Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 57765-57766 [2011-23707]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 180 / Friday, September 16, 2011 / Notices July 7, 2011, allowing for a 60 day comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until October 17, 2011. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments concerning this information collection should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: DOJ Desk Officer. The best way to ensure your comments are received is to e-mail them to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or fax them to 202–395–7285. All comments should reference the 8 digit OMB number for the collection or the title of the collection. If you have questions concerning the collection, please call Gary Schaible at 202–648–7165 or the DOJ Desk Officer at 202–395–3176. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. 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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 October 17, 2011. 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: Polly A. Penhale at the above address or (703) 292–7420. 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 requiring special protection. The regulations establish such a permit system to designate Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. The applications received are as follows: SUMMARY: Permit Application: 2012–007. 1. Applicant: Paul Morin, Department of Geology And Geophysics, University of Minnesota, 310 Pillsbury Drive, SE., Minneapolis, MN 55455. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Activity for Which Permit Is Requested Enter an Antarctic Specially Protected Area. The applicant plans to enter the Antarctic Specially Protect Areas at Cape Royds, Ross Island (ASPA 121) and Cape Crozier (ASPA 124) to collect ground control with highly precise GPS equipment. The applicant will seek out readily identifiable boulders and peaks gathering precise GPS coordinates of that location, and taking notes and picture of the surrounding area. Other activities would include delineating boundaries of penguin colonies, ASPAs, and important environmental features. The data collected will be used to create VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:26 Sep 15, 2011 Jkt 223001 accurate maps of areas of important scientific and environmental importance within the Ross Sea region. Location ASPA 121—Cape Royds, Ross Island, and ASPA 124—Cape Crozier, Ross Island. Dates October 10, 2011 to January 31, 2012. Nadene G. Kennedy, Permit Officer, Office of Polar Programs. 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The NRC communicated this decision to the petitioner, who requested an opportunity to address the PRB to provide comments to the PRB’s initial recommendation and additional information in support of the petition. By teleconference on February 14, 2011, the petitioner provided information to the PRB in support of the request for an immediate shutdown and an immediate NRC investigation and inspection of VY. The PRB confirmed its initial recommendation because the additional information provided on February 14, 2011, did not change the PRB’s decision to deny the request for immediate action. The NRC sent a copy of the proposed Director’s Decision to the petitioner and the licensee for comment on July 14, 2011. The staff has not received any comments from the licensee. The petitioner responded with comments on August 1, 2011, which have been addressed in the Director’s Decision. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 180 (Friday, September 16, 2011)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-23707]


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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

[[Page 57766]]

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 October 17, 2011. 
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: Polly A. Penhale at the above address 
or (703) 292-7420.

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 requiring special protection. The regulations 
establish such a permit system to designate Antarctic Specially 
Protected Areas.
    The applications received are as follows:

Permit Application: 2012-007.

    1. Applicant: Paul Morin, Department of Geology And Geophysics, 
University of Minnesota, 310 Pillsbury Drive, SE., Minneapolis, MN 
55455.

Activity for Which Permit Is Requested

    Enter an Antarctic Specially Protected Area. The applicant plans to 
enter the Antarctic Specially Protect Areas at Cape Royds, Ross Island 
(ASPA 121) and Cape Crozier (ASPA 124) to collect ground control with 
highly precise GPS equipment. The applicant will seek out readily 
identifiable boulders and peaks gathering precise GPS coordinates of 
that location, and taking notes and picture of the surrounding area. 
Other activities would include delineating boundaries of penguin 
colonies, ASPAs, and important environmental features. The data 
collected will be used to create accurate maps of areas of important 
scientific and environmental importance within the Ross Sea region.

Location

    ASPA 121--Cape Royds, Ross Island, and ASPA 124--Cape Crozier, Ross 
Island.

Dates

    October 10, 2011 to January 31, 2012.

Nadene G. Kennedy,
Permit Officer, Office of Polar Programs.
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