General Management Plan/Environmental Assessment, Finding of No Significant Impact, for Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Oklahoma, 5210-5211 [08-374]

Download as PDF 5210 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 19 / Tuesday, January 29, 2008 / Notices Conc ID No. Concessioner name HOSP002–94 .......... OZAR001–88 ........... Buckstaff Bath House Company ........................................... Shane and Kimberly Van Steenis (Alley Spring Canoe Rental). Akers Ferry Canoe Rental Inc ............................................... Carr’s Grocery & Canoe Rental ............................................ Shane Van Steenis ................................................................ G. Michael Grosvenor (Manitou Island Transit) .................... Southern Highland Handicraft Guild ...................................... Northwest Trading Post, Inc .................................................. Forever NPC Resorts, LLC ................................................... Avon-Thornton Limited Partnership ....................................... Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier, Inc ............................................ 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ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement, African Burial Ground National Monument. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, the National Park Service is preparing a General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (GMP/EIS) for the African Burial Ground National Monument. The park comprises 0.35 acres, in Lower Manhattan, New York, NY. Prepared by park staff and planners in the NPS Northeast Region, with assistance from advisors and consultants, the GMP/EIS will propose a long-term approach to managing the National Monument. Consistent with the site’s purpose, NPS policy, and VerDate Aug<31>2005 22:52 Jan 28, 2008 Jkt 214001 Park Hot Springs National Park. Ozark National Scenic Railway. Ozark National Scenic Riverway. Ozark National Scenic Riverway. Ozark National Scenic Riverway. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Landmark. Blue Ridge Parkway. Blue Ridge Parkway. Blue Ridge Parkway. Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Cape Lookout National Seashore. Everglades National Park. Everglades National Park. Fort Sumter National Monument. Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Mammoth Cave National Park. Virgin Islands National Park. other laws and regulations, alternatives will be developed to guide the management of the monument over the next 15 to 20 years. The alternatives will incorporate various zoning and management prescriptions to ensure resource preservation and public appreciation of the site. The environmental consequences that could result from implementing the various alternatives will be evaluated for cultural and natural resources, visitor experience, park operations, the socioeconomic environment, impairment, and carrying capacity. Major issues to be explored include resource protection, visitor experience, administration and operation, partnerships, carrying capacity and potential boundary modifications. The public will be invited to express views about the long-term management of the National Monument early in the process through public meetings and other media; and will have an opportunity to review and comment on a draft GMP/EIS. Information related to ongoing public involvement opportunities will be provided online at https://www.nps.gov/afbg and https:// parkplanning.nps.gov. Requests to be added to the project mailing list should be directed to Tara Morrison, Superintendent, at the addresses below. ADDRESSES: Tara D. Morrison, Superintendent, African Burial Ground National Monument, 290 Broadway, 1st Floor, New York, NY, 10007, 212.637.3088. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: December 11, 2007. Dennis R. Reidenbach, Regional Director, Northeast Region, National Park Service. [FR Doc. E8–1542 Filed 1–28–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service General Management Plan/ Environmental Assessment, Finding of No Significant Impact, for Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Oklahoma National Park Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of Availability of a Finding of No Significant Impact for the General Management Plan/ Environmental Assessment, Chickasaw National Recreation Area. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to 40 CFR 1501.4(e), the National Park Service has prepared, and hereby announces the availability of, a Finding of No Significant Impact for the General Management Plan/ Environmental Assessment, Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Oklahoma. The Findings of No Significant Impact 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 floodplains statement of findings. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The preferred alternative, Alternative B, is E:\FR\FM\29JAN1.SGM 29JAN1 sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 19 / Tuesday, January 29, 2008 / Notices the selected alternative for implementation. The primary focus of this alternative will be on improving selected natural and cultural resources while enhancing visitor facilities and interpretive opportunities. The following actions, among others, will be taken under the preferred alternative: The National Park Service will actively encourage a partnership to identify approaches to managing the ArbuckleSimpson aquifer; the Vendome Well will be managed to reduce the discharge of groundwater when it is not being used by the public; additional preservation and protection will be provided to the cultural resources within the proposed Platt National Park Historic District; the bison pasture will be restored to prairie and a study will be completed on possibly introducing bison to the Upper Guy Sandy; improvements will be made to the Cold Springs, Central, Point, Buckhorn, and Guy Sandy campgrounds; the trails system in the Rock Creek Corridor will be upgraded; additional day use picnic shelters and shower facilities will be added to the Platt District and new restrooms and fishing dock facilities will be built at Veterans Lake, new restrooms and picnic tables will be added at Lake of the Arbuckles, and a horse camp, staging area, group campsite, and commercial operations (e.g., boat rentals and bus tours) may be provided, additional formal interpretive programs will be provided at the Travertine Nature Center; and maintenance and administrative operations will be relocated outside of the national recreation area or within the area but outside the historic district. Two other alternatives were considered for Chickasaw National Recreation Area. Under alternative A (no action) the National Park Service would have continued to manage Chickasaw National Recreation Area as it is since the approval of the 1979 General Management Plan Supplement and the 1994 amendment. There would have been no major change in the management of Chickasaw National Recreation Area under this alternative. Management under alternative C would have focused on the protection and restoration of natural and cultural resources. There would have been fewer facilities and a narrower range of visitor opportunities, although there would have been a better opportunity to experience resources in relatively natural or recovering conditions. Some roads or trails would have been removed and revegetated. Some new facilities would have been built, but generally they would have been placed VerDate Aug<31>2005 22:52 Jan 28, 2008 Jkt 214001 outside Chickasaw National Recreation Area or in previously developed areas. ADDRESSES: The Finding of No Significant Impact will be available for public review for 30 days online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/chic and in the office of the Superintendent, 1008 West Second Street, Sulphur, OK 73086, (580) 622–3161. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bruce Noble, Superintendent, Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 1008 West Second Street, Sulphur, OK 73086, (580) 622–3161, x7200 bruce_noble@nps.gov. Dated: December 11, 2007. Bob Moon, Acting Regional Director, Intermountain Region, National Park Service. [FR Doc. 08–374 Filed 1–28–08; 8:45 am] INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Aminotrimethylenephosphonic Acid (ATMP) and 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1,1Diphosphonic Acid (HEDP) From China and India United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice of withdrawal of petition in antidumping investigations. AGENCY: SUMMARY: On January 17, 2008, the Department of Commerce and the Commission received a letter from petitioner in the subject investigations, Compass Chemical International LLC, Huntsville, TX, withdrawing its petition. Commerce has not initiated investigations as provided for in section 732(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673a(c)). Accordingly, the Commission gives notice that its antidumping investigations concerning ATMP and HEDP from China and India (investigation Nos. 731–TA–1138 and 1139 (Preliminary)) are discontinued. DATES: Effective Date: January 17, 2008 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher J. Cassise (202–708–5408), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office Fmt 4703 Issued: January 22, 2008. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–1520 Filed 1–28–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731–TA–1110 (Final)] Sfmt 4703 U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Closure of a portion of a Commission hearing. AGENCY: [Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1138 and 1139 (Preliminary)] Frm 00058 of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for these investigations may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Notice of Commission Determination to Conduct a Portion of the Hearing In Camera BILLING CODE 4310–2H–M PO 00000 5211 SUMMARY: Upon request of Chinese producer, Hubei Xingfa Chemical Group Company, Ltd. (Xingfa), the Commission has determined to conduct a portion of its hearing in the abovecaptioned investigation scheduled for January 24, 2008, in camera. See Commission rules 207.24(d), 201.13(m) and 201.36(b)(4) (19 CFR 207.24(d), 201.13(m) and 201.36(b)(4)). The remainder of the hearing will be open to the public. The Commission has determined that the seven-day advance notice of the change to a meeting was not possible. See Commission rule 201.35(a), (c)(1) (19 CFR 201.35(a), (c)(1)). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin L. Turner, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, United States International Trade Commission, 202– 205–3103. Hearing-impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–3105. 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[FR Doc No: 08-374]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


