Conservation of Antarctic Animals and Plants, 27989-27990 [2021-10808]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 99 / Tuesday, May 25, 2021 / Rules and Regulations NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION 45 CFR Part 670 RIN 3145–AA59 Conservation of Antarctic Animals and Plants National Science Foundation. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: Pursuant to the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, as amended, the National Science Foundation (NSF) is amending its regulations to reflect changes to the list of designated historic sites or monuments (HSM) in Antarctica. These changes reflect decisions adopted by the Antarctic Treaty Parties at the XLII Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, held in Prague, Czech Republic in 2019. The United States Department of State heads the United States delegation to these annual Antarctic Treaty meetings. DATES: Effective May 25, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bijan Gilanshah, Assistant General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, at 703–292–8060, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite W 18200, Alexandria, VA 22314. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, as amended (‘‘ACA’’) (16 U.S.C. 2401, et seq.) implements the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (‘‘the Protocol’’). Annex V contains provisions for the protection of specially designated areas specially managed areas and historic sites and monuments. Section 2405 of title 16 of the ACA directs the Director of the National Science Foundation to issue such regulations as are necessary and appropriate to implement Annex V to the Protocol. The Antarctic Treaty Parties, which includes the United States, periodically adopt measures to establish, consolidate or revoke specially protected areas, specially managed areas and historical sites or monuments in Antarctica. The regulation is being revised to reflect two newly added historical sites and monuments (HSM) in Antarctica, HSMs 93 and 94. SUMMARY: jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES Public Participation The changes to these areas and sites reflect decisions already made by the Antarctic Treaty Parties at recent international ATCM meetings. Because these amendments directly involve a foreign affairs function, the provisions of Executive Order 12866 and the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553), requiring notice of proposed VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:05 May 24, 2021 Jkt 253001 rulemaking, opportunity for public participation, and delay in effective date, are inapplicable. Further, because no notice of proposed rulemaking is required for this rule, the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601–612) does not apply. Environmental Impact This final rule makes technical conforming changes to the National Science Foundation’s regulations to reflect the substantive outcomes of recent Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings. The actions taken by the Antarctic Treaty Parties protect additional historic resources. Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs In implementing these international ATCM agreed to changes, this direct final rule relates to a foreign affairs function of the United States. Accordingly, NSF has determined that this document is not a regulation or rule subject to Executive Order 12866. Furthermore, this direct final rule is not a significant regulatory action as defined in Executive Order 12866. No Takings Implications The Foundation has determined that the final rule will not involve the taking of private property pursuant to E.O. 12630. Civil Justice Reform The Foundation has considered this final rule under E.O. 12988 on civil justice reform and determined the principles underlying and requirements of E.O. 12988 are not implicated. Federalism and Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments The Foundation has considered this final rule under the requirements of E.O. 13132 on federalism and has determined that the final rule conforms with the federalism principles set out in this E.O.; will not impose any compliance costs on the States; and will not have substantial direct effects on the States, the relationship between the Federal government and the States, or the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, the Foundation has determined that no further assessment of federalism implications is necessary. Moreover, the Foundation has determined that promulgation of this final rule does not require advance consultation with Indian Tribal officials as set forth in E.O. 13175, Consultation PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 27989 and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments. Energy Effects The Foundation has reviewed this final rule under E.O. 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use. The Foundation has determined that this final rule does not constitute a significant energy action as defined in the E.O. Unfunded Mandates Pursuant to Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538), the Foundation has assessed the effects of this final rule on State, local, and Tribal governments and the private sector. This final rule will not compel the expenditure of $100 million or more by any State, local, or Tribal government or anyone in the private sector. Therefore, a statement under section 202 of the act is not required. Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public This final rule does not contain any recordkeeping or reporting requirements or other information collection requirements as defined in 5 CFR part 1320 that are not already required by law or not already approved for use. Accordingly, the review provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 5 CFR part 1320 do not apply. Congressional Review Act The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Office of Management and Budget has determined that this action is not a major rule as defined by Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (also known as the Congressional Review Act or CRA), 5 U.S.C. 804(2). This action will not result in: ‘‘an annual effect on the economy of $100,000,000 or more; a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government agencies, or geographic regions; or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or on the ability of United States-based enterprises to compete with foreignbased enterprises in domestic and export markets.’’ Pursuant to the CRA, however, NSF will submit a copy of this final rule to both Houses of Congress and to the Comptroller General. E:\FR\FM\25MYR1.SGM 25MYR1 27990 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 99 / Tuesday, May 25, 2021 / Rules and Regulations List of Subjects in 45 CFR Part 670 Administrative practice and procedure, Antarctica, Exports, Imports, Plants, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Wildlife. Pursuant to the authority granted by 16 U.S.C. 2405(a)(1), NSF hereby amends 45 CFR part 670 as set forth below: PART 670—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 670 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 16 U.S.C. 2405, as amended. 2. Amend § 670.29 in paragraph (c) by adding entries for ‘‘HSM 93’’ and ‘‘HSM 94’’ in alphanumeric order to read as follows: ■ § 670.29 Designation of Antarctic specially protected areas, specially managed areas, and historic sites and monuments. * * * * * (c) * * * HSM 93 Endurance, Wreck of the vessel owned and used by Sir Ernest Shackleton during his 1914–15 TransAntarctic Expedition. HSM 94 C.A. Larsen Multiexpedition cairn. Dated: May 18, 2021. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2021–10808 Filed 5–24–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [MB Docket No. 21–72; RM–11888; DA 21– 581; FR ID 28090] Television Broadcasting Services Green Bay, Wisconsin Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: On March 4, 2021, the Media Bureau, Video Division (Bureau) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in response to a petition for rulemaking filed by WLUK Licensee, LLC (Licensee), the licensee of WLUK–TV, channel 12 (FOX), Green Bay, Wisconsin, requesting the substitution of channel 18 for channel 12 at Green Bay in the DTV Table of Allotments. As a result of the Commission’s Incentive Auction and repacking process, WLUK– TV was repacked from channel 11 to channel 12. For the reasons set forth in the Report and Order referenced below, jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:05 May 24, 2021 Jkt 253001 the Bureau amends FCC regulations to substitute channel 18 for channel 12 at Green Bay. DATES: Effective May 25, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joyce Bernstein, Media Bureau, at (202) 418–1647 or Joyce Bernstein@fcc.gov. The proposed rule was published at 86 FR 15885 on March 25, 2021. The Licensee filed comments in support of the petition reaffirming its commitment to applying for channel 18. No other comments were received. In support, the Licensee states that the Commission has recognized that VHF channels have certain propagation characteristics which may cause reception issues for some viewers, that the reception of VHF signals requires larger antennas relative to UHF channels, and that many of the WLUK–TV viewers experience difficulty receiving its signal. In addition, operation on channel 18 will not result in any predicted loss of service. This is a synopsis of the Commission’s Report and Order, MB Docket No. 21–72; RM–11888; DA 21– 581, adopted May 17, 2021, and released May 17, 2021. The full text of this document is available for download at https://www.fcc.gov/edocs. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), 202– 418–0432 (tty). This document does not contain information collection requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. In addition, therefore, it does not contain any proposed information collection burden ‘‘for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees,’’ pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 107–198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4). Provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601– 612, do not apply to this proceeding. The Commission will send a copy of this Report and Order in a report to be sent to Congress and the Government Accountability Office pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, see 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73 Television. PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Federal Communications Commission. Thomas Horan, Chief of Staff, Media Bureau. Final Rule For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Communications Commission amends 47 CFR part 73 as follows: PART 73—RADIO BROADCAST SERVICE 1. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 155, 301, 303, 307, 309, 310, 334, 336, 339. 2. In § 73.622, in paragraph (i), amend the table entitled ‘‘Post-Transition Table of DTV Allotments,’’ under Wisconsin, by revising the entry for ‘‘Green Bay’’ to read as follows: ■ § 73.622 Digital television table of allotments. * * * (i) * * * * * Community * * Channel no. * WISCONSIN * * * Green Bay ............................ * * * * * * * 18, 23, 39, 41, *42 * * [FR Doc. 2021–11049 Filed 5–24–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [MB Docket No. 21–51; RM–11876; DA 21– 584; FR ID 28092] Television Broadcasting Services Cedar Rapids, Iowa Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: On February 12, 2021, the Media Bureau, Video Division (Bureau) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in response to a petition for rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Petitioner), the licensee of KCRG–TV, channel 9 (ABC), Cedar Rapids, Iowa, requesting the substitution of channel 32 for channel 9 at Cedar Rapids in the DTV Table of Allotments. For the reasons set forth in the Report and Order referenced below, the Bureau SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25MYR1.SGM 25MYR1

