98-5281. Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a General Management Plan for Fort Pulaski National Monument, Georgia

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 40 (Monday, March 2, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10240-10241]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-5281]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for 
a General Management Plan for Fort Pulaski National Monument, Georgia

AGENCY: National Park Service.

ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement 
for a General Management Plan for Fort Pulaski National Monument, 
Georgia.

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SUMMARY: The park is operating with a very old 1971 Master Plan that is 
obsolete and outdated and not prepared according to current National 
Park Service policies. Key management concerns include the 
identification of general strategies for the management of cultural 
features and artifacts, protection of natural resources and the 
historic setting, identification of and provision for desirable visitor 
experiences, effect of land use changes on park resources, and the 
expectation of little or no increases in budget and staff.
    The plan will identify a resource-based framework for the park and 
describe desired future conditions, alternatives and general 
strategies, consistent with the park's purpose, significance, and 
mandates.
    The alternatives and general strategies required to achieve desired 
future

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conditions will then be assessed for their environmental effects.

DATES: A series of public meetings will be held in surrounding 
communities in the summer of 1998. Please consult with local newspapers 
for the times and locations or call the park for this information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Superintendent, Fort Pulaski National Monument, P.O. Box 30757, 
Savannah, Georgia 31410-0757, Telephone: [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Park Service is beginning this 
planning process and invites your comments. You may provide your 
comments in person at the public meetings or by mail to the 
Superintendent at the above address. Comments by mail should reach the 
Superintendent by July 1, 1998. Issues for evaluation may be suggested 
as well as alternatives for addressing the issues. A draft of the plan 
and environmental impact statement is expected to be available for 
public review by the winter of 1998/1999. Your input is appreciated.

    Dated: February 13, 1998.
Daniel W. Brown,
Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region.
[FR Doc. 98-5281 Filed 2-27-98; 8:45 am]
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