Receipt of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) Regarding Nongovernmental Activities in Antarctica
As required by the Antarctic Science, Tourism, and Conservation Act of 1996, EPA has issued regulations that provide for the environmental impact assessment of nongovernmental activities (including tourism) in Antarctica, and that coordinate the information review of environmental impact assessments received from other Parties. These activities are called for by the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959.
When nongovernmental operators (including tour operators) plan to conduct expeditions to Antarctica, they are required to submit environmental documentation to EPA. The purpose of the documentation is to evaluate the potential environmental impact of their proposed activities.
Below is a list of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) received by EPA regarding nongovernmental activities in Antarctica for the current austral summer season (October through March). An EIA describes an activity’s purpose, location, duration and intensity, and considers alternatives and assesses impacts, including cumulative impacts, in light of existing and known proposed activities.
The list includes Initial Environmental Evaluations (IEEs) and Preliminary Environmental Review Memorandums (PERMs).
If you are interested in obtaining a copy of these documents or a list of previous austral summer season EIAs, please contact Julie Roemele (roemele.julie@epa.gov).
2021-2022
July 8, 2021
Initial Environmental Evaluation submitted on July 8, 2021 by the SV Zephyros expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula
SV Zephyros Expedition
411 Walnut Street # 12926
Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043
Contact: Jonathan Schwartz
Tel: 425/533-6305
Email: jeschwartz@gmail.com
July 23, 2021
Multi-Year Initial Environmental Evaluation submitted on July 23, 2021 by Dr. Dale T Andersen for the Untersee Oasis Research Project
Dr. Dale T. Andersen
Carl Sagan Center, SETI Institute
189 Bernardo Ave., Suite 200
Mountain View, California 94043
Tel: 650/961-6633
Email: dandersen@seti.org
August 6, 2021
Supplemental Information submitted on August 6, 2021 for the Multi-Year Initial Environmental Evaluation by Polar Latitudes, Inc for an Antarctic Cruise Program
Polar Latitudes, Inc
2206 Jericho Street
White River Junction, Vermont 05001
Contact: Hayley Shephard
Tel: 802/698-8479
Email: hayley@polar-latitudes.com
August 6, 2021
Supplemental Information submitted on August 6, 2021 for the Multi-Year Initial Environmental Evaluation by Silversea Cruises Ltd. for Ship-Based Expeditions in the Peninsula Area
Silversea Cruises Ltd.
Wells Fargo Center
333 Southeast 2nd Avenue
Suite 2600
Miami, Florida 33131
Contact: Bill Davis
Tel: 954/468-3043
Fax: 954/522-4499
Email: BillD@silversea.com
September 8, 2021
Supplemental Information submitted on September 8, 2021 for the Multi-Year Initial Environmental Evaluation by the Friedlaender Expedition for proposed research activities in the Antarctica Peninsula Area
Ari. S. Friedlaender
IMS
UCSC 115 McAllister Way
Santa Cruz, California 95060
Tel: 919/672-0103
Email: ari.friedlaender@ucsc.edu
September 9, 2021
Supplemental Information submitted on September 9, 2021 for the Multi-Year Initial Environmental Evaluation by Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC for Ship-Based Expeditions in the Peninsula Area
Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC
1411 Opus Place
Executive Towers West II, Suite 300
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
Contact: Bob Simpson
Tel: 630/725-3400
Fax: 630/725-3401
Email: bsimpson@abercrombiekent.com
September 16, 2021
Multi-Year Initial Environmental Evaluation submitted on September 16, 2021 by Lindblad Expeditions for Ship-Based Expeditions in the Peninsula Area
Lindblad Expeditions
2502 2nd Avenue, Suite 300
Seattle, Washington 98121
Contact: Prash Karnik
Tel: 206/403-1500
Fax: 206/403-1501
Email: prashk@expeditions.com
September 16, 2021
Multi-Year Initial Environmental Evaluation submitted on September 16, 2021 by Albatros Expeditions for Ship-Based Expeditions in the Antarctica Peninsula Area
Albatros Expeditions US Ltd.
