Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 47645-47646 [2018-20470]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 183 / Thursday, September 20, 2018 / Notices This notice announces the publication of an updated list of goods—along with countries of origin— that the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) has reason to believe are produced by child labor or forced labor in violation of international standards (TVPRA List). ILAB is required to develop and make available to the public the TVPRA List pursuant to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) of 2005, as amended. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rachel Rigby, Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking, Bureau of International Labor Affairs, U.S. Department of Labor, at (202) 693– 4843 (this is not a toll-free number). 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VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:01 Sep 19, 2018 Jkt 244001 Signed at Washington, DC, this 13th day of September 2018. Martha E. Newton, Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs. [FR Doc. 2018–20391 Filed 9–19–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–28–P 47645 page: https://science.nasa.gov/ researchers/nac/science-advisorycommittees/apac. It is imperative that the meeting be held on this date to accommodate the scheduling priorities of the key participants. NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION Patricia Rausch, Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. [Notice: (18–070)] [FR Doc. 2018–20426 Filed 9–19–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P NASA Astrophysics Advisory Committee; Meeting National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Astrophysics Advisory Committee. This Committee reports to the Director, Astrophysics Division, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters. The meeting will be held for the purpose of soliciting, from the scientific community and other persons, scientific and technical information relevant to program planning. DATES: Monday, October 22, 2018, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. KarShelia Henderson, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, (202) 358–2355, fax (202) 358–2779, or khenderson@ nasa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be open to the public telephonically and by WebEx. You must use a touch-tone phone to participate in this meeting. Any interested person may dial the USA toll free conference call number 1–888–324–2912 or toll number 1–312–470–7002, passcode 7682264, to participate in this meeting by telephone on both days. The WebEx link is https:// nasa.webex.com/; the meeting number on October 22 is 991 683 794, password is APAC1018#; and the meeting number on October 23 is 998 343 087, password is APAC1018#. The agenda for the meeting includes the following topics: • Astrophysics Division Update • Updates on Specific Astrophysics Missions • Reports from the Program Analysis Groups The agenda will be posted on the Astrophysics Advisory Committee web SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. SUMMARY: Interested parties are invited to submit written data, comments, or views with respect to this permit application by October 22, 2018. 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 670), 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. DATES: E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 47646 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 183 / Thursday, September 20, 2018 / Notices Application Details Permit Application: 2019–007 1. Applicant Natasja van Gestel, Texas Tech University, Biological Sciences Department, 2901 Main Street, Lubbock, TX 79409. Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: Enter Antarctic Specially Protected Area, collect soil and vegetation samples. The applicant proposes to enter Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA) 113, Litchfield Island, Arthur Harbor, to study Antarctic soils, microbial communities, and vegetation. The studies would involve short-term, temporary installation of chambers around study plots; temporary installations of data loggers, sensors, and gauges; minimal soil sample collection; and collection of minimal vegetation samples. The applicant would collect 5 plants each of the species Deschampsia antarctica and Colobanthus quitensis and up to 20 small samples of various moss species. Moss samples would be collected near Palmer Station preferentially, if species are available there. All samples would be taken to the home institution for analysis and, ultimately, herbarium curation. Location: ASPA 113, Litchfield Island, Arthur Harbor; Anvers Island, Palmer Station area. Dates of Permitted Activities: December 5, 2018–April 10, 2019. amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 Permit Application: 2019–008 2. Applicant Caitlin Saks, WGBH, 1 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135. Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: Enter Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPA). The applicant would enter ASPA 121, Cape Royds, Ross Island; ASPA 155, Cape Evans, Ross Island; ASPA 157, Backdoor Bay, Cape Royds, Ross Island; ASPA 158, Hut Point, Ross Island; ASPA 172, Lower Taylor Glacier and Blood Falls, Taylor Valley to film scientific research being conducted, historically significant locations, and the natural environment. The resulting film and photography would be used to create a series of media products including a two-hour documentary. The applicant proposes to employ a video-camera and tripod, possibly a light stand (inside historic huts), a 360 degree virtual reality camera, and, where feasible and allowable, a small, remotely piloted aircraft system with a camera payload. The applicant would enter the historic huts with a trained guide and would abide by the management plans of all VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:01 Sep 19, 2018 Jkt 244001 ASPAs visited. The results of this work are expected to be useful for outreach and education about Antarctica and the scientific research conducted there. Location: ASPA 121, Cape Royds, Ross Island; ASPA 155, Cape Evans, Ross Island; ASPA 157, Backdoor Bay, Cape Royds, Ross Island; ASPA 158, Hut Point, Ross Island; ASPA 172, Lower Taylor Glacier and Blood Falls, Taylor Valley; McMurdo Station area; McMurdo Dry Valleys. Dates of Permitted Activities: October 22–November 19, 2018. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2018–20470 Filed 9–19–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Proposal Review Panel for International 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: Name and Committee Code: Proposal Review Panel for Office of International Science and Engineering—PIRE: Translating Cognitive and Brain Science in the Laboratory and Field to Language Learning Environments—Reverse Site Visit (#10749). Date and Time: October 25, 2018; 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Place: National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. Type of Meeting: Part-Open. Contact Person: Cassandra Dudka, PIRE Program Manager, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; Telephone 703/292–7250. Purpose of Meeting: NSF reverse site visit to conduct a review during year 3 of the five-year award period. To conduct an in-depth evaluation of performance, to assess progress towards goals, and to provide recommendations. Agenda: See attached. Reason for Closing: Topics to be discussed and evaluated during closed portions of the site review will include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; and information on personnel. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act. PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: September 17, 2018. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) Reverse Site Visit Agenda—NSF Room C3010 Thursday, October 25, 2018 8:00 a.m. Panelists arrive. Coffee/light refreshments available. 8:15 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Panel Orientation— (CLOSED) PIRE Rationale and Goals, Charge to Panel 8:45 a.m. PIs arrive. Introductions. (OPEN) 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. PIRE Project Presentation should cover the following: (OPEN) Research Integrating Research & Education Students (e.g. involvement in project, recruitment, diversity) Project Management and Communication Evaluation & Assessment Institutional Support International Partnerships 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Questions and Answers 12:30 p.m.—2:00 p.m. Working Lunch— Panel Discussion—(CLOSED) 2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Initial Feedback to Project Team (CLOSED) 2:30 p.m. PIRE PI and presenters are dismissed 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Panel meets for Reverse Site Visit Report Preparation—(CLOSED) 4:30 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Report presented to and discussion held with NSF staff— (CLOSED) 5:00 p.m. End of Reverse Site Visit [FR Doc. 2018–20454 Filed 9–19–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Advisory Committee for Education and Human Resources; 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: Name and Committee Code: Advisory Committee for Education and Human Resources (EHR) (#1119). Date and Time: October 18, 2018; 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. October 19, 2018; 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Place: National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Room E2020, Alexandria, VA 22314. To attend the meeting in person, all visitors must contact the Directorate for Education and Human Resources at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to arrange for a visitor’s badge. All visitors E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 183 (Thursday, September 20, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47645-47646]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-20470]


