Notice2023-27442
Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978
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Published
December 14, 2023
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 88, Number 239 (Thursday, December 14, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 86684]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27442]
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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 January 16, 2024.
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#6a2b292b1a0f1807031e192a04190c440d051c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6d2c2e2c1d081f0004191e2d031e0b430a021b">[email protected]</span></a>.
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.
Application Details
Permit Application: 2024-019
1. Applicant: Brandon Harvey, EYOS Expeditions Ltd. PO Box 2535, Vashon
Island, WA 98070
Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. Waste
Management. The applicant proposes to operate small, battery-operated
remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) consisting, in part, of a
quadcopter equipped with cameras to collect commercial and educational
footage of the Antarctic. The quadcopter would not be flown over
concentrations of birds or mammals, or over Antarctic Specially
Protected Areas or Historic Sites and Monuments. The RPAS would only be
operated by pilots with extensive experience, who are pre-approved by
the Expedition Leader. Several mitigation measures to reduce
environmental impacts and prevent against loss of the quadcopter
include only flying when the wind is less than 25 knots; flying for
only 20 minutes at a time to preserve battery life; and an ``auto go
home'' feature in case of loss of control link or low battery; having
an observer on the lookout for wildlife, people, and other hazards;
ensuring that the aircraft remains within visual line of sight; and
implementing biosecurity measures by using disinfecting agents before
and after each flight. The applicant is seeking a Waste Permit to cover
any accidental releases that may result from operating the RPAS.
Location: Antarctic Peninsula Region.
Dates of Permitted Activities: December 8, 2023-March 30, 2024.
Permit Application: 2024-020
2. Applicant: Karl Muhlberger, ROW Management Ltd, 1551 Sawgrass
Corporate Parkway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33323.
Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. Waste
Management. The applicant proposes to operate small, battery-operated
remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) consisting, in part, of a
quadcopter equipped with cameras to collect commercial and educational
footage of the Antarctic. The quadcopter would not be flown over
concentrations of birds or mammals, or over Antarctic Specially
Protected Areas or Historic Sites and Monuments. The RPAS would only be
operated by pilots with extensive experience, who are pre-approved by
the Expedition Leader. Several mitigation measures to reduce
environmental impacts and prevent against loss of the quadcopter
include only flying when the wind is less than 25 knots; flying for
only 20 minutes at a time to preserve battery life; and an ``auto go
home'' feature in case of loss of control link or low battery; having
an observer on the lookout for wildlife, people, and other hazards;
ensuring that the aircraft remains within visual line of sight; and
implementing biosecurity measures by using disinfecting agents before
and after each flight. The applicant is seeking a Waste Permit to cover
any accidental releases that may result from operating the RPAS.
Location: Antarctic Peninsula Region.
Dates of Permitted Activities: December 8, 2023-March 30, 2024.
Kimiko S. Bowens-Knox,
Program Analyst, Office of Polar Programs.
[FR Doc. 2023-27442 Filed 12-13-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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