🌍NSF Comment Request on Antarctic Expedition Regulations
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
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.
Agencies
- National Science Foundation
Business Impact
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The document outlines compliance requirements for businesses conducting non-governmental expeditions in Antarctica, specifically regarding the preparation of an emergency response plan and environmental protection obligations. Businesses involved in Antarctic tourism may face a one-time cost of $500 to $1,400 for compliance, indicating a regulatory burden related to their operations.