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NSF RIN: 3145-AA40 Publication ID: Spring 2003 
Title: Antarctic Meteorites 
Abstract: NSF has proposed issuing regulations authorizing collection of meteorites in Antarctica for scientific purposes only. The regulation would also provide requirements for appropriate collection, handling, and curation of Antarctic meteorites to preserve their scientific value. 
Agency: National Science Foundation(NSF)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 45 CFR 674   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 2401 et seq, Antarctic Conservation Act, as amended in 1996   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/27/2002  67 FR 54993   
NPRM Comment Period End  10/28/2002    
Final Action  03/31/2003  68 FR 15378   
Final Action Effective  04/30/2003    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Anita Eisenstadt
Assistant General Counsel
National Science Foundation
Room 1265, Office of the General Counsel, 4201 Wilson Boulevard,
Arlington, VA 22230
Phone:703 292-8060
Fax:703 292-9041
Email: aeisenst@nsf.gov