82 FR 49231 - Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978

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Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 204 (October 24, 2017)

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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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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 24, 2017. 
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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nature McGinn, ACA Permit Officer, at 
the above address, 703-292-8030, or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation, as directed 
by the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-541, 45 CFR 671), 
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 a requiring special protection. 
The regulations establish such a permit system to designate Antarctic 
Specially Protected Areas.

Application Details

Permit Application: 2018-019

1. Applicant: Cedar Wright, Expedition Leader, The North Face, 2660 
Juniper Ave, Boulder, CO 80304.
    Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. The 
applicant is seeking a waste management permit for activities related 
to climbing and skiing mountain peaks in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. 
The applicant proposed to establish a base camp near the Ulvetanna 
peak. All waste generated would be removed from Antarctica with the 
exception of urine and grey water. Any climbing

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equipment used would be removed to the extent practicable. The 
applicant would use best practices to minimize the risks of spills of 
designated pollutants. The applicant proposes to operate a small, 
battery-operated remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) consisting, in 
part, of a quadcopter equipped with a camera to collect footage of the 
expedition. The quadcopter would not be flown over concentrations of 
birds or mammals, or over Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. The RPAS 
would only be operated by a certified pilot with extensive experience. 
Several measures would be taken to prevent loss of the quadcopter 
including maintaining visual line of sight, limiting flight time to no 
more that 20 minutes, having a return home feature, operating only 
under calm weather conditions with good visibility, and not operating 
in areas where retrieving the quadcopter would not be possible.
    Location: Queen Maud Land, Antarctica.
    Dates: November 23--December 20, 2017.

Permit Application: 2018-020

2. Applicant: Dierk M. Reuter, Liton Services Inc, 180 E Pearson St, 
Apt 4505, Chicago, IL 60611.
    Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. The 
applicant is seeking a waste management permit for activities related 
to a proposed flight to King George Island and over the Antarctic 
Peninsula aboard a TBM 850 aircraft. The plane and crew will depart 
Punta Arenas, Chile and stop at the King George Island airfield prior 
to and following a non-stop flight over the Antarctic Peninsula, with a 
turnaround point at approximately 75 degrees South, 71 degrees West. 
The applicant proposes to overnight at King George Island before 
returning to Punta Arenas, Chile. All gear; emergency equipment and 
supplies; foodstuffs; garbage; and human waste would be stored in the 
aircraft removed from Antarctica upon departure. Gear would be new and/
or de-contaminated before use in Antarctica. Emissions from the 
aircraft would be minimized through proper engine maintenance.
    Location: King George Island; West Antarctic Peninsula.
    Dates: December 20, 2017--January 31, 2018.

Permit Application: 2018-021

3. Applicant: Lars Maltha Rasmussen, Albatros Expeditions US Ltd, 4770 
Biscayne Boulevard PHR, Miami, FL 33137.
    Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. The 
applicant proposes to operate small, battery-operated 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 proficiency and experience, who 
are pre-approved by the Captain and Expedition Leader. Several measures 
would be taken to prevent loss of the quadcopter including only flying 
when the wind is less than 25 knots; total flight times in accordance 
with manufacturer specifications and appropriate to the cold 
conditions; having an automatic return feature in case of loss of 
control link or low battery; having an observer on the lookout for 
wildlife, people, and other hazards; and ensuring that the separation 
between the operator and quadcopter does not exceed an operational 
range beyond visual contact. The applicant is seeking a Waste Permit to 
cover any accidental releases that may result from operating the RPAS.
    Location: Antarctic Peninsula region.
    Dates: December 5, 2017-March 31, 2018.

