Notice of Permit Modification Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 81816 [2016-27790]

Download as PDF 81816 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 223 / Friday, November 18, 2016 / Notices The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish a notice of requests to modify permits issued to conduct activities regulated and permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. NSF has published regulations under the Antarctic Conservation Act at Title 45 Part 671 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This is the required notice of a requested permit modification and permit issued. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nature McGinn, 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: The Foundation issued a permit (ACA 2016– 020) to Laura K.O. Smith, Owner & Operator of Quixote Expeditions, LLC (Quixote), on December 23, 2015. The issued permit allows the applicant to operate the ‘‘Ocean Tramp,’’ a reinforced ketch rigged sailing yacht in the Antarctic Peninsula region. Activities to be conducted by Quixote include: Passenger landings, hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, and possible station visits. Now the applicant proposes a permit modification to continue permitted activities, including minimization, mitigation, and monitoring of waste, for the 2016–2017 Antarctic season. The Environmental Officer has reviewed the modification request and has determined that the amendment is not a material change to the permit, and it will have a less than a minor or transitory impact. December 23, 2015 to February 6, 2021 The permit modification was issued on November 9, 2016. SUMMARY: Nadene G. Kennedy, Polar Coordination Specialist, Division of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 2016–27788 Filed 11–17–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Permit Modification Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 National Science Foundation. Notice of Permit Modification Request Received and Permit Issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, Public Law 95–541. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: ACTION: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish a notice of requests to modify permits SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:21 Nov 17, 2016 Jkt 241001 issued to conduct activities regulated and permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. NSF has published regulations under the Antarctic Conservation Act at Title 45 Part 671 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This is the required notice of a requested permit modification and permit issued. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nature McGinn, 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: 1. The Foundation issued a permit (ACA 2016–014) to Dwayne Stevens, Marine Operations Manager, Lindblad Expeditions on November 1, 2015. The issued permit allows the applicant to operate small, battery-operated, remotely controlled unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with cameras for educational, outreach, and commercial purposes. Now the applicant proposes a permit modification to update the guidelines regarding the hiring and experience of UAV pilots and to include two additional pilot profiles. The Environmental Officer has reviewed the modification request and has determined that the amendment is not a material change to the permit, and it will have a less than a minor or transitory impact. The permit modification was issued on November 10, 2016. 2. The Foundation issued a permit (ACA 2014–006) to Eric Strangeland, VP Operations, Quark Expeditions Inc. on September 18, 2013. The issued permit allows the applicant to conduct waste management activities associated with tourism activities including shore excursions, kayaking, camping, cross country skiing, ice climbing and mountaineering in the Antarctic Peninsula region. A recent modification to this permit, dated November 7, 2014, permitted the applicant to allow for the conduct of waste management activities associated with downhill skiing, polar plunging, and stand-up paddleboarding. Now the applicant proposes a permit modification to update their schedule of activities for 2016–17, clarify their kayaking and camping procedures, and change the named permit holder to Bill Davis, VP Operations, Quark Expeditions Inc. The Environmental Officer has reviewed the modification request and has determined that the amendment is not a material change to the permit, and it will have a less than a minor or transitory impact. PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DATES: November 1, 2013 to March 31, 2017. The permit modification was issued on November 10, 2016. Nadene G. Kennedy, Polar Coordination Specialist, Division of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 2016–27790 Filed 11–17–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) Meeting of the ACRS Subcommittee on Planning and Procedures; Notice of Meeting The ACRS Subcommittee on Planning and Procedures will hold a meeting on November 30, 2016, Room T–2B3, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The meeting will be open to public attendance with the exception of a portion that may be closed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2) and (6) to discuss organizational and personnel matters that relate solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of the ACRS, and information the release of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. The agenda for the subject meeting shall be as follows: Wednesday, November 30, 2016—12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. The Subcommittee will discuss proposed ACRS activities and related matters. The Subcommittee will gather information, analyze relevant issues and facts, and formulate proposed positions and actions, as appropriate, for deliberation by the Full Committee. Members of the public desiring to provide oral statements and/or written comments should notify the Designated Federal Official (DFO), Quynh Nguyen (Telephone 301–415–5844 or Email: Quynh.Nguyen@nrc.gov) five days prior to the meeting, if possible, so that arrangements can be made. Thirty-five hard copies of each presentation or handout should be provided to the DFO thirty minutes before the meeting. In addition, one electronic copy of each presentation should be emailed to the DFO one day before the meeting. If an electronic copy cannot be provided within this timeframe, presenters should provide the DFO with a CDcontaining each presentation at least thirty minutes before the meeting. Electronic recordings will be permitted only during those portions of the meeting that are open to the public. E:\FR\FM\18NON1.SGM 18NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 223 (Friday, November 18, 2016)]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-27790]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


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

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice of Permit Modification Request Received and 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 requests to modify permits issued to conduct activities 
regulated and permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 
1978. NSF has published regulations under the Antarctic Conservation 
Act at Title 45 Part 671 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This is 
the required notice of a requested permit modification and permit 
issued.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nature McGinn, 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: 
    1. The Foundation issued a permit (ACA 2016-014) to Dwayne Stevens, 
Marine Operations Manager, Lindblad Expeditions on November 1, 2015. 
The issued permit allows the applicant to operate small, battery-
operated, remotely controlled unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped 
with cameras for educational, outreach, and commercial purposes.
    Now the applicant proposes a permit modification to update the 
guidelines regarding the hiring and experience of UAV pilots and to 
include two additional pilot profiles. The Environmental Officer has 
reviewed the modification request and has determined that the amendment 
is not a material change to the permit, and it will have a less than a 
minor or transitory impact.
    The permit modification was issued on November 10, 2016.
    2. The Foundation issued a permit (ACA 2014-006) to Eric 
Strangeland, VP Operations, Quark Expeditions Inc. on September 18, 
2013. The issued permit allows the applicant to conduct waste 
management activities associated with tourism activities including 
shore excursions, kayaking, camping, cross country skiing, ice climbing 
and mountaineering in the Antarctic Peninsula region.
    A recent modification to this permit, dated November 7, 2014, 
permitted the applicant to allow for the conduct of waste management 
activities associated with downhill skiing, polar plunging, and stand-
up paddleboarding.
    Now the applicant proposes a permit modification to update their 
schedule of activities for 2016-17, clarify their kayaking and camping 
procedures, and change the named permit holder to Bill Davis, VP 
Operations, Quark Expeditions Inc. The Environmental Officer has 
reviewed the modification request and has determined that the amendment 
is not a material change to the permit, and it will have a less than a 
minor or transitory impact.
    DATES: November 1, 2013 to March 31, 2017.

    The permit modification was issued on November 10, 2016.
Nadene G. Kennedy,
Polar Coordination Specialist, Division of Polar Programs.
[FR Doc. 2016-27790 Filed 11-17-16; 8:45 am]
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