Notice of Permit Modification Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, 58319-58320 [2023-17498]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 164 / Friday, August 25, 2023 / Notices Email comments to Sunil Iyengar, National Endowment for the Arts, at research@arts.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery. OMB Number: 3135–0130. Abstract: The proposed information collection activity provides a means to garner qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with the Administration’s commitment to improving service delivery. By qualitative feedback we mean information that provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions, but are not statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of study. This feedback will provide insights into customer or stakeholder perceptions, experiences and expectations, provide an early warning of issues with service, or focus attention on areas where communication, training or changes in operations might improve delivery of products or services. These collections will allow for ongoing, collaborative and actionable communications between the Agency and its customers and stakeholders. It will also allow feedback to contribute directly to the improvement of program management. The solicitation of feedback will target areas such as: timeliness, appropriateness, accuracy of information, courtesy, efficiency of service delivery, and resolution of issues with service delivery. Responses will be assessed to plan and inform efforts to improve or maintain the quality of service offered to the public. If this information is not collected, vital feedback from customers and stakeholders on the Agency’s services will be unavailable. The Agency will only submit a collection for approval under this generic clearance if it meets the following conditions: • The collections are voluntary; • The collections are low-burden for respondents (based on considerations of total burden hours, total number of respondents, or burden-hours per respondent) and are low-cost for both the respondents and the Federal Government; • The collections are noncontroversial and do not raise issues of concern to other Federal agencies; • Any collection is targeted to the solicitation of opinions from respondents who have experience with the program or may have experience with the program in the near future; ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:23 Aug 24, 2023 Jkt 259001 • Personally identifiable information (PII) is collected only to the extent necessary and is not retained; • Information gathered is used only internally for general service improvement and program management purposes and is not intended for release outside of the agency; • Information gathered is not used for the purpose of substantially informing influential policy decisions; and • Information gathered yields qualitative information; the collections are not designed or expected to yield statistically reliable results or used as though the results are generalizable to the population of study. Feedback collected under this generic clearance provides useful information, but it does not yield data that can be generalized to the overall population. This type of generic clearance for qualitative information will not be used for quantitative information collections that are designed to yield reliably actionable results, such as monitoring trends over time or documenting program performance. Such data uses require more rigorous designs that address: the target population to which generalizations will be made, the sampling frame, the sample design (including stratification and clustering), the precision requirements or power calculations that justify the proposed sample size, the expected response rate, methods for assessing potential nonresponse bias, the protocols for data collection, and any testing procedures that were or will be undertaken prior to fielding the study. Depending on the degree of influence the results are likely to have, such collections may still be eligible for submission for other generic mechanisms that are designed to yield quantitative results. As a general matter, information collections will not result in any new system of records containing privacy information and will not ask questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes, religious beliefs, and other matters that are commonly considered private. Current Actions: Extension of a currently approved collection. Type of Review: Regular. Affected Public: Individuals and Households; Businesses and Organizations; State, Local or Tribal Government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,950. Average Expected Annual Number of Activities: 4. Average Number of Respondents per Activity: 883. Annual Responses: 2,650. PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 58319 Frequency of Response: Once per request. Average minutes per response: 16. Average Expected Annual Burden hours: 726.5. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: 1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; 2. The accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; 3. Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 4. Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and 5. Estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: August 14, 2023. Bonita Smith, Director, Office of Administrative Services & Contracts, National Endowment for the Arts. [FR Doc. 2023–18274 Filed 8–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7537–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Permit Modification Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 National Science Foundation. Notice of permit modification AGENCY: ACTION: request. 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 September 25, 2023. 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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25AUN1.SGM 25AUN1 58320 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 164 / Friday, August 25, 2023 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Titmus, ACA Permit Officer, Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703– 292–4479; 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 2022–013) to Lisa Bolton, Scenic USA on November 12, 2021. The issued permit allows the applicant to conduct waste management activities associated with operating remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) and helicopters. The permit holder may operate small battery operated RPAS to capture aerial footage for commercial, educational, and safety uses. The permit holder may also operate two helicopters for sightseeing in the Antarctic Peninsula region. Now the applicant proposes a modification to the permit to increase the number of helicopters to four helicopters, two on each ship, and to allow those helicopters to make landings for sightseeing purposes. The name of the permit holder is also proposed to be changed to Jason Flesher, Scenic USA. Location: Antarctic Peninsula region. Dates: September 15, 2023 to March 31, 2026. Kimiko S. Bowens-Knox, Program Analyst, Office of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 2023–17498 Filed 8–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Proposal Review Panel for Innovation and Technology Ecosystems; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces the following meeting: Name and Committee Code: Proposal Review Panel for Innovation and Technology Ecosystems (#84685)— VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:23 Aug 24, 2023 Jkt 259001 North Dakota State University Fargo Site Visit. Date and Time: September 19, 2023; 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. September 20, 2023; 8:30 a.m.–7:45 p.m. September 21, 2023; 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Place: Jasper Hotel, 215 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102. Tour Location: Hefty Seed Company,153rd Ave. SE, Wheatland, ND 58079. Agronomy Seed Farm, 15449 37th St. SE, Casselton, ND 58102. Type of Meeting: Part-Open. Contact Person: Daniel Goetzel, Program Director, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Telephone (703) 292–5304. Purpose of Meeting: NSF site visit to provide advice and recommendations concerning the progress and future activities of the projects that are one year into two-year awards. Agenda September 19, 2023 3:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m. Executive Sessions (Closed) 4:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Tour of Hefty Seed Company and Agronomy Seed Farm (Open) 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Executive Sessions (Closed) September 20, 2023 8:30 a.m.–7:45 p.m. Executive Sessions (Closed) September 21, 2023 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Executive Sessions (Closed) Reason for Closing: Topics to be discussed and evaluated during closed portions of the site review will include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; and information on personnel. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act. Dated: August 21, 2023. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–18277 Filed 8–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [NRC–2023–0135] Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact of Independent Spent Fuel Storage Facilities Decommissioning Funding Plans Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact; issuance. AGENCY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this notice regarding the issuance of a final environmental assessment (EA) and a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for its review and approval of the updated decommissioning funding plans (DFPs) submitted by independent spent fuel storage installation (ISFSI) licensees for the ISFSIs listed in the ‘‘Discussion’’ section of this document. DATES: The EA and FONSI referenced in this document are available on August 25, 2023. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 164 (Friday, August 25, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58319-58320]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17498]


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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 September 25, 2023. 
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.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Titmus, ACA Permit Officer, 
Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower 
Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703-292-4479; 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 2022-013) to Lisa Bolton, Scenic USA on November 12, 
2021. The issued permit allows the applicant to conduct waste 
management activities associated with operating remotely piloted 
aircraft systems (RPAS) and helicopters. The permit holder may operate 
small battery operated RPAS to capture aerial footage for commercial, 
educational, and safety uses. The permit holder may also operate two 
helicopters for sightseeing in the Antarctic Peninsula region.
    Now the applicant proposes a modification to the permit to increase 
the number of helicopters to four helicopters, two on each ship, and to 
allow those helicopters to make landings for sightseeing purposes. The 
name of the permit holder is also proposed to be changed to Jason 
Flesher, Scenic USA.
    Location: Antarctic Peninsula region.
    Dates: September 15, 2023 to March 31, 2026.

Kimiko S. Bowens-Knox,
Program Analyst, Office of Polar Programs.
[FR Doc. 2023-17498 Filed 8-24-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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