Notice of Permit Issued Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 69252-69253 [2015-28380]

Download as PDF 69252 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 216 / Monday, November 9, 2015 / Notices Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, or by email: ACApermits@nsf.gov. On September 28, 2015 the National Science Foundation published a notice in the Federal Register of a permit application received. The permit was issued on November 3, 2015 to: Michael J. Polito, Permit No. 2016–013. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Nadene G. Kennedy, Polar Coordination Specialist, Division of Polar Programs. Dated: November 14, 2015. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–28451 Filed 11–6–15; 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. [FR Doc. 2015–28388 Filed 11–6–15; 8:45 am] AGENCY: BILLING CODE 7555–01–P ACTION: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Advisory Committee for Computer and Information Science and Engineering; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces the following meeting: Advisory Committee for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) (1115). NAME: December 3, 2015: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; December 4, 2015: 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. DATE/TIME: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1235, Arlington, Virginia 22230. PLACE: TYPE OF MEETING: OPEN. Carmen Whitson, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1105, Arlington, Virginia 22230; 703/292– 8900. CONTACT PERSON: To advise NSF on the impact of its policies, programs and activities on the CISE community. To provide advice to the Assistant Director for CISE on issues related to long-range planning, and to form ad hoc subcommittees and working groups to carry out needed studies and tasks. PURPOSE OF MEETING: srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Activity for Which Permit Is Requested AGENDA: • Overview and CISE Update • Update on NSF Advanced Cyberinfrastructure major activities, recent new national initiatives, and computer science education efforts • Working group breakout sessions and report out: New Partnership Models for CISE Research, Data Science • Presentation and discussion on envisioning the future of CISE in 2025 • Discussion with NSF Director, Dr. ´ France Cordova • Closing remarks and wrap-up VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:52 Nov 06, 2015 Jkt 238001 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 December 9, 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: Nature McGinn, 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. SUMMARY: Application Details Permit Application: 2016±017 1. Applicant: Vincent LiCata Louisiana State University & Agricultural and Mechanical College, Baton Rouge, LA 70803–2701. PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ASPA entry; The applicant is an artist funded by the National Science Foundation’s Antarctic Artist & Writer’s program. The applicant is seeking a permit to be able to enter several ASPAs in order to take still and moving photos to re-stage iconic images from the Heroic Age, using contemporary researchers in present-day settings. These reenactments would be used to create moving photograph video installations with the purpose of connecting historical Antarctic exploration with modern research activities. In order to inspire and inform the public, the installation would tour to ∼20 institutions over a period of 2 years. If approved, the applicant would be accompanied in by experienced field staff who is familiar with the environmental sensitivities of the Area and would ensure that the applicant acts in accordance with the management plan for the Area.’’ Location ASPA 121 Cape Royds; ASPA 122 Arrival Heights; ASPA 155 Cape Evans; ASPA 157 Backdoor Bay; ASPA 158 Hut Point. Dates January 1 to February 20, 2016. Nadene G. Kennedy, Polar Coordination Specialist, Division of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 2015–28381 Filed 11–6–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Permit Issued Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 National Science Foundation. Notice of Permit issued 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 issued under the 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 e-mail ACApermits@nsf.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 25, 2015 the National Science Foundation published a notice in the Federal Register of a permit modification application received. The permit modification was issued on SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 216 / Monday, November 9, 2015 / Notices November 3, 2015 to: Robert Pitman, Permit No. 2015–001. U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act. Nadene G. Kennedy, Polar Coordination Specialist, Division of Polar Programs. Dated: October 30, 2015. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–28380 Filed 11–6–15; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2015–28450 Filed 11–6–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD Proposal Review Panel for Computing and Communication Foundation; Notice of Meeting Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; Notice of Computer Matching Program (Railroad Retirement Board and Social Security Administration, Match Number 1007) In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: Name: Proposal Panel Review for Computing and Communication Foundations; Expeditions in Computing Program (#1192) Site Visit. Date/Time: November 30, 2015, 7 p.m.–9 p.m.; December 1, 2015, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; December 2, 2015, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Place: Penn State University, University Park, PA. Type of Meeting: Partially Closed. Contact Person: Ephraim Glinert, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 1125, Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: (703) 292–8930. Purpose of Meeting: Site visit to assess the progress of the EIC Award: 1317560, ‘‘Collaborative Research: Visual Cortex on Silicon’’, and to provide advise and recommendations concerning further NSF support for the Center. Agenda: EIC Site Visit. Monday, November 30, 2015 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Closed. Site Team and NSF Staff meets to discuss Site Visit materials, review process and charge. srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Tuesday, December 1, 2015 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Open. Presentations by Awardee Institution, faculty staff and students to Site Team and NSF Staff. Discussions, question and answer sessions. 