05-3329. 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.

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.

CONCID#	Concessioner name	Park
AMIS002	Forever Resorts, LLC	Amistad National Recreation Area.
AMIS003	Rough Canyon Marina	Amistad National Recreation Area.
BAND001	Bandelier Trading, Inc	Bandelier NM.
BRCA002	Bryce-Zion Trail Rides	Bryce Canyon NP.
CAVE001	Cavern Supply Company, Inc	Carlsbad Caverns NP.
CURE001	Elk Creek Marina	Curecanti National Recreation Area.
GLAC001	Glacier Park Boat Company, Inc	Glacier National Park.
GLAC003	Mule Shoe Outfitters, LLC	Glacier National Park.
GLAC006	Glacier Wilderness Guides	Glacier National Park.
GLAC010	Edward DesRosier (Sun Tours)	Glacier National Park.
GLCA001	Wilderness River Adventures	Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
GLCA021	Banner Health, Page Hospital	Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
GRCA004	Jerman-Mangum Enterprises, Inc	Grand Canyon NP.
GRCA005	Verkamps, Inc	Grand Canyon National Park.
GRTE003	Signal Mountain	Grand Canyon National Park.
LAMR002	Forever Resorts, LLC	Lake Meredith National Recreation Area.
MEVE001	ARAMARK	Mesa Verde National Park.
PAIS001	Forever Resorts, LLC	Padre Island National Seashore.
PEFO001	Xanterra Parks and Resorts	Petrified Forest National Park.
ROMO001	Forever Resorts, LLC	Rocky Mountain National Park.
TICA001	Carl and Betsy Wagner	Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
WHSA001	White Sands Company, Inc	White Sands National Monument.
YELL077	Xanterra Parks and Resorts, Inc	Yellowstone National Park.

DATES:

Effective Date: January 2, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

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

Dated: December 17, 2004.

Alfred J. Poole, III,

Acting Associate Director, Administration, Business Practices and Workforce Development.