Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 49231-49232 [2017-22981]
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Pursuant to the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, as amended,
notice is hereby given that 22 meetings
of the Arts Advisory Panel to the
National Council on the Arts will be
held by teleconference.
DATES: See the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section for individual
meeting times and dates. All meetings
are Eastern time and ending times are
approximate.
SUMMARY:
National Endowment for the
Arts, Constitution Center, 400 7th St.
SW., Washington, DC 20506.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Further information with reference to
these meetings can be obtained from Ms.
Sherry P. Hale, Office of Guidelines &
Panel Operations, National Endowment
for the Arts, Washington, DC 20506;
hales@arts.gov, or call 202/682–5696.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
closed portions of meetings are for the
purpose of Panel review, discussion,
evaluation, and recommendations on
financial assistance under the National
Foundation on the Arts and the
Humanities Act of 1965, as amended,
including information given in
confidence to the agency. In accordance
with the determination of the Chairman
of July 5, 2016, these sessions will be
closed to the public pursuant to
subsection (c)(6) of section 552b of title
5, United States Code.
The upcoming meetings are:
Museums (review of applications):
This meeting will be closed.
Date and time: November 28, 2017;
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Museums (review of applications):
This meeting will be closed.
Date and time: November 28, 2017;
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Presenting (review of applications):
This meeting will be closed.
Date and time: November 28, 2017;
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Presenting (review of applications):
This meeting will be closed.
Date and time: November 29, 2017;
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Museums (review of applications):
This meeting will be closed.
Date and time: November 29, 2017;
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Arts Education (review of
applications): This meeting will be
closed.
Date and time: November 30, 2017;
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Presenting (review of applications):
This meeting will be closed.
Date and time: November 30, 2017;
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Arts Education (review of
applications): This meeting will be
closed.
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Date and time: December 1, 2017;
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Presenting (review of applications):
This meeting will be closed.
Date and time: December 1, 2017;
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Literature (review of applications):
This meeting will be closed.
Date and time: December 5, 2017;
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Literature (review of applications):
This meeting will be closed.
Date and time: December 6, 2017;
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Arts Education (review of
applications): This meeting will be
closed.
Date and time: December 7, 2017;
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Media Arts (review of applications):
This meeting will be closed.
Date and time: December 7, 2017;
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Media Arts (review of applications):
This meeting will be closed.
Date and time: December 7, 2017;
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Arts Education (review of
applications): This meeting will be
closed.
Date and time: December 8, 2017;
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Media Arts (review of applications):
This meeting will be closed.
Date and time: December 8, 2017;
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Folk and Traditional Arts (review of
applications): This meeting will be
closed.
Date and time: December 12, 2017;
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Media Arts (review of applications):
This meeting will be closed.
Date and time: December 12, 2017;
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Arts Education (review of
applications): This meeting will be
closed.
Date and time: December 14, 2017;
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Folk and Traditional Arts (review of
applications): This meeting will be
closed.
Date and time: December 14, 2017;
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Local Arts Agencies (review of
applications): This meeting will be
closed.
Date and time: December 14, 2017;
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Media Arts (review of applications):
This meeting will be closed.
Date and time: December 14, 2017;
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dated: October 19, 2017.
Sherry P. Hale,
Staff Assistant, National Endowment for the
Arts.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Permit Applications Received
Under the Antarctic Conservation Act
of 1978
National Science Foundation.
Notice of permit applications
received.
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 in 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 November 24, 2017. This
application may be inspected by
interested parties at the Permit Office,
address below.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be
addressed to Permit Office, Office of
Polar Programs, National Science
Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue,
Alexandria, Virginia 22314.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nature McGinn, ACA Permit Officer, at
the above address, 703–292–8030, or
ACApermits@nsf.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
National Science Foundation, as
directed by the Antarctic Conservation
Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–541, 45 CFR
671), 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: 2018–019
1. Applicant: Cedar Wright, Expedition
Leader, The North Face, 2660
Juniper Ave, Boulder, CO 80304.
