Comprehensive Environmental Evaluations for Antarctic Activities, 9849 [2011-3876]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 35 / Tuesday, February 22, 2011 / Notices mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.17 Cathy H. Ahn, Deputy Secretary. information collection and supporting documents from Delicia Spruell, Department of State, PRM/Admissions, 2025 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20522–0908, who may be reached on (202) 453–9257 or at spruellda@ [FR Doc. 2011–3801 Filed 2–18–11; 8:45 am] state.gov. 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The United Kingdom has submitted a draft CEE entitled ‘‘Proposed Exploration of Subglacial Lake Ellsworth, Antarctica.’’ The document is available on the Internet at the following Web site: https://www.antarctica.ac.uk// about_antarctica/geography/ environment/eia/subglacial_lake_ ellsworth_cee.pdf. 2. The Republic of Korea has submitted a draft CEE entitled ‘‘Draft Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation: Construction and Operation of Jang Bogo Antarctic Research Station, Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica.’’ The document is available on the Internet at the following Web site: https:// www.kopri.re.kr/english/eng_news/ userBbs/bbsView.do?bbs_cd_n=36&bbs_ seq_n=10. The Department of State invites interested members of the public to provide written comments on these draft CEEs. Date: February 16, 2011. William R. Meara, Deputy Director, Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs, Department of State. 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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 7340]


Comprehensive Environmental Evaluations for Antarctic Activities

SUMMARY: The Department of State gives notice of the availability of 
two draft Comprehensive Environmental Evaluations (CEEs) for activities 
proposed to be undertaken in Antarctica. Interested members of the 
public are invited to submit comments relative to these CEEs.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 17, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to OES/OPA, Room 2665; Department of State; 
Washington, DC 20520, or to FosterHD@state.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Harold D. Foster, Office of Ocean and 
Polar Affairs, (202) 647-0237.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Article 3 of Annex I to the Protocol on 
Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty requires the 
preparation of a CEE for any proposed Antarctic activity likely to have 
more than a minor or transitory impact. Draft CEEs are to be made 
publicly available with a 90-day period for receipt of comments. This 
notice is published pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 2403a(h).
    The Department of State has received two draft CEEs:
    1. The United Kingdom has submitted a draft CEE entitled ``Proposed 
Exploration of Subglacial Lake Ellsworth, Antarctica.'' The document is 
available on the Internet at the following Web site: https://www.antarctica.ac.uk//about_antarctica/geography/environment/eia/subglacial_lake_ellsworth_cee.pdf.
    2. The Republic of Korea has submitted a draft CEE entitled ``Draft 
Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation: Construction and Operation of 
Jang Bogo Antarctic Research Station, Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica.'' The 
document is available on the Internet at the following Web site: https://www.kopri.re.kr/english/eng_news/userBbs/bbsView.do?bbs_cd_n=36&bbs_seq_n=10.
    The Department of State invites interested members of the public to 
provide written comments on these draft CEEs.

    Date: February 16, 2011.
William R. Meara,
Deputy Director, Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs, Department of 
State.
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