[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 90 (Thursday, May 9, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 27260]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-11012]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Comment Request: Antarctic Conservation Act Application Permit 
Form

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request renewed clearance of this collection. In accordance with the 
requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. 
After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the 
submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer 
than 3 years.
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including 
through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: Written comments should be received by July 8, 2013 to be 
assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be 
considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection request 
should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, 
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 295, Arlington, VA 
22230, or by email to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (703) 292-7556 or 
send email to [email protected]. Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339, which is accessible 
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal 
holidays).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: ``Antarctic Conservation Act Application 
Permit Form.''
    OMB Approval Number: 3145-0034.
    Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2013.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend an information 
collection for three years.
    Proposed Project: The current Antarctic Conservation Act 
Application Permit Form (NSF 1078) has been in use for several years. 
The form requests general information, such as name, affiliation, 
location, etc., and more specific information as to the type of object 
to be taken (plant, native mammal, or native bird.

Use of the Information

    The purpose of the regulations (45 CFR 670) is to conserve and 
protect the native mammals, birds, plants, and invertebrates of 
Antarctica and the ecosystem upon which they depend and to implement 
the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, Public Law 95-541, as amended 
by the Antarctic Science, Tourism, and Conservation Act of 1996, Public 
Law 104-227.
    Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates about 25 responses 
annually at 45 minutes per response; this computes to approximately 
11.25 hours annually.

    Dated: May 6, 2013.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2013-11012 Filed 5-8-13; 8:45 am]
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