06-9661. Notice of Continuation of Visitor Services

AGENCY:

National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION:

Public notice.

SUMMARY:

Pursuant to the terms of existing concession contracts, public notice is hereby given that the National Park Service intends to request a continuation of visitor services for a period not-to-exceed 1 year from the date of contract expiration.

DATES:

Effective Date: October 1, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jo. A. Pendry, Concession Program Manager, National Park Service, Washington, DC 20240, Telephone, 202/513-7156.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The contracts listed below have been extended to maximum allowable under 36 CFR 51.23. Under the provisions of current concession contracts and pending the completion of the public solicitation of a prospectus for a new concession contract, the National Park Service authorizes continuation of visitor services for a period not-to-exceed 1 year under the terms and conditions of the current contract as amended. The continuation of operations does not affect any rights with respect to selection for award of a new concession contract.

Concession

Contract number	Concessional name	Park
BIBE002-82	Forever Resorts, LLC	Big Bend National Park.
BLRI007-82	Forever Resorts, LLC	Blue Ridge Parkway.
ISRO002-82	Forever Resorts, LLC	Isle Royale National Park.
JEFF002-95	Jefferson National Parks Association	Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.
LAME004-89	Lake Mead Ferry Service, Inc	Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
MACA002-82	Forever Resorts, LLC	Mammoth Cave National Park.
OLYM003-82	Forever Resorts, LLC	Olympic National Park.

Dated: November 30, 2006.

John Wessels,

Acting Assistant Director, Business Services.