Notice2021-22738
Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978
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Published
October 19, 2021
Issuing agencies
National Science Foundation
Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 199 (Tuesday, October 19, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 57861]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-22738]
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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 November 18, 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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b1f0f2f0c1d4c3dcd8c5c2f1dfc2d79fd6dec7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3d7c7e7c4d584f5054494e7d534e5b135a524b">[email protected]</span></a>.
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.
Application Details
Permit Application: 2022-015
1. Applicant: Nikola Bajo, Grand Circle Corporation, 347 Congress
St. Boston MA 02210.
Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. The
applicant seeks an Antarctic Conservation Act permit authorizing waste
management activities associated with the operation of Unmanned Aerial
Systems (UAS) in Antarctica for commercial, educational and ice
reconnaissance purposes. All pilots will be required to have
demonstrated flight experience and must be pre-approved by Expedition
Leaders. Flights will not be conducted over any wildlife colonies or
concentrations of wildlife, Antarctic Specially Protected Areas or any
listed Historical Sites and Monuments. Flights near any Antarctic
Stations must first be coordinated with and approved by station
leadership. Mitigation measures consistent with those published by
IAATO will be adhered to in order to prevent loss of aircrafts and to
minimize any potential environmental impacts. The applicant is seeking
a waste permit to cover any accidental release that may result from
operating UAVs.
Location: Antarctic Peninsula Region.
Dates of Permitted Activities: January 1, 2022-March 31, 2022.
Permit Application: 2022-016
2. Applicant: Prash Karnik, Lindblad Expeditions, 2505 2nd Ave.
#300, Seattle WA 98121.
Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. The
applicant seeks an Antarctic Conservation Act permit authorizing waste
management activities associated with use of unmanned aerial systems
(UAVs) in the Antarctic for marketing, educational, commercial, and
navigational use. UAVs are only to be flown by experienced pilots with
demonstrated experience and approved by the expedition leaders. Flights
will not occur over any concentrations of wildlife, Antarctic Specially
Protected Areas or any Historical Sites and Monuments. Mitigation
measures will be in place to prevent the loss of aircrafts, including
only operating in fair weather; only operating when the wind is less
than 25 knots; and having an observer maintain visual contact with the
aircraft at all times. The applicant is seeking a waste permit to cover
any accidental release that may result from operating UAVs.
Location: Antarctic Peninsula Region.
Dates of Permitted Activities: December 1, 2021-March 31, 2026.
Erika N. Davis,
Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
[FR Doc. 2021-22738 Filed 10-18-21; 8:45 am]
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