Antarctic Conservation Act Application and Permit Form

The National Science Foundation (“NSF”) promulgated regulations at 45 CFR Part 670, to conserve and protect animals and plants native to Antarctica, pursuant to the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, Public Law 95-541 (“ACA”), as amended by the Antarctic Science, Tourism, and Conservation Act of 1996, Public Law 104-227 (16 USC 2401 et seq.). The regulations have been in effect since 1979 and apply to all United States citizens in Antarctica and to everyone importing into or exporting from the United States certain designated Antarctic animals and plants. Under the ACA and NSF’s regulations, a permit from NSF is required for entry into protected areas, taking of birds, mammals, and certain plants, introduction of non-indigenous plants and animals into Antarctica, and engaging in harmful interference with native plants, mammals, birds and invertebrates. NSF has used the Antarctic Conservation Act Application and Permit Form for many years to collect information for its permit administration.

The latest form for Antarctic Conservation Act Application and Permit Form expires 2022-12-31 and can be found here.