Activity for Which Permit is
Requested: Waste Management. The
applicant is seeking a waste
management permit for activities related
to climbing and skiing mountain peaks
in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. The
applicant proposed to establish a base
camp near the Ulvetanna peak. All
waste generated would be removed from
Antarctica with the exception of urine
and grey water. Any climbing
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equipment used would be removed to
the extent practicable. The applicant
would use best practices to minimize
the risks of spills of designated
pollutants. The applicant proposes to
operate a small, battery-operated
remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS)
consisting, in part, of a quadcopter
equipped with a camera to collect
footage of the expedition. The
quadcopter would not be flown over
concentrations of birds or mammals, or
over Antarctic Specially Protected
Areas. The RPAS would only be
operated by a certified pilot with
extensive experience. Several measures
would be taken to prevent loss of the
quadcopter including maintaining
visual line of sight, limiting flight time
to no more that 20 minutes, having a
return home feature, operating only
under calm weather conditions with
good visibility, and not operating in
areas where retrieving the quadcopter
would not be possible.
Location: Queen Maud Land,
Antarctica.
Dates: November 23—December 20,
2017.
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Permit Application: 2018–020
2. Applicant: Dierk M. Reuter, Liton
Services Inc, 180 E Pearson St, Apt
4505, Chicago, IL 60611.
Activity for Which Permit is
Requested: Waste Management. The
applicant is seeking a waste
management permit for activities related
to a proposed flight to King George
Island and over the Antarctic Peninsula
aboard a TBM 850 aircraft. The plane
and crew will depart Punta Arenas,
Chile and stop at the King George Island
airfield prior to and following a nonstop flight over the Antarctic Peninsula,
with a turnaround point at
approximately 75 degrees South, 71
degrees West. The applicant proposes to
overnight at King George Island before
returning to Punta Arenas, Chile. All
gear; emergency equipment and
supplies; foodstuffs; garbage; and
human waste would be stored in the
aircraft removed from Antarctica upon
departure. Gear would be new and/or
de-contaminated before use in
Antarctica. Emissions from the aircraft
would be minimized through proper
engine maintenance.
Location: King George Island; West
Antarctic Peninsula.
Dates: December 20, 2017—January
31, 2018.
Permit Application: 2018–021
3. Applicant: Lars Maltha Rasmussen,
Albatros Expeditions US Ltd, 4770
Biscayne Boulevard PHR, Miami,
FL 33137.
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Activity for Which Permit is
Requested: Waste Management. The
applicant proposes to operate small,
battery-operated RPAS consisting, in
part, of a quadcopter equipped with
cameras to collect commercial and
educational footage of the Antarctic.
The quadcopter would not be flown
over concentrations of birds or
mammals, or over Antarctic Specially
Protected Areas or Historic Sites and
Monuments. The RPAS would only be
operated by pilots with proficiency and
experience, who are pre-approved by
the Captain and Expedition Leader.
Several measures would be taken to
prevent loss of the quadcopter including
only flying when the wind is less than
25 knots; total flight times in accordance
with manufacturer specifications and
appropriate to the cold conditions;
having an automatic return feature in
case of loss of control link or low
battery; having an observer on the
lookout for wildlife, people, and other
hazards; and ensuring that the
separation between the operator and
quadcopter does not exceed an
operational range beyond visual contact.
The applicant is seeking a Waste Permit
to cover any accidental releases that
may result from operating the RPAS.
Location: Antarctic Peninsula region.
Dates: December 5, 2017–March 31,
2018.
Permit Application: 2018–025
4. Applicant: Bill Davis, VP
Operations, Quark Expeditions, 3131
Elliot Avenue, Suite 250, Seattle, WA
98121.
Activity for Which Permit is
Requested: Waste Management. The
applicant is seeking a waste
management permit associated with the
operation of multiple tour vessels in the
Antarctic Peninsula region. Each vessel
will complete multiple cruises and
multiple landings per cruise. Maximum
passengers taken ashore at any one time
will be limited to 100 persons. On
selected voyages Quark would offer
activities including shore excursions by
Zodiac, kayaking, day paddling, standup paddle boarding, polar plunges,
cross-country skiing, ice climbing and
mountaineering, downhill skiing, and
vessel-supported short overnight stays
(camping). The applicant also proposes
to operate a small, battery-operated
remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS)
consisting, in part, of a quadcopter
equipped with a camera to collect
footage for commercial and educational
purposes. Mitigation measures would be
in place to reduce the risk of non-native
species introductions and the risk of
spills or releases to the environment.
Waste generated during small boat and
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shore-based activities would be returned
to the vessels for proper disposal.
