Notice2021-23364
Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978
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Published
October 27, 2021
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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 205 (Wednesday, October 27, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59431-59432]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-23364]
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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.
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DATES: Interested parties are invited to submit written data, comments,
or views with respect to this permit application by November 26, 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#8bcac8cafbeef9e6e2fff8cbe5f8eda5ece4fd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d4959795a4b1a6b9bda0a794baa7b2fab3bba2">[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: 2022-014
1. Applicant: Nicole Abbot, Vice-President, Wilderness Travel, 1102
Ninth St., Berkley, CA 94710
Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste management. The
applicant seeks an Antarctic Conservation Act permit for waste
management activities associated with the use of unmanned aerial
systems (UASs) in Antarctica. The applicant proposes using quadcopter
UAS for commercial filmmaking purposes in areas surrounding South
Georgia Island and the Antarctic Peninsula. UAS are only to be flown by
pilots with extensive experience in the proposed regions. 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: November 23, 2021-December 12, 2021.
Permit Application: 2022-019
2. Applicant: Walter Barinaga, Crystal Destination Experiences, 1501
Biscayne Blvd. #501, Miami FL, 33132
Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste management. The
applicant seeks an Antarctic Conservation Act permit for waste
management activities associated with the use of Unmanned Aerial
Systems (UAS) activities in the Antarctic. UAS will be flown by
experienced, approved pilots for educational, marketing, and commercial
purposes only. Flights will be conducted in fair weather conditions
with wind speeds under 25 knots. UAS will not be flown over any
concentrations of wildlife or Antarctic Specially Protected Areas or
Historical Sites and Monuments. Observers will be present during all
flights and will always maintain a visual line of sight with the
aircraft. The applicant seeks a waste permit to cover any accidental
release that may occur as the result of UAS activities.
Location: Antarctic Peninsula Region.
Dates of Permitted Activities: December 1, 2021-March 31, 2022.
Permit Application: 2022-020
3. Applicant: David Rootes, Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions, 4741 S
Commerce Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. Antarctic
Logistics & Expeditions, LLC (ALE) seeks an Antarctic Conservation
permit for waste management activities associated with logistics and
tourism activities to be conducted in Antarctica. The applicant plans
to operate a remote camp at Union Glacier, Antarctica, and provide
logistical support services for scientific and other expeditions, film
crews, and tourists. These activities include aircraft support, cache
positioning, camp and field support, resupply, search and rescue,
medevac, medical support, and logistic support for some National
Operators. Operations will be centered around a main camp located on
Union Glacier that is adjacent to a blue-ice runway. The blue-ice
runway is a natural feature that requires limited amount of preparation
and upkeep for aircraft use. There are standard programs offered on a
regular basis including: Climbing trips to Vinson Massif, the Ellsworth
Mountains, and the Transantarctic Mountains; ski trips to the Ellsworth
Mountains and the Geographic South Pole; ice marathons and sky diving
at Union Glacier; and flights to the Geographic South Pole and the
emperor penguin colony at Gould Bay. Several aircraft will be operated
by ALE throughout the Antarctic and may consist of the following:
Ilyushin IL-76TD90, Boeing 767-300ER, Douglas DC3-TP67, Gulfstream
G550, Dassault Falcon 7X, Dassault Falcon 900EX, and De Havilland DHC-6
Twin Otter. ALE plans to allow clients to fly Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
(UAV) provided their plan meets certain requirements, including ALE's
standard operating procedures, IATTO UAV policy, and civil aviation
authority regulations (ICAO, FAA, CAA).
Location: Activities are centered around union glacier and in the
general area surrounding the Patriot Hills and Ellsworth Mountains.
Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station and Gould Bay. General routes from
Hercules Cove to South Pole, Berkner Island to South Pole, and Ross Ice
Shelf to South Pole.
Dates of Permitted Activities: November 30, 2021-February 2, 2026.
Erika N. Davis,
Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
[FR Doc. 2021-23364 Filed 10-26-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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