Notice of Permit Application Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 55030-55031 [06-7758]

Download as PDF 55030 ACTION: Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 182 / Wednesday, September 20, 2006 / Notices Request for comment. SUMMARY: The NCUA intends to submit the following information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). This information collection is published to obtain comments from the public. DATES: Comments will be accepted until October 20, 2006. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments to NCUA Clearance Officer listed below: Clearance Officer: Mr. Neil McNamara, National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314–3428, Fax No. 703–837–2861, E-mail: mcnamara@ncua.gov. 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Mary Rupp, Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E6–15614 Filed 9–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7535–01–P jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Permit Application Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 AGENCY: National Science Foundation. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:40 Sep 19, 2006 Jkt 205001 Notice of Permit Applications received under the Antarctic Conservation Act. ACTION: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has received a waste management permit application for operation of remote field support camps with emergency provisions for the Expedition Vessels, Professor Molchanov, Professor Multanovsiy, M/V Orlove, Akademik Shokalsiy and M/V Sarpik Ittuk for the 2006–2007 season and the two following austral summers. The application is 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 October 20, 2006. 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, VA 22230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Polly A. Penhale, Environmental Officer, at the above address or (703) 292–8030. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NSF’s Antarctic Waste Regulation, 45 CFR part 671, 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. NSF has received a permit application under this Regulation for the operation of expeditions to Antarctica. During each trip, passengers are taken ashore at selected sites by Zodiac (rubber raft) for approximately two to four hours at a time. On each zodiac landing, emergency gear would be taken ashore in case weather deteriorations and passengers are required to camp on shore. Anything taken ashore will be removed from Antarctica and disposed of in Ushuaia, Argentina, Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, or a substitute port of disembarkation. No hazardous domestic products or wastes (aerosol cans, paints, solvents, etc) will be brought ashore. Cooking stoves, fuels will be used only in an emergency where passengers are forced to spend night on shore. Conditions of the permit would include requirements to report on the removal of materials, and any accidential releases, and management of all waste, including human waste, in accordance with Antarctic waste regulations. PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Application for the permit is made by: Pat Shaw, President, Quark Expeditions, Inc. 1019 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. Location: Antarctica (south of 60 degrees south latitude). Dates: November 1, 2006 to March 31, 2009. Nadene G. Kennedy, Permit Officer. [FR Doc. 06–7757 Filed 9–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–M NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Permit Application Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 National Science Foundation. Notice of Permit Applications received under the Antarctic Conservation Act. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has received a waste management permit application for operation of remote field camps during dual helicopter flights from Punta Arenas, Chile to South Pole and return. The application is 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 October 20, 2006. 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: Dr. Polly A. Penhale, Environmental Officer, at the above address or (703) 292–8030. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NSF’s Antarctic Waste Regulation, 45 CFR part 671, 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. NSF has received a permit application under this Regulation for the operation of an expedition to Antarctica. Polar First plans for four pilots to fly two Bell 407 Helicopters from Punta Arenas, Chile to the South Pole and return to Punta Arenas. All drums of fuel at Vernadsky, Bravo, Fowler, Patriot Hills and Thiel will be cached and removed by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions (ALE). E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 182 / Wednesday, September 20, 2006 / Notices 9–9:15 Open. 9:15–9:30 Closed. 9:30–10:30 Open. 10:30–12 Open. 1:15–1:20 Closed. 1:20–1:25 Closed. 1:25–3 Open. PLACE: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 1235, Arlington, VA 22230. PUBLIC MEETING ATTENDANCE: All visitors must report to the NSF’s visitor’s desk at the 9th and N. Stuart Streets entrance to receive a visitor’s badge. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please refer to the National Science Board Web site (https://www.nsf.gov/nsb) for updated schedule. NSB Office: Dr. Robert Webber, (703) 292–7000. STATUS: Part of this meeting will be closed to the public. Part of this meeting will be open to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: • Infrastructure Upgrades at Barrow, Toolik and Summit Research Stations • McMurdo Access and Icebreaker Support CPP Task Force on Transformative Research (9:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m.) • Approval of Minutes for August 2006 Meeting • Review of TR Draft Report and Recommendations CPP Task Force on Hurricane Science and Engineering (10:15 a.m.– 11 a.m.) • Approval of Minutes for August 2006 Meeting • Discussion of the Draft Report • Future Activities of the Task Force Committee on Audit and Oversight Open: (11 a.m.–12 p.m.) • Approval of Minutes of August 2006 Meeting • Audit of Interest in NSF Providing More Research Results • FY 2007 Audit Plan • CFO Update Executive Committee Open: (2 p.m.– 2:15 p.m.) • Approval of Minutes for August 2006 Meeting • Updates or New Business from Committee Members CPP Task Force on International Science (2:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m.) • Approval of Minutes • Summary of the September 25 Roundtable Discussion • Discussion of Future Task Force Activities EHR Subcommittee on Science and Engineering Indicators (3:15 p.m.– 5:15 p.m.) • Approval of August Minutes • Chairman’s Remarks • Introduction of Chapter Authors • Discussion of Narrative Chapter Outlines • Presentation by Dr. David Lightfoot, AD/SBE, on Science of Science Policy • Parallel Discussion of Science and Engineering Indicators 2010 • Chairman’s Summary Wednesday, September 27, 2006 Closed Open Committee on Audit and Oversight Closed: (12 p.m.–12:30 p.m.) • Pending Investigations Executive Committee Closed: (2:15 p.m.–2:30 p.m.) • Specific Personnel Matters • Future Budgets Application for the permit is made by: Jennifer Murray, Director, Solo World Challenge Ltd. ‘‘Polar First’’, Flat 2, One Onslow Gardens, London, SW7 3LX England. Location: Antarctic Peninsula and South Geographic Pole. Dates: January 1, 2007 to February 6, 2007. Dated: September 15, 2006. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 06–7778 Filed 9–19–06; 8:45 am] Nadene G. Kennedy, Permit Officer. [FR Doc. 06–7758 Filed 9–19–06; 8:45 am] AGENCY HOLDING MEETING: BILLING CODE 7555–01–M NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Sunshine Act Meeting BILLING CODE 7555–01–M National Science Foundation, National Science Board and its Subdivisions. DATE AND TIME: September 27–28, 2006. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 8:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Proposal Review; Notice of Meetings In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces its intent to hold proposal review meetings throughout the year. The purpose of these meetings is to provide advice and recommendations concerning proposals submitted to the NSF for financial support. The agenda for each of these meetings is to review and evaluate proposals as part of the selection process for awards. The review and evaluation may also include assessment of the progress of awarded proposals. The majority of these meetings will take place at NSF, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22230. These meetings will be closed to the public. The proposals being reviewed include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; financial data, such as salaries; and personal information concerning individuals associated with the proposals. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act. NSF will continue to review the agenda and merits of each meeting for overall compliance of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. These closed proposal review meetings will not announced on an individual basis in the Federal Register. NSF intends to publish a notice similar to this on a quarterly basis. For an advance listing of the closed proposal review meetings that include the names of the proposal review panel and the time, date, place, and any information on changes, corrections, or cancellations, please visit the NSF Web site at: https://www.nsf.gov. This information may also be requested by telephoning, 703/292–8182. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:40 Sep 19, 2006 Jkt 205001 55031 8:30–9:30 Open. 9:30–10:15 Open. 10:15–11 Open. 11–12 Open. 12–12:30 Closed. 2–2:15 Open. 2:15–2:30 Closed. 2:30–3:15 Open. 3:15–5:15 Open. Thursday, September 28, 2006, 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. CPP Subcommittee on Polar Issues (8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.) • Chairman’s Remarks • Approval of Minutes • Director’s Remarks • FY06 International Polar Year Solicitation Outcomes: Æ Education and Outreach Æ Research • Emerging International Polar Partnerships PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Thursday, September 28, 2006 Open Committee on Strategy and Budget Open: (9 a.m.–9:15 a.m.) • Approval of August 10, 2006 CSB E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 182 (Wednesday, September 20, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55030-55031]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-7758]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


