Form NSF 1078 NSF 1078 Antarctic Conservation Act Application Permit Form

Antarctic Conservation Act
Permit Application Form
(NSF Form 1078)

According to the regulations pursuant to the Antarctic Conservation Act as amended by the
Antarctic Science, Tourism, and Conservation Act, a permit is required to “take” native
animals or birds, engage in harmful interference, enter Antarctic Specially
Protected Areas, introduce nonindigenous species into Antarctica, or import/export any
antarctic fauna and flora into/from the United States.
Applicants should note that processing a permit application takes approximately 45-60
days primarily as a result of the required 30-day public comment period [Section
670.9(g)]. Questions on the Antarctic Conservation Act should be directed to:
ACA Permit Officer
Office of Polar Programs, 7th Floor
National Science Foundation
2415 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail:

(703) 292-8030
(703) 292-9081
[email protected]

A copy of the Antarctic Conservation Act Application and Permit Form follows.
Permits also are discussed in Section 670.11 of the Antarctic Conservation Act.
Additional information, including application instructions and FAQs, can be found at:
http://www.nsf.gov/geo/plr/antarct/aca/aca.jsp

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Expires:October 31, 2019

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314

ANTARCTIC CONSERVATION ACT
APPLICATION AND PERMIT FORM

PROPOSAL NO.

1. TYPE OF PERMIT REQUESTED
 TAKE
 IMPORT INTO USA—PORT OF ENTRY
 HARMFUL INTERFERENCE
__________________________________________
 ENTER ANTARCTIC SPECIALLY PROTECTED AREA
 EXPORT FROM USA
 INTRODUCE NON-INDIGENOUS SPECIES INTO ANTARCTICA
2. NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE/FAX NO. AND E-MAIL ADDRESS OF APPLICANT (IF APPLICANT IS A CORPORATION, FIRM,
PARTNERSHIP, INSTITUTION, OR AGENCY, EITHER PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, COMPLETE NO. 4).

3. IF APPLICANT IS AN INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDE BUSINESS OR
INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATION (IF DIFFERENT THAN NO. 2)

4. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT OR PRINCIPAL OFFICER

5. NAME OF PERMIT HOLDER'S AGENTS (FIELD PARTY MEMBERS), IF ANY
(USE"TBA" AND INDICATE NUMBER, IF NAMES UNKNOWN)

6. DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATES

7. LOCATION(S)—INCLUDE DESCRIPTION, TIME PERIOD, AND PROPOSED ACCESS TO THE LOCATION

8. SPECIMEN INFORMATION
(a) SPECIMEN/SPECIES (b) NUMBER (c) DESCRIPTION OF SPECIMEN(S)
(scientific name, if applicable) PER ANNUM (life stage, sex, sample type & size, etc.)

(d) MANNER OF TAKE
OR INTERFERENCE

(e) IMPORT (f) ULTIMATE
(Y/N)
DISPOSITION

CERTIFICATION
I certify that the information submitted in this application for a permit is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Any false statement will subject me to
the criminal penalties of 18 U.S.C. 1001.

SIGNATURE

DATE

FOR NSF USE ONLY
This application for a permit under the Antarctic Conservation Act, P.L. 95-541, as amended, and NSF regulations contained in Title 45 Part 670 of the Code of Federal
Regulations is approved subject to the following conditions:

THIS PERMIT EXPIRES ON: ________________________
(Date)
TYPED NAME AND TITLE AND SIGNATURE OF NSF AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL

NSF Form 1078

DATE

CONTINUE ON REVERSE SIDE

9. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY FOR WHICH PERMIT IS NEEDED AND JUSTIFICATION FOR PROJECT. ALSO INCLUDE HERE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE SPECIFIC ACTION FOR WHICH THE PERMIT IS BEING SOUGHT.

PRIVACY ACT AND PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENTS
The information requested in this application is solicited under the authority of the Antarctic Conservation Act (ACA), as amended, the National Science Foundation Act of
1950, as amended, and NSF regulations at 45 CFR Part 670. The information will be used in administration of the ACA, particularly to make a determination on eligibility for
an ACA permit. The information requested may be disclosed to other Federal agencies or a court, administrative, or adjudicative body involved in implementing or enforcing
the ACA; to Federal, state, or local agencies, or foreign governments, where necessary to obtain records in connection with an investigation, or to persons, including
witnesses, who may have information, documents, or knowledge relevant to an ACA investigation or enforcement proceeding; to other Federal agencies when relevant to a
decision by that agency on a security clearance, on the award of a contract or grant, on the issuance of a license or other benefit, or on a disciplinary or other administrative
action concerning its employee; to government contractors, experts, volunteers and researchers as necessary to complete assigned work; to a grantee institution or
contractor in connection with an investigation or enforcement proceeding where an ACA violation is alleged against it or one of its employees, researchers, or subcontractors;
and to another Federal agency, court or party in a court or Federal administrative proceeding if the government is a party. See Systems of Records, NSF-56, “Antarctic
Conservation Act Files,” 59 Federal Register 5784 (February 8, 1994). Submission of this information is voluntary. However, failure to provide full and complete information
necessary for an eligibility determination may reduce the possibility of receiving a permit.
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average one half hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions. Send comments
regarding this burden estimate and any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions to reduce this burden, to the NSF Reports Clearance Officer at c/o
the address directly below.

SUBMIT THIS
APPLICATION
TO:

E-MAIL: [email protected]

OFFICE OF POLAR PROGRAMS (PERMIT OFFICE)
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, 7th FLOOR
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314