[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 140 (Friday, July 19, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37765-37766]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-18366]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Cleetwood Cove Development Concept Plan/Environment Impact
Statement, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environment Impact Statement.
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SUMMARY: Due to water levels dropping in Crater Lake, in June 1992, the
National Park Service began studies for the redesign of boat docking
facilities at the base of the Cleetwood Cove trail. The studies
included the possibility of repair and/or replacement of facilities at
the trail head, and the replacement of old and decaying retaining walls
along the trail. As the studies progressed, it became clear that the
project had potential for significant environmental impacts so a
decision was made to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to
analyze the various alternatives.
Scoping is the term given to the process by which the scope of
issues to be addressed in the EIS is identified. Representatives of
Federal, State and local agencies, American Indian tribes, private
organizations and individuals from the general public who may be
interested in or affected by the proposed EIS are invited to
participate in the scoping process by responding to this Notice with
written comments. In addition, a letter seeking ideas on issues
involved with this project will be
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distributed to potential interested parties. Information gained will be
used in the plan/EIS. No public scoping meetings will be held. All
comments received will become part of the public record and copies of
comments, including names, addresses and telephone numbers provided by
respondents, may be released for public inspection.
The EIS and accompanying plan options will guide the management of
the Cleetwood Cove parking area, trail and dock area, and will describe
a range of alternatives formulated to address major issues relating to
visitor use and resource management and protection. A ``no action''
alternative will be included; other likely alternatives could include
ones with an emphasis on recreation, a natural and cultural resources
emphasis and/or some balanced combination of use and resource
preservation. The environmental impacts associated with each
alternative will be analyzed.
The draft EIS is expected to be available for public review by the
fall of 1996; the final EIS and Record of Decision are expected to be
completed approximately six months later.
The responsible official is Stanley T. Albright, Field Director,
Pacific West Area, National Park Service.
DATES: Written comments about the scope of issues and alternatives to
be analyzed in the EIS should be received no later than August 23,
1996.
ADDRESSES: Written comments concerning the plan/EIS should be sent to:
Superintendent, Crater Lake National Park, P.O. Box 7, Crater Lake, OR
97604-0007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent, Crater Lake National
Park, at the above address or at telephone number (541) 594-2211.
Dated: July 9, 1996.
William C. Walters,
Deputy Field Director, Pacific West Area, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. 96-18366 Filed 7-18-96; 8:45 am]
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