Notice of Permit Modification Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 47163 [2021-17938]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 160 / Monday, August 23, 2021 / Notices The issued permit allows the applicant entry into Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPAs) in order to support the logistic and scientific objectives of the United States Antarctic Program. ASPAs permitted for entry under this permit include: ASPA 105 Beaufort Island, McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, ASPA 106 Cape Hallett, Northern Victoria Land, Ross Sea; ASPA 113 Litchfield Island, Arthur Harbor, Anvers Island, Palmer Archipelago; ASPA 121 Cape Royds, Ross Island; ASPA 122 Arrival Heights, Hut Point Peninsula, Ross Island; ASPA 123 Barwick and Balham Valleys, Southern Victoria Land; ASPA 124 Cape Crozier, Ross Island; ASPA 131 Canada Glacier, Lake Fryxell, Taylor Valley, Victoria Land; ASPA 137 North-west White Island, McMurdo Sound; ASPA 138 Linneaus Terrace, Asgard Range, Victoria Land; ASPA 139 Biscoe Point, Anvers Island, Palmer Archipelago; ASPA 154 Botany Bay, Cape Geology, Victoria Land; ASPA 172 Lower Taylor Glacier and Blood Falls, Taylor Valley, McMurdo Dry Valleys, Victoria Land; and ASPA 175 High Altitude Geothermal sites of the Ross Sea region. The applicant proposes a modification to his permit to extend the expiration of the permit until January 31, 2023. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation (NSF), 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. Description of Permit Modification Requested: The Foundation issued a permit (ACA 2017–018) to Leidos Innovations Group on October 30, 2016. The issued permit allows the applicant to enter Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA) 122 Arrival Heights, Hut Point Peninsula, Ross Island. Agents are permitted to enter and transit the ASPA when necessary to support the research and logistics operations of the United States Antarctic Program. Now the applicant proposes a modification to his permit to extend the expiration date of the permit until January 31, 2023. This modification also includes an update to the list of agents permitted entry under the 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. Erika N. Davis, Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 2021–17938 Filed 8–20–21; 8:45 am] Erika N. Davis, Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs. BILLING CODE 7555–01–P [FR Doc. 2021–17942 Filed 8–20–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Permit Modification Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 National Science Foundation. ACTION: Notice of permit modification request received and permit issued. AGENCY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish a notice of requests to modify permits issued to conduct activities regulated under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. This is the required notice of a requested permit modification and permit issued. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Polly Penhale, ACA Permit Officer, Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703– 292–7420; email: ACApermits@nsf.gov. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:11 Aug 20, 2021 Jkt 253001 Notice of Permit Modification Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 National Science Foundation. ACTION: Notice of permit modification request received and permit issued. AGENCY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish a notice of requests to modify permits issued to conduct activities regulated under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. This is the required notice of a requested permit modification and permit issued. DATES: October 30, 2016–January 31, 2023. The permit modification was issued on August 17, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Polly Penhale, ACA Permit Officer, Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower 47163 Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703– 292–7420; email: ACApermits@nsf.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation (NSF), 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. Description of Permit Modification Requested: The Foundation issued a permit (ACA 2017–017) to Leidos Innovations Group on October 30, 2016. The issued permit allows the applicant to conduct take of native mammal and bird species. Periodically native mammal and bird species enter the aircraft runways, the roads, and the ice pier at McMurdo Station, or the pier or general station area at Palmer Station. Such invasions pose operational safety concerns as well as potential harm to the animals. This permit authorizes permit agents to herd wildlife away from operational areas and out of harm’s way. Individuals tasked with wildlife removal are trained in proper techniques designed to minimize disturbance. The applicant proposes a modification to his permit to extend the expiration date of the permit until January 31, 2023. The modification also includes changes to permit language for updated accuracy. 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. Erika N. Davis, Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 160 (Monday, August 23, 2021)]
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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 under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. This is the 
required notice of a requested permit modification and permit issued.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Polly Penhale, ACA Permit Officer, 
Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower 
Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703-292-7420; 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 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.
    Description of Permit Modification Requested: The Foundation issued 
a permit (ACA 2017-018) to Leidos Innovations Group on October 30, 
2016. The issued permit allows the applicant to enter Antarctic 
Specially Protected Area (ASPA) 122 Arrival Heights, Hut Point 
Peninsula, Ross Island. Agents are permitted to enter and transit the 
ASPA when necessary to support the research and logistics operations of 
the United States Antarctic Program.
    Now the applicant proposes a modification to his permit to extend 
the expiration date of the permit until January 31, 2023. This 
modification also includes an update to the list of agents permitted 
entry under the 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.

Erika N. Davis,
Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
[FR Doc. 2021-17938 Filed 8-20-21; 8:45 am]
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