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

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice of Permit Applications received under the Antarctic 
Conservation Act.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the National Science Foundation 
(NSF) has received a waste management permit application for operation 
of remote field camps during dual helicopter flights from Punta Arenas, 
Chile to South Pole and return. The application is 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 October 20, 2006. 
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: Dr. Polly A. Penhale, Environmental 
Officer, at the above address or (703) 292-8030.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NSF's Antarctic Waste Regulation, 45 CFR 
part 671, 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. NSF has received a permit 
application under this Regulation for the operation of an expedition to 
Antarctica. Polar First plans for four pilots to fly two Bell 407 
Helicopters from Punta Arenas, Chile to the South Pole and return to 
Punta Arenas. All drums of fuel at Vernadsky, Bravo, Fowler, Patriot 
Hills and Thiel will be cached and removed by Antarctic Logistics and 
Expeditions (ALE).

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    Application for the permit is made by: Jennifer Murray, Director, 
Solo World Challenge Ltd. ``Polar First'', Flat 2, One Onslow Gardens, 
London, SW7 3LX England.
    Location: Antarctic Peninsula and South Geographic Pole.
    Dates: January 1, 2007 to February 6, 2007.

Nadene G. Kennedy,
Permit Officer.
[FR Doc. 06-7758 Filed 9-19-06; 8:45 am]
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