, 2005–2008. Given the
United States Arctic Program’s mission
to support polar research, the proposed
action is expected to result in
substantial benefits to science. The draft
Environmental Assessment was
available for public review for a 30-day
period; several comments were
received.
DATES: Comments on the FONSI must be
submitted on or before July 27, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be
submitted to Dr. Polly A. Penhale,
National Science Foundation, Office of
Polar Programs, 4201 Wilson Blvd.,
Suite 755, Arlington, VA 22230.
Telephone: (703) 292–8033. Copies of
the Finding of No Significant Impact
and the Environmental Assessment are
available upon request from Dr.
Penhale.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The
National Science Foundation has
prepared a Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSI) based on this EA, in
accordance with CEQ regulations
§ 1500–1508 and 45 CFR Part 640. It was
determined that the proposed activity
would not result in a significant impact
on the quality of the human
environment within the meaning of the
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) of 1969. Therefore, a FONSI was
issued, and no environmental impact
statement is required.
Copies of the FONSI and the
Environmental Assessment titled,
Biocomplexity Study of the Response of
Tundra Carbon Balance to Warming and
Drying Across Multiple Time Scales,
2005–2008, are available upon request
from: Dr. Polly A. Penhale, National
Science Foundation, Office of Polar
Programs, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Suite 755,
Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: (703)
292–8033 or at the agency’s Web site at:
https://www.nsf.gov/od/opp/arctic/arc_
envir/tundra_ea.pdf and https://www.nsf.
gov/od/opp/arctic/arc_envir/
tundra_fonsi.pdf. The National Science
Foundation invites interested members
of the public to provide written
comments on this FONSI.
Polly A. Penhale,
Environmental Officer, Office of Polar
Programs, National Science Foundation.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Availability of a Record of
Decision Following a Final
Comprehensive Environmental
Evaluation for Antarctic Activities
AGENCY:
National Science Foundation.
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Notice of availability of a
Record of Decision following a Final
Environmental Impact Statement/
Comprehensive Environmental
Evaluation (FEIS/FCEE) for activities
proposed to be undertaken in
Antarctica.
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The National Science
Foundation gives notice of the
availability of a Final Environmental
Impact Statement/Comprehensive
Environmental Evaluation (FEIS/FCEE)
for activities proposed to be undertaken
in Antarctica.
The Office of Polar Programs (OPP)
has decided to proceed with the
development and implementation of
surface traverse capabilities in
Antarctica. Given the United States
Antarctica Program’s (USAP) mission to
support polar research, the proposed
action is expected to result in reduced
reliance on aircraft resources, increased
opportunities for sciences at USAP
facilities, and resources savings. In
reaching this decision, the Director of
the Office of Polar Programs has
considered the potential environmental
impacts addressed in the Development
and Implementation of Surface Traverse
Capabilities in Antarctica EIS/CEE. The
Director has also considered input from
Antarctic Treaty nations and the public
pertaining to the EIS/CEE for
Development and Implementation of
Surface Traverse Capabilities in
Antarctica.
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 2403a, the
National Science Foundation has
prepared this Record of Decision
following the Final Environmental
Impact Statement/Comprehensive
Environmental Evaluation for
Development and Implementation of
Surface Traverse Capabilities in
Antarctica, Amundsen-Scott Station,
South Pole, Antarctica.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the Record of
Decision are available upon request
from: Dr. Polly A. Penhale, National
Science Foundation, Office of Polar
Programs, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Suite 755,
Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: (703)
292–8033.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A Notice
of Availability of the draft EIS/CEE was
published in the Federal Register. Via a
Web site link, the draft Development
and Implementation of Surface Traverse
Capabilities in Antarctica EIS/CEE was
made available for review to all
interested parties including Antarctic
Treaty nations, international and U.S.
Federal agencies, research institutions,
private organizations, and individuals.
Comments were received and
considered as described in Appendix D
of the environmental document, and
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include comments from the Australian
Antarctic Division, German Federal
Environmental Agency, Antarctica New
Zealand, The Antarctic and Southern
Ocean Coalition, and Antarctic Treaty
Consultative Meeting (ATCM)/Council
on Environmental Protection (CEP). The
National Science Foundation has made
the Final EIS/CEE and Record of
Decision for the Development and
Implementation of Surface Traverse
Capabilities in Antarctica available on
the internet at: https://www.nsf.gov/od/
opp/antarct/treaty/cees.htm.
Polly A. Penhale,
Environmental Officer, Office of Polar
Programs, National Science Foundation.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Availability of a Record of Decision Following a Final
Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation for Antarctic Activities
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice of availability of a Record of Decision following a
Final Environmental Impact Statement/Comprehensive Environmental
Evaluation (FEIS/FCEE) for activities proposed to be undertaken in
Antarctica.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation gives notice of the
availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement/Comprehensive
Environmental Evaluation (FEIS/FCEE) for activities proposed to be
undertaken in Antarctica.
The Office of Polar Programs (OPP) has decided to proceed with the
development and implementation of surface traverse capabilities in
Antarctica. Given the United States Antarctica Program's (USAP) mission
to support polar research, the proposed action is expected to result in
reduced reliance on aircraft resources, increased opportunities for
sciences at USAP facilities, and resources savings. In reaching this
decision, the Director of the Office of Polar Programs has considered
the potential environmental impacts addressed in the Development and
Implementation of Surface Traverse Capabilities in Antarctica EIS/CEE.
The Director has also considered input from Antarctic Treaty nations
and the public pertaining to the EIS/CEE for Development and
Implementation of Surface Traverse Capabilities in Antarctica.
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 2403a, the National Science Foundation has
prepared this Record of Decision following the Final Environmental
Impact Statement/Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation for Development
and Implementation of Surface Traverse Capabilities in Antarctica,
Amundsen-Scott Station, South Pole, Antarctica.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the Record of Decision are available upon request
from: Dr. Polly A. Penhale, National Science Foundation, Office of
Polar Programs, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Suite 755, Arlington, VA 22230.
Telephone: (703) 292-8033.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A Notice of Availability of the draft EIS/
CEE was published in the Federal Register. Via a Web site link, the
draft Development and Implementation of Surface Traverse Capabilities
in Antarctica EIS/CEE was made available for review to all interested
parties including Antarctic Treaty nations, international and U.S.
Federal agencies, research institutions, private organizations, and
individuals. Comments were received and considered as described in
Appendix D of the environmental document, and include comments from the
Australian Antarctic Division, German Federal Environmental Agency,
Antarctica New Zealand, The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition, and
Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM)/Council on Environmental
Protection (CEP). The National Science Foundation has made the Final
EIS/CEE and Record of Decision for the Development and Implementation
of Surface Traverse Capabilities in Antarctica available on the
internet at: https://www.nsf.gov/od/opp/antarct/treaty/cees.htm.
Polly A. Penhale,
Environmental Officer, Office of Polar Programs, National Science
Foundation.
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