Notice of Permit Application Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 64565 [E6-18421]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 212 / Thursday, November 2, 2006 / Notices NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION Advisory Committee on the Electronic Records Archives National Archives and Records Administration. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Electronic Records Archives (ACERA). The committee serves as a deliberative body to advise the Archivist of the United States, on technical, mission, and service issues related to the Electronic Records Archives (ERA). This includes, but is not limited to, advising and making recommendations to the Archivist on issues related to the development, implementation and use of the ERA system. Date of Meeting: November 15–16, 2006. Time of Meeting: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Place of Meeting: National Archives at College Park, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740–6001. This meeting will be open to the public. However, due to space limitations and access procedures, the name and telephone number of individuals planning to attend must be submitted to the Electronic Records Archives Program at era.program@nara.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Agenda • Opening Remarks. • Approval of Minutes. • Committee Updates. • Activities Reports. • Adjournment. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lewis Bellardo, Deputy Archivist/Chief of Staff; (301) 837–1600. Dated: October 30, 2006. Mary Ann Hadyka, Committee Management Office. [FR Doc. E6–18473 Filed 11–1–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515–01–P mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES 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: VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:49 Nov 01, 2006 Jkt 211001 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 Vessel, M/V Discovery for the 2006– 2007 season and the one following austral summer. 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 December 4, 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 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 deteriorates 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. Smoke flares and parachute rockets will be used only in an emergency to notify responders. Conditions of the permit would include requirements to report on the removal of materials and any accidental releases, and management of all waste, including human waste, in accordance with Antarctic waste regulations. Application for the permit is made by: Mark Flager, Vice President, Discovery World Cruises, Inc., 1800 S.E. 10th Avenue, Suite 205, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Location: Antarctica (south of 60 degrees south latitude). PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 64565 Dates: November 1, 2006 to March 2, 2008. Nadene G. Kennedy, Permit Officer. [FR Doc. E6–18421 Filed 11–1–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–541) National Science Foundation. Notice of Permit Applications Received under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, Public Law 95–541. AGENCY: 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. DATES: Interested parties are invited to submit written data, comments, or views with respect to this permit application by December 4, 2006. This application 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 G. Kennedy at the above address or (703) 292–7405. 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 regulations for the establishment of a permit system for various activities in Antarctica and designation of certain animals and certain geographic areas a requiring special protection. The regulations establish such a permit system to designate Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. The applications received are as follows: 1. Applicant: Bruce R. Mate (Permit Application No. 2007–022), Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State University, Newport, OR 97365–5269. Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: Take, and Import into the E:\FR\FM\02NON1.SGM 02NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 212 (Thursday, November 2, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 64565]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-18421]


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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 support camps with emergency provisions for the 
Expedition Vessel, M/V Discovery for the 2006-2007 season and the one 
following austral summer. 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 December 4, 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 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 deteriorates 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. Smoke 
flares and parachute rockets will be used only in an emergency to 
notify responders. Conditions of the permit would include requirements 
to report on the removal of materials and any accidental releases, and 
management of all waste, including human waste, in accordance with 
Antarctic waste regulations.
    Application for the permit is made by: Mark Flager, Vice President, 
Discovery World Cruises, Inc., 1800 S.E. 10th Avenue, Suite 205, Fort 
Lauderdale, FL 33316.
    Location: Antarctica (south of 60 degrees south latitude).
    Dates: November 1, 2006 to March 2, 2008.

Nadene G. Kennedy,
Permit Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-18421 Filed 11-1-06; 8:45 am]
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