# Conservation Act of 1978; Notice of Permit Modification
**AGENCY:**
National Science Foundation.
**SUMMARY:**
The Foundation modified a permit to conduct activities regulated under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-541; Code of Federal Regulations Title 45, Part 670).
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
Polly A. Penhale, Environmental Officer, Office of Polar Programs, Rm. 755, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
On September 21, 1999, the National Science Foundation issued a five-year permit (ACA #2000-001) to Dr. Steven D. Emslie after posting a notice in the August 17, 1999 *Federal Register* . Public comments were not received. A request to modify the permit was posted in the *Federal Register* on December 20, 2004. No public comments were received. The modification was issued by the Foundation on January 19, 2005.
Polly A. Penhale,
Environmental Officer.