98-7598. Notice of Intent To Issue a Prospectus for Operation of a Photographic and Art Studio Within Yosemite National Park

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 56 (Tuesday, March 24, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14135-14136]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-7598]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Notice of Intent To Issue a Prospectus for Operation of a 
Photographic and Art Studio Within Yosemite National Park

SUMMARY: The National Park Service will be releasing a concession 
Prospectus authorizing continued operation of a photographic and art 
business for the visiting public within Yosemite National Park. The 
operation is located in Yosemite Valley in close proximity to the 
park's Visitor Center. The operation consists of the sale of 
photographic and art supplies and equipment, works of art, publications 
and handicraft items. The operation is year-round with the peak season 
during the summer months. The average visitation to the park is 
approximately 4 million annually. The annual gross receipts over the 
last 5 years has averaged about $2 million. Staffing for the operation 
is 12-20 people. Limited employee housing is available on site. The new 
contract will be for five (5) years beginning October 1,1998. There is 
an existing concessioner which has operated satisfactorily under the 
existing contract and has a right of preference in renewal.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The cost for purchasing a Prospectus is 
$30.00.

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Parties interested in obtaining a copy should send a check (NO CASH) 
made payable to ``National Park Service'' to the following address: 
National Park Service, Pacific Great Basin Support Office, Office of 
Concession Program Management, 600 Harrison Street, Suite 600, San 
Francisco, California 94107-1372. A Tax Identification Number (TIN) OR 
Social Security Number (SSN) MUST be provided on all checks. The front 
of the envelope should be marked ``Attention: Office of Concession 
Program Management--Mail Room Do Not Open''. Please include in your 
request a mailing address indicating where to send the Prospectus. 
Inquiries may be directed to Ms. Teresa Jackson, Office of Concession 
Program Management at [phone].

    Dates: March 12, 1998.
Holly Bundock,
Acting Regional Director, Pacific West Region.
[FR Doc. 98-7598 Filed 3-23-98; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-70-P