Final Environmental Impact Statement; Marin Headlands-Fort Baker Transportation Infrastructure and Management Plan; Golden Gate National Recreation Area; Marin County, CA; Notice of Approval of Record of Decision, 61166 [E9-28053]

Download as PDF 61166 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 224 / Monday, November 23, 2009 / Notices Environmentally Preferred Alternative, requires researchers who study material obtained under a Scientific Research and Collecting Permit to enter into benefits-sharing agreements with the NPS before using their research results for any commercial purpose. This Environmentally Preferred Alternative has three potential variations regarding the disclosure of royalty rate or related information: Always disclose, never disclose, or comply with confidentiality laws regarding disclosure. The Preferred Alternative implements the benefitssharing agreement requirement, while complying with confidentiality laws regarding disclosure of royalty rate or related information. 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 (select ‘‘Washington Office’’ from the park menu and then follow the link for benefits-sharing), in the office of the National Park Service Associate Director for Natural Resource Stewardship and Science, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC, and in the office of the Superintendent, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Mills, Benefits-Sharing EIS, Center for Resources, P.O. Box 168, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 82190, (307) 344–2203, benefitseis@nps.gov. Dated: October 5, 2009. Daniel N. Wenk, Deputy Director, National Park Service. [FR Doc. E9–28039 Filed 11–20–09; 8:45 am] the Department of the Interior, National Park Service has prepared and approved a Record of Decision (and Wetlands Statement of Findings) for the Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) for Transportation Infrastructure and Management Plan for Marin Headlands and Fort Baker areas of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The requisite no-action ‘‘wait period’’ was initiated March 20, 2009, with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Federal Register notification of the filing of the Final EIS. Decision: As soon as practical Golden Gate National Recreation Area will begin to (1) rehabilitate or reconstruct roadway infrastructure and improve parking facilities; (2) provide for enhanced transit options; (3) protect or enhance wetlands and sensitive species habitat; (4) improve hiking trails and bicycle access; and (5) implement other resource stewardship strategies and area improvements identified and analyzed as the Preferred Alternative (Alternative 3) presented in the Final EIS. The full range of foreseeable environmental consequences was assessed, and appropriate mitigation measures identified. Both a No Action alternative and two additional ‘‘action’’ alternatives were also identified and analyzed. The selected alternative was deemed to be the ‘‘environmentally preferred’’ course of action. Copies: Interested parties desiring to review the Record of Decision may obtain a copy by contacting the Superintendent, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Building 201, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123 or via telephone request at (415) 561–2841. Dated: November 11, 2009. Jonathan B. Jarvis, Regional Director, Pacific West Region. [FR Doc. E9–28053 Filed 11–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P BILLING CODE 4312–CT–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES National Park Service Final Environmental Impact Statement; Marin Headlands—Fort Baker Transportation Infrastructure and Management Plan; Golden Gate National Recreation Area; Marin County, CA; Notice of Approval of Record of Decision Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Pub. 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The date(s) and location(s) of any scoping meetings will be announced at least 15 days in advance through local media, newspapers, and the BLM Web site at: https://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/ cdd.html. In order to be considered in the Draft EIS/EIR, all comments must be received prior to the close of the scoping period or 15 days after the last public meeting, whichever is later. We will provide additional opportunities for public participation upon publication of the Draft EIS/EIR. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on issues and planning criteria related to the Daggett Ridge Wind Farm by any of the following methods: • Web site: https://www.blm.gov/ca/st/ en/fo/cdd.html. • E-mail: cadaggettridge@blm.gov. • Fax: (951) 697–5299. • Mail or hand delivery: ATTN: Lynnette Elser, BLM California Desert District Office, 22835 Calle San Juan de Los Lagos, Moreno Valley, California 92553–9046. 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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Final Environmental Impact Statement; Marin Headlands--Fort Baker 
Transportation Infrastructure and Management Plan; Golden Gate National 
Recreation Area; Marin County, CA; Notice of Approval of Record of 
Decision

SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (Pub. L. 91-190, as amended) and the regulations 
promulgated by the Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR 1505.2), 
the Department of the Interior, National Park Service has prepared and 
approved a Record of Decision (and Wetlands Statement of Findings) for 
the Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) for Transportation 
Infrastructure and Management Plan for Marin Headlands and Fort Baker 
areas of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The requisite no-action 
``wait period'' was initiated March 20, 2009, with the Environmental 
Protection Agency's Federal Register notification of the filing of the 
Final EIS.
    Decision: As soon as practical Golden Gate National Recreation Area 
will begin to (1) rehabilitate or reconstruct roadway infrastructure 
and improve parking facilities; (2) provide for enhanced transit 
options; (3) protect or enhance wetlands and sensitive species habitat; 
(4) improve hiking trails and bicycle access; and (5) implement other 
resource stewardship strategies and area improvements identified and 
analyzed as the Preferred Alternative (Alternative 3) presented in the 
Final EIS. The full range of foreseeable environmental consequences was 
assessed, and appropriate mitigation measures identified. Both a No 
Action alternative and two additional ``action'' alternatives were also 
identified and analyzed. The selected alternative was deemed to be the 
``environmentally preferred'' course of action.
    Copies: Interested parties desiring to review the Record of 
Decision may obtain a copy by contacting the Superintendent, Golden 
Gate National Recreation Area, Building 201, Fort Mason, San Francisco, 
CA 94123 or via telephone request at (415) 561-2841.

    Dated: November 11, 2009.
Jonathan B. Jarvis,
Regional Director, Pacific West Region.
[FR Doc. E9-28053 Filed 11-20-09; 8:45 am]
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