[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 186 (Friday, September 25, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 51379] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-25727] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-541) AGENCY: National Science Foundation. ACTION: Notice of permit applications received under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, Pub. L. 95-541. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish 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 at Title 45, Part 670 of 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 these permit applications by October 20, 1998. 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: Nadene G. Kennedy at the above address or (703) 306-1030. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation, as directed by the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-541), has developed regulations that implement the ``Agreed Measures for the Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora'' for all United States citizens. The Agreed Measures, developed by the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties, recommended 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 Specially Protected Areas and Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The applications received are as follows: 1. Applicant Permit Application No. 99-012 Erick Chiang, Head, Polar Research Support Section, Office of Polar Programs, Rm. 755, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230 Activity for Which Permit Is Requested Enter Antarctic Specially Protected Areas The applicant proposes to conduct recreational and educational visits, by authorized U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) participants, to the following areas: SPA #25--Cape Evans, including Scott's Hut; SPA #26--Cape Adare, including the historic huts; SPA #27--Cape Royds, including Shackleton's Hut; and SPA #28--Discovery Hut (Hut Point). McMurdo Station is located on Hut Point, Ross Island, and is in very close proximity to several historic huts, especially Discovery Hut, which sits adjacent to the station. Access to the huts will be by tracked vehicle, helicopter, or on foot as appropriate. All visits will be conducted in accordance with the management plans for the specific sites. In addition, procedures for monitoring numbers of USAP visitors throughout the season will be implemented. Location SPA #25--Cape Evans, including Scott's Hut; SPA #26--Cape Adare, including the historic huts; SPA #27--Cape Royds, including Shackleton's Hut; and SPA #28-- Discovery Hut, Hut Point. Dates October 1, 1998-September 30, 2003. Nadene G. Kennedy, Permit Officer, Office of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 98-25727 Filed 9-24-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555-01-M