Notice2026-11858
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Antarctic Conservation Act Application Permit Form
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Published
June 12, 2026
Effective
July 13, 2026
Issuing agencies
National Science Foundation
Abstract
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 113 (Friday, June 12, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 35710]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11858]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request;
Antarctic Conservation Act Application Permit Form
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Submission for OMB review; comment request.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the
following information collection requirement to OMB for review and
clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second
notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal
Register, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed
submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance
simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.
DATES: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured
of having their full effect if received by July 13, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAmain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAmain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for National Science
Foundation, 725 17th Street NW, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and
Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation, Randolph Building, 401 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314,
or send email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f98a89959094898d96b9978a9fd79e968f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3b484b5752564b4f547b55485d155c544d">[email protected]</span></a>. 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).
Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection
of information unless the collection of information displays a
currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential
persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such
persons are not required to respond to the collection of information
unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Comments regarding (a) whether the collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology should be addressed to the points
of contact in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
Title of Collection: Antarctic Conservation Act Application Permit
Form.
OMB Number: 3145-0034.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to renew an information
collection.
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 such as the activities to
be conducted including take and harmful interference of native bird,
mammal, or plants, entrance into protected areas, import of non-native
species to Antarctica, and import of covered samples to the United
States.
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: NSF estimates about 25 responses annually at
45 minutes per response; this computes to approximately 19 hours
annually.
Dated: June 10, 2026.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2026-11858 Filed 6-11-26; 8:45 am]
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