Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-541), 49710-49711 [E8-19456]

Download as PDF 49710 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 164 / Friday, August 22, 2008 / Notices In response to this notice, comments and suggestions should address one or more of the following points: (a) Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of NARA; (b) the accuracy of NARA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of information technology; and (e) whether small businesses are affected by this collection. In this notice, NARA is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: 1. Title: Researcher Application. OMB number: 3095–0016. Agency form number: NA Form 14003. Type of review: Regular. Affected public: Individuals or households, business or other for-profit, not-for-profit institutions, Federal, State, Local or Tribal Government. Estimated number of respondents: 18,487. Estimated time per response: 8 minutes. Frequency of response: On occasion. Estimated total annual burden hours: 2,465 hours. Abstract: The information collection is prescribed by 36 CFR 1254.8. The collection is an application for a research card. Respondents are individuals who wish to use original archival records in a NARA facility. NARA uses the information to screen individuals, to identify which types of records they should use, and to allow further contact. 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 September 22, 2008. 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 (Public Law 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. Dated: August 18, 2008. Martha Morphy, Assistant Archivist for Information Services. [FR Doc. E8–19520 Filed 8–21–08; 8:45 am] Enter Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. The applicant is a member of the Antarctic Artists and Writers Program and plans to enter ASPA 155—Cape Evans (Scott’s Hut), ASPA 157— Backdoor Bay, Cape Royds (Shackelton’s Hut), and ASPA 158—Hut Point (Discovery Hut). The applicant plans to photograph and document the historical aspect of man’s interaction with his environment in the historic huts and allow broader comparisons to the current interactions at McMurdo Station, and science camps. BILLING CODE 7515–01–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: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permit applications received to conduct activities regulated under the VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:12 Aug 21, 2008 Jkt 214001 Permit Application No. 2009–016 2. Applicant: Hubertus Staudigel, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD–0225, La Jolla, CA 92093–0225. Activity for Which Permit Is Requested Enter Antarctic Specially Protected Area. The applicant plans to enter ASPA 130—Tramway Ridge, Mt. Erebus as it offers a unique opportunity to study microbial glass alteration because it is minimally affected by any major disturbance from people or multicellular life and it provides an extremely attractive natural laboratory that simulates microbe-rock interactions in an organics-poor environment. In such an environment, it is most likely to find truly chemo-autotrophic metabolisms. As such, it may be considered a close analog to microbial habitats of the early earth. In addition, Tramway Ridge is exposed to some unique extreme environmental conditions which offers much potential for identifying novel and specially adapted microbes. Location ASPA 130—Tramway Ridge, Mt. Erebus. Dates December 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008. Permit Application No. 2009–010 Permit Application No. 2009–017 The applications received are as follows: 1. Applicant: Lisa K. Blatt, 1695 North Point Street, #204, San Francisco, CA 94123. 3. Applicant: Cheryl E. Leonard, 2352 Fulton Street, San Franciso CA 94118. Activity for Which Permit Is Requested Take. The applicant is a member of the Antarctic Artists and Writers program and plans to salvage bones from deceased Adelie, Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins. The bones, along with rocks, ice, fossils, feathers, shells, and water will be played literally as musical instruments as part of the project, ‘‘Antarctica: Hidden Musical Worlds’’. These natural instruments will be the primary source of sounds for the musical pieces created for this project, although some works will also incorporate field recordings of birds, animals, ice and water. The project will culminate in a series of live concerts at science museums, aquariums, and concert halls throughout the U.S. and will be released on a DVD with international distribution. Location ASPA 155—Cape Evans (Scott’s Hut), ASPA 157—Backdoor Bay, Cape Royds (Shackelton’s Hut), and ASPA 158—Hut Point (Discovery Hut). Dates October 2, 2008 to February 28, 2009. PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Activity for Which Permit is Requested Location Palmer Station vicinity, Anvers Island. E:\FR\FM\22AUN1.SGM 22AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 164 / Friday, August 22, 2008 / Notices Dates November 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009. Margins Program, Texas A&M University, 1112, College Station, TX 77843–1112. Nadene G. Kennedy, Permit Officer, Office of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. E8–19456 Filed 8–21–08; 8:45 am] Activity for Which Permit Is Requested 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: 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 September 22, 2008. 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. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES SUMMARY: Permit Application No. 2009–018 The applications received are as follows: 1. Applicant: Mahlon C. Kennicutt, II, Director, Sustainable Development, Team Leader, Sustainable Coastal VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:12 Aug 21, 2008 Jkt 214001 Enter Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. The applicant plans to enter ASPA 116—New College Valley, Cape Bird, ASPA 122—Arrival Heights, Ross Island, and ASPA 158—Hut Point, Ross Island. These sites are specifically targeted because of the nature of their geology, climatic influences and topography. The applicant plans on sampling one site as a reference control area for the study of the temporal and spatial scales of various types of disturbances in and around McMurdo Station. In addition, a reconnaissance flight from Cape Roberts to Cape Chocolate to identify an additional reference control site will be made. The other sites, Arrival Heights (ASPA 122) and Hut Point (ASPA 158) have been sampled in past field seasons and are slated to be sampled as part of the ongoing environmental monitoring program. Location ASPA 116—New College Valley, Cape Bird, ASPA 122—Arrival Heights, Ross Island, and ASPA 158—Hut Point, Ross Island. Dates November 17, 2008 to December 31, 2008. Nadene G. Kennedy, Permit Officer, Office of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. E8–19464 Filed 8–21–08; 8:45 am] 49711 I. Introduction The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued for public comment DG–1200, which was published in the Federal Register, 73 FR 35170, on June 20, 2008. DG–1200 is proposed Revision 2 of Regulatory Guide 1.200 in the agency’s Regulatory Guide Series. This series has been developed to describe and make available to the public such information as methods that are acceptable to the NRC staff for implementing specific parts of the NRC’s regulations, techniques that the staff uses in evaluating specific problems or postulated accidents, and data that the staff needs in its review of applications for permits and licenses. II. Further Information The NRC staff requested receipt of comments on DG–1200 by August 25, 2008, (including any implementation schedule) and its associated regulatory analysis or value/impact statement. By this action, the NRC staff is extending the comment period until September 24, 2008. Comments received after September 24, 2008, would be considered if practical to do so, but the NRC is able to ensure consideration only for comments received on or before this date. Although a time limit is given, comments and suggestions in connection with items for inclusion in guides currently being developed or improvements in all published guides are encouraged at any time. III. Request To Extend the Comment Period BILLING CODE 7555–01–P Basis for the Request The NRC received the following extension request: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ‘‘There is currently work underway by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) to address many fundamental issues with the Joint ASME/American Nuclear Society (ANS) PRA [probabilistic risk assessment] Standard, many of which are items likely identified in the current RG revision. These changes are identified as Addendum A to the ASME/ANS Joint PRA Standard.’’ ‘‘ASME is currently balloting these changes for approval, with a closure of the ballot in late August 2008. Once balloted and approved, these changes to the Joint Standard will be made available to the general public. Availability of such information will be important for the public to make an informed review of the draft RG 1.200, Revision 2. As a result of this schedule mismatch, the PWROG [pressurized water reactor owners’ group] requests that the review period for the draft RG 1.200, Revision 2 be extended to allow the industry to integrate the findings and conclusions of the ASME/ANS Joint PRA Standard revisions in preparing an informed review. The Draft Regulatory Guide: Granting Extension of Comment Period Nuclear Regulatory Commission. AGENCY: Notice of Granting of Request To Extend the Comment Period of Draft Regulatory Guide (DG)–1200, ‘‘An Approach for Determining the Technical Adequacy of Probabilistic Risk Assessment Results for Risk-Informed Activities.’’ ACTION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Drouin, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555– 0001, telephone: (301) 415–6675 or email to Mary.Drouin@nrc.gov. 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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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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 September 22, 2008. 
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 (Public Law 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.

