General Management Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Pennsylvania, 49307-49308 [E7-16993]

Download as PDF pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 166 / Tuesday, August 28, 2007 / Notices documentation of permanent disability. Furthermore, the Pass is to be nontransferable and entitles the permittee and any person accompanying him in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or alternatively, the permittee and 3 adults to enter with him where entry to the area is by any means other than private, non-commercial vehicle. The Pass must be signed by the holder. In order to issue the Interagency Access Pass only to persons who have been medically determined to be permanently disabled, in accordance with the FLREA direction and in order to clarify, simplify, and to provide uniform guidance for the public on the process for obtaining the Interagancy Access Pass, the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior established eligibility and required documentation guidelines for issuing the Interagency Access Pass and published them within the America the Beautiful—The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Standard Operating Procedures. The procedures require the individual to appear in person and sign the Pass in the presence of the issuing agency officer. Acceptable documentation to verify that the individual had been medically determined to have a permanent disability has been identified and includes: A statement signed by a licensed physician attesting that the applicant has a permanent physical, mental, or sensory impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, and stating the nature of the impairment; or A document issued by a Federal agency, such as the Veteran’s Administration, which attests that the applicant has been medically determined to be eligible to receive Federal benefits as a result of blindness or permanent disability. Other acceptable Federal agency documents include proof of receipt of Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI); or A document issued by a State agency such as the vocational rehabilitation agency, which attests that the applicant has been medically determined to be eligible to receive vocational rehabilitation agency benefits or services as a result of medically determined blindness or permanent disability. Showing a State motor vehicle department disability sticker, license plate or hang tag is not acceptable documentation; Information available to the general public through agency websites and publications will inform potential Pass applicants of the documentation VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:52 Aug 27, 2007 Jkt 211001 requirements. However, there are instances where applicants learn about the Pass when arriving at a recreation site and do not have the required documentation available. For those instances, a fourth option is made available at recreation sites. If a person claims eligibility for the Access Pass but cannot produce any of the documentation outlined, that person must read, sign, and date the Statement of Disability Form in the presence of the officer issuing the Pass. If the applicant cannot read and/or sign, someone else may read, date, and sign the statement on his/her behalf in the applicant’s presence, and the presence of the officer issuing the Pass. The Interagency Access Pass replaces the Golden Access Passport that was established in 1980 by an amendment to the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (L&WCFA) of 1965. Previously issued Golden Access Passports will remain valid for the lifetime of the Passport holder. The requested information and Statement of Disability have been collected and used since the creation of the Golden Access Passport in 1980 to verify that the individual had been medically determined to have a permanent disability for the issuance of the Golden Access Passport under OMB control number 0596–0173, under the authority of the L&WCFA. Comments are invited on: (1) The practical utility of the information being gathered; (2) the accuracy of the burden hour estimate; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden to respondents, including use of automated information collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Description of respondents: United States citizens or persons domiciled in the United States who have been medically determined to be permanently disabled for the purposes of section 7(20)(B)(i) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 705(20)(B)(i)). Estimated average number of respondents: 73,400 per year. PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 49307 Estimated average number of responses: 73,400 per year. Estimated average time burden per respondent: 5 minutes. Frequency of response: Once per respondent. Estimated total annual reporting burden: 6117 hours. Dated: August 1, 2007. Leonard E. Stowe, NPS, Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 07–4206 Filed 8–27–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service General Management Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Pennsylvania National Park Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the General Management Plan, Valley Forge National Historical Park. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of an Final Environmental Impact Statement for the General Management Plan (GMP/EIS) for Valley Forge National Historical Park, Pennsylvania. The Final GMP/EIS is comprised of the NPS’ responses to public comments, errata detailing editorial changes to the Draft GMP/EIS, and copies of agency and substantive comment letters. The Draft GMP/EIS evaluated alternatives to guide the development and future management of the park over the next 20 years. Alternative A (No Action) provides a baseline evaluation of existing resource conditions, visitor use, facilities, and management at the park. The Action Alternatives (B and C) would enhance the preservation of the park’s cultural and natural resources, while providing new opportunities for visitors. Alternative B would provide a range of new options for visitors to tailor visits and experiences to best meet their own needs and interest. Experiences would focus on exploration and self-discovery of the full cultural and natural history of Valley Forge. Alternative C, the agency’s preferred alternative, would provide visitors the opportunity to decide what kind of experience they want, depending on learning style, interest, and time. The E:\FR\FM\28AUN1.SGM 28AUN1 49308 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 166 / Tuesday, August 28, 2007 / Notices park would provide a core message and experience for all visitors that are primarily immersive and focus on the encampment and the American Revolution. A self-discovery approach would illustrate additional areas of the park, as well as historical and natural resources themes and topics. The Draft GMP/EIS was available for public and agency review from November 3, 2006 through April 10, 2007. Copies of the document were sent to individuals, agencies, organizations, and local libraries. The document was also made available for review at the park and on the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment Web site (https://parkplanning.nps.gov). Public meetings were held on February 21 and 22, 2007. Eight presentations of the plan were made to civic and interest groups and local governments. The National Park Service will execute a Record of Decision (ROD) no sooner than 30 days following publication by the Environmental Protection Agency of the Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement. DATES: Information will be available for public review and comment online at https:// parkplanning.nps.gov, at the Valley Forge NHP Welcome Center, 1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, 610–783–1099 and at the following locations: Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA 19403–1171. Tredyffrin Public Library, 582 Upper Gulph Rd., Strafford-Wayne, PA 19087–2052. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA 19460. Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell Street, Norristown, PA 19401. Upper Merion Township Library, 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Deirdre Gibson, Valley Forge NHP, 1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406, Deirdre_gibson@nps.gov. Dated: August 1, 2007. John A. Latschar, Acting Regional Director, Northeast Region, National Park Service. [FR Doc. E7–16993 Filed 8–27–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–DJ–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:52 Aug 27, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service General Management Plan/Wilderness Study, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado 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/Wilderness Study, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service announces the availability of the Record of Decision for the General Management Plan, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado. On July 19, 2007, the 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 Preferred Alternative contained in the FEIS issued on June 15, 2007. The NPS preferred alternative was developed with substantial public, interagency, and staff participation between 2002 and 2006. The NPS preferred option includes options for new trails to allow for dispersed hiking and horseback riding and educational opportunities on the expansion lands. Cooperative or joint facilities, such as future access routes and trailheads with the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and private partners are emphasized. A large portion of the park expansion lands was studied and will be recommended for future wilderness designation. Additional wilderness in the Great Sand Dunes National Park was very popular with the public. This course of action and three alternatives were analyzed in the Draft and Final Environmental Impact Statements. The full range of foreseeable environmental consequences was assessed, and appropriate mitigating measures were identified. The Record of Decision includes a statement of the decision made, synopses of other alternatives considered, the basis for the decision, a description of the environmentally preferable alternative, a finding of no impairment of park resources and values, a listing of measures to minimize environmental harm, an overview of public involvement in the decision-making process, and a Statement of Findings. PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Art Hutchinson, Superintendent, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, 11500 Highway 150, Mosca, CO 81146– 9798, phone: (719) 378–6311. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the Record of Decision may be obtained from the contact listed above or online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: August 9, 2007. Michael D. Snyder, Director, Intermountain Region, National Park Service. [FR Doc. E7–16994 Filed 8–27–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–CL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029–0114 Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing its intention to renew authority to collect information for a series of customer surveys to evaluate OSM’s performance in meeting the performance goals outlined in its annual plans developed pursuant to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) previously approved the collection and assigned it clearance number 1029–0114. DATES: Comments on the proposed information collection must be received by October 29, 2007, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to John Trelease, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Ave., NW., Room 202–SIB, Washington, DC 20240. Comments may also be submitted electronically to jtrelease@osmre.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To receive a copy of the information collection request contact John Trelease, at (202) 208–2783 or electronically at jtrelease@osmre.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320, which implementing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13), require that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to E:\FR\FM\28AUN1.SGM 28AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 166 (Tuesday, August 28, 2007)]
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[Pages 49307-49308]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-16993]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


