Notice of Permit Modification Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 67501-67502 [2021-25730]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
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Notice of Permit Modification Received
• Opening Remarks
Under the Antarctic Conservation Act
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ACTION: Notice of permit modification
Share with Leadership
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• Break
SUMMARY: The National Science
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• STEM Identify and Intersectionality:
a notice of requests to modify permits
Part II
issued to conduct activities regulated
• Announcements and Final Remarks
under the Antarctic Conservation Act of
Dated: November 22, 2021.
1978. This is the required notice of a
Crystal Robinson,
requested permit modification.
Committee Management Officer.
DATES: Interested parties are invited to
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submit written data, comments, or
views with respect to this permit
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application by December 27, 2021.
Permit applications may be inspected by
interested parties at the Permit Office,
address below.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be
addressed to Permit Office, Office of
Polar Programs, National Science
Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue,
Alexandria, Virginia 22314.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Polly Penhale, ACA Permit Officer,
Office of Polar Programs, National
Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower
Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703–
292–8030; or ACApermits@nsf.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
National Science Foundation, as
directed by the Antarctic Conservation
Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–541), 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 as requiring
special protection. The regulations
establish such a permit system to
designate Antarctic Specially Protected
Areas.
Description of Permit Modification
Requested: The Foundation issued a
permit (ACA 2018–015) to Polar
Latitudes Inc. on November 2, 2017. The
issued permit allows the applicant to
conduct waste management activities
associated with coastal camping and
operating remotely piloted aircraft
systems (RPAS) In the Antarctic
Peninsula region.
On October 5, 2021, NSF issued a
permit modification authorizing waste
management activities associated with
planned operations for the 2021–2022
field season. This modification included
slight changes in operation. For the
2021–2022 season, Polar Latitudes plans
to operate the MS SEAVENTURE, which
will carry 149 passengers and 15–20
expedition staff. Polar Latitudes
requested that the number of
individuals permitted for coastal
camping activities be increased from 30
participants to 40 participants and four
expedition guides, with increased
equipment brought onshore to support a
larger group. Polar Latitudes also
updated their RPAS policies, which are
still in accordance with standards put
forth by IATTO and the ATCM.
Now the applicant proposes a
modification to this permit to authorize
waste management activities associated
with newly proposed onshore activities
to be conducted in the the 2021–2022
Antarctic season. The applicant
proposes conducting multiple one-day
reconnaissance expeditions led by a
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two-person reconnaissance team at
ATS-approved visitor sites in
Antarctica. The purpose of these
expeditions is to identify, map and
photograph suitable routes to be used in
future commercial land-based
expeditions. Materials to be brought
ashore including food and supplies to
support activities as well as emergency
supplies, including cooking fuel for
emergency use only. All solid,
hazardous, and biological wastes will be
removed from the continent and
returned to the operator’s vessel, MS
SEAVENTURE, following all
expeditions.
Location: Antarctic peninsula region.
Dates: January 1, 2022–March 30,
2022.
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. 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 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.
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 as requiring
special protection.
Description of Permit Modification
Requested: The Foundation issued a
permit (ACA 2022–005) to Leidos
Innovations Group, Antarctic Support
Contract on September 2, 2021. The
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issued permit allows the applicant to
introduce non-indigenous species into
Antarctica. This permit authorizes the
import and use of commercially
available proprietary bacterial
supplements for use in the Marine
Sanitation Device aboard relevant
support vessels deployed in support of
the Palmer Pier Replacement Project.
The applicant proposes a
modification to this permit regarding
the microbial agents used in marine
sanitation devices on board support
vessels. Specifically, the permit holder
requests altering the language of the
permit to accurately reflect specific
additives being used in marine
sanitation devices.
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: October 1, 2021–April 30,
2023.
The permit modification was issued
on November 16, 2021.
Erika N. Davis,
Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Permits Issued under the
Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978
National Science Foundation.
Notice of permits issued.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
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:
Polly Penhale, 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
October 19, 2021, and October 20, 2021,
the National Science Foundation
published notices in the Federal
Register of permit applications received.
The permits were issued on November
18, 2021, and November 19, 2021, to:
1. Nikola Bajo, Grand Circle Corporation
Permit No. 2022—015
2. Prash Karnik, Lindblad Expeditions
Permit No. 2022—016
3. Dr. Heather Lynch Permit No. 2022—
017
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018
Erika N. Davis,
Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Permit Applications Received
Under the Antarctic Conservation Act
of 1978
National Science Foundation.
Notice of permit applications
received.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is required to publish
a notice of permit applications received
to conduct activities regulated 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 permit applications
received.
DATES: Interested parties are invited to
submit written data, comments, or
views with respect to this permit
application by December 27, 2021. This
application may be inspected by
interested parties at the Permit Office,
address below.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be
addressed to Permit Office, Office of
Polar Programs, National Science
Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue,
Alexandria, Virginia 22314 or
ACApermits@nsf.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Polly Penhale, ACA Permit Officer, at
the above address, 703–292–8030.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
National Science Foundation, 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 as requiring
special protection. The regulations
establish such a permit system to
designate Antarctic Specially Protected
Areas.
SUMMARY:
Application Details
Permit Application: 2022025
1. Applicant: Dr. Kim Bernard,
College of Earth, Ocean and
Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State
University.
Activity for Which Permit Is
Requested: Introduce Non-Indigenous
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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.
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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.
DATES: Interested parties are invited to submit written data, comments,
or views with respect to this permit application by December 27, 2021.
Permit applications may be inspected by interested parties at the
Permit Office, address below.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Permit Office, Office of
Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue,
Alexandria, Virginia 22314.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Polly Penhale, ACA Permit Officer,
Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower
Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703-292-8030; or [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation, as directed
by the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-541), 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 as requiring special protection. The
regulations establish such a permit system to designate Antarctic
Specially Protected Areas.
Description of Permit Modification Requested: The Foundation issued
a permit (ACA 2018-015) to Polar Latitudes Inc. on November 2, 2017.
The issued permit allows the applicant to conduct waste management
activities associated with coastal camping and operating remotely
piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) In the Antarctic Peninsula region.
On October 5, 2021, NSF issued a permit modification authorizing
waste management activities associated with planned operations for the
2021-2022 field season. This modification included slight changes in
operation. For the 2021-2022 season, Polar Latitudes plans to operate
the MS SEAVENTURE, which will carry 149 passengers and 15-20 expedition
staff. Polar Latitudes requested that the number of individuals
permitted for coastal camping activities be increased from 30
participants to 40 participants and four expedition guides, with
increased equipment brought onshore to support a larger group. Polar
Latitudes also updated their RPAS policies, which are still in
accordance with standards put forth by IATTO and the ATCM.
Now the applicant proposes a modification to this permit to
authorize waste management activities associated with newly proposed
onshore activities to be conducted in the the 2021-2022 Antarctic
season. The applicant proposes conducting multiple one-day
reconnaissance expeditions led by a
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two-person reconnaissance team at ATS-approved visitor sites in
Antarctica. The purpose of these expeditions is to identify, map and
photograph suitable routes to be used in future commercial land-based
expeditions. Materials to be brought ashore including food and supplies
to support activities as well as emergency supplies, including cooking
fuel for emergency use only. All solid, hazardous, and biological
wastes will be removed from the continent and returned to the
operator's vessel, MS SEAVENTURE, following all expeditions.
Location: Antarctic peninsula region.
Dates: January 1, 2022-March 30, 2022.
Erika N. Davis,
Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
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