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Receipt of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) Regarding Nongovernmental Activities in Antarctica

Learn more about EPA's role in Antarctica
  • Environmental Impact Assessment of Nongovernmental Activities in Antarctica (PDF) - (Final Rule 12/06/01)(19 pp, 229 K, About PDF)

  • EPA's Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Rule on Environmental Impact Assessment of Nongovernmental Activities in Antarctica 

  • Compendium of Antarctic Peninsula Visitor Sites 

 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

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