4770 Biscayne Boulevard PHR
Miami, Florida 33137
Contact: Michael Hjorth
Tel: 305/447-2789
Email: mhj@albatros-travel.com
September 16, 2021
Multi-Year Initial Environmental Evaluation submitted on September 16, 2021 by Atlas Ocean Voyages for Ship-Based Expeditions in the Antarctica Peninsula Area
Atlas Ocean Voyages
1 East Broward Blvd, Suite 800
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Contact: Henry Páll Wulff
Email: henry.wulff@mysticcruises.com
September 27, 2021
Multi-Year Initial Environmental Evaluation submitted on September 27, 2021 by Quixote Expeditions for proposed Antarctic Peninsula Cruises
Quixote Expeditions, LLC
1498 Paradise Point Road
Oakland, Maryland 21550
Contact: Laura K. O. Smith
Tel: 301/387-6008
Email: info@quixote-expeditions.com
September 28, 2021
Multi-Year Initial Environmental Evaluation submitted on September 28, 2021 by Crystal Cruises LLC for Ship-Based Expeditions in the Antarctica Peninsula Area
Crystal Cruises LLC
1501 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 501
Miami, Florida 33132
Contact: Walter Barinaga
Tel: 310/785-9300
Email: wbarinaga@crystalcruises.com
October 4, 2021
Supplemental Information submitted on October 4, 2021 for the Multi-Year Initial Environmental Evaluation by Oceanites, Inc. for Antarctic Site Inventory activities in the Peninsula Area
Oceanites, Inc.
P.O. Box 15259
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20825
Contact: Ron Naveen
Tel: 202/237-6262
Email: oceanites.mail@verizon.net
October 4, 2021
Multi-Year Initial Environmental Evaluation submitted on October 4, 2021 by Vantage Deluxe Travel for Ship-Based Expeditions in the Antarctica Peninsula Area
Vantage Deluxe Travel
90 Canal Street Ste. 200
Boston, MA 02114
Contact: Deirdre Dirkman
Tel: 888/514-1845
Email: ddirkman@vantagetravel.com
October 4, 2021
Multi-Year Initial Environmental Evaluation submitted on October 4, 2021 by Swan Hellenic for Ship-Based Expeditions in the Antarctica Peninsula Area
Swan Hellenic
1800 SE 10th Ave, Suite 240
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Contact: Tom Russell
Tel: 775/223-5157
Website: https://us.swanhellenic.com
October 4, 2021
Supplemental Information submitted on October 4, 2021 for the Multi-Year Initial Environmental Evaluation by Scenic USA for Ship-Based Expeditions in the Peninsula Area
Scenic USA
One Financial Center, Suite 400
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
Contact: Lisa Bolton
Tel: 855/517-1200
Email: lisa.bolton@scenicusa.com
October 12, 2021
Multi-Year Initial Environmental Evaluation submitted on October 12, 2021 by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions LLC for Activities in Antarctica
Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions LLC
3478 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115
Contact: David Rootes
Tel: 801/266-4876
Fax: 801/266-1592
Email: info@antarctic-logistics.com
October 15, 2021
Supplemental Information submitted on October 15, 2021 for the Multi-Year Initial Environmental Evaluation by Quark Expeditions, Inc for Ship-Based Expeditions in the Peninsula Area
Quark Expeditions, Inc.
3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 250
Seattle, Washington 98121
Contact: Allison Kean
Tel: 203/852-5580
Fax: 203/857-0427
Email: Enquiry@quarkexpeditions.com
October 18, 2021
Initial Environmental Evaluation submitted on October 18, 2021 for the Weddell Sea Expedition – Lynch for proposed research activities in the Antarctica
Stony Brook University
163 IACS Building
Stony Brook, New York 11794
Contact: Heather Lynch
Tel: 631/632-2340
Email: heather.lynch@stonybook.edu
November 3, 2021
Initial Environmental Evaluation submitted on November 3, 2021 for the
S/V Cool Change’s Antarctic Expedition de Orion a la Antarctica 2022 to Antarctica
Brandon Savory
662 Ash Street
Prescott, Arizona 86305
Tel: 213/505-4498
Email: brandonsavory@gmail.com
December 18, 2021
Initial Environmental Evaluation submitted on December 18, 2021 for the
Deneb US LLC Expedition’s Flight to King George Island
Deneb US LLC
2599 Stokes Canyon Road
Calabasas, California 91302
Contact: Richard Bailey
Tel: 808/280-5155
January 14, 2022
Initial Environmental Evaluation submitted on January 14, 2022 for the
Southern Benthics Expedition for proposed research activities in Antarctica
Southern Benthics
4991 Sunline Avenue
San Diego, California 92117
Contact: Susanne Lockhart
Tel: 858/531-3308
Email: SouthernBenthics@outlook.com