Search Results for keywords:"Antarctic Conservation Act"

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  • 2024-31057 — Notice on Penalty Inflation Adjustments for Civil Monetary Penalties
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106609
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced new maximum amounts for civil monetary penalties, which will start on January 15, 2025. These adjustments are based on the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, and follow a cost-of-living increase set by recent guidance. The penalty for standard violations under the Antarctic Conservation Act has been adjusted to $21,568, while knowing violations will be penalized with up to $36,498. For violations under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act, the maximum penalty is now $14,308.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Foundation is saying that starting on January 15, 2025, if someone breaks certain rules, the money they have to pay can be a little more because of inflation. For some rules, breaking them can cost up to $21,568, or more, and other types can cost up to $36,498 and $14,308, depending on how bad the rule-breaking is.

  • 2024-28443 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Antarctic Emergency Response Plan and Environmental Protection Information
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96694
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning to renew a collection related to Antarctic emergency response and environmental protection. In line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, NSF invites public comments by February 3, 2025, before seeking official approval from the Office of Management and Budget. The proposed rule affects non-governmental Antarctic expeditions and requires them to ensure that vessel owners have emergency response plans and that expedition members are informed about their environmental obligations. The expected paperwork burden is estimated to take 40 hours or less and cost $500 to $1400 per respondent.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Foundation wants to renew a plan that makes sure ships going to Antarctica are ready to handle emergencies and protect the environment. People can give their thoughts by February 3, 2025, and the plan will cost ship owners a bit of time and money to follow the rules.