1 p.m.–8 p.m.: Closed. Draft report on education and research activities. Wednesday, December 2, 2015 8:30 a.m.–Noon: Open. Response presentations by Awardee Institution faculty staff to Site Team and NSF Staff. Discussions, question and answer sessions. Noon to 3 p.m.: Closed. Complete written site visit report with preliminary recommendations. Reason for Closing: The proposals being reviewed include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; financial data, such as salaries; and personal information concerning individuals associated with the proposals. These matters are exempt under 5 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:52 Nov 06, 2015 Jkt 238001 AGENCY: Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). Notice of a renewal of an existing computer-matching program that expires on January 6, 2016. ACTION: As required by the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the RRB is issuing public notice of its renewal of an ongoing computer-matching program with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The purpose of this notice is to advise individuals applying for or receiving benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act of the use made by RRB of this information obtained from SSA by means of a computer match. The RRB is also issuing public notice, on behalf of the SSA, of their intent to conduct a computer-matching program based on information provided to them by the RRB. DATES: This matching program becomes effective as proposed without further notice on December 21, 2015. We will file a report of this computer-matching program with the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB). ADDRESSES: Interested parties may comment on this publication by writing to Ms. Martha P. Rico, Secretary to the Board, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611–2092. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Timothy Grant, Chief Privacy Officer, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611– 2092, telephone 312–751–4869 or email at tim.grant@rrb.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: A. General The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, (Pub. L. 100– PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 69253 503), amended by the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a) as amended, requires a Federal agency participating in a computer matching program to publish a notice in the Federal Register for all matching programs. The Privacy Act, as amended, regulates the use of computer matching by Federal agencies when records contained in a Privacy Act System of Records are matched with other Federal, State, or local government records. It requires Federal agencies involved in computer matching programs to: (1) Negotiate written agreements with the other agency or agencies participating in the matching programs; (2) Obtain the approval of the matching agreement by the Data Integrity Boards (DIB) of the participating Federal agencies; (3) Publish notice of the computer matching program in the Federal Register; (4) Furnish detailed reports about matching programs to Congress and OMB; (5) Notify applicants and beneficiaries that their records are subject to matching; and (6) Verify match findings before reducing, suspending, terminating, or denying a person’s benefits or payments. The last notice for this matching program was published in the Federal Register on June 10, 2013 (78 FR 34678). B. RRB Computer Matches Subject to the Privacy Act We have taken appropriate action to ensure that all of our computer matching programs comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act, as amended. Notice of Computer Matching Program, RRB With the SSA, Match 1007 A. Name of Participating Agencies Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) and the Social Security Administration (SSA), Match #1007. B. Purpose of the Matching Program The RRB will, on a daily basis, obtain from SSA a record of the wages reported to SSA for persons who have applied for benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act and a record of the amount of benefits paid by that agency to persons who are receiving or have applied for benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act. The wage information is needed to compute the amount of the tier I annuity component provided by sections 3(a), 4(a) and 4(f) of the Railroad Retirement Act (45 U.S.C. 231b(a), 45 U.S.C. 231c(a) and 45 U.S.C. 231c(f)). The benefit E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 216 (Monday, November 9, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69252-69253]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-28380]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Permit Issued Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 
1978

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice of Permit issued 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 issued under the 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 e-mail ACApermits@nsf.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 25, 2015 the National Science 
Foundation published a notice in the Federal Register of a permit 
modification application received. The permit modification was issued 
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November 3, 2015 to: Robert Pitman, Permit No. 2015-001.

Nadene G. Kennedy,
Polar Coordination Specialist, Division of Polar Programs.
[FR Doc. 2015-28380 Filed 11-6-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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