[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 163 (Tuesday, August 24, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52038-52039]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-20923]


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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 from Dr. Ralph 
Fedor for the establishment of a temporary amateur radio campsite for 
up to 13 people on Waterpipe Beach, Signey Island for approximately 18 
days during the 2010-2011 austral summer season. 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 within September 23, 
2010. 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

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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 the operation of a temporary 
amateur radio camp on Signy Island, Antarctica. Zodiacs will be used to 
transport equipment and personnel to the camp site. Refueling of these 
vehicles will take place only on the ship. The camp will consist of two 
Weatherport shelters (12 x 25 feet): One as a lab or radio 
communications center; and the other for sleeping and storage. The 
power generator will have double containment to prevent any fuel 
spills. All camp waste (wrappers, empty container, disposable items), 
kitchen waste (garbage, debris, waste water), and human waste (solid 
and liquid) will be removed and returned to Ushuaia, Argentina for 
disposal. All shoes, clothing, equipment taken ashore will be cleaned 
and disinfected prior to leaving the ship to prevent introduction of 
non-indigenous species.
    No hazardous domestic products or wastes (aerosol cans, paints, 
solvents, etc.) will be brought ashore. 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: Ralph Fedor, 2337 Granite 
View Road, Waite Park, MN 56387.
    Location: Signy Island, South Orkney Islands.
    Dates: January 1, 2010 to February 28, 2011.

Nadene G. Kennedy,
Permit Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-20923 Filed 8-23-10; 8:45 am]
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