Permit Application: 2018-025

    4. Applicant: Bill Davis, VP Operations, Quark Expeditions, 3131 
Elliot Avenue, Suite 250, Seattle, WA 98121.
    Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Waste Management. The 
applicant is seeking a waste management permit associated with the 
operation of multiple tour vessels in the Antarctic Peninsula region. 
Each vessel will complete multiple cruises and multiple landings per 
cruise. Maximum passengers taken ashore at any one time will be limited 
to 100 persons. On selected voyages Quark would offer activities 
including shore excursions by Zodiac, kayaking, day paddling, stand-up 
paddle boarding, polar plunges, cross-country skiing, ice climbing and 
mountaineering, downhill skiing, and vessel-supported short overnight 
stays (camping). The applicant also proposes to operate a small, 
battery-operated remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) consisting, in 
part, of a quadcopter equipped with a camera to collect footage for 
commercial and educational purposes. Mitigation measures would be in 
place to reduce the risk of non-native species introductions and the 
risk of spills or releases to the environment. Waste generated during 
small boat and shore-based activities would be returned to the vessels 
for proper disposal.
    For vessel-supported short overnight stays (camping): Camping would 
be away from vegetated sites and at least 150m from wildlife 
concentrations or lakes, protected areas, historical sites, and 
scientific stations. Tents would be pitched on snow, ice, or bare 
smooth rock, at least 15m from the high-water line. No food, other than 
emergency rations, would be brought onshore and all wastes, including 
human waste, would be collected and returned to the ship for proper 
disposal. Campers would be limited to 30 passengers plus staff, except 
at the following sites where campers are limited to 60 passengers plus 
staff: Damoy Point/Dorian Bay, Danco Island, Pleneau Island, Leith 
Cove, and Rong[eacute] Island. The ratio of staff to passengers would 
be 1:10. Camping would include overnight stays of any duration, but in 
accordance with the visitor site guidelines for each site.
    For remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) operation: 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 adequate 
experience. Several measures would be taken to prevent against loss of 
the quadcopter including painting the them a highly visible color; only 
flying when the wind is calm; flying for only 15 minutes at a time to 
maintain adequate battery charge; having a flotation device for 
operations over water, 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; and ensuring that the separation 
between the operator and quadcopter does not exceed a maximum distance 
of 300 meters.
    Location: Antarctic Peninsula region. For camping: Damoy Point/
Dorian Bay, Danco Island, Rong[eacute] Island, Errera Channel, Paradise 
Bay, Andvord Bay, Pleneau Island, Argentine Islands (Winter Island by 
Wordie House), Hovgaard Island, Orne Harbour, Leith Cove, Prospect 
Point, Portal Point, Almirante Brown, Skontorp Cove, Neko Harbour, 
Cuverville, Port Charcot, Jougla Point, Horseshoe Island, Stony Point, 
Lefevre-Utile, the Naze, Yalour Islands.
    Dates: October 25, 2017-March 31, 2022.

Nadene G. Kennedy,
Polar Coordination Specialist, Office of Polar Programs.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Date and time: December 1, 2017; NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
notice is hereby given that 22 meetings Presenting (review of applications): Notice of Permit Applications Received
of the Arts Advisory Panel to the This meeting will be closed. Under the Antarctic Conservation Act
National Council on the Arts will be Date and time: December 1, 2017; of 1978
held by teleconference. 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Literature (review of applications): AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
DATES: See the SUPPLEMENTARY ACTION: Notice of permit applications
INFORMATION section for individual
This meeting will be closed.
Date and time: December 5, 2017; received.
meeting times and dates. All meetings
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
are Eastern time and ending times are Literature (review of applications): SUMMARY: The National Science
approximate. This meeting will be closed. Foundation (NSF) is required to publish
ADDRESSES: National Endowment for the Date and time: December 6, 2017; a notice of permit applications received
Arts, Constitution Center, 400 7th St. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to conduct activities regulated under the