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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 October 22, 2018. 
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 670), 
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.

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Application Details

Permit Application: 2019-007

1. Applicant
    Natasja van Gestel, Texas Tech University, Biological Sciences 
Department, 2901 Main Street, Lubbock, TX 79409.
    Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: Enter Antarctic Specially 
Protected Area, collect soil and vegetation samples. The applicant 
proposes to enter Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA) 113, 
Litchfield Island, Arthur Harbor, to study Antarctic soils, microbial 
communities, and vegetation. The studies would involve short-term, 
temporary installation of chambers around study plots; temporary 
installations of data loggers, sensors, and gauges; minimal soil sample 
collection; and collection of minimal vegetation samples. The applicant 
would collect 5 plants each of the species Deschampsia antarctica and 
Colobanthus quitensis and up to 20 small samples of various moss 
species. Moss samples would be collected near Palmer Station 
preferentially, if species are available there. All samples would be 
taken to the home institution for analysis and, ultimately, herbarium 
curation.
    Location: ASPA 113, Litchfield Island, Arthur Harbor; Anvers 
Island, Palmer Station area.
    Dates of Permitted Activities: December 5, 2018-April 10, 2019.

Permit Application: 2019-008

2. Applicant
    Caitlin Saks, WGBH, 1 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135.
    Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: Enter Antarctic Specially 
Protected Areas (ASPA). The applicant would enter ASPA 121, Cape Royds, 
Ross Island; ASPA 155, Cape Evans, Ross Island; ASPA 157, Backdoor Bay, 
Cape Royds, Ross Island; ASPA 158, Hut Point, Ross Island; ASPA 172, 
Lower Taylor Glacier and Blood Falls, Taylor Valley to film scientific 
research being conducted, historically significant locations, and the 
natural environment. The resulting film and photography would be used 
to create a series of media products including a two-hour documentary. 
The applicant proposes to employ a video-camera and tripod, possibly a 
light stand (inside historic huts), a 360 degree virtual reality 
camera, and, where feasible and allowable, a small, remotely piloted 
aircraft system with a camera payload. The applicant would enter the 
historic huts with a trained guide and would abide by the management 
plans of all ASPAs visited. The results of this work are expected to be 
useful for outreach and education about Antarctica and the scientific 
research conducted there.
    Location: ASPA 121, Cape Royds, Ross Island; ASPA 155, Cape Evans, 
Ross Island; ASPA 157, Backdoor Bay, Cape Royds, Ross Island; ASPA 158, 
Hut Point, Ross Island; ASPA 172, Lower Taylor Glacier and Blood Falls, 
Taylor Valley; McMurdo Station area; McMurdo Dry Valleys.
    Dates of Permitted Activities: October 22-November 19, 2018.

Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2018-20470 Filed 9-19-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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