Antarctic Conservation Act Permit Applications, 60933 [2011-25168]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 190 / Friday, September 30, 2011 / Notices Notice of permit applications received under the Antarctic Conservation Act. ACTION: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Antarctic Conservation Act Permit Applications National Science Foundation. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has received a waste management permit application for a flight by a Beechcraft Queen Air 65 ‘‘Excaliber’’ to depart Punta Arenas, Chile, fly over the South Pole, land at Teniente Marsh Base (Frei Base) where it will overnight, and return to Punta Arenas, Chile. The application is submitted by World Flyers of Buena Vista, CO and 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 within October 31, 2011. 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 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 conduct of a flight from South America, over the South Pole, landing at Teniente Marsh Base (Frei) on Deception Island, and returning to Punta Arenas, Chile. Air emissions will be released from the engine, and any liquid or solid waste will be stored on the aircraft and disposed of in South America. The permit: Mickey Bob Russell, World Flyers, Buena Vista, CO; Permit application No. 2012 WM–005. SUMMARY: Nadene G. Kennedy, Permit Officer. Notice is hereby given that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has received a waste management permit application for a flight by a Beechcraft Queen Air 65 ‘‘Excaliber’’ to depart Punta Arenas, Chile, fly over the South Pole, land at Teniente Marsh Base (Frei Base) where it will overnight, and return to Punta Arenas, Chile. The application is submitted by World Flyers of Buena Vista, CO and 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 within October 31, 2011. 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 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 conduct of a flight from South America, over the South Pole, landing at Teniente Marsh Base (Frei) on Deception Island, and returning to Punta Arenas, Chile. Air emissions will be released from the engine, and any liquid or solid waste will be stored on the aircraft and disposed of in South America. The permit: Mickey Bob Russell, World Flyers, Buena Vista, CO. Permit application No. 2012 WM–005. SUMMARY: Nadene G. Kennedy, Permit Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–25226 Filed 9–29–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P 60933 Name: Engineering Advisory Committee Meeting, #1170. Date/Time: October 26, 2011: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., October 27, 2011: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Place: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1235, Arlington, Virginia 22230. Type of Meeting: Open. Contact Person: Deborah Young, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 505, Arlington, Virginia 22230. Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice, recommendations and counsel on major goals and policies pertaining to engineering programs and activities. Agenda: The principal focus of the meeting on both days will be to discuss emerging issues and opportunities for the Directorate for Engineering and its divisions and review Committee of Visitors Reports. Dated: September 27, 2011. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–25207 Filed 9–29–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Proposal Review Panel for Human Resource Development; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: Name: ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Site Visit, Proposal Review Panel Human Resource Development (#1199). Date/Time: October 17, 2011; 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. October 18–19, 2011; 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Place: North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102. Type of Meeting: Part-Open. Contact Person: Kelly Mack, Division of Human Resource Development, Room 815, National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA (703) 292–8575. Purpose of Meeting: NSF site visit to conduct a renewal review during year 3 of the award period as stipulated in the cooperative agreement. Agenda: To conduct an in depth evaluation of performance, to assess progress towards goals, and to provide recommendations. Monday, October 17 5 p.m.–10 p.m. Closed—Executive Session. BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Advisory Committee for Engineering; Notice of Meeting Tuesday, October 18 8:30 a.m.–12 Noon Open—Program Presentation. 1 p.m.–6 p.m. Closed—Interviews with Selected Institutional Staff. In accordance with Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: Wednesday, October 19 8:30 a.m.–12 Noon Closed—Interviews with Selected Institutional Staff. 1 p.m.–6 p.m. Closed—Executive Session, review and drafting site visit report. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2011–25168 Filed 9–29–11; 8:45 am] Notice of Permit Application Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 AGENCY: National Science Foundation. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 190 (Friday, September 30, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 60933]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-25168]



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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Antarctic Conservation Act Permit Applications

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the National Science Foundation 
(NSF) has received a waste management permit application for a flight 
by a Beechcraft Queen Air 65 ``Excaliber'' to depart Punta Arenas, 
Chile, fly over the South Pole, land at Teniente Marsh Base (Frei Base) 
where it will overnight, and return to Punta Arenas, Chile. The 
application is submitted by World Flyers of Buena Vista, CO and 
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 within October 31, 
2011. 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 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 conduct of a flight from South 
America, over the South Pole, landing at Teniente Marsh Base (Frei) on 
Deception Island, and returning to Punta Arenas, Chile. Air emissions 
will be released from the engine, and any liquid or solid waste will be 
stored on the aircraft and disposed of in South America.
    The permit: Mickey Bob Russell, World Flyers, Buena Vista, CO; 
Permit application No. 2012 WM-005.

Nadene G. Kennedy,
Permit Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-25168 Filed 9-29-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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