SW., Washington, DC 20506. Arts Education (review of Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978.
applications): This meeting will be NSF has published regulations under
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
closed. the Antarctic Conservation Act in the
Further information with reference to
Date and time: December 7, 2017; Code of Federal Regulations. This is the
these meetings can be obtained from Ms.
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. required notice of permit applications
Sherry P. Hale, Office of Guidelines &
Media Arts (review of applications): received.
Panel Operations, National Endowment
for the Arts, Washington, DC 20506; This meeting will be closed. DATES: Interested parties are invited to
Date and time: December 7, 2017; submit written data, comments, or
hales@arts.gov, or call 202/682–5696.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. views with respect to this permit
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Media Arts (review of applications):
closed portions of meetings are for the application by November 24, 2017. This
This meeting will be closed. application may be inspected by
purpose of Panel review, discussion, Date and time: December 7, 2017;
evaluation, and recommendations on interested parties at the Permit Office,
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
financial assistance under the National Arts Education (review of address below.
Foundation on the Arts and the applications): This meeting will be ADDRESSES: Comments should be
Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, closed. addressed to Permit Office, Office of
including information given in Date and time: December 8, 2017; Polar Programs, National Science
confidence to the agency. In accordance 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue,
with the determination of the Chairman Media Arts (review of applications): Alexandria, Virginia 22314.
of July 5, 2016, these sessions will be This meeting will be closed. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
closed to the public pursuant to Date and time: December 8, 2017; Nature McGinn, ACA Permit Officer, at
subsection (c)(6) of section 552b of title 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the above address, 703–292–8030, or
5, United States Code. Folk and Traditional Arts (review of ACApermits@nsf.gov.
The upcoming meetings are: applications): This meeting will be SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Museums (review of applications): closed. National Science Foundation, as
This meeting will be closed. Date and time: December 12, 2017; directed by the Antarctic Conservation
Date and time: November 28, 2017; 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–541, 45 CFR
Media Arts (review of applications): 671), as amended by the Antarctic
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Museums (review of applications): This meeting will be closed. Science, Tourism and Conservation Act
Date and time: December 12, 2017;
This meeting will be closed. of 1996, has developed regulations for
Date and time: November 28, 2017; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Arts Education (review of the establishment of a permit system for
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. various activities in Antarctica and
applications): This meeting will be
Presenting (review of applications): designation of certain animals and
closed.
This meeting will be closed. certain geographic areas a requiring
Date and time: December 14, 2017;
Date and time: November 28, 2017; special protection. The regulations
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Folk and Traditional Arts (review of establish such a permit system to
Presenting (review of applications): designate Antarctic Specially Protected
applications): This meeting will be
This meeting will be closed. Areas.
closed.
Date and time: November 29, 2017; Date and time: December 14, 2017;
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Application Details
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Museums (review of applications): Local Arts Agencies (review of Permit Application: 2018–019
This meeting will be closed. applications): This meeting will be
Date and time: November 29, 2017; 1. Applicant: Cedar Wright, Expedition
closed. Leader, The North Face, 2660
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Date and time: December 14, 2017;
Arts Education (review of Juniper Ave, Boulder, CO 80304.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Activity for Which Permit is
applications): This meeting will be Media Arts (review of applications):
closed. Requested: Waste Management. The
This meeting will be closed.
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES

Date and time: November 30, 2017; applicant is seeking a waste
Date and time: December 14, 2017;
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. management permit for activities related
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Presenting (review of applications): to climbing and skiing mountain peaks
This meeting will be closed. Dated: October 19, 2017. in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. The
Date and time: November 30, 2017; Sherry P. Hale, applicant proposed to establish a base
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Staff Assistant, National Endowment for the camp near the Ulvetanna peak. All
Arts Education (review of Arts. waste generated would be removed from
applications): This meeting will be [FR Doc. 2017–23016 Filed 10–23–17; 8:45 am] Antarctica with the exception of urine
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equipment used would be removed to Activity for Which Permit is shore-based activities would be returned
the extent practicable. The applicant Requested: Waste Management. The to the vessels for proper disposal.
would use best practices to minimize applicant proposes to operate small, For vessel-supported short overnight
the risks of spills of designated battery-operated RPAS consisting, in stays (camping): Camping would be
pollutants. The applicant proposes to part, of a quadcopter equipped with away from vegetated sites and at least
operate a small, battery-operated cameras to collect commercial and 150m from wildlife concentrations or
remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) educational footage of the Antarctic. lakes, protected areas, historical sites,
consisting, in part, of a quadcopter The quadcopter would not be flown and scientific stations. Tents would be
equipped with a camera to collect over concentrations of birds or pitched on snow, ice, or bare smooth
footage of the expedition. The mammals, or over Antarctic Specially rock, at least 15m from the high-water
quadcopter would not be flown over Protected Areas or Historic Sites and line. No food, other than emergency
concentrations of birds or mammals, or Monuments. The RPAS would only be rations, would be brought onshore and
over Antarctic Specially Protected operated by pilots with proficiency and all wastes, including human waste,
Areas. The RPAS would only be experience, who are pre-approved by would be collected and returned to the
operated by a certified pilot with the Captain and Expedition Leader. ship for proper disposal. Campers
extensive experience. Several measures Several measures would be taken to would be limited to 30 passengers plus
would be taken to prevent loss of the prevent loss of the quadcopter including staff, except at the following sites where
quadcopter including maintaining only flying when the wind is less than campers are limited to 60 passengers
visual line of sight, limiting flight time 25 knots; total flight times in accordance plus staff: Damoy Point/Dorian Bay,
to no more that 20 minutes, having a with manufacturer specifications and Danco Island, Pleneau Island, Leith
return home feature, operating only appropriate to the cold conditions; Cove, and Rongé Island. The ratio of
under calm weather conditions with having an automatic return feature in staff to passengers would be 1:10.
good visibility, and not operating in case of loss of control link or low Camping would include overnight stays
areas where retrieving the quadcopter battery; having an observer on the of any duration, but in accordance with
would not be possible. lookout for wildlife, people, and other the visitor site guidelines for each site.
Location: Queen Maud Land, hazards; and ensuring that the For remotely piloted aircraft systems
Antarctica. separation between the operator and (RPAS) operation: The quadcopter
Dates: November 23—December 20, quadcopter does not exceed an would not be flown over concentrations
2017. operational range beyond visual contact. of birds or mammals, or over Antarctic
Permit Application: 2018–020 The applicant is seeking a Waste Permit Specially Protected Areas or Historic
to cover any accidental releases that Sites and Monuments. The RPAS would
2. Applicant: Dierk M. Reuter, Liton may result from operating the RPAS. only be operated by pilots with
Services Inc, 180 E Pearson St, Apt Location: Antarctic Peninsula region. adequate experience. Several measures
4505, Chicago, IL 60611. Dates: December 5, 2017–March 31, would be taken to prevent against loss
Activity for Which Permit is 2018. of the quadcopter including painting the
Requested: Waste Management. The them a highly visible color; only flying
Permit Application: 2018–025
applicant is seeking a waste when the wind is calm; flying for only
management permit for activities related 4. Applicant: Bill Davis, VP 15 minutes at a time to maintain
to a proposed flight to King George Operations, Quark Expeditions, 3131 adequate battery charge; having a
Island and over the Antarctic Peninsula Elliot Avenue, Suite 250, Seattle, WA flotation device for operations over
aboard a TBM 850 aircraft. The plane 98121. water, and an ‘‘auto go home’’ feature in
and crew will depart Punta Arenas, Activity for Which Permit is case of loss of control link or low
Chile and stop at the King George Island Requested: Waste Management. The battery; having an observer on the
airfield prior to and following a non- applicant is seeking a waste lookout for wildlife, people, and other
stop flight over the Antarctic Peninsula, management permit associated with the hazards; and ensuring that the
with a turnaround point at operation of multiple tour vessels in the separation between the operator and
approximately 75 degrees South, 71 Antarctic Peninsula region. Each vessel quadcopter does not exceed a maximum
degrees West. The applicant proposes to will complete multiple cruises and distance of 300 meters.
overnight at King George Island before multiple landings per cruise. Maximum Location: Antarctic Peninsula region.
returning to Punta Arenas, Chile. All passengers taken ashore at any one time For camping: Damoy Point/Dorian Bay,
gear; emergency equipment and will be limited to 100 persons. On Danco Island, Rongé Island, Errera
supplies; foodstuffs; garbage; and selected voyages Quark would offer Channel, Paradise Bay, Andvord Bay,
human waste would be stored in the activities including shore excursions by Pleneau Island, Argentine Islands
aircraft removed from Antarctica upon Zodiac, kayaking, day paddling, stand- (Winter Island by Wordie House),
departure. Gear would be new and/or up paddle boarding, polar plunges, Hovgaard Island, Orne Harbour, Leith
de-contaminated before use in cross-country skiing, ice climbing and Cove, Prospect Point, Portal Point,
Antarctica. Emissions from the aircraft mountaineering, downhill skiing, and Almirante Brown, Skontorp Cove, Neko
would be minimized through proper vessel-supported short overnight stays Harbour, Cuverville, Port Charcot,
engine maintenance. (camping). The applicant also proposes Jougla Point, Horseshoe Island, Stony
Location: King George Island; West to operate a small, battery-operated Point, Lefevre-Utile, the Naze, Yalour
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES

Antarctic Peninsula. remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) Islands.
Dates: December 20, 2017—January consisting, in part, of a quadcopter Dates: October 25, 2017–March 31,
31, 2018. equipped with a camera to collect 2022.
footage for commercial and educational
Permit Application: 2018–021 Nadene G. Kennedy,
purposes. Mitigation measures would be
3. Applicant: Lars Maltha Rasmussen, in place to reduce the risk of non-native Polar Coordination Specialist, Office of Polar
Albatros Expeditions US Ltd, 4770 species introductions and the risk of Programs.
Biscayne Boulevard PHR, Miami, spills or releases to the environment. [FR Doc. 2017–22981 Filed 10–23–17; 8:45 am]
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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		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 24, 2017. This application may be inspected by interested parties at the Permit
Contact		Nature McGinn, ACA Permit Officer, at
FR Citation		82 FR 49231