Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 54649 [2019-22193]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 197 / Thursday, October 10, 2019 / Notices ecosystem upon which they depend and to implement the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, Public Law 95–541, as amended by the Antarctic Science, Tourism, and Conservation Act of 1996, Public Law 104–227. Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates about 25 responses annually at 45 minutes per response; this computes to approximately 19 hours annually. Dated: October 7, 2019. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2019–22203 Filed 10–9–19; 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. 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 12, 2019. 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 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:50 Oct 09, 2019 Jkt 250001 54649 designate Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION Application Details Sunshine Act Meetings; Regular Board of Directors Meeting 1. Applicant: Lee Welhouse, 1225 West Dayton Street, Madison, Wisconsin, USA 53706—Permit application No. 2020–014. Activity for Which Permit Is Requested—Enter Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA). The applicant would enter ASPA 106, Cape Hallett, to perform maintenance and updates on an already installed automatic weather station and to retrieve data collected from the station. The permit holder and agents would approach the area by small fixed-wing aircraft and enter the ASPA on foot. The permit holder would adhere to all guidance in the ASPA management plan. Location—ASPA 106, Cape Hallett, Northern Victoria Land, Ross Sea. Dates of Permitted Activities— November 10–30, 2019. 2. Applicant: Patricia Ward, Nutopia Ltd., Kirkman House, 12–14 Whitfield Street, London, W1T 2RF, UK—Permit application No. 2020–015. Activity for Which Permit Is Requested—Harmful Interference. The applicant and agents propose to film emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) underwater and on the sea ice, using handheld cameras, pole-mounted cameras, and cameras attached to remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). The resulting footage and photography would be used to create media products including a multi-part series for television. The applicant and agents would access the filming area via helicopter and approach the penguins on foot or while diving. Divers would not approach penguins, but penguins are expected to come within five meters of divers. On the sea ice and when operating the RPAS, the applicant and agents would maintain distance from penguins that would avoid or minimize disturbance. The results of this work are expected to be useful for outreach and education about Antarctica and the scientific research conducted there. Location—McMurdo Sound, Ross, Sea, Antarctica. Dates of Permitted Activities— November 13–December 15, 2019. Erika N. Davis, Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs. 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2019. PLACE: NeighborWorks America— Gramlich Boardroom, 999 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002. STATUS: Open (with the exception of Executive Session). MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The General Counsel of the Corporation has certified that in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552 (b)(2) and (4) permit closure of the following portion(s) of this meeting: • Report from CEO TIME AND DATE: Agenda I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Executive Session: Report From CEO IV. Discussion Item National NeighborWorks Association V. Action Item LIFT 7.0 (2020) VI. Action Item Western Region—Lease Renewal VII. Action Item Auditor Rotation Policy VIII. Discussion Item Non-Core Funds IX. Discussion Item Audit Committee Report X. Discussion Item Governance Working Group Report XI. Discussion Item Health Insurance Delegation of Authority XII. Discussion Item FY2020 Corporate Goals XIII. Management Program Background and Updates XIV. Adjournment CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Rutledge Simmons, EVP & General Counsel/Secretary, (202) 760–4105; Rsimmons@nw.org. Rutledge Simmons, EVP & General Counsel/Corporate Secretary [FR Doc. 2019–22301 Filed 10–8–19; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7570–02–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [NRC–2019–0074] Information Collection: NRC Form 850, Request for Contractor Assignment(s) Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Renewal of existing information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: [FR Doc. 2019–22193 Filed 10–9–19; 8:45 am] The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public SUMMARY: BILLING CODE 7555–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\10OCN1.SGM 10OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 197 (Thursday, October 10, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 54649]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-22193]


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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 12, 2019. 
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.

Application Details

    1. Applicant: Lee Welhouse, 1225 West Dayton Street, Madison, 
Wisconsin, USA 53706--Permit application No. 2020-014.
    Activity for Which Permit Is Requested--Enter Antarctic Specially 
Protected Area (ASPA). The applicant would enter ASPA 106, Cape 
Hallett, to perform maintenance and updates on an already installed 
automatic weather station and to retrieve data collected from the 
station. The permit holder and agents would approach the area by small 
fixed-wing aircraft and enter the ASPA on foot. The permit holder would 
adhere to all guidance in the ASPA management plan.
    Location--ASPA 106, Cape Hallett, Northern Victoria Land, Ross Sea.
    Dates of Permitted Activities--November 10-30, 2019.
    2. Applicant: Patricia Ward, Nutopia Ltd., Kirkman House, 12-14 
Whitfield Street, London, W1T 2RF, UK--Permit application No. 2020-015.
    Activity for Which Permit Is Requested--Harmful Interference. The 
applicant and agents propose to film emperor penguins (Aptenodytes 
forsteri) underwater and on the sea ice, using handheld cameras, pole-
mounted cameras, and cameras attached to remotely piloted aircraft 
systems (RPAS). The resulting footage and photography would be used to 
create media products including a multi-part series for television. The 
applicant and agents would access the filming area via helicopter and 
approach the penguins on foot or while diving. Divers would not 
approach penguins, but penguins are expected to come within five meters 
of divers. On the sea ice and when operating the RPAS, the applicant 
and agents would maintain distance from penguins that would avoid or 
minimize disturbance. The results of this work are expected to be 
useful for outreach and education about Antarctica and the scientific 
research conducted there.
    Location--McMurdo Sound, Ross, Sea, Antarctica.
    Dates of Permitted Activities--November 13-December 15, 2019.

Erika N. Davis,
Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
[FR Doc. 2019-22193 Filed 10-9-19; 8:45 am]
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