Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-541), 61691 [E7-21362]

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L. 95–541) Closed to the Public rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Open to the Public 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 November 30, 2007. 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 as requiring special protection. The regulations establish such a permit system to designate Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. The applications received are as follows: 1. Applicant: Permit Application No.: 2008–030. Christopher Linder, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, 7328 24th Avenue, NE., Seattle, WA 98115. 17:45 Oct 30, 2007 ACTION: SUMMARY: Discussion of specific grant applications and programs before the Council. 3 p.m. until Adjourned Challenge Grants/Public Programs— Room 420 Education Programs—Room M–07 Federal/State Partnership—Room 510A Preservation and Access—Room 415 Research Programs—Room 315 The morning session of the meeting on November 16, 2007 will convene at 9 a.m., in the first floor Council Room M–09, and will be open to the public, as set out below. The agenda for the morning session will be as follows: A. Minutes of the Previous Meeting B. Reports 1. Introductory Remarks 2. Staff Report 3. Congressional Report 4. Reports on Policy and General Matters a. Challenge Grants b. Public Programs c. Education Programs d. Federal/State Partnership e. Preservation and Access f. Research Programs The remainder of the proposed meeting will be given to the consideration of specific applications and will be closed to the public for the reasons stated above. Further information about this meeting can be obtained from Heather Gottry, Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Endowment for the Humanities, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506, or by calling (202) 606–8322, TDD (202) 606–8282. VerDate Aug<31>2005 National Science Foundation. Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, Public Law 95–541. AGENCY: Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61691 Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: Enter Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 210 (Wednesday, October 31, 2007)]
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[FR Doc No: E7-21362]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic 
Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-541)

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic 
Conservation Act of 1978, Public Law 95-541.

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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.

DATES: Interested parties are invited to submit written data, comments, 
or views with respect to this permit application by November 30, 2007. 
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 as requiring special protection. The 
regulations establish such a permit system to designate Antarctic 
Specially Protected Areas.
    The applications received are as follows: 1. Applicant: Permit 
Application No.: 2008-030. Christopher Linder, Woods Hole Oceanographic 
Institute, 7328 24th Avenue, NE., Seattle, WA 98115.
    Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: Enter Antarctic Specially 
Protected Areas. The applicant plans to enter Cape Crozier (ASPA 
124), Backdoor Bay, Cape Royds (ASPA 157), and Cape 
Royds (ASPA 121) for the purpose of videotaping scientific 
research with penguins as part of an International Polar Year (IPY) 
education and outreach project, ``Live from the Poles''. Live from the 
Poles will help heighten public awareness during IPY by bringing 
cutting-edge science to diverse, worldwide audiences of students, 
teachers, and the public.
    Location: Cape Crozier (ASPA 124), Backdoor Bay, Cape 
Royds (ASPA 157), and Cape Royds (ASPA 121).
    Dates: November 24, 2007 to January 13, 2008.

Nadene G. Kennedy,
Permit Officer, Office of Polar Programs.
[FR Doc. E7-21362 Filed 10-30-07; 8:45 am]
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