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

45 CFR Part 670

RIN 3145-AA59


Conservation of Antarctic Animals and Plants

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, as 
amended, the National Science Foundation (NSF) is amending its 
regulations to reflect changes to the list of designated historic sites 
or monuments (HSM) in Antarctica. These changes reflect decisions 
adopted by the Antarctic Treaty Parties at the XLII Antarctic Treaty 
Consultative Meeting, held in Prague, Czech Republic in 2019. The 
United States Department of State heads the United States delegation to 
these annual Antarctic Treaty meetings.

DATES: Effective May 25, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bijan Gilanshah, Assistant General 
Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, at 703-292-8060, National 
Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite W 18200, Alexandria, 
VA 22314.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, as 
amended (``ACA'') (16 U.S.C. 2401, et seq.) implements the Protocol on 
Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (``the Protocol'').
    Annex V contains provisions for the protection of specially 
designated areas specially managed areas and historic sites and 
monuments. Section 2405 of title 16 of the ACA directs the Director of 
the National Science Foundation to issue such regulations as are 
necessary and appropriate to implement Annex V to the Protocol.
    The Antarctic Treaty Parties, which includes the United States, 
periodically adopt measures to establish, consolidate or revoke 
specially protected areas, specially managed areas and historical sites 
or monuments in Antarctica. The regulation is being revised to reflect 
two newly added historical sites and monuments (HSM) in Antarctica, 
HSMs 93 and 94.

Public Participation

    The changes to these areas and sites reflect decisions already made 
by the Antarctic Treaty Parties at recent international ATCM meetings. 
Because these amendments directly involve a foreign affairs function, 
the provisions of Executive Order 12866 and the Administrative 
Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553), requiring notice of proposed rulemaking, 
opportunity for public participation, and delay in effective date, are 
inapplicable. Further, because no notice of proposed rulemaking is 
required for this rule, the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-
612) does not apply.

Environmental Impact

    This final rule makes technical conforming changes to the National 
Science Foundation's regulations to reflect the substantive outcomes of 
recent Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings. The actions taken by the 
Antarctic Treaty Parties protect additional historic resources.

Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs

    In implementing these international ATCM agreed to changes, this 
direct final rule relates to a foreign affairs function of the United 
States. Accordingly, NSF has determined that this document is not a 
regulation or rule subject to Executive Order 12866. Furthermore, this 
direct final rule is not a significant regulatory action as defined in 
Executive Order 12866.

No Takings Implications

    The Foundation has determined that the final rule will not involve 
the taking of private property pursuant to E.O. 12630.

Civil Justice Reform

    The Foundation has considered this final rule under E.O. 12988 on 
civil justice reform and determined the principles underlying and 
requirements of E.O. 12988 are not implicated.

Federalism and Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal 
Governments

    The Foundation has considered this final rule under the 
requirements of E.O. 13132 on federalism and has determined that the 
final rule conforms with the federalism principles set out in this 
E.O.; will not impose any compliance costs on the States; and will not 
have substantial direct effects on the States, the relationship between 
the Federal government and the States, or the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, the 
Foundation has determined that no further assessment of federalism 
implications is necessary.
    Moreover, the Foundation has determined that promulgation of this 
final rule does not require advance consultation with Indian Tribal 
officials as set forth in E.O. 13175, Consultation and Coordination 
with Indian Tribal Governments.

Energy Effects

    The Foundation has reviewed this final rule under E.O. 13211, 
Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, 
Distribution, or Use. The Foundation has determined that this final 
rule does not constitute a significant energy action as defined in the 
E.O.

Unfunded Mandates

    Pursuant to Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 
U.S.C. 1531-1538), the Foundation has assessed the effects of this 
final rule on State, local, and Tribal governments and the private 
sector. This final rule will not compel the expenditure of $100 million 
or more by any State, local, or Tribal government or anyone in the 
private sector. Therefore, a statement under section 202 of the act is 
not required.

Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public

    This final rule does not contain any recordkeeping or reporting 
requirements or other information collection requirements as defined in 
5 CFR part 1320 that are not already required by law or not already 
approved for use. Accordingly, the review provisions of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and its implementing 
regulations at 5 CFR part 1320 do not apply.

Congressional Review Act

    The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Office of 
Management and Budget has determined that this action is not a major 
rule as defined by Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory 
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (also known as the Congressional 
Review Act or CRA), 5 U.S.C. 804(2). This action will not result in: 
``an annual effect on the economy of $100,000,000 or more; a major 
increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, 
Federal, State, or local government agencies, or geographic regions; or 
significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, 
productivity, innovation, or on the ability of United States-based 
enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises in domestic and 
export markets.'' Pursuant to the CRA, however, NSF will submit a copy 
of this final rule to both Houses of Congress and to the Comptroller 
General.

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List of Subjects in 45 CFR Part 670

    Administrative practice and procedure, Antarctica, Exports, 
Imports, Plants, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Wildlife.

    Pursuant to the authority granted by 16 U.S.C. 2405(a)(1), NSF 
hereby amends 45 CFR part 670 as set forth below:

PART 670--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 670 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 2405, as amended.

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2. Amend Sec.  670.29 in paragraph (c) by adding entries for ``HSM 93'' 
and ``HSM 94'' in alphanumeric order to read as follows:


Sec.  670.29  Designation of Antarctic specially protected areas, 
specially managed areas, and historic sites and monuments.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *

HSM 93 Endurance, Wreck of the vessel owned and used by Sir Ernest 
Shackleton during his 1914-15 Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
HSM 94 C.A. Larsen Multiexpedition cairn.

    Dated: May 18, 2021.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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