Notice of Availability of the Final Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation (CEE) for Continuation and Modernization of McMurdo Station Area Activities in Antarctica, 42021 [2019-17603]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 159 / Friday, August 16, 2019 / Notices 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 Investigation of Multi-scale, Multi-phase Phenomena in Complex Fluids for the Energy Industries (10749). Date and Time: September 19, 2019, 7:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m., September 20, 2019, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Place: CUNY City College of New York, New York, NY 10031. Type of Meeting: Part-open. Contact Person: Maija M. Kukla, PIRE Program Director, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; Telephone 703– 292–4940. Purpose of Meeting: NSF 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. Dated: August 13, 2019. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. khammond on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Day 1 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m.: Travel to Site Review Location, Breakfast 8:00 a.m.–12 noon: Introductions PIRE Rationale and Research Goals Research Accomplishments Administration, Management, and Budget Plans Review of Responses to Issues by Past Reviewers 10:00 a.m.–10:20 a.m.: NSF Executive Session/Break (CLOSED) Research Facilities and Physical Infrastructure 12 noon–12:30 p.m.: NSF Executive Session (CLOSED) 16:10 Aug 15, 2019 Day 2 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m.: Travel to Site Visit Location, Breakfast 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.: Meeting with Administrators and Investigator Only (Topic: Institutional Support) (CLOSED) 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.: Summary/Proposing Team to Critical Feedback 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.: Site Review Tea.m. Prepares Site Visit Report (Working Lunch Provided) (CLOSED) 4:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m.: Presentation of Site Visit Report to Principal Investigator [FR Doc. 2019–17655 Filed 8–15–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Availability of the Final Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation (CEE) for Continuation and Modernization of McMurdo Station Area Activities in Antarctica PIRE Site Visit Agenda VerDate Sep<11>2014 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.: Lunch—Discussion with Students (CLOSED) 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.: Integrating Research and Education Developing Human Resources Integrating Diversity 3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.: NSF Executive Session/Break (CLOSED) 3:30 p.m.–4:15 p.m.: Partnerships 4:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m.: Wrap up 5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m.: Executive Session/Break (CLOSED) 6:15 p.m.: Critical Feedback Provided to PI 8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.: NSF Executive Session/Working Dinner (CLOSED) Jkt 247001 National Science Foundation. Notice of availability. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Science Foundation (NSF) gives notice of the availability of the Final Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation (CEE) for Continuation and Modernization of McMurdo Station Area Activities, pursuant to the Antarctic Conservation Act, as amended, its implementing regulations, and in accordance with the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty. The proposed activity would implement modernization projects at McMurdo Station while continuing United States Antarctic Program (USAP) science and SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42021 operations at McMurdo Station and locations supported by the Station. DATES: The waiting period ends October 15, 2019, after which the Modernization and Continuation of McMurdo Area Activities are planned to commence. The Final CEE may be viewed by interested parties at https:// www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/antarct/treaty/ cees/AIMS/Final%20CEE_ McMurdo%20Modernization_v8_ 05Aug2019.pdf. ADDRESSES: Dr. Polly A. Penhale, Senior Advisor, Environment, Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 or CEE.comments@ nsf.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information regarding the CEE process, please contact Dr. Polly A. Penhale, at the above address, 703–292– 8030, or CEE.comments@nsf.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Article 3 of Annex I to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty requires the preparation of a CEE for any proposed Antarctic activity likely to have more than a minor or transitory impact. The draft CEE was made available to Antarctic Treaty Parties and the Committee for Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty for a 120-day period, as specified above. The draft CEE was published in the Federal Register (Vol. 84, No. 76/ Friday, April 19, 2019, Page 16547) for a 90-comment period, as specified in 45 CFR 641.18. The draft CEE was also made available through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Impact Statement Database at https:// cdxnodengn.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/ public/action/eis/details?eisId=269627. Additional information on the proposed actions and purpose and need was provided in the Notice of Intent to prepare a CEE published in the Federal Register (Vol. 81, No. 164/Wednesday, August 24, 2016, Pages 57940–57941). Dated: August 12, 2019. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2019–17603 Filed 8–15–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Proposal Review Panel for Physics; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Availability of the Final Comprehensive Environmental 
Evaluation (CEE) for Continuation and Modernization of McMurdo Station 
Area Activities in Antarctica

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) gives notice of the 
availability of the Final Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation (CEE) 
for Continuation and Modernization of McMurdo Station Area Activities, 
pursuant to the Antarctic Conservation Act, as amended, its 
implementing regulations, and in accordance with the Protocol on 
Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty. The proposed activity 
would implement modernization projects at McMurdo Station while 
continuing United States Antarctic Program (USAP) science and 
operations at McMurdo Station and locations supported by the Station.

DATES: The waiting period ends October 15, 2019, after which the 
Modernization and Continuation of McMurdo Area Activities are planned 
to commence.
    The Final CEE may be viewed by interested parties at https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/antarct/treaty/cees/AIMS/Final%20CEE_McMurdo%20Modernization_v8_05Aug2019.pdf.

ADDRESSES: Dr. Polly A. Penhale, Senior Advisor, Environment, Office of 
Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, 
Alexandria, Virginia 22314 or [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information regarding the 
CEE process, please contact Dr. Polly A. Penhale, at the above address, 
703-292-8030, or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Article 3 of Annex I to the Protocol on 
Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty requires the 
preparation of a CEE for any proposed Antarctic activity likely to have 
more than a minor or transitory impact. The draft CEE was made 
available to Antarctic Treaty Parties and the Committee for 
Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty for a 120-day period, 
as specified above.
    The draft CEE was published in the Federal Register (Vol. 84, No. 
76/Friday, April 19, 2019, Page 16547) for a 90-comment period, as 
specified in 45 CFR 641.18.
    The draft CEE was also made available through the Environmental 
Protection Agency's Environmental Impact Statement Database at https://cdxnodengn.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/eis/details?eisId=269627.
    Additional information on the proposed actions and purpose and need 
was provided in the Notice of Intent to prepare a CEE published in the 
Federal Register (Vol. 81, No. 164/Wednesday, August 24, 2016, Pages 
57940-57941).

    Dated: August 12, 2019.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2019-17603 Filed 8-15-19; 8:45 am]
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