Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: April 5, 2024) |
Title 45 - Public Welfare |
Subtitle B - Regulations Relating to Public Welfare |
Chapter VI - National Science Foundation |
Part 670 - Conservation of Antarctic Animals and Plants |
Subpart F - Antarctic Specially Protected Areas |
§ 670.27 - Specific issuance criteria.
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§ 670.27 Specific issuance criteria.
Permits authorizing entry into any Antarctic Specially Protected Area designated in § 670.29 may only be issued if:
(a) The entry and activities to be engaged in are consistent with an approved management plan, or
(b) A management plan relating to the area has not been approved by the Antarctic Treaty Parties, but
(1) There is a compelling scientific purpose for such entry which cannot be served elsewhere, and
(2) The actions allowed under the permit will not jeopardize the natural ecological system existing in such area.