Notice of Permit Modification Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 60115-60116 [2019-24283]

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation (NSF), 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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07NON1.SGM 07NON1 60116 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 216 / Thursday, November 7, 2019 / Notices 1. NSF issued a permit (ACA 2015– 010) to Lockheed Martin Corporation on October 31, 2014. The issued permit allows the permit holder to, as the contractor providing operational support for the United States Antarctic Program (USAP), be responsible for waste management activities for the USAP. A modification to this permit, dated November 7, 2016, allowed a change in permit holder from Lockheed Martin Corporation to Leidos Innovations Group (Leidos), 7400 South Tucson Way, Centennial, CO 80112. Another, recent modification to this permit extended the expiration date from September 30, 2019 to October 31, 2019. This modification would be to extend the expiration date of the permit from October 31, 2019 to November 8, 2019. 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. Date of Permitted Activities: October 31, 2014–November 8, 2019. The permit modification was issued on November 1, 2019. 2. On October 23, 2015, the National Science Foundation (NSF) issued a waste management permit to David Rootes, Environmental Manager of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions, LLC (ALE). Under that permit (ACA #2016–008), ALE was permitted to operate a remote camp at Union Glacier, Antarctica, and provide logistical support services for scientific and other expeditions, film crews, and tourists. These activities include aircraft support, cache positioning, camp and field support, resupply, search and rescue, medevac, medical support and logistic support for some National Operators. The permit expires February 28, 2020. On September 3, 2019, Mr. Rootes provided NSF an update based on activities planned for the 2019–2020 field season. ALE’s activities are the same or similar as those detailed in the original permit (and previous modifications) and the estimates for emissions and waste generation are updated based on the planned activities for this 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. Date of Permitted Activities: October 23, 2015–February 28, 2020. The permit modification was issued on November 1, 2019. 3. On November 2, 2017, the National Science Foundation (NSF) issued a VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:55 Nov 06, 2019 Jkt 250001 waste management permit to Brandon Harvey, Director, Expedition Operations, Polar Latitudes, Inc. Under that permit (ACA #2018–015), Polar Latitudes was permitted to conduct waste management activities associated with coastal camping and operating remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) In the Antarctic Peninsula region. Coastal overnight camping of no more than 30 campers and two expedition staff for a maximum of 10 hours ashore. Camping must be away from vegetated sites and at least 150 meters from wildlife concentrations or lakes, protected areas, historical sites, and scientific stations. 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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 216 (Thursday, November 7, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60115-60116]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-24283]


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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.

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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 in 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, 
Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower 
Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703-292-8224; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation (NSF), 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.

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    1. NSF issued a permit (ACA 2015-010) to Lockheed Martin 
Corporation on October 31, 2014. The issued permit allows the permit 
holder to, as the contractor providing operational support for the 
United States Antarctic Program (USAP), be responsible for waste 
management activities for the USAP.
    A modification to this permit, dated November 7, 2016, allowed a 
change in permit holder from Lockheed Martin Corporation to Leidos 
Innovations Group (Leidos), 7400 South Tucson Way, Centennial, CO 
80112. Another, recent modification to this permit extended the 
expiration date from September 30, 2019 to October 31, 2019.
    This modification would be to extend the expiration date of the 
permit from October 31, 2019 to November 8, 2019. 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.
    Date of Permitted Activities: October 31, 2014-November 8, 2019.
    The permit modification was issued on November 1, 2019.
    2. On October 23, 2015, the National Science Foundation (NSF) 
issued a waste management permit to David Rootes, Environmental Manager 
of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions, LLC (ALE). Under that permit 
(ACA #2016-008), ALE was permitted to operate a remote camp at Union 
Glacier, Antarctica, and provide logistical support services for 
scientific and other expeditions, film crews, and tourists. These 
activities include aircraft support, cache positioning, camp and field 
support, resupply, search and rescue, medevac, medical support and 
logistic support for some National Operators. The permit expires 
February 28, 2020. On September 3, 2019, Mr. Rootes provided NSF an 
update based on activities planned for the 2019-2020 field season. 
ALE's activities are the same or similar as those detailed in the 
original permit (and previous modifications) and the estimates for 
emissions and waste generation are updated based on the planned 
activities for this 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.
    Date of Permitted Activities: October 23, 2015-February 28, 2020.
    The permit modification was issued on November 1, 2019.
    3. On November 2, 2017, the National Science Foundation (NSF) 
issued a waste management permit to Brandon Harvey, Director, 
Expedition Operations, Polar Latitudes, Inc. Under that permit (ACA 
#2018-015), Polar Latitudes was permitted to conduct waste management 
activities associated with coastal camping and operating remotely 
piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) In the Antarctic Peninsula region. 
Coastal overnight camping of no more than 30 campers and two expedition 
staff for a maximum of 10 hours ashore. Camping must be away from 
vegetated sites and at least 150 meters from wildlife concentrations or 
lakes, protected areas, historical sites, and scientific stations. The 
permit holder engages experienced pilots to fly small, battery-
operated, remotely controlled quadcopter equipped with cameras to 
capture aerial footage for commercial and educational uses. The permit 
expires March 30, 2022.
    On September 4, 2018, Polar Latitudes provided NSF an update based 
on activities planned for the 2018-2019 field season. The activities 
are the same or similar as those detailed in the original permit. 
Hayley Shephard now holds the position of Director of Expedition 
Operations. In addition, coastal camping should no longer occur in 
close proximity to Almirante Brown/Brown Base. On February 25, 2019, 
NSF issued a modification to allow waste management activities 
associated with whale tagging research aboard the MS ISLAND SKY, led by 
Daniel Zitterbart as part of an expedition within an expedition.
    On August 30, 2019, Polar Latitudes provided NSF an update based on 
activities planned for the 2019-2020 field season (attached). The 
activities are the same or similar as those detailed in the original 
permit and previous modifications. On October 14, 2019, Polar Latitudes 
provided NSF an update (attached) on the support of whale tagging 
activities this season aboard the MC Hebridean Sky in March 2020.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.
    Date of Permitted Activities: November 2, 2017--March 30, 2022.
    The permit modification was issued on November 3, 2019.

Erika N. Davis,
Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
[FR Doc. 2019-24283 Filed 11-6-19; 8:45 am]
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