# Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-541) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A95-26691 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Notice - **Published:** October 27, 1995 - **Citation:** 60 FR 55065 ## Text 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 6, 1995. 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) 306-1031. 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, Thomas A. Day, Department of Botany, Box 871601, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287-1601, Permit Application No. 96- 017 Activity for Which Permit is Requested Take; Enter Specially Protected Area; Enter Site of Special Scientific Interest, and Import into the United States. The applicant requests permission to enter Litchfield Island (SPA #17) and Biscoe Point (SSSI #20) to collect up to 100 seeds and/or reproductive structures from the following vascular plants: Antarctic hairgrass (Deschampsia antarctica) and Antarctic pearlwort (Colobanthus quitensis). The Litchfield Island site is one of very few sites containing both plant species. Collection of samples from Biscoe Point is desirable since it is a relatively isolated site from others containing plant species and the researchers wish to determine whether the Biscoe populations are genetically similar to other antarctic plant populations. The seeds will be imported into the United States, propagated in growth chambers at Arizona State University, and used to determine how these species are influenced by environmental factors such as UV radiation and temperature. Location SPA #17--Litchfield Island, and SSSI #20--Biscoe Point, Anvers Island Dates December 1, 1995--April 30, 1997 2. Applicant, William D. Fraser, Biology Department, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana 59717, Permit Application No. 96-024 Activity for Which Permit is Requested Import into the United States. The applicant proposes to salvage, for educational purposes, no more than 3 specimens of each species annually, if encountered. The species which may be salvaged are listed below: Penguins: King (A. patagonicus), Adelie (Pygoscelis adeliae), Chinstrap (P. antarctica), Gentoo (P. papua), Macaroni (Eudyptes chrysolophus), and Rockhopper (E. chrysocome). Albatrosses: Wandering (Diomedea exulans), Black-browed (D. melanophris), Gray-headed (D. chrysostoma), Sooty (Phoebetria fusca), and Light-mantled Sooty (P. palpebrata). Fulmars, Prions and Petrels: Southern Giant Petrel (M. giganteus), Antarctic Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialoides), Antarctic Petrel (Thalassoica antarctical), Cape Petrel (Daption capense); Snow Petrel (Pagodroma nivea), Blue Petrel (Halobaena caerulea), White-chinned Petrel (Procellaria aequinoctialis), and Antarctic Prion (Pachyptila desolata). [[Page 55066]] Storm Petrels: Wilson's Storm Petrel (Oceanites oceanicus) and Black- bellied Storm Petrel (Fregetta tropica). Cormorants: Blue-eyed Shag (Phalacrocorax atriceps). Sheathbills: Greater Sheathbill (Chionis alba) Skuas: South Polar Skua (Catharacta maccormicki), and Brown Skua (C. lonnbergi). Gulls and Terns: Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus), and Antarctic Tern (Sterna vittata). Location Palmer Station vicinity and nearby islands accessible by zodiac. Dates October 1, 1995-May 31, 1998 3. Applicant, Rennie S. Holt, U.S. AMLR Program, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, 8604 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, California 92038, Permit Application No. 96-025 Activity for Which Permit is Requested Taking. The applicant proposes to continue collection of data on seabirds, in accordance with CCAMLR Protocols, that was begun at Seal Island in 1986. A census of up to 15,000 birds from each of the following species will be conducted: Chinstrap penguins, Macaaroni penguins and Cape Petrels. In addition, the applicant will capture and release up to 500 Chinstrap and Macaroni penguins each for purposes of measuring, weighing and examining to gather data on seabird abundance and growth to compare with data collected during previous years. Location South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninisula region. Dates January 1, 1996-April 1, 2001 4. Applicant, Rennie S. Holt, U.S. AMLR Program, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, 8604 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, California 92038, Permit Application No. 96-026 Activity for Which Permit is Requested Taking and Enter Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The applicant proposes to enter Byers Peninsula (SSSI #6) and Cape Shirreff (SSSI #32) to study pinnipeds and seabirds. A comprehensive census of these populations has been conducted periodically and repeat censuses are needed. At both sites, care will be taken to minimize disturbance to terrestrial habitats and lifeforms. All activities to be conducted would comply with the approved SSSI management plans enforce for each area. The pinniped research to be conducted consists of ship-supported and land-based studies in the region of the Antarctic Peninsula. The U.S. AMLR Program will conduct a census of seals at various sites in preparation of selecting a new study site. In following years, the AMLR land-based site at Seal Island will be relocated to a suitable site. The Seal Island study site will be occupied on a limited basis. Up to 1,000 Fur seal pups will be weighed and released. These data will be compared with previous data to examine the population dynamics of Antarctic Fur seals. Obtaining information on the status of seals at the present time is particularly important in light of the potential development that is being considered for antarctic marine resources. Location SSSI #6-Byers Peninsula, Livingston Island, South Shetland Islands; and SSSI #32-Cape Shirreff, Livingston Island, South Shetland Islands. Dates January 1, 1996-April 1, 2001. Nadene G. Kennedy, Permit Office, Office of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 95-26691 Filed 10-26-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555-01-M --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A95-26691. Public record. Not legal advice.