General Management Plan/Environmental Assessment, Finding of No 
Significant Impact, for Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Oklahoma

AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Availability of a Finding of No Significant Impact 
for the General Management Plan/Environmental Assessment, Chickasaw 
National Recreation Area.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to 40 CFR 1501.4(e), the National Park Service has 
prepared, and hereby announces the availability of, a Finding of No 
Significant Impact for the General Management Plan/Environmental 
Assessment, Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Oklahoma.
    The Findings of No Significant Impact 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 floodplains 
statement of findings.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The preferred alternative, Alternative B, is

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the selected alternative for implementation. The primary focus of this 
alternative will be on improving selected natural and cultural 
resources while enhancing visitor facilities and interpretive 
opportunities. The following actions, among others, will be taken under 
the preferred alternative: The National Park Service will actively 
encourage a partnership to identify approaches to managing the 
Arbuckle-Simpson aquifer; the Vendome Well will be managed to reduce 
the discharge of groundwater when it is not being used by the public; 
additional preservation and protection will be provided to the cultural 
resources within the proposed Platt National Park Historic District; 
the bison pasture will be restored to prairie and a study will be 
completed on possibly introducing bison to the Upper Guy Sandy; 
improvements will be made to the Cold Springs, Central, Point, 
Buckhorn, and Guy Sandy campgrounds; the trails system in the Rock 
Creek Corridor will be upgraded; additional day use picnic shelters and 
shower facilities will be added to the Platt District and new restrooms 
and fishing dock facilities will be built at Veterans Lake, new 
restrooms and picnic tables will be added at Lake of the Arbuckles, and 
a horse camp, staging area, group campsite, and commercial operations 
(e.g., boat rentals and bus tours) may be provided, additional formal 
interpretive programs will be provided at the Travertine Nature Center; 
and maintenance and administrative operations will be relocated outside 
of the national recreation area or within the area but outside the 
historic district.
    Two other alternatives were considered for Chickasaw National 
Recreation Area. Under alternative A (no action) the National Park 
Service would have continued to manage Chickasaw National Recreation 
Area as it is since the approval of the 1979 General Management Plan 
Supplement and the 1994 amendment. There would have been no major 
change in the management of Chickasaw National Recreation Area under 
this alternative. Management under alternative C would have focused on 
the protection and restoration of natural and cultural resources. There 
would have been fewer facilities and a narrower range of visitor 
opportunities, although there would have been a better opportunity to 
experience resources in relatively natural or recovering conditions. 
Some roads or trails would have been removed and revegetated. Some new 
facilities would have been built, but generally they would have been 
placed outside Chickasaw National Recreation Area or in previously 
developed areas.

ADDRESSES: The Finding of No Significant Impact will be available for 
public review for 30 days online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/chic 
and in the office of the Superintendent, 1008 West Second Street, 
Sulphur, OK 73086, (580) 622-3161.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bruce Noble, Superintendent, Chickasaw 
National Recreation Area, 1008 West Second Street, Sulphur, OK 73086, 
(580) 622-3161, x7200 bruce_noble@nps.gov.

    Dated: December 11, 2007.
Bob Moon,
Acting Regional Director, Intermountain Region, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. 08-374 Filed 1-28-08; 8:45 am]
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