Quarry Visitor Center, Record of Decision, Dinosaur National Monument, UT, 19589 [E9-9787]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 81 / Wednesday, April 29, 2009 / Notices ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permits. SUMMARY: We announce our receipt of applications to conduct certain activities pertaining to enhancement of survival of endangered species. The Endangered Species Act requires that we invite public comment on these permit applications. DATES: Written comments on this request for a permit must be received by May 29, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit written data or comments to the Assistant Regional Director-Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 25486, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225–0486; facsimile 303– 236–0027. 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All comments we receive from individuals become part of the official public record. Applications The following applicants have requested issuance of enhancement of survival permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Applicant: Michael Savage, Savage and Savage, Louisville, Colorado, TE– 051718. The applicant requests a renewed permit to take Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with recovery activities throughout the species’ range for the purpose of enhancing its survival and recovery. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:48 Apr 28, 2009 Jkt 217001 Applicant: Thomas Ryon, Ottertail Environmental, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, TE–081867. The applicant requests a renewed permit to take Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with recovery activities throughout the species’ range for the purpose of enhancing its survival and recovery. Applicant: John Chapo, Lincoln Children’s Zoo, Lincoln, Nebraska, TE– 210754. The applicant requests a permit to take Salt Creek tiger beetle (Cicindela nevadica lincolniana) in conjunction with recovery activities throughout the species’ range for the purpose of enhancing its survival and recovery. Applicant: Dennis Wenger, Frontier Corporation, Providence, Utah, TE– 211051. The applicant requests a permit to take Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in conjunction with recovery activities throughout the species’ range for the purpose of enhancing its survival and recovery. Dated: April 15, 2009. Noreen E. Walsh, Deputy Regional Director, Denver, Colorado. [FR Doc. E9–9715 Filed 4–28–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 19589 Exhibit Hall and Construct a New Facility Off-Site; Alternative C—Retain the Exhibit Hall and Construct a New Facility at the Quarry Visitor Center Site; Alternative D—Retain the Exhibit Hall and Construct Wings Similar to Existing Facility; Alternative E— Demolish the Entire Facility and Construct a New Facility at the Quarry Visitor Center Site. 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, and an overview of public involvement in the decision-making process. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Risser, 4545 E. Highway 40, Dinosaur, CO 81610–9724 (970) 374– 3001, Mary_Risser@nps.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the Record of Decision may be obtained from the contact listed above or online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/DINO. Dated: March 13, 2009. Michael D. Snyder, Regional Director, Intermountain Region, National Park Service. [FR Doc. E9–9787 Filed 4–28–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–CR–P National Park Service Quarry Visitor Center, Record of Decision, Dinosaur National Monument, UT DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of Availability of a Record of Decision on the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Quarry Visitor Center, Dinosaur National Monument. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on Recreational and Subsistence Use of ORVs in the Nabesna District of Wrangell-St. Elias 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 Quarry Visitor Center, Dinosaur National Monument, Utah. On September 2, 2008, 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 March 27, 2008. Five alternatives were evaluated in the environmental impact statement. These include: Alternative A, No Action— Continue Current Management; Alternative B, the Preferred Alternative—Rehabilitate or Replace the PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 National Park Service National Park Service, Interior. Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: This notice supplements the National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on Recreational Use of Off-Road Vehicles Along Nine Trails in the Nabesna Area of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve published in Federal Register, Vol. 72, No. 245 on Friday, December 21, 2007. The NPS intends to expand the scope of the EIS to include the use of Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) for subsistence purposes. The NPS is preparing an EIS on the use of ORVs in the Nabesna area of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The purpose of the EIS is to evaluate a range of alternatives for managing recreational and subsistence E:\FR\FM\29APN1.SGM 29APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 81 (Wednesday, April 29, 2009)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Quarry Visitor Center, Record of Decision, Dinosaur National 
Monument, UT

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 Quarry Visitor Center, Dinosaur 
National Monument.

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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 announces the availability 
of the Record of Decision for the Quarry Visitor Center, Dinosaur 
National Monument, Utah. On September 2, 2008, 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 
March 27, 2008. Five alternatives were evaluated in the environmental 
impact statement. These include: Alternative A, No Action--Continue 
Current Management; Alternative B, the Preferred Alternative--
Rehabilitate or Replace the Exhibit Hall and Construct a New Facility 
Off-Site; Alternative C--Retain the Exhibit Hall and Construct a New 
Facility at the Quarry Visitor Center Site; Alternative D--Retain the 
Exhibit Hall and Construct Wings Similar to Existing Facility; 
Alternative E--Demolish the Entire Facility and Construct a New 
Facility at the Quarry Visitor Center Site.
    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, and an overview of public involvement in 
the decision-making process.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Risser, 4545 E. Highway 40, 
Dinosaur, CO 81610-9724 (970) 374-3001, Mary_Risser@nps.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the Record of Decision may be 
obtained from the contact listed above or online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/DINO.

    Dated: March 13, 2009.
Michael D. Snyder,
Regional Director, Intermountain Region, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. E9-9787 Filed 4-28-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4312-CR-P

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