Special Resource Study, Environmental Impact Statement, Blackstone River Valley, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 58264-58265 [E8-23307]

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AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the National Park Service (NPS) is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a Special Resource Study (SRS) of landscape features and sites that contribute to the understanding of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution in the United States. This study was mandated by Public Law 109–338, the ‘‘John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 2006.’’ The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor encompasses 24 communities located along the Blackstone River and its tributaries spanning from Worcester, MA to Providence, RI. Within the boundaries of the heritage corridor lie approximately 400,000 acres of land and over 500,000 people. The waters of the Blackstone River powered the Slater Mill, a National Historic Landmark, in Pawtucket, RI, America’s first successful textile mill. This creative spark contributed to the nation’s historic evolution as a global industrial and technological power. The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor was established by Public Law 99–647 in November 1986 for the purpose of preserving and interpreting for educational and inspirational benefit of present and future generations the unique and E:\FR\FM\06OCN1.SGM 06OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 194 / Monday, October 6, 2008 / Notices significant contributions to our national heritage of certain historic and cultural lands, waterways and structures within the states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The heritage corridor was to provide a management framework to assist the states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island and their units of local government in the development and implementation of integrated cultural, historical and land resource management programs in order to retain, enhance and interpret the significant values of the lands, waters and structures of the corridor. The purpose of this Special Resource Study/EIS is to provide Congress with information about the national significance, suitability, and feasibility of sites and landscape features within the corridor that are associated with American industrial history for possible inclusion in the National Park System. The study will develop alternative options for management and interpretation of the sites and landscape features under consideration. The draft report of the study, with the draft EIS, is expected to be completed and available for public review by late 2009. ADDRESSES: Additional information about the study/EIS may be obtained online at https://www.nps.gov/blac and https://parkplanning.nps.gov. Requests to be added to the project mailing list should be directed to Ellen Carlson, Project Manager, at the address below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Carlson, Project Manager, National Park Service, Northeast Region, 15 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109, 617–223–5048. Dated: July 14, 2008. Michael T. Reynolds, Acting Regional Director, Northeast Region, National Park Service. [FR Doc. E8–23307 Filed 10–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Resource Protection Study, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Curecanti National Recreation Area, Colorado National Park Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Resource Protection Study (RPS), Curecanti National Recreation Area. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:44 Oct 03, 2008 Jkt 217001 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 a Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Resource Protection Study for Curecanti National Recreation Area, Colorado. Alternatives Evaluated Alternative 1: No Action (Continuation of Existing Conditions) Under Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, NPS would continue to manage the natural, cultural, and recreational resources of Curecanti National Recreation Area (NRA), and associated facilities, pursuant to Reclamation law, NPS law, the 1965 Memorandum of Agreement between NPS and Reclamation (1965 MOA), and other applicable laws and regulations. Reclamation would continue to manage the three dams and reservoirs, power plants, access roads, and other related facilities, to meet the purposes of the Colorado River Storage Project Act (CRSP); would continue to manage the East Portal area to meet the purposes of the Uncompahgre Project; and would continue to have unrestricted access to their lands and land interests, water and water interests, and facilities; pursuant to Reclamation law, the 1965 MOA, and other applicable laws and regulations. There would be no significant change in the NRA boundary. However, a permanent NPS presence would not be assured under this alternative. Alternative 2: Proposed Action Under Alternative 2, the Proposed Action, NPS would manage the same natural, cultural, and recreational resources and facilities as Alternative 1, pursuant to Reclamation law, NPS law, including new legislation establishing the NRA with 10,040 acres of additional agreed-upon neighboring agency lands, a revised MOA with Reclamation, and other applicable laws and regulations. Reclamation would manage their same facilities and areas of responsibility as Alternative 1, and would have unrestricted access to their lands and land interests, water and water interests, and facilities, pursuant to Reclamation law, the revised NOA, and other applicable laws and regulations. NPS would be authorized to work in partnership with private landowners within a Conservation Opportunity Area of 24,300 acres outside the NRA boundary, to implement a variety of tools, including acquiring interests in land from willing landowners, such as fee simple acquisition and conservation easements, which would promote the PO 00000 Frm 00156 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 58265 long-term conservation of resources. A permanent NPS presence would be assured under this alternative, which is also the environmentally preferred alternative. 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 inspection online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/cure; in the office of the Superintendent, Curecanti National Recreation Area, 102 Elk Creek, Gunnison, CO 81230, Tel: (970) 641–2337; at the Montrose Public Lands Center, 2505 South Townsend Avenue, Montrose, CO 81401, Tel: (970) 240– 5300; and at the following locations: Colorado State University Library in Fort Collins, Crawford Public Library, Delta Public Library, Gunnison County Library (Crested Butte and Gunnison branches), Hotchkiss Public Library, Mesa County Library in Grand Junction, Montrose Public Library, Paonia Public Library, and Western State College Library in Gunnison. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Connie Rudd, Superintendent, Curecanti National Recreation Area, 102 Elk Creek, Gunnison, CO 81230; Tel: (970) 641–2337 x. 220; E-mail: connie_rudd@nps.gov. Dated: April 9, 2008. Rick M. Frost, Acting Regional Director, Intermountain Region, National Park Service. 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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Special Resource Study, Environmental Impact Statement, 
Blackstone River Valley, Massachusetts and Rhode Island

AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement, 
Blackstone River Valley Special Resource Study.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 102(2)(c) of the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the National Park Service (NPS) is 
preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a Special 
Resource Study (SRS) of landscape features and sites that contribute to 
the understanding of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage 
Corridor as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution in the United 
States. This study was mandated by Public Law 109-338, the ``John H. 
Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor 
Reauthorization Act of 2006.''
    The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor encompasses 
24 communities located along the Blackstone River and its tributaries 
spanning from Worcester, MA to Providence, RI. Within the boundaries of 
the heritage corridor lie approximately 400,000 acres of land and over 
500,000 people. The waters of the Blackstone River powered the Slater 
Mill, a National Historic Landmark, in Pawtucket, RI, America's first 
successful textile mill. This creative spark contributed to the 
nation's historic evolution as a global industrial and technological 
power.
    The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor was 
established by Public Law 99-647 in November 1986 for the purpose of 
preserving and interpreting for educational and inspirational benefit 
of present and future generations the unique and

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significant contributions to our national heritage of certain historic 
and cultural lands, waterways and structures within the states of 
Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The heritage corridor was to provide a 
management framework to assist the states of Massachusetts and Rhode 
Island and their units of local government in the development and 
implementation of integrated cultural, historical and land resource 
management programs in order to retain, enhance and interpret the 
significant values of the lands, waters and structures of the corridor.
    The purpose of this Special Resource Study/EIS is to provide 
Congress with information about the national significance, suitability, 
and feasibility of sites and landscape features within the corridor 
that are associated with American industrial history for possible 
inclusion in the National Park System. The study will develop 
alternative options for management and interpretation of the sites and 
landscape features under consideration.
    The draft report of the study, with the draft EIS, is expected to 
be completed and available for public review by late 2009.

ADDRESSES: Additional information about the study/EIS may be obtained 
online at https://www.nps.gov/blac and https://parkplanning.nps.gov. 
Requests to be added to the project mailing list should be directed to 
Ellen Carlson, Project Manager, at the address below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Carlson, Project Manager, 
National Park Service, Northeast Region, 15 State Street, Boston, 
Massachusetts 02109, 617-223-5048.

    Dated: July 14, 2008.
Michael T. Reynolds,
Acting Regional Director, Northeast Region, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. E8-23307 Filed 10-3-08; 8:45 am]
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