For vessel-supported short overnight
stays (camping): Camping would be
away from vegetated sites and at least
150m from wildlife concentrations or
lakes, protected areas, historical sites,
and scientific stations. Tents would be
pitched on snow, ice, or bare smooth
rock, at least 15m from the high-water
line. No food, other than emergency
rations, would be brought onshore and
all wastes, including human waste,
would be collected and returned to the
ship for proper disposal. Campers
would be limited to 30 passengers plus
staff, except at the following sites where
campers are limited to 60 passengers
plus staff: Damoy Point/Dorian Bay,
Danco Island, Pleneau Island, Leith
´
Cove, and Ronge Island. The ratio of
staff to passengers would be 1:10.
Camping would include overnight stays
of any duration, but in accordance with
the visitor site guidelines for each site.
For remotely piloted aircraft systems
(RPAS) operation: The quadcopter
would not be flown over concentrations
of birds or mammals, or over Antarctic
Specially Protected Areas or Historic
Sites and Monuments. The RPAS would
only be operated by pilots with
adequate experience. Several measures
would be taken to prevent against loss
of the quadcopter including painting the
them a highly visible color; only flying
when the wind is calm; flying for only
15 minutes at a time to maintain
adequate battery charge; having a
flotation device for operations over
water, and an ‘‘auto go home’’ feature in
case of loss of control link or low
battery; having an observer on the
lookout for wildlife, people, and other
hazards; and ensuring that the
separation between the operator and
quadcopter does not exceed a maximum
distance of 300 meters.
Location: Antarctic Peninsula region.
For camping: Damoy Point/Dorian Bay,
´
Danco Island, Ronge Island, Errera
Channel, Paradise Bay, Andvord Bay,
Pleneau Island, Argentine Islands
(Winter Island by Wordie House),
Hovgaard Island, Orne Harbour, Leith
Cove, Prospect Point, Portal Point,
Almirante Brown, Skontorp Cove, Neko
Harbour, Cuverville, Port Charcot,
Jougla Point, Horseshoe Island, Stony
Point, Lefevre-Utile, the Naze, Yalour
Islands.
Dates: October 25, 2017–March 31,
2022.
Nadene G. Kennedy,
Polar Coordination Specialist, Office of Polar
Programs.
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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.
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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 in 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 November 24, 2017.
This application may be inspected by interested parties at the Permit
Office, address below.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Permit Office, Office of
Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue,
Alexandria, Virginia 22314.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nature McGinn, ACA Permit Officer, at
the above address, 703-292-8030, or [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation, as directed
by the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-541, 45 CFR 671),
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: 2018-019
1. Applicant: Cedar Wright, Expedition Leader, The North Face, 2660
Juniper Ave, Boulder, CO 80304.
Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. The
applicant is seeking a waste management permit for activities related
to climbing and skiing mountain peaks in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica.
The applicant proposed to establish a base camp near the Ulvetanna
peak. All waste generated would be removed from Antarctica with the
exception of urine and grey water. Any climbing
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equipment used would be removed to the extent practicable. The
applicant would use best practices to minimize the risks of spills of
designated pollutants. The applicant proposes to operate a small,
battery-operated remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) consisting, in
part, of a quadcopter equipped with a camera to collect footage of the
expedition. The quadcopter would not be flown over concentrations of
birds or mammals, or over Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. The RPAS
would only be operated by a certified pilot with extensive experience.
Several measures would be taken to prevent loss of the quadcopter
including maintaining visual line of sight, limiting flight time to no
more that 20 minutes, having a return home feature, operating only
under calm weather conditions with good visibility, and not operating
in areas where retrieving the quadcopter would not be possible.
Location: Queen Maud Land, Antarctica.
Dates: November 23--December 20, 2017.
Permit Application: 2018-020
2. Applicant: Dierk M. Reuter, Liton Services Inc, 180 E Pearson St,
Apt 4505, Chicago, IL 60611.
Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. The
applicant is seeking a waste management permit for activities related
to a proposed flight to King George Island and over the Antarctic
Peninsula aboard a TBM 850 aircraft. The plane and crew will depart
Punta Arenas, Chile and stop at the King George Island airfield prior
to and following a non-stop flight over the Antarctic Peninsula, with a
turnaround point at approximately 75 degrees South, 71 degrees West.
The applicant proposes to overnight at King George Island before
returning to Punta Arenas, Chile. All gear; emergency equipment and
supplies; foodstuffs; garbage; and human waste would be stored in the
aircraft removed from Antarctica upon departure. Gear would be new and/
or de-contaminated before use in Antarctica. Emissions from the
aircraft would be minimized through proper engine maintenance.
Location: King George Island; West Antarctic Peninsula.
