Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 50049 [2015-20304]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 159 / Tuesday, August 18, 2015 / Notices Conservation Act of 1978, Public Law 95–541. Collected samples will be imported to the USA for lab analyses. 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 September 17, 2015. 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. Location SUMMARY: Application Details Permit Application: 2016–005 1. Applicant Allyson Hindle, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Thier 505, Boston MA 02114. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Activity for Which Permit Is Requested Take, Import into the USA. The applicant plans to study the tissue specific dive response of Weddell seals, looking at nitric oxide regulation. The study’s broad objective is to better understand the natural adaptations that allow Weddell seals to control their cardiovascular system and tolerate extreme hypoxia during dives. Up to 38 Weddell seals would be temporary restrained for sample collection and morphological measurement. In addition, the applicant plans to salvage parts of dead animals encountered. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:02 Aug 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 Delbridge Islands, Turks Head, Turtle Rock, Hutton Cliffs, Erebus Glacier Tongue, and in and around McMurdo Sound. Dates September 30, 2015–April 30, 2016 Nadene G. Kennedy, Polar Coordination Specialist, Division of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 2015–20305 Filed 8–17–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–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 September 17, 2015. 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 50049 establish such a permit system to designate Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. Application Details Permit Application: 2016–006 1. Applicant Angela L. Sremba, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State University, 2030 SE. Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365. Activity for Which Permit Is Requested Take, Import into USA. The applicant intends to collect bone samples from Antarctic blue whale remains at abandoned whaling stations and bays in the South Shetland Islands and sites along the Antarctic Peninsula, while based aboard a commercial tour ship. These samples will be used for genetic analyses to determine genetic diversity and population dynamics of Antarctic blue whales prior to their commercial exploitation throughout the 20th century. Samples will be sent back to the USA for analysis. Location South Shetland Islands, sites along Antarctic Peninsula. Dates October 1, 2015–October 1, 2020 Nadene G. Kennedy, Polar Coordination Specialist, Division of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 2015–20304 Filed 8–17–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes: Meeting Notice U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: NRC will convene a meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI) on October 8–9, 2015. A sample of agenda items to be discussed during the public session includes: (1) A discussion on training and experience for alpha and beta emitters; (2) a discussion on Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) section 35.1000 licensing guidance for the use of iodine-125 and palladium-103 seeds for localization of non-palpable lesions; (3) a presentation on the proposed revisions to the 10 CFR 35.1000 licensing guidance for Yttrium90 microspheres brachytherapy; (4) a status update on the decommissioning funding plan requirements for SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18AUN1.SGM 18AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 159 (Tuesday, August 18, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 50049]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-20304]


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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 September 17, 2015. 
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: 2016-006

1. Applicant Angela L. Sremba, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon 
State University, 2030 SE. Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365.

Activity for Which Permit Is Requested

    Take, Import into USA. The applicant intends to collect bone 
samples from Antarctic blue whale remains at abandoned whaling stations 
and bays in the South Shetland Islands and sites along the Antarctic 
Peninsula, while based aboard a commercial tour ship. These samples 
will be used for genetic analyses to determine genetic diversity and 
population dynamics of Antarctic blue whales prior to their commercial 
exploitation throughout the 20th century. Samples will be sent back to 
the USA for analysis.

Location

    South Shetland Islands, sites along Antarctic Peninsula.

Dates

October 1, 2015-October 1, 2020

Nadene G. Kennedy,
Polar Coordination Specialist, Division of Polar Programs.
[FR Doc. 2015-20304 Filed 8-17-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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