[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 26, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 28509]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-13317]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Homestead National Monument of America
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of availability of the Draft General Management Plan/
Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Homestead National Monument of
America, Nebraska
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SUMMARY: The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of
a Draft General Management Plan/Draft Environmental Impact Statement
(DGMP/DEIS) for Homestead National Monument of America (monument), near
Beatrice, Nebraska. The document describes and analyzes the
environmental impacts of a proposed action and two action alternatives
for the future management of the park. A no action alternative also is
evaluated. This notice announces that public meetings and an open house
will be held to solicit comments on the DGMP/DEIS.
DATES: There will be a 60-day public review period for comments on this
document. Comments on the DGMP/DEIS must be received no later than July
30, 1999. Public meetings will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 7:30 to 9:00
p.m. at the Beatrice Public Library, 100 N. 16th St., Beatrice,
Nebraska and on Wednesday, May 26, 1999 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
and at the Charles H. Gere Library, 2400 S. 56th St., Lincoln,
Nebraska. A public open house, which will provide a more informal
opportunity to learn about the plan and to provide comments, will be
held on Tuesday, June 29, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Homestead
National Monument Visitor Center, located on Highway 4 west of
Beatrice, Nebraska.
ADDRESSES: Comments on the DGMP/DEIS should be submitted to the
Superintendent, Homestead National Monument of America, route 3, Box
47, Beatrice, Nebraska 68310. Copies of the DGMP/DEIS are available
upon request by writing the Superintendent at the same address, by
phoning 402-223-3514, or by e-mail at HOME--Administration@nps.gov
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent, Homestead National
Monument, at the aforementioned address and telephone number.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Pub. L. 91-190, as amended),
the NPS has prepared a DMGP/DEIS with proposed guidance for management
of Homestead National Monument of America for the next 10-15 years. In
accordance with NPS Management Policies, the DGMP sets forth
alternative management concepts for the monument. The alternatives seek
to establish a role for the monument within the context of regional
trends and plans for conservation, recreation, transportation, economic
development, and other regional issues; and identify strategies for
resolving issues and achieving management objectives.
Dated: May 18, 1999.
David N. Given,
Deputy Regional Director, Midwest Region.
[FR Doc. 99-13317 Filed 5-25-99; 8:45 am]
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