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Notice of Permit Modification Issued
Under the Antarctic Conservation Act
of 1978
National Science Foundation.
Notice of permit modifications
AGENCY:
ACTION:
issued.
The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is required to publish
notice of permits issued under the
Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978.
This is the required notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nature McGinn, ACA Permit Officer,
Office of Polar Programs, National
Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower
Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703–
292–8030; email: ACApermits@nsf.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
September 19, 2019 the National
Science Foundation published a notice
in the Federal Register of a permit
modification request received. The
permit modification was issued on
October 18, 2019 to:
Linnea Pearson, Permit No. 2018–013
On October 7, 2019 the National
Science Foundation published a notice
in the Federal Register of a permit
modification request received. The
permit modification was issued on
November 20, 2019 to:
Ron Naveen, Oceanites Inc., Permit No.
2019–001
SUMMARY:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is
particularly interested in comments
that:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility.
• Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
• Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected.
• Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submissions
of responses.
Title of Collection: U.S. Business
Response Survey.
OMB Number: 1220–0197.
Type of Review: New collection.
Affected Public: Businesses or other
for profits; Farms; Non-profit
institutions.
Total Respondents: 152,698.
Frequency: One time.
Total Responses: 152,698.
Average Time per Response: 10
minutes.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 25,450
hours.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval of the
information collection request; they also
will become a matter of public record.
Signed at Washington, DC, on July 28,
2020.
Mark Staniorski,
Division of Management Systems.
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Erika N. Davis,
Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
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Notice of Permit Modification Received
Under the Antarctic Conservation Act
of 1978
National Science Foundation.
Notice of Permit Modification
Request Received and Permit Issued.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
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
SUMMARY:
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Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703–
292–8224; email: ACApermits@nsf.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
National Science Foundation (NSF), as
directed by the Antarctic Conservation
Act of 1978 (Public Law 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.
1. NSF issued a permit (ACA 2018–
025) to Bill Davis, VP Operations, Quark
Expeditions Inc., on November 24, 2017.
Under that permit, Quark Expeditions is
permitted to conduct waste management
associated with the operation and
activities of multiple tour vessels in the
Antarctic Peninsula region. Activities
including shore excursions by Zodiac,
kayaking, day paddling, stand-up
paddle boarding, polar plunges, crosscountry skiing, ice climbing and
mountaineering, downhill skiing, and
vessel-supported short overnight stays
(camping) may be conducted on
selected voyages. The permit holder
may also operate a small, batteryoperated remotely piloted aircraft
system (RPAS) consisting, in part, of a
quadcopter equipped with a camera to
collect footage for commercial and
educational purposes. The permit
expires March 31, 2022.
On August 27, 2019 (revised
November 3, 2019), Quark Expeditions
provided NSF an update based on
activities planned for the 2019–2020
field season. The activities are the same
or similar as those detailed in the
original permit. Allison Kean now holds
the position of Operations Manager and
is the primary contact for the permit
holder. 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.
Dates of Permitted Activities:
November 4, 2019–March 31, 2022.
The permit modification was issued
on November 4, 2019.
2. NSF issued a permit (ACA 2016–
020) to Laura K.O. Smith, Owner,
Operator Quixote Expeditions, on
December 23, 2015. The issued permit
allows the permit holder to conduct
waste management activities associated
with the operation of the ‘‘Ocean
Tramp,’’ a reinforced ketch rigged
sailing yacht in the Antarctic Peninsula
region. Activities to be conducted by
Quixote include: passenger landings,
hiking, photography, wildlife viewing,
and possible station visits.
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A recent modification to this permit,
dated November 22, 2017, permitted
coastal camping activities in select
locations and resupply of fresh food to
the Quixote Expeditions vessel as part
of fly/cruise operations. Another
modification, dated November 6, 2018,
allowed the permit holder to add a
second vessel to support Quixote
Expeditions activities, to conduct shipto-ship fuel transfers, to release
comminuted food waste (excepting
poultry) at sea, and to operate a
remotely piloted aircraft for educational
and commercial purposes.
On October 3, 2019, the permit holder
submitted an update of provided NSF
an update based on activities planned
for the 2019–2020 field season.
