Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 53931-53932 [2023-17089]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 152 / Wednesday, August 9, 2023 / Notices NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION Renewal of Agency Information Collection of a Previously Approved Collection; Request for Comments National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). ACTION: Notice of submission to the Office of Management and Budget. AGENCY: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is submitting the following extensions of currently approved collections to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewal. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 8, 2023 to be assured consideration. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submission may be obtained by contacting Mahala Vixamar at (703) 718–1155, emailing PRAComments@ncua.gov, or viewing the entire information collection request at www.reginfo.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Number: 3133–0134. Title: Truth in Savings (TISA), 12 CFR part 707. Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection. Abstract: NCUA’s TISA regulation requires credit unions to provide specific disclosures when an account is opened, when a disclosed term changes or a term account is close to renewal, on periodic statements of account activity, in advertisements, and upon a member’s or potential member’s request. Credit unions that provide periodic statements are required to include information about fees imposed, the annual percentage yield earned during those statement periods, and other account terms. The requirements for creating and disseminating account disclosures, change in terms notices, term share renewal notices, statement disclosures, and advertising disclosures are necessary to implement TISA’s purpose of providing the public with information that will permit informed comparisons of accounts at depository institutions. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 Aug 08, 2023 Jkt 259001 Affected Public: Private Sector: Notfor-profit institutions. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 336,919. OMB Number: 3133–0166. Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection. Title: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), 12 CFR 1003 (Regulation C). Abstract: The collection of this data is required under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. The information collection is intended to provide the public with loan data that can be used to help determine whether financial institutions are serving the housing needs of their communities; to assist public officials in distributing publicsector investments so as to attract private investment to areas where it is needed; and to assist in identifying possible discriminatory lending patterns and enforcing anti-discrimination statutes. Affected Public: Private Sector: Notfor-profit institutions. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 145,886. OMB Number: 3133–0167. Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection. Title: Foreign Branching, 12 CFR 741.11. Abstract: This collection covers the additional information a credit union must provide to establish a branch office outside the United States (except for U.S. embassies and military installations). The application must include (1) a business plan, (2) written approval by the state supervisory agency if the applicant is a state-chartered credit union, and (3) documentation evidencing written permission from the host country to establish the branch that explicitly recognizes NCUA’s authority to examine and take any enforcement actions, including conservatorship and liquidation actions. Affected Public: Private Sector: Notfor-profit institutions. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 33. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. The public is invited to submit comments concerning: (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53931 (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of the information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. By the National Credit Union Administration Board. Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks, Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2023–17047 Filed 8–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7535–01–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 September 8, 2023. 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: Andrew Titmus, ACA Permit Officer, at the above address, 703–292–4479. 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. DATES: E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1 53932 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 152 / Wednesday, August 9, 2023 / Notices Application Details Permit Application: 2024–003 1. Applicant: Chris Linder, Potomac MD, 20854 Activity for Which Permit Is Requested Waste Management. The applicant seeks and Antarctic Conservation Act permit to fly a small battery- operated remotely piloted aircrafts (RPAS) to take scenic photos and film of the Antarctic. The RPAS would not be flown over concentrations of birds or mammals or over Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. The RPAS would only be flown by the applicant who has extensive piloting experience in fair weather conditions. Several measures would be taken to prevent against loss of the RPAS. The applicant is seeking a Waste Permit to cover any accidental releases that may result from flying a UAV. Dated: August 4, 2023. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–17018 Filed 8–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P Location Antarctic Peninsula Region. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Dates of Permitted Activities January 14, 2024–January 30, 2024. Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 Kimiko S. Bowens-Knox, Program Analyst, Office of Polar Programs. National Science Foundation. Notice of permit applications received. [FR Doc. 2023–17089 Filed 8–8–23; 8:45 am] AGENCY: BILLING CODE 7555–01–P ACTION: Proposal Review; Notice of Meetings In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces its intent to hold proposal review meetings throughout the year. The purpose of these meetings is to provide advice and recommendations concerning proposals submitted to the NSF for financial support. The agenda for each of these meetings is to review and evaluate proposals as part of the selection process for awards. The review and evaluation may also include assessment of the progress of awarded proposals. These meetings will primarily take place at NSF’s headquarters, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. These meetings will be closed to the public. The proposals being reviewed include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; financial data, such as salaries; and personal information concerning individuals associated with the proposals. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act. NSF will continue to review the agenda and VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 Aug 08, 2023 Jkt 259001 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 September 8, 2023. 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: Andrew Titmus, ACA Permit Officer, at the above address, 703–292–4479. 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 SUMMARY: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 merits of each meeting for overall compliance of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. These closed proposal review meetings will not be announced on an individual basis in the Federal Register. NSF intends to publish a notice similar to this on a quarterly basis. For an advance listing of the closed proposal review meetings that include the names of the proposal review panel and the time, date, place, and any information on changes, corrections, or cancellations, please visit the NSF website: https://new.nsf.gov/events/ proposal-review-panels. This information may also be requested by telephoning, 703/292–8687. PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. Application Details Permit Application: 2024–004 1. Applicant: Dr. Paul Ponganis, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, UCSD, La Jolla, CA 92093–0204 Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: Take, Harmful Interference, Enter Antarctic Specially Protected Area. The applicant seeks an Antarctic Conservation Act permit authorizing take and harmful interference associated with ongoing research examining the oxygen transport systems of emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) in Antarctica. The applicant proposes capturing up to 38 non-breeding or subadult penguins from the McMurdo Sound region or, if necessary, in Cape Washington (ASPA 173). The applicant will access ASPA 173 by fixed-wing aircraft in accordance with the ASPA management plan. Throughout the course of the physiology study, penguins will be kept captive on the sea ice, but will be allowed to dive and forage at will. Research activities involve the administration of general anesthesia and the attachment of instrumentation to measure oxygen levels, heart rate/stroke rate, and dive depth/activity. In some penguins, blood samples may be collected during dives. At the end of each dive study, equipment will be removed, and the penguins will be released at the McMurdo Sea ice edge, where they will be able to rejoin nearby colonies. Location: McMurdo Sound, ASPA 173: Cape Washington and Silverfish Bay Dates of Permitted Activities: October 1, 2023–December 20, 2023. Permit Application: 2024–005 2. Applicant: Rachael Herman, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794–5215 Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: Take, Harmful Interference, Import into USA. The applicant seeks an Antarctic Conservation Act permit authorizing take and harmful interference and import of samples to the USA associated with research examining adaptation of Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) in Antarctica. The applicant proposes collecting blood samples from up to 20 E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 9, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53931-53932]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17089]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic 
Conservation Act of 1978

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice of permit applications received.

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SUMMARY: 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 September 8, 2023. 
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 [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Titmus, ACA Permit Officer, at 
the above address, 703-292-4479.

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.

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Application Details

Permit Application: 2024-003

1. Applicant: Chris Linder, Potomac MD, 20854

Activity for Which Permit Is Requested

    Waste Management. The applicant seeks and Antarctic Conservation 
Act permit to fly a small battery- operated remotely piloted aircrafts 
(RPAS) to take scenic photos and film of the Antarctic. The RPAS would 
not be flown over concentrations of birds or mammals or over Antarctic 
Specially Protected Areas. The RPAS would only be flown by the 
applicant who has extensive piloting experience in fair weather 
conditions. Several measures would be taken to prevent against loss of 
the RPAS. The applicant is seeking a Waste Permit to cover any 
accidental releases that may result from flying a UAV.

Location

    Antarctic Peninsula Region.

Dates of Permitted Activities

    January 14, 2024-January 30, 2024.

Kimiko S. Bowens-Knox,
Program Analyst, Office of Polar Programs.
[FR Doc. 2023-17089 Filed 8-8-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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