Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 57141 [2014-22710]

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[FR Doc. 2014–22811 Filed 9–22–14; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6820–FN–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 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 a 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 24, 2014. This application may be inspected by interested parties at the Permit Office, address below. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Permit Office, Room 755, Division of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Li Ling Hamady, ACA Permit Officer, at the above address or ACApermits@ nsf.gov or (703) 292–7149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation, as asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:41 Sep 23, 2014 Jkt 232001 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 a requiring special protection. The regulations establish such a permit system to designate Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. Application Details Permit Application: 2015–008 1. Applicant Dr. Michael J. Polito, Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, Louisiana State University, 1002–Y Energy, Coast & Environment Building, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: Take, Import; The applicant intends to opportunistically obtain small samples of blood (1mL), and body and tail feathers from Macaroni, Gentoo, ´ Chinstrap, and Adelie penguins from breeding sites in the South Orkneys, South Shetland, and Antarctic Peninsula regions while based aboard a commercial tour ship. These samples will be used for genetic and stable isotope studies to help interpret migratory connectivity and diet. Up to one site for Macaroni penguins, up to ´ six sites each for Chinstrap and Adelie penguins, and up to eight sites for Gentoos will be sampled with up to 20 individuals sampled per site. Samples will be sent back to the USA for analysis. Location: Sites in the South Orkneys, South Shetland, and Antarctic Peninsula regions. Dates: 1 November 2014 through 31 September 2015. 57141 Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. This is the required notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Li Ling Hamady, ACA Permit Officer, Division of Polar Programs, Rm. 755, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. Or by email: ACApermits@nsf.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 8, 2014 the National Science Foundation published a notice in the Federal Register of a permit application received. The permit was issued on September 17, 2014 to: Matthew Lazzara, Permit No. 2015–005. Nadene G. Kennedy, Polar Coordination Specialist, Division of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 2014–22708 Filed 9–23–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [NRC–2014–0203] Proposed Revisions to Conduct of Operations Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Standard review plan-draft section revision; request for comment. 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Kennedy, Polar Coordination Specialist, Division of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 2014–22710 Filed 9–23–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Permits Issued Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 National Science Foundation. Notice of permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation of 1978, Public Law 95–541. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permits issued under the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: You may submit comments by any of the following methods (unless this document describes a different method for submitting comments on a specific subject): • Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search E:\FR\FM\24SEN1.SGM 24SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 185 (Wednesday, September 24, 2014)]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-22710]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic 
Conservation Act of 1978

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 a 
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 24, 2014. 
This application may be inspected by interested parties at the Permit 
Office, address below.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Permit Office, Room 755, 
Division of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson 
Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Li Ling Hamady, ACA Permit Officer, at 
the above address or ACApermits@nsf.gov or (703) 292-7149.

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 a requiring special protection. The 
regulations establish such a permit system to designate Antarctic 
Specially Protected Areas.

Application Details

Permit Application: 2015-008

1. Applicant
    Dr. Michael J. Polito, Department of Oceanography and Coastal 
Sciences, Louisiana State University, 1002-Y Energy, Coast & 
Environment Building, Baton Rouge, LA 70803

    Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: Take, Import; The applicant 
intends to opportunistically obtain small samples of blood (1mL), and 
body and tail feathers from Macaroni, Gentoo, Chinstrap, and 
Ad[eacute]lie penguins from breeding sites in the South Orkneys, South 
Shetland, and Antarctic Peninsula regions while based aboard a 
commercial tour ship. These samples will be used for genetic and stable 
isotope studies to help interpret migratory connectivity and diet. Up 
to one site for Macaroni penguins, up to six sites each for Chinstrap 
and Ad[eacute]lie penguins, and up to eight sites for Gentoos will be 
sampled with up to 20 individuals sampled per site. Samples will be 
sent back to the USA for analysis.
    Location: Sites in the South Orkneys, South Shetland, and Antarctic 
Peninsula regions.
    Dates: 1 November 2014 through 31 September 2015.

Nadene G. Kennedy,
Polar Coordination Specialist, Division of Polar Programs.
[FR Doc. 2014-22710 Filed 9-23-14; 8:45 am]
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