Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 69252 [2015-28381]

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

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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 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.

Application Details

Permit Application: 2016-017

1. Applicant: Vincent LiCata Louisiana State University & Agricultural 
and Mechanical College, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2701.

Activity for Which Permit Is Requested

    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]
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