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Swallow (b) Information demonstrating that Barn—Hirundo rustica. the proposed action will not jeopardize the existing natural ecological system Sheathbill or the survival of the affected species American—Chionis alba. or population; and (c) Information establishing that the Tern taking, transporting, carrying, or ship- Antarctic—Sterna vittata. ping of any native bird or native mam- Arctic—Sterna paradisaea. mal will be carried out in a humane [66 FR 46739, Sept. 7, 2001] manner.

§ 670.21 Designation of native plants. § 670.25 Designation of specially pro- tected species of native mammals, All plants whose normal range is lim- birds, and plants. ited to, or includes Antarctica are des- The following species has been des- ignated native plants, including: ignated as Specially Protected Species Bryophytes by the Antarctic Treaty Parties and is Freshwater algae hereby designated Specially Protected Fungi Species: Lichens Common Name and Scientific Name Marine algae Ross Seal—Ommatophoca rossii Vascular Plants [73 FR 14939, Mar. 20, 2008] § 670.22 [Reserved] § 670.26 [Reserved] Subpart E—Specially Protected Species of Mammals, Birds, Subpart F—Antarctic Specially and Plants Protected Areas § 670.23 Specific issuance criteria. § 670.27 Specific issuance criteria. Permits authorizing the taking of Permits authorizing entry into any mammals, birds, or plants designated Antarctic Specially Protected Area as a Specially Protected Species of designated in § 670.29 may only be mammals, birds, and plants in § 670.25 issued if: may only be issued if: (a) The entry and activities to be en- (a) There is a compelling scientific gaged in are consistent with an ap- purpose for such taking; proved management plan, or (b) The actions allowed under any (b) A management plan relating to such permit will not jeopardize the ex- the area has not been approved by the isting natural ecological system, or the Antarctic Treaty Parties, but survival of the affected species or popu- (1) There is a compelling scientific lation; purpose for such entry which cannot be (c) The taking involves non-lethal served elsewhere, and techniques, where appropriate; and (2) The actions allowed under the per- (d) The authorized taking, trans- mit will not jeopardize the natural eco- porting, carrying or shipping will be logical system existing in such area. carried out in a humane manner. § 670.28 Content of permit application. § 670.24 Content of permit applica- In addition to the information re- tions. quired in subpart C of this part, an ap- In addition to the information re- plicant seeking a permit to enter an quired in subpart C of this part, an ap- Antarctic Specially Protected Area plicant seeking a permit to take a Spe- shall include the following in the appli- cially Protected Species shall include cation: the following in the application: (a) A detailed justification of the (a) A detailed scientific justification need for such entry, including a discus- of the need for taking the Specially sion of alternatives; Protected Species, including a discus- (b) Information demonstrating that sion of possible alternative species; the proposed action will not jeopardize

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the unique natural ecological system ASPA 115 , Mar- in that area; and guerite Bay, Antarctic Peninsula (c) Where a management plan exists, ASPA 116 ‘’, information demonstrating the consist- , Cape Bird, Ross Is- ency of the proposed actions with the land management plan. ASPA 117 , off , Antarctic Peninsula § 670.29 Designation of Antarctic Spe- ASPA 118 ‘Cryptogam Ridge’, Mount cially Protected Areas, Specially Melbourne, Victoria Land Managed Areas and Historic Sites ASPA 119 and Forlidas and Monuments. Pond, Dufek Massif (a) The following areas have been ASPA 120 ‘Pointe-Ge´ologie designated by the Antarctic Treaty Archipelego’, Terre Ade´lie Parties for special protection and are ASPA 121 , Ross Island hereby designated as Antarctic Spe- ASPA 122 , Hut Point cially Protected Areas (ASPA). The Peninsula, Ross Island Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, as ASPA 123 Barwick and Balham Val- amended, prohibits, unless authorized leys (see Measure 1, 2002), Victoria by a permit, any person from entering Land or engaging in activities within an ASPA 124 , Ross Island ASPA. Detailed maps and descriptions ASPA 125 , King of the sites and complete management George Island, South Shetland Is- plans can be obtained from the Na- lands tional Science Foundation, Office of ASPA 126 , Living- Polar Programs, National Science ston Island, Foundation, Room 755, 4201 Wilson ASPA 127 Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230. ASPA 128 Western shore of Admiralty ASPA 101 Taylor Rookery, Mac. Rob- Bay, King George Island ertson Land, ASPA 129 Rothera Point, Adelaide Is- ASPA 102 , Holme land Bay, Mac. Robertson Land, East Ant- ASPA 130 ‘’, Mount arctica Erebus, Ross Island ASPA 103 and Odbert ASPA 131 , Lake Island, Budd Coast, , Fryxell, Taylor Valley, Victoria East Antarctica Land ASPA 104 Sabrina Island, Balleny Is- ASPA 132 , ‘25 de lands Mayo’ (King George) Island, South ASPA 105 , Shetland Islands (see ASPA 124) ASPA 133 , west coast ASPA 106 , Victoria Land of Nelson Island, South Shetland Is- ASPA 107 , Dion Is- lands lands, Marguerite Bay, Antarctic Pe- ASPA 134 Cierva Point and offshore ninsula (see Measure 1, 2002) islands, Danco Coast, Antarctic Pe- ASPA 108 Green Island, Berthelot Is- ninsula lands, Antarctic Peninsula ASPA 135 North-eastern Bailey Penin- ASPA 109 , South Orkney sula, Budd Coast, Wilkes Land Islands ASPA 136 , Budd ASPA 110 , South Orkney Coast, Wilkes Land Islands ASPA 137 Northwest White Island, ASPA 111 Southern Powell Island and McMurdo Sound adjacent islands, South Orkney Is- ASPA 138 , Asgaard lands Range, Victoria Land ASPA 112 , Rob- ASPA 139 , Anvers Island ert Island, South Shetland Islands ASPA 140 Parts of , ASPA 113 , Arthur South Shetland Islands Harbour, Anvers Island, Palmer Ar- ASPA 141 ‘’, chipelago Langhovde, Lu¨ tzow-Holmbukta ASPA 114 Northern , ASPA 142 Svarthamaren, Mu¨ hlig- Hofmannfjella, Dronning Maud Land

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