General Management Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement, 
Valley Forge National Historical Park, Pennsylvania

AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability of the Final Environmental Impact 
Statement for the General Management Plan, Valley Forge National 
Historical Park.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 
U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service (NPS) announces the 
availability of an Final Environmental Impact Statement for the General 
Management Plan (GMP/EIS) for Valley Forge National Historical Park, 
Pennsylvania.
    The Final GMP/EIS is comprised of the NPS' responses to public 
comments, errata detailing editorial changes to the Draft GMP/EIS, and 
copies of agency and substantive comment letters. The Draft GMP/EIS 
evaluated alternatives to guide the development and future management 
of the park over the next 20 years. Alternative A (No Action) provides 
a baseline evaluation of existing resource conditions, visitor use, 
facilities, and management at the park. The Action Alternatives (B and 
C) would enhance the preservation of the park's cultural and natural 
resources, while providing new opportunities for visitors. Alternative 
B would provide a range of new options for visitors to tailor visits 
and experiences to best meet their own needs and interest. Experiences 
would focus on exploration and self-discovery of the full cultural and 
natural history of Valley Forge. Alternative C, the agency's preferred 
alternative, would provide visitors the opportunity to decide what kind 
of experience they want, depending on learning style, interest, and 
time. The

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park would provide a core message and experience for all visitors that 
are primarily immersive and focus on the encampment and the American 
Revolution. A self-discovery approach would illustrate additional areas 
of the park, as well as historical and natural resources themes and 
topics.
    The Draft GMP/EIS was available for public and agency review from 
November 3, 2006 through April 10, 2007. Copies of the document were 
sent to individuals, agencies, organizations, and local libraries. The 
document was also made available for review at the park and on the NPS 
Planning, Environment, and Public Comment Web site (https://
parkplanning.nps.gov). Public meetings were held on February 21 and 22, 
2007. Eight presentations of the plan were made to civic and interest 
groups and local governments.

DATES: The National Park Service will execute a Record of Decision 
(ROD) no sooner than 30 days following publication by the Environmental 
Protection Agency of the Notice of Availability of the Final 
Environmental Impact Statement.

ADDRESSES: Information will be available for public review and comment 
online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov, at the Valley Forge NHP Welcome 
Center, 1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, 
610-783-1099 and at the following locations: Lower Providence Community 
Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA 19403-1171. Tredyffrin 
Public Library, 582 Upper Gulph Rd., Strafford-Wayne, PA 19087-2052. 
Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA 19460. 
Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell Street, 
Norristown, PA 19401. Upper Merion Township Library, 175 West Valley 
Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deirdre Gibson, Valley Forge NHP, 1400 
North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406, Deirdre_
gibson@nps.gov.

    Dated: August 1, 2007.
John A. Latschar,
Acting Regional Director, Northeast Region, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. E7-16993 Filed 8-27-07; 8:45 am]
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