Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 55928-55929 [05-19040]

Download as PDF 55928 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 184 / Friday, September 23, 2005 / Notices Total Annual costs: 0. Contact: Rebecca Danvers, Director, Office of Research and Technology, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. Dr. Danvers can be reached on Telephone: 202–653– 4680 Fax: 202–653–4625 or by e-mail at rdanvers@imls.gov. Dated: September 19, 2005. Rebecca Danvers, Director, Office of Research and Technology. [FR Doc. 05–19009 Filed 9–22–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7036–01–M NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES Meetings of Humanities Panel The National Endowment for the Humanities. ACTION: Notice of meetings. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, as amended), notice is hereby given that the following meetings of the Humanities Panel will be held at the Old Post Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael McDonald, Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Endowment for the Humanities, Washington, DC 20506; telephone (202) 606–8322. Hearingimpaired individuals are advised that information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Endowment’s TDD terminal on (202) 606–8282. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed meetings are for the purpose of panel review, discussion, evaluation and recommendation on applications for financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, including discussion of information given in confidence to the agency by the grant applicants. Because the proposed meetings will consider information that is likely to disclose trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential and/or information of a personal nature the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, pursuant to authority granted me by the Chairman’s Delegation of Authority to Close Advisory Committee meetings, dated July 19, 1993, I have determined that these meetings will be closed to the public pursuant to subsections (c)(4), VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:21 Sep 22, 2005 Jkt 205001 and (6) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code. 1. Date: October 4, 2005. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 415. Program: This meeting will review applications for U.S. History II, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access at the July 15, 2005 deadline. 2. Date: October 7, 2005. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room: 415. 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Program: This meeting will review applications for U.S History V, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access at the July 15, 2005 deadline. 7. Date: October 31, 2005. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Room: 426. Program: This meeting will review applications for Humanities Projects in Museums and Historical Organizations, submitted to the Division of Public Programs at the September 16, 2005 deadline. Michael McDonald, Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 05–18987 Filed 9–22–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7536–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 AGENCY: National Science Foundation (NSF). Notice of permit applications received under the Antarctic Conservation Act. ACTION: SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permit applications received to conduct activities regulated under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. NSF has published regulations under the Antarctic Conservation Act at title 45 part 670 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This is the required notice of permit applications received. Notice is hereby given that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has received three waste management permit applications to conduct camping, climbing or flight operations within Antarctica. The applications were submitted to NSF pursuant to regulations issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. DATES: Interested parties are invited to submit written data, comments, or views with respect to this permit application by Permit applications may be inspected by interested parties at the Permit Office, address below. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Permit Office, Room 755, Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nadene Kennedy at the above address or (703) 292–8030. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation, as directed by the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–541), as amended by the Antarctic Science, Tourism and Conservation Act of 1996, has developed Antarctic Waste Regulations, 45 CFR part 671, that requires all U.S. citizens and entities to obtain a permit for the use or release of a designated pollutant in Antarctica, and for the release of waste in Antarctica. The waste permit applications received are as follows: 1. Applicant: Michael J. Kibecki, 3377 E. Oakledge Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84121. Permit Application No. 2006 WM–001. Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: The applicant makes this application for a Waste Management Permit for the use and release of E:\FR\FM\23SEN1.SGM 23SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 184 / Friday, September 23, 2005 / Notices designated pollutants. The applicant along with approximately 2 others will establish a temporary camp in Wohlthat Mountains, Orving Fjella Range, Antarctica in order to ski tour the area and mountain climb. The camp will be established for an approximately fiveweek period, after which it will be removed. Approximately 15 gallons of white gas (Naphtha Petroleum) will be used for cooking. The fuel will be stored Mountain Safety Research metal fuel bottles. Plastic sinks/catch basins will be used when transferring fuel between bottles. These items will be secured and stove boards will absorb any fuel leaks. If fuel is spilled, the contaminated ice and snow will be contained for return to Cape Town. Daily inspections will be conducted to ensure items are secure. All solid human, paper, kitchen wastes will be removed from Antarctica. Location: Wohlthat Mountains, Orving Fjella Range, Antarctica. Dates: November 25, 2005 to January 6, 2006. 