Notice2022-25833
Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978
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Published
November 28, 2022
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 87, Number 227 (Monday, November 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73049-73050]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-25833]
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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 December 28, 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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5a1b191b2a3f2837332e291a34293c743d352c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="91d0d2d0e1f4e3fcf8e5e2d1ffe2f7bff6fee7">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Titmus, 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
1. Applicant
Permit Application: 2023-024
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
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Dates of Permitted Activities
December 12, 2022--March 31, 2027
Erika N. Davis,
Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
[FR Doc. 2022-25833 Filed 11-25-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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