Fieldwork planning: 2013/2014 field season
Principal Investigators are responsible for ensuring that the following actions are undertaken, to the stated deadlines, in preparation for fieldwork:
| Action | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Submit an outline field plan |
19th April 2013 |
| Request a map to aid Antarctic fieldwork planning (if required) | 31st March 2013 |
| Submit a Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment form | 19th April 2013 |
| Check which permits are needed | 19th April 2013 |
| Submit Antarctic Permit applications (if required) |
24th May 2013 |
| Discuss arrangements for importing biological samples back to the UK | 24th May 2013 |
| Complete an Antarctic Research Project Risk Assessment and the BAS Chemical Approvals Register request |
24th May 2013 |
| Ensure any equipment is suited for Antarctic operations |
24th May 2013 |
| Discuss shipment of cargo to and from Antarctica |
24th May 2013 |
| Identify fieldwork personnel | 28th June 2013 |
| Ensure availability of fieldwork personnel for pre-deployment training | 28th June 2013 |
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