Quixote’s activities are similar as those
detailed in the original permit and
earlier modifications, excepting the
support of different research projects.
Estimates for the waste generated by this
season’s activities were provided in the
update. 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.
Dates of Permitted Activities:
November 20, 2019–February 6, 2021.
The permit modification was issued
on November 20, 2019.
3. NSF issued a permit (ACA 2019–
012) Conrad Combrink, Senior Vice
President, Strategic Development
Expeditions and Experiences, Silversea
Cruises, Ltd., for waste management
activities associated with operating
remotely piloted aircraft systems
(RPAS). Silversea Cruises engages
experienced pilots to fly small, batteryoperated, remotely controlled
quadcopter equipped with cameras to
capture aerial footage for commercial
and educational uses.
On September 18, 2019, Bill Davis,
Vice President, Expeditions Operations
and Development, Silversea Cruises,
Ltd., provided NSF an update based on
activities planned for the 2019–2020
field season. Silversea’s activities are
the same or similar as those detailed in
the original permit. 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.
Dates of Permitted Activities:
November 20, 2019–March 30, 2022.
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The permit modification was issued
on November 20, 2019.
Erika N. Davis,
Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
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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 (Public Law 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.
1. NSF issued a permit (ACA 2018-025) to Bill Davis, VP Operations,
Quark Expeditions Inc., on November 24, 2017. Under that permit, Quark
Expeditions is permitted to conduct waste management associated with
the operation and activities of multiple tour vessels in the Antarctic
Peninsula region. 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) may be conducted on
selected voyages. The permit holder may also 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. The permit expires March 31, 2022.
On August 27, 2019 (revised November 3, 2019), Quark Expeditions
provided NSF an update based on activities planned for the 2019-2020
field season. The activities are the same or similar as those detailed
in the original permit. Allison Kean now holds the position of
Operations Manager and is the primary contact for the permit holder.
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.
Dates of Permitted Activities: November 4, 2019-March 31, 2022.
The permit modification was issued on November 4, 2019.
2. NSF issued a permit (ACA 2016-020) to Laura K.O. Smith, Owner,
Operator Quixote Expeditions, on December 23, 2015. The issued permit
allows the permit holder to conduct waste management activities
associated with the operation of the ``Ocean Tramp,'' a reinforced
ketch rigged sailing yacht in the Antarctic Peninsula region.
Activities to be conducted by Quixote include: passenger landings,
hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, and possible station visits.
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A recent modification to this permit, dated November 22, 2017,
permitted coastal camping activities in select locations and resupply
of fresh food to the Quixote Expeditions vessel as part of fly/cruise
operations. Another modification, dated November 6, 2018, allowed the
permit holder to add a second vessel to support Quixote Expeditions
activities, to conduct ship-to-ship fuel transfers, to release
comminuted food waste (excepting poultry) at sea, and to operate a
remotely piloted aircraft for educational and commercial purposes.
On October 3, 2019, the permit holder submitted an update of
provided NSF an update based on activities planned for the 2019-2020
field season. Quixote's activities are similar as those detailed in the
original permit and earlier modifications, excepting the support of
different research projects. Estimates for the waste generated by this
season's activities were provided in the update. 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.
Dates of Permitted Activities: November 20, 2019-February 6, 2021.
The permit modification was issued on November 20, 2019.
3. NSF issued a permit (ACA 2019-012) Conrad Combrink, Senior Vice
President, Strategic Development Expeditions and Experiences, Silversea
Cruises, Ltd., for waste management activities associated with
operating remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). Silversea Cruises
engages experienced pilots to fly small, battery-operated, remotely
controlled quadcopter equipped with cameras to capture aerial footage
for commercial and educational uses.
On September 18, 2019, Bill Davis, Vice President, Expeditions
Operations and Development, Silversea Cruises, Ltd., provided NSF an
update based on activities planned for the 2019-2020 field season.
Silversea's activities are the same or similar as those detailed in the
original permit. 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.
Dates of Permitted Activities: November 20, 2019-March 30, 2022.
The permit modification was issued on November 20, 2019.
Erika N. Davis,
Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
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