Permit Application No. 2009-010

    The applications received are as follows:
    1. Applicant: Lisa K. Blatt, 1695 North Point Street, 204, 
San Francisco, CA 94123.

Activity for Which Permit Is Requested

    Enter Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. The applicant is a 
member of the Antarctic Artists and Writers Program and plans to enter 
ASPA 155--Cape Evans (Scott's Hut), ASPA 157--Backdoor Bay, Cape Royds 
(Shackelton's Hut), and ASPA 158--Hut Point (Discovery Hut). The 
applicant plans to photograph and document the historical aspect of 
man's interaction with his environment in the historic huts and allow 
broader comparisons to the current interactions at McMurdo Station, and 
science camps.

Location

    ASPA 155--Cape Evans (Scott's Hut), ASPA 157--Backdoor Bay, Cape 
Royds (Shackelton's Hut), and ASPA 158--Hut Point (Discovery Hut).

Dates

    October 2, 2008 to February 28, 2009.

Permit Application No. 2009-016

    2. Applicant: Hubertus Staudigel, Scripps Institution of 
Oceanography, UCSD-0225, La Jolla, CA 92093-0225.

Activity for Which Permit Is Requested

    Enter Antarctic Specially Protected Area. The applicant plans to 
enter ASPA 130--Tramway Ridge, Mt. Erebus as it offers a unique 
opportunity to study microbial glass alteration because it is minimally 
affected by any major disturbance from people or multi-cellular life 
and it provides an extremely attractive natural laboratory that 
simulates microbe-rock interactions in an organics-poor environment. In 
such an environment, it is most likely to find truly chemo-autotrophic 
metabolisms. As such, it may be considered a close analog to microbial 
habitats of the early earth. In addition, Tramway Ridge is exposed to 
some unique extreme environmental conditions which offers much 
potential for identifying novel and specially adapted microbes.

Location

    ASPA 130--Tramway Ridge, Mt. Erebus.

Dates

    December 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008.

Permit Application No. 2009-017

3. Applicant: Cheryl E. Leonard, 2352 Fulton Street, San Franciso CA 
94118.

Activity for Which Permit is Requested

    Take. The applicant is a member of the Antarctic Artists and 
Writers program and plans to salvage bones from deceased Adelie, 
Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins. The bones, along with rocks, ice, 
fossils, feathers, shells, and water will be played literally as 
musical instruments as part of the project, ``Antarctica: Hidden 
Musical Worlds''. These natural instruments will be the primary source 
of sounds for the musical pieces created for this project, although 
some works will also incorporate field recordings of birds, animals, 
ice and water. The project will culminate in a series of live concerts 
at science museums, aquariums, and concert halls throughout the U.S. 
and will be released on a DVD with international distribution.

Location

    Palmer Station vicinity, Anvers Island.

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Dates

    November 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009.

Nadene G. Kennedy,
Permit Officer, Office of Polar Programs.
 [FR Doc. E8-19456 Filed 8-21-08; 8:45 am]
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