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[FR Doc No: 94-22190]


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[Federal Register: September 9, 1994]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

 

Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic 
Conservation Act

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the National Science Foundation 
(NSF) has received waste management permit applications from Adventure 
Network International (ANI) associated with touristic activities at 
several locations in Antarctica and from PolarFliteTM for use and 
transfer of aviation fuel in Antarctica, submitted to NSF pursuant to 
regulations issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978.

DATES: Interested parties are invited to submit written data, comments, 
or views with respect to this permit application on or before October 
11, 1994. Permit applications may be inspected by interested parties at 
the Permit Office, address below.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Permit Office, Room 755, 
Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson 
Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert S. Cunningham or Peter R. 
Karasik at the above address or (703) 306-1031.
Application (1)--Adventure Network International
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NSF's Antarctic Waste Regulation, 45 CFR 
Part 671, requires all U.S. citizens and entities to obtain a permit 
for the use or release of a designated pollutant and for the release of 
waste in Antarctica. NSF has received a permit application under this 
regulation which covers the waste management activities of U.S. 
citizens participating in antarctic tours managed by ANI. The permit 
applicant is: Ms. Anne Kershaw, Adventure Network International, Canon 
House, 27 London End, Beaconsfield, Bucks, HP9, 2HN, U.K.
    ANI conducts tours to the South Pole, the Dawson-Lambert Glacier, 
the Transantarctic Mountains, Mount Vinson, and other antarctic 
locations. The permit application is limited to the waste management 
activities of U.S. citizens participating in the tours. The proposed 
duration of the permit is from October 17, 1994 through October 16, 
1995.

Activity for Which Permit Requested

    Adventure Network takes groups which include up to 15 U.S. citizens 
to locations of touristic interest in Antarctica. In some of the tours, 
unleaded kerosene (white gas), a designated pollutant under antarctic 
waste regulations, is used for cooking. Solid waste and unused supplies 
are packed out and returned to Punta Arenas, Chile. Conditions of the 
permit will include requirements to educate all participants with the 
requirements of the Antarctic Conservation Act (ACA), report on the 
removal of materials and any accidental releases and manage human waste 
in accordance with antarctic waste regulations.
Application (2)--PolarFliteTM
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NSF's Antarctic Waste Regulation, 45 CFR 
Part 671, requires all U.S. citizens and entities to obtain a permit 
for the use or release of a designated pollutant and for the release of 
waste in Antarctica. NSF has received a permit application under this 
regulation which addresses emissions from the combustion of Jet A type 
fuel and a single refueling event during a 24-hour airplane flight in 
the regions south of S60 degrees latitude. The permit applicants are:

Mr. James M. Conn, Pilot, PolarFliteTM, 230 West Coleman Street, 
Rice Lake, WI 54868
Mr. Michael K. Egan, Captain, PolarFliteTM, 5 Owens Court, 
Sterling, VA 20165

    PolarFliteTM is flying around the world in a small plane by 
way of the North and South Pole and will land briefly in Antarctica for 
refueling. The proposed duration of the permit is from November 10, 
1994 to December 15, 1994. The flight in Antarctica and refueling would 
occur during this time.

Activity for Which Permit Requested

    PolarFliteTM intends to fly a small plane powered by a Pratt & 
Whitney PT6A-64 turbine engine in Antarctica. Up to 800 gallons of fuel 
will be used during flight. The anticipated waste releases consist of 
emissions from the combustion and transfer of fuel. The plane will land 
once at McMurdo Station on Ross Island for refueling. Fuel will be 
provided by a Canadian company, Adventure Network International. From 
300 to 500 gallons of fuel will be transferred from 55-gallon drums by 
hand pump. Spill control measures including the placement of absorption 
pads and close inspection procedures will be required during the fuel 
transfer.
Robert S. Cunningham,
NEPA Compliance Manager, Office of Polar Programs, National Science 
Foundation.
[FR Doc. 94-22190 Filed 9-8-94; 8:45 am]
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