2. Applicant: Ralph Fedor, 2337 Granite View Road, Waite Park, MN 56387. Permit Application No. 2006 WM—002. Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: The applicant along with approximately 20 others will establish a temporary camp on Peter 1st Island using several Weather Haven shelters for sleeping, cooking and eating, and two small lab or work areas. The camp will be established for approximately 2.5 weeks, after which it will be removed. Propane tanks for cooking and 55 gallon drums of unleaded gas will be used to operate electric generators. These items will be secured and have tarps underneath to contain any possible spills. Daily inspections will be conducted to ensure items are secure. All human, paper, kitchen wastes will be removed from Antarctica. All items brought ashore will be returned to the ship for proper disposition. Location: Peter I Island. Dates: February 1, 2006 to March 1, 2006. 2. Applicant: Gustavus A. McLeod, 21717 Glendalough Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20882. Permit Application No. 2006 WM—003. Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: The applicant is an aviator and leader of an expedition to fly to the South Pole and makes this application for a Waste Management Permit for the use and release of designated pollutants. The applicant plans to fly solo in a Firefly aircraft from South America, land at Marambio Station to refuel, then fly round-trip to South Pole returning to Marambio, then onward to South America. Other than Marambio Station VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:21 Sep 22, 2005 Jkt 205001 the applicant does not plan to make other landings in Antarctica and will not establish any camps. Location: Marambio Station and Antarctic continent. Dates: November 15, 2005 to February 15, 2006. Nadene G. Kennedy, Permit Officer. [FR Doc. 05–19040 Filed 9–22–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–02–M PEACE CORPS Information Collection Request Under OMB Review Peace Corps. Notice of submission to the Office of Management and Budget of a request for approval of information collection (OMB Control Number 0420– 0005). AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1981 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Peace Corps has submitted to the Office of Management and budget a request for approval of information collection, OMB Control Number 0420–0005, PC–1502, the Volunteer Application Package. The initial Federal Register notice seeking public comment was published in 70 FR 39811 (July 11, 2005), also available at https://www.gpo.gov access, Wais.GPO. No comments, inquiries, or responses to that notice were received. A copy of the information collection may be obtained from Mr. Wilferdo Sauri, Peace Corps, Office of Volunteer Recruitment and Selection, 1111 20th Street, NW., Room 6112, Washington, DC 20526. Mr. Sauri can be contacted by telephone at (202) 692–1819 or 800–424–8580, ext 1819. Comments on the form should be addressed to the OMB reviewer, Mr. David Rostker, Peace Corps Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (202) 395– 3897, Washington DC 20503, and to Mr. Sauri at the address listed above. For general information about the Peace Corps, visit our Web site at https:// www.peacecorps.gov. Peace Corps invites comment on whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for proper performance of the functions of the Peace Corps, including whether their information will have practical use; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collections information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, utility and PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 55929 the clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who respond, including through the use of automated collection techniques, when appropriate, and other forms of information technology. Comments should be received on or before October 24, 2005. Information Collection Abstract Title: Peace Corps Volunteer Application, PC–1502 form number. Need and Uses: The Volunteer Application must be completed by applicants to the Peace Corps and is used by staff in the Peace Corps’ volunteer Recruitment and Selection office to determine candidate eligibility and suitability for Peace Corps service. Applicants complete the volunteer application either online or via paper. The information is used initially to determine which applicants should be interviewed and which should be nominated. Following nomination, information on the volunteer application is used by Peace Corps staff in the Office of Placement to make a suitability determination and to determine the specific assignment area and country of service for the applicant. Respondents: Potential Peace Corps Volunteers. Respondent’s Obligation To Reply: Required for application for Peace Corps service. Burden On The Public: a. Annual reporting burden: 39,000 hours. b. Annual record keeping burden: 0 hours. c. Estimated average burden per response: 3 hours. d. Frequency of response: One time. e. Estimated number of likely respondents: 13,000. f. Estimated cost to respondents: 0 This notice is issued in Washington, DC on September 23, 2005. Dated: September 15, 2005. Gilbert Smith, Associate Director for Management. [FR Doc. 05–19022 Filed 9–22–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6051–01–M PEACE CORPS Privacy Act: System of Records Peace Corps. Notice of adoption of new system of records. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Peace Corps issued public notice of its proposal to adopt a new system of E:\FR\FM\23SEN1.SGM 23SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 184 (Friday, September 23, 2005)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-19040]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic 
Conservation Act of 1978

AGENCY: National Science Foundation (NSF).

