[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 195 (Wednesday, October 8, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58144-58145]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-25461]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Permit Application Received Under the Antarctic 
Conservation Act of 1978

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice of permit applications received under the Antarctic 
Conservation Act.

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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.
    Notice is hereby given that the National Science Foundation (NSF) 
has received a waste management permit application for operation of 
remote field camps during a skiing/climbing expedition in the Antarctic 
interior. The application is 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

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application by November 6, 2003. 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 Kennedy at the above address or 
(703) 292-8030.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation, as directed 
by the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-541), as amended 
by the Antarctic Science, Tourism and Conservation Act of 1996, has 
developed Antarctic Waste Regulations, 45 CFR part 671, that requires 
all U.S. citizens and entities to obtain a permit for the use or 
release of a designated pollutant in Antarctica, and for the release of 
waste in Antarctica.
    The waste permit applications received are as follows:

[Permit Application No. 2004 WM-004]

1. Applicant

Ralph Fedor, 2337 Granite View Road, Waite Park, MN 56387.

    Activity for Which Permit is Requested: The applicant is a member 
of the Peter 1st Ham Radio Expedition and makes this application for a 
Waste Management Permit for the use and release of designated 
pollutants. The applicant along with approximately 15 others will 
establish a temporary camp on Seal Island using several Weather Haven 
shelters for sleeping, cooking and eating, and two small lab or work 
areas. The camp will be established for approximately 2.5 weeks, after 
which it will be removed. Propane tanks for cooking and 55 gallon drums 
of unleaded gas will be used to operate electric generators. These 
items will be secured and have tarps underneath to contain any possible 
spills. Daily inspections will be conducted to ensure items are secure. 
All human, paper, kitchen wastes will be removed from Antarctica. All 
items brought ashore will be returned to the ship for proper 
disposition.
    Location: Peter I Island.
    Dates: January 9, 2004 to February 9, 2004.

[Permit Application No. 2004 WM-005]

2. Applicant

David Rootes, Environmental Manager, Antarctic Logistics and 
Expeditions, Ltd., 4350 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 840, Arlington, VA 
22203.

    Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Antarctic Logistics and 
Expeditions, Ltd (ALE) will provide logistic support for expeditions to 
Antarctica and will operate from Patriot Hills, Antarctica, for the 
2003/2004 season. Primary logistics support and operations are offered 
for Mt. Vinson climbing groups as well as private expeditions along the 
general route to the South Pole. ALE proposes to establish a base camp 
in the Patriot Hills to support its expeditions. Unleaded fuel for 
snowmobile and generators, and white gas for cooking will be secured 
and spill mats and drip trays will be used to minimize possible spills. 
All food waste, sewage, solid wastes (i.e., paper, plastics, timber, 
metal, glass, and fuel drums) will be removed from Antarctica or proper 
disposal.
    Location: Patriot Hills, Antarctica.
    Dates: November 1, 2003 to February 29, 2008.

[Permit Application No. 2004 WM-006]

Jennifer Miller, Solo World Challenge, Ltd. ``Polar First'', Flat 2, 
One Onslow Gardens, London SW7 3LX, UK.

    Activity for Which Permit is Requested: Solo World Challenge Ltd. 
(``Polar First'') makes application for a waste management permit for 
the use and release of designated pollutants and wastes generated by 
two pilots and a Bell 407 helicopter during their journey from Punta 
Arenas to the South Pole and back. Approximately 5,440 liters of Jet A1 
fuel will be stored at various caches for refueling the helicopter. The 
Jet A1 fuel will also be used for the cooking stove. The pilots will 
have a fuel proof, rubberized container of suitable size to fit the 
drums during refueling to catch any possible spillage. The pilots will 
carry approximately 3 gallons of oil, and \1/2\ liter of hydraulic fuel 
for maintenance purposes. Sewage, solid, and food wastes will be stored 
in containers and removed from Antarctica for proper disposal.
    Location: Antarctic Peninsula area and onward toward the South 
Pole.
    Dates: November 6, 2003 to January 15, 2004.

Nadene G. Kennedy,
Permit Officer.
[FR Doc. 03-25461 Filed 10-7-03; 8:45 am]
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