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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
National Park Service
Notice of Boundary Revision, Indiana
Dunes National Lakeshore, IN
General Management Plan, Final
Environmental Impact Statement, Rio
Grande Wild and Scenic River, Texas
SUMMARY: This notice announces a
revision of the boundaries of Indiana
Dunes National Lakeshore, Indiana, to
include four (4) parcels of land within
the boundaries of the National
Lakeshore. This action is taken under
the authority of 16 U.S.C. 460u–19 (Pub.
L. 94–549, enacted October 18, 1976).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Superintendent, Indiana Dunes National
Lakeshore, 1100 North Mineral Springs
Road, Porter, Indiana 46304–1299, or by
telephone at 219–926–7561, extension
410.
Notice is
hereby provided that the boundaries of
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore are
revised. This revision is to include
certain parcels of real property situated
in Porter County, Indiana, and is
effective upon publication of this notice.
These parcels will be donated to the
United States of America and they are
contiguous to the National Lakeshore
boundaries. These parcels contain, in
aggregate, 0.82 of an acre of land, more
or less.
The parcels are identified as follows:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Tract 20–136 and Tract 20–137 on
Segment Map 20, Drawing No. 626/
35,020.
Tract 100–29 on Segment Map 100,
Drawing No. 626/35,100.
Tract 101–15 on Segment Map 101,
Drawing No. 626/35,101.
All of the above-cited segment maps
are dated July 14, 2004.
These maps are on file at the
following locations: U.S. Department of
the Interior, National Park Service,
Midwest Region, Land Resources, 601
Riverfront Drive, Omaha, Nebraska
68102–2571; Indiana Dunes National
Lakeshore, 1100 North Mineral Springs
Road, Porter, Indiana 46304–1299.
Dated: October 5, 2004.
Ernest Quintana,
Regional Director, Midwest Region.
Editorial Note: This document was
received at the Office of the Federal Register
on April 1, 2005.
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National Park Service,
Department of the Interior.
ACTION: Notice of availability of a
Record of Decision on the Final
Environmental Impact Statement for the
General Management Plan, Rio Grande
Wild and Scenic River.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(C)
of the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969, codified as amended at 42
U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park
Service announces the availability of the
Record of Decision for the Final
Environmental Impact Statement,
General Management Plan for Rio
Grande Wild and Scenic River, Texas.
On February 8, 2005, the Associate
Regional Director, Intermountain Region
approved the Record of Decision for the
project. As soon as practicable, the
National Park Service will begin to
implement the General Management
Plan, described as the Preferred
Alternative contained in the Final
Environmental Impact Statement issued
on January 7, 2005.
The following course of action will
occur under the preferred alternative.
The protection of natural and cultural
resources will be emphasized
throughout the river corridor, as well as
providing opportunities for traditional
visitor uses. As mandated by the Wild
and Scenic Rivers Act, a permanent
boundary for the wild and scenic river
is established for protection and
management of the outstandingly
remarkable values. The National Park
Service will negotiate and implement
cooperative agreements with nonfederal
landowners that specify the rights and
responsibilities of the National Park
Service and each landowner. A river use
plan and resource management plan
will be developed for the entire river.
The NPS will cooperate with other U.S
agencies and the appropriate agencies in
Mexico to maintain or enhance water
quality and minimum flows in the river.
The preferred alternative also
recommends to Congress that the
upstream segment of the Rio Grande in
Big Bend National Park be designated as
part of the Wild and Scenic River.
The selected action and one other
alternative were analyzed in the draft
and final environmental impact
statements. A full range of foreseeable
environmental consequences was
assessed. The full Record of Decision
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includes a statement of the decision
made, synopses of other alternatives
considered, the basis for the decision, a
finding of non-impairment of park
resources and values, a listing of
measures to minimize environmental
harm, and an overview of public
involvement in the planning process.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
H. King, Superintendent, Rio Grande
Wild and Scenic River, P.O. Box 129,
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834–
0129, (432) 477–1102.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of
the Record of Decision are available
from the contact listed above.
Dated: February 8, 2005.
Bob Moon,
Associate Regional Director, Resource,
Stewardship, and Research, Intermountain
Region, National Park Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National
Historical Park Advisory Commission;
Notice of Public Meeting
Notice is hereby given in accordance
with the Federal Advisory Committee
Act that a meeting of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal National Historic Park
Advisory Commission will be held at
9:30 a.m. on Friday April 15, 2005,
Camp Kanawha, end of Rock Hall Road
in Point of Rocks Maryland.
The Commission was established by
Public Law 91–644 to meet and consult
with the Secretary of the Interior on
general policies and specific matters
related to the administration and
development of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
The members of the Commission are
as follows:
Mrs. Shelia Rabb Weidenfeld,
Chairman;
Mr. Charles J. Weir;
Mr. Barry A. Passett;
Mr. Terry W. Hepburn;
Ms. Elise B. Heinz;
Ms. JoAnn M. Spevacek;
Mrs. Mary E. Woodward;
Mrs. Donna Printz;
Mrs. Ferial S. Bishop;
Ms. Nancy C. Long;
Mrs. Jo Reynolds;
Dr. James H. Gilford;
Mrs. Sue Ann Sullivan;
Brother James Kirkpatrick.
Topics that will be presented during
the meeting include:
1. Update on park planning and
design projects.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
General Management Plan, Final Environmental Impact Statement,
Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River, Texas
AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
ACTION: Notice of availability of a Record of Decision on the Final
Environmental Impact Statement for the General Management Plan, Rio
Grande Wild and Scenic River.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969, codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the
National Park Service announces the availability of the Record of
Decision for the Final Environmental Impact Statement, General
Management Plan for Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River, Texas. On
February 8, 2005, the Associate Regional Director, Intermountain Region
approved the Record of Decision for the project. As soon as
practicable, the National Park Service will begin to implement the
General Management Plan, described as the Preferred Alternative
contained in the Final Environmental Impact Statement issued on January
7, 2005.
The following course of action will occur under the preferred
alternative. The protection of natural and cultural resources will be
emphasized throughout the river corridor, as well as providing
opportunities for traditional visitor uses. As mandated by the Wild and
Scenic Rivers Act, a permanent boundary for the wild and scenic river
is established for protection and management of the outstandingly
remarkable values. The National Park Service will negotiate and
implement cooperative agreements with nonfederal landowners that
specify the rights and responsibilities of the National Park Service
and each landowner. A river use plan and resource management plan will
be developed for the entire river. The NPS will cooperate with other
U.S agencies and the appropriate agencies in Mexico to maintain or
enhance water quality and minimum flows in the river. The preferred
alternative also recommends to Congress that the upstream segment of
the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park be designated as part of the
Wild and Scenic River.
The selected action and one other alternative were analyzed in the
draft and final environmental impact statements. A full range of
foreseeable environmental consequences was assessed. The full Record of
Decision includes a statement of the decision made, synopses of other
alternatives considered, the basis for the decision, a finding of non-
impairment of park resources and values, a listing of measures to
minimize environmental harm, and an overview of public involvement in
the planning process.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John H. King, Superintendent, Rio
Grande Wild and Scenic River, P.O. Box 129, Big Bend National Park, TX
79834-0129, (432) 477-1102.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the Record of Decision are
available from the contact listed above.
Dated: February 8, 2005.
Bob Moon,
Associate Regional Director, Resource, Stewardship, and Research,
Intermountain Region, National Park Service.
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