Dates: December 20, 2017--January 31, 2018.
Permit Application: 2018-021
3. Applicant: Lars Maltha Rasmussen, Albatros Expeditions US Ltd, 4770
Biscayne Boulevard PHR, Miami, FL 33137.
Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. The
applicant proposes to operate small, battery-operated RPAS consisting,
in part, of a quadcopter equipped with cameras to collect commercial
and educational footage of the Antarctic. The quadcopter would not be
flown over concentrations of birds or mammals, or over Antarctic
Specially Protected Areas or Historic Sites and Monuments. The RPAS
would only be operated by pilots with proficiency and experience, who
are pre-approved by the Captain and Expedition Leader. Several measures
would be taken to prevent loss of the quadcopter including only flying
when the wind is less than 25 knots; total flight times in accordance
with manufacturer specifications and appropriate to the cold
conditions; having an automatic return feature in case of loss of
control link or low battery; having an observer on the lookout for
wildlife, people, and other hazards; and ensuring that the separation
between the operator and quadcopter does not exceed an operational
range beyond visual contact. The applicant is seeking a Waste Permit to
cover any accidental releases that may result from operating the RPAS.
Location: Antarctic Peninsula region.
Dates: December 5, 2017-March 31, 2018.
Permit Application: 2018-025
4. Applicant: Bill Davis, VP Operations, Quark Expeditions, 3131
Elliot Avenue, Suite 250, Seattle, WA 98121.
Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. The
applicant is seeking a waste management permit associated with the
operation of multiple tour vessels in the Antarctic Peninsula region.
Each vessel will complete multiple cruises and multiple landings per
cruise. Maximum passengers taken ashore at any one time will be limited
to 100 persons. On selected voyages Quark would offer activities
including shore excursions by Zodiac, kayaking, day paddling, stand-up
paddle boarding, polar plunges, cross-country skiing, ice climbing and
mountaineering, downhill skiing, and vessel-supported short overnight
stays (camping). The applicant also proposes to operate a small,
battery-operated remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) consisting, in
part, of a quadcopter equipped with a camera to collect footage for
commercial and educational purposes. Mitigation measures would be in
place to reduce the risk of non-native species introductions and the
risk of spills or releases to the environment. Waste generated during
small boat and shore-based activities would be returned to the vessels
for proper disposal.
For vessel-supported short overnight stays (camping): Camping would
be away from vegetated sites and at least 150m from wildlife
concentrations or lakes, protected areas, historical sites, and
scientific stations. Tents would be pitched on snow, ice, or bare
smooth rock, at least 15m from the high-water line. No food, other than
emergency rations, would be brought onshore and all wastes, including
human waste, would be collected and returned to the ship for proper
disposal. Campers would be limited to 30 passengers plus staff, except
at the following sites where campers are limited to 60 passengers plus
staff: Damoy Point/Dorian Bay, Danco Island, Pleneau Island, Leith
Cove, and Rong[eacute] Island. The ratio of staff to passengers would
be 1:10. Camping would include overnight stays of any duration, but in
accordance with the visitor site guidelines for each site.
For remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) operation: The
quadcopter would not be flown over concentrations of birds or mammals,
or over Antarctic Specially Protected Areas or Historic Sites and
Monuments. The RPAS would only be operated by pilots with adequate
experience. Several measures would be taken to prevent against loss of
the quadcopter including painting the them a highly visible color; only
flying when the wind is calm; flying for only 15 minutes at a time to
maintain adequate battery charge; having a flotation device for
operations over water, and an ``auto go home'' feature in case of loss
of control link or low battery; having an observer on the lookout for
wildlife, people, and other hazards; and ensuring that the separation
between the operator and quadcopter does not exceed a maximum distance
of 300 meters.
Location: Antarctic Peninsula region. For camping: Damoy Point/
Dorian Bay, Danco Island, Rong[eacute] Island, Errera Channel, Paradise
Bay, Andvord Bay, Pleneau Island, Argentine Islands (Winter Island by
Wordie House), Hovgaard Island, Orne Harbour, Leith Cove, Prospect
Point, Portal Point, Almirante Brown, Skontorp Cove, Neko Harbour,
Cuverville, Port Charcot, Jougla Point, Horseshoe Island, Stony Point,
Lefevre-Utile, the Naze, Yalour Islands.
Dates: October 25, 2017-March 31, 2022.
Nadene G. Kennedy,
Polar Coordination Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
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