[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 11221]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-5986]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Gauley River National Recreation Area
AGENCY: National Park Service.
ACTION: Availability of final general management plan/final
environmental impact statement for the Gauley River National Recreation
Area, Fayette and Nicholas counties, West Virginia.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, the National Park Service (NPS) announces
the availability of a final general management plan/environmental
impact statement/land protection plan (FGMP/FEIS/LPP) for the Gauley
River National Recreation Area. The draft environmental impact
statement was on public review for 150 days from June 6 through
November 7, 1994.
Four alternatives for future resource protection, interpretation,
visitor use, and facility development were presented in the Draft GMP/
EIS/LPP which was distributed for public review. During that review
period, over 300 comments were received and summarized for use by the
NPS in its selection of a alternative. As a result of that analysis,
Alternative B, with minor modifications, was chosen as the proposed
final plan.
Key components of the Final GMP/FEIS/LPP are the continuation of
existing whitewater rafting and boating activities, along with
providing other recreational opportunities. Land acquisition will be
needed to implement most of the recommended activities and protection
measures--such as public access to the river and the development of a
trails system. Development will be limited to a small visitor and
operations facility, two small maintenance buildings, parking, two
middle and one lower river access points, one primitive camping area,
viewpoints, trails, and minor road improvements.
DATES: The 30-day no action period for review of the FGMP/FEIS/LPP will
end on April 10, 1997. A record of decision will follow the no action
period.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent, Gauley River National
Recreation Area, PO Box 246, Glen Jean, West Virginia 25846, or
telephone 304-465-0508.
Dated: March 5, 1997.
Pete Hart,
Superintendent, Gauley River NRA.
[FR Doc. 97-5986 Filed 3-10-97; 8:45 am]
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