Notice of Permit Modification Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 1792 [2022-00444]

Download as PDF 1792 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 12, 2022 / Notices Permit No. 2018–025 Allison Kean, Quark Expeditions Inc. Erika N. Davis, Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 2022–00443 Filed 1–11–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P 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. SUMMARY: Interested parties are invited to submit written data, comments, or views with respect to this permit application by February 11, 2022. 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 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 as requiring special protection. The regulations establish such a permit system to designate Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 DATES: Application Details Permit Application: 2022–028. 1. Applicant: Jonathan Hong, COO XM2 Aerial Pty Ltd., 15143 Waterman Dr., Van Nuys CA 91406. Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. The VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:04 Jan 11, 2022 Jkt 256001 applicant seeks an Antarctic Conservation Act permit for waste management activities associated with the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in Antarctica. The applicant proposes using multiple UAS for commercial filmmaking purposes in areas surrounding the Antarctica Peninsula. UAS are only to be flown by pre-approved pilots with extensive flight experience. The applicant includes various mitigation measures to limit potential impacts to the environment. These measures include the following: Safety measures that minimize the risk of equipment failure, using observers to maintain visual line of sight with the aircraft and to aid in possible retrieval, not flying above any concentrations of wildlife and disinfecting UAVs after flight to prevent possible contamination between operation sites. The applicant seeks a waste permit to cover any accidental release that may result from UAS use. Location: Antarctic Peninsula Region. Dates of Permitted Activities: March 1, 2022–February 28, 2023. Erika N. Davis, Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 2022–00445 Filed 1–11–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P 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 670), as amended by the Antarctic Science, Tourism and Conservation Act of 1996, has developed regulations for the establishment of a permit system for SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 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. Now the applicant proposes a modification to his permit to increase the number of individuals permitted for coastal camping activities to be increased from 40 to 50 participants for operator’s remaining 2021–2022 season. 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: November 2, 2017–March 30, 2022. The permit modification was issued on December 14, 2021. Erika N. Davis, Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 2022–00444 Filed 1–11–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Permit Modification Issued Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 National Science Foundation. Notice of permit modification 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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 12, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 1792]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-00444]


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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. 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: [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 as requiring special 
protection.
    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. Now the 
applicant proposes a modification to his permit to increase the number 
of individuals permitted for coastal camping activities to be increased 
from 40 to 50 participants for operator's remaining 2021-2022 season.
    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: November 2, 2017-March 30, 2022.
    The permit modification was issued on December 14, 2021.
Erika N. Davis,
Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
[FR Doc. 2022-00444 Filed 1-11-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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