ACTION: Notice of permit applications received under the Antarctic 
Conservation Act.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish 
notice of permit applications received to conduct activities regulated 
under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. NSF has published 
regulations under the Antarctic Conservation Act at title 45 part 670 
of the Code of Federal Regulations. This is the required notice of 
permit applications received.
    Notice is hereby given that the National Science Foundation (NSF) 
has received three waste management permit applications to conduct 
camping, climbing or flight operations within Antarctica. The 
applications were submitted to NSF pursuant to regulations issued under 
the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978.

DATES: Interested parties are invited to submit written data, comments, 
or views with respect to this permit application by Permit applications 
may be inspected by interested parties at the Permit Office, address 
below.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Permit Office, Room 755, 
Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson 
Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nadene Kennedy at the above address or 
(703) 292-8030.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation, as directed 
by the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-541), as amended 
by the Antarctic Science, Tourism and Conservation Act of 1996, has 
developed Antarctic Waste Regulations, 45 CFR part 671, that requires 
all U.S. citizens and entities to obtain a permit for the use or 
release of a designated pollutant in Antarctica, and for the release of 
waste in Antarctica.
    The waste permit applications received are as follows:
    1. Applicant: Michael J. Kibecki, 3377 E. Oakledge Road, Salt Lake 
City, UT 84121. Permit Application No. 2006 WM-001.
    Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: The applicant makes this 
application for a Waste Management Permit for the use and release of

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designated pollutants. The applicant along with approximately 2 others 
will establish a temporary camp in Wohlthat Mountains, Orving Fjella 
Range, Antarctica in order to ski tour the area and mountain climb. The 
camp will be established for an approximately five-week period, after 
which it will be removed. Approximately 15 gallons of white gas 
(Naphtha Petroleum) will be used for cooking. The fuel will be stored 
Mountain Safety Research metal fuel bottles. Plastic sinks/catch basins 
will be used when transferring fuel between bottles. These items will 
be secured and stove boards will absorb any fuel leaks. If fuel is 
spilled, the contaminated ice and snow will be contained for return to 
Cape Town. Daily inspections will be conducted to ensure items are 
secure. All solid human, paper, kitchen wastes will be removed from 
Antarctica.
    Location: Wohlthat Mountains, Orving Fjella Range, Antarctica.
    Dates: November 25, 2005 to January 6, 2006.
    2. Applicant: Ralph Fedor, 2337 Granite View Road, Waite Park, MN 
56387. Permit Application No. 2006 WM--002.
    Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: The applicant along with 
approximately 20 others will establish a temporary camp on Peter 1st 
Island using several Weather Haven shelters for sleeping, cooking and 
eating, and two small lab or work areas. The camp will be established 
for approximately 2.5 weeks, after which it will be removed. Propane 
tanks for cooking and 55 gallon drums of unleaded gas will be used to 
operate electric generators. These items will be secured and have tarps 
underneath to contain any possible spills. Daily inspections will be 
conducted to ensure items are secure. All human, paper, kitchen wastes 
will be removed from Antarctica. All items brought ashore will be 
returned to the ship for proper disposition.
    Location: Peter I Island.
    Dates: February 1, 2006 to March 1, 2006.
    2. Applicant: Gustavus A. McLeod, 21717 Glendalough Road, 
Gaithersburg, MD 20882. Permit Application No. 2006 WM--003.
    Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: The applicant is an aviator 
and leader of an expedition to fly to the South Pole and makes this 
application for a Waste Management Permit for the use and release of 
designated pollutants. The applicant plans to fly solo in a Firefly 
aircraft from South America, land at Marambio Station to refuel, then 
fly round-trip to South Pole returning to Marambio, then onward to 
South America. Other than Marambio Station the applicant does not plan 
to make other landings in Antarctica and will not establish any camps.
    Location: Marambio Station and Antarctic continent.
    Dates: November 15, 2005 to February 15, 2006.

Nadene G. Kennedy,
Permit Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-19040 Filed 9-22-05; 8:45 am]
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