97-25179. Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, (Boston, Massachusetts) General Management Plan; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Notice of Public Scoping

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 184 (Tuesday, September 23, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 49702]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-25179]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR


Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, (Boston, 
Massachusetts) General Management Plan; Notice of Intent To Prepare an 
Environmental Impact Statement and Notice of Public Scoping

    In accordance with section 102(c) of the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969, the National Park Service (NPS) is preparing an 
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the General Management Plan 
(GMP) for Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston, 
Massachusetts (referred to in the law as an Integrated Resource 
Management Plan). The GMP/EIS will provide general management direction 
for the park's natural and cultural resources as well as alternatives 
addressing visitor use and services, treatment of the cultural 
landscape, interpretation, and any appropriate boundary adjustments.
    The NPS and the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership will hold public 
meetings, which will be announced, between now and the end of January, 
1998, in various locations in the Boston area. The purpose of these 
meetings is to solicit from the public both written and oral comments 
concerning possible environmental impact topics for consideration in 
preparation of the EIS. A summary of public scoping will be prepared 
and made available before the Draft Environmental Impact Statement is 
prepared.
    A draft EIS is expected to be available for public review in Spring 
1999 with the final EIS scheduled for Fall 1999.
    The responsible official for the EIS is Marie Rust, Regional 
Director, Northeast Field Area, National Park Service. Written comments 
and requests for information should be directed to George Price, 
Project Manager, NPS, 15 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109, 
Telephone [phone].
Lawrence P. Gall,
Acting Regional Director.
[FR Doc. 97-25179 Filed 9-22-97; 8:45 am]
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