98-7106. Availability of Plan of Operations and Environmental Assessment for Proposed Three Dimensional Seismic Testing at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve Unit, Louisiana

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 53 (Thursday, March 19, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13426-13427]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-7106]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Availability of Plan of Operations and Environmental Assessment 
for Proposed Three Dimensional Seismic Testing at Jean Lafitte National 
Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve Unit, Louisiana

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 9.52(b) of 
Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations that the National Park 
Service has received from Burlington Resources a Plan of Operations for 
the Couba Island 3-D Seismic Prospect encompassing a portion of the 
Barataria Preserve Unit of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and 
Preserve, located within Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
    The Plan of Operations and Environmental Assessment are available 
for public review and comment for a

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period of 30 days from the publication date of this notice in the 
Office of the Superintendent, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and 
Preserve, 365 Canal Street, Suite 2400, New Orleans, Louisiana and will 
be sent upon written request.

DATES: This seismic operation is anticipated to take place during the 
months of April, May, or June and will last approximately six weeks 
within the park.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent, Jean Lafitte National 
Historical Park and Preserve, 365 Canal Street, Suite 2400, New 
Orleans, Louisiana 70130, Telephone: [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 36 CFR 9B ``Non-federal 
Oil and Gas Rights,'' Burlington Resources Corporation is proposing to 
conduct a three dimensional seismic survey encompassing approximately 
50 square miles in Jefferson and St. Charles Parishes, Louisiana. A 
portion of this proposed survey occupies an area of 5,760 acres within 
the Barataria Preserve Unit of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park 
and Preserve. A Plan of Operation and Environmental Assessment has been 
prepared cooperatively by Burlington Resources and the National Park 
Service. This documents the actions required to accomplish the three 
dimensional seismic survey while avoiding and minimizing adverse 
environmental impact to park resources.

    Dated: March 10, 1998.
Daniel W. Brown,
Regional Director, Southeast Region.
[FR Doc. 98-7106 Filed 3-18-98; 8:45 am]
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