[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 222 (Monday, November 19, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 65084]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-22514]


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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: Notice is hereby given that the National Science Foundation 
(NSF) has received a waste management permit application for a two-
person kayaking team to establish camp sites while in the Antarctica 
Peninsula. 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 application by December 19, 2007. 
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: Dr. Polly A. Penhale, Environmental 
Officer at the above address or (703) 292-8030.

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 in Antarctica, and for 
the release of waste in Antarctica. NSF has received a permit 
application under this Regulation for some camping ashore will occur 
and any and all trash generated will be returned to the AUSTRALIS for 
disposal in accordance with the vessel's permitted procedures. Fuel for 
cook stoves will be transferred to appropriate fuel bottles prior to 
leaving South America. Any batteries taken ashore will be removed and 
non-rechargeable batteries will be returned to South America for 
disposal. Conditions of the permit would include requirements to report 
on the removal of materials and any accidental releases, and management 
of all waste, including human waste, in accordance with Antarctic waste 
regulations.
    Application for the permit is made by: Timothy J. Osse and Lisa A. 
Osse, 12415 68th Avenue, NE., Kirkland, Washington 98034.
    Location: Antarctic Peninsula.
    Dates: January 20, 2008 to February 8, 2008.

Nadene G. Kennedy,
Permit Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-22514 Filed 11-16-07; 8:45 am]
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