98-34222. Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Backcountry and Wilderness Management Plan, Joshua Tree National Park, California; Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 248 (Monday, December 28, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 71503]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-34222]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Backcountry and 
Wilderness Management Plan, Joshua Tree National Park, California; 
Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period

SUMMARY: Pursuant to Sec. 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190 as amended), the National Park Service, 
Department of the Interior, has prepared a Supplemental Environmental 
Impact Statement (SEIS) assessing five alternatives for, and potential 
impacts of, a proposed Backcountry and Wilderness Management Plan for 
Joshua Tree National Park, California. In deference to interest 
expressed by local governmental agencies, organizations, and other 
interested parties, the public comment period has been extended through 
January 20, 1999.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Draft Environmental Impact Study was 
issued November 14, 1997; the SEIS was issued October 30, 1998. Copies 
of the documents can be reviewed at local libraries or obtained from 
the park at the address noted below. The original 60-day public comment 
period (ending December 31, 1998) has been extended an additional 20 
days. All written comments must now be postmarked not later than 
January 20, 1999 and should be addressed to: Superintendent, Joshua 
Tree National Park, 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 
92277.

    Dated: December 16, 1998.
John J. Reynolds,
Regional Director, Pacific West.
[FR Doc. 98-34222 Filed 12-24-98; 8:45 am]
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