98-5283. Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a General Management Plan for Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, North Carolina

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 40 (Monday, March 2, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 10241]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-5283]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a General 
Management Plan for Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, North Carolina

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement 
for a General Management Plan for Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, 
North Carolina.

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SUMMARY: The park is operating with an outdated 1966 Master Plan that 
is not consistent with current National Park Service policies. Key 
management concerns include the identification of general strategies to 
address the addition of over 300 acres, changes to the purpose and 
significance of the park, identification of and provision for desirable 
visitor experiences and facilities, protection of natural and cultural 
resources, enhancement of relationships with others in the area, the 
role of archaeological education 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 conditions will then be assessed for their environmental 
effects.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent, Cape Hatteras National 
Seashore, Route 1, Box 675, Manteo, North Carolina 27954, 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,
Regional Director, Southeast Region.
[FR Doc. 98-5283 Filed 2-27-98; 8:45 am]
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