Notice of Permit Modification Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 47163-47164 [2021-17940]
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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.
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Erika N. Davis,
Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
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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.
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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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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
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
under the Antarctic Conservation Act of
1978. This is the required notice of a
SUMMARY:
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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
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 (Public Law 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.
NSF issued a permit (ACA 2017–020)
to Leidos Innovations Group on October
30, 2016. The issued permit allows the
permit holder to import and use
commercially available, bacteria
supplement for municipal Wastewater
Treatment Plants, to be used in the
wastewater treatment plant at McMurdo
Station, Antarctica. The permit includes
mitigation measures to prevent release
of bacteria into the Antarctic
Environment, including sterilization of
all effluent prior to discharge.
Now the permit holder proposes a
permit modification to extend the
expiration date 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.
Erika N. Davis,
Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
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Agreement States and Non-Agreement
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DATES: Submit comments by September
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Washington, DC 20555–0001; telephone:
301–415–2084; email:
Infocollects.Resource@nrc.gov.
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I. Obtaining Information and
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Please refer to Docket ID NRC–2021–
0071 when contacting the NRC about
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Under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35), the NRC recently
submitted a request for renewal of an
existing collection of information to
OMB for review entitled, ‘‘Requests to
Agreement States and Non-Agreement
States for Information.’’ The NRC hereby
informs potential respondents that an
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The NRC published a Federal
Register notice with a 60-day comment
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April 26, 2021, 86 FR 22077.
1. The title of the information
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States and Non-Agreement States for
Information’’.
2. OMB approval number: 3150–0029.
3. Type of submission: Revision.
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Not applicable.
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or requested: One-time, on occasion.
6. Who will be required or asked to
respond: 50 states, the District of
Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
7. The estimated number of annual
responses: 1,965.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 160 (Monday, August 23, 2021)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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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
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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
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 (Public Law 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.
NSF issued a permit (ACA 2017-020) to Leidos Innovations Group on
October 30, 2016. The issued permit allows the permit holder to import
and use commercially available, bacteria supplement for municipal
Wastewater Treatment Plants, to be used in the wastewater treatment
plant at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. The permit includes mitigation
measures to prevent release of bacteria into the Antarctic Environment,
including sterilization of all effluent prior to discharge.
Now the permit holder proposes a permit modification to extend the
expiration date 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.
Erika N. Davis,
Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
[FR Doc. 2021-17940 Filed 8-20-21; 8:45 am]
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