[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 176 (Tuesday, September 10, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 47771]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-22962]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Notice of Intention To Extend an Existing Concession Contract--
North Cascades National Park
SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Act of October 9, 1965, (79 Stat. 969; 16
U.S.C. 20 et seq.), notice is hereby given that the National Park
Service intends to extend the concession contract of Lake Chelan
Recreation, Inc., at North Cascades National Park for a period of three
years. The current concessioner has performed its obligation to the
satisfaction of the Secretary and retains its right of preference in
renewal pursuant to the provisions of Section 5 of the Act of October
9, 1965, (79 Stat. 969; 16 U.S.C. 20 et seq.) and 36 CFR 51.5, under
this administrative action to extend the existing contract.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This extension is necessary to allow the
continuation of public services and implementation of the General
Management Plan for Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. The National
Park Service will not renew the contract for an extended period. The
park must have sufficient time to prepare necessary planning documents
and obtain necessary funding for the required infrastructure (roads,
power, water and sewer systems) and for the relocation and construction
of new concession facilities. The concession contract at North Cascades
National Park will expire on December 31, 1998. The park does not have
sufficient time to complete the full design and funding packages in
order to implement these General Management Plan requirements. This
planning process will have a direct effect on the nature and character
of future concession activities, as well as with the Stehekin Landing
and visitor access, as it deals with complex issues associated with
safety, visitor services, cultural and natural resources. The planning
process may take as long as five years to complete. Until the planning
process is completed, it will not be in the best interest of North
Cascades National Park to enter into a long term concession contract.
For these reasons, it is the intention of the National Park Service to
extend the current contract for a period of three years. Information
regarding this notice can be sought from: Chief, Division of Concession
Management, North Cascades National Park, 2105 Highway 20 Sedro,
Woolley, Washington 98284, or call: (360) 856-5700 Ext. 354. Attention:
Ms. Margie D. Allen.
Dated: August 8, 1996.
Patricia L. Neubacher,
Acting Field Director, Pacific West Area.
[FR Doc. 96-22962 Filed 9-9-96; 8:45 am]
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