Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment and Request for Public Scoping Comments for the Air Tour Management Plan Program at Mount Rainier National Park, 16899-16900 [2010-7548]

Download as PDF 16899 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 63 / Friday, April 2, 2010 / Notices REPORTING BURDEN—Continued CFR section Respondent universe Total annual responses Average time per response Notifications of Removal of Defective Car Tags ............ 215.11—Designated Inspectors—Records ........................... 728 railroads ......... 728 railroads ......... 75,000 notifications 45,000 records ........ 2 minutes ............... 1 minute ................. Total Estimated Responses: 225,000. Total Estimated Annual Burden: 12,750 hours. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b), 1320.8(b)(3)(vi), FRA informs all interested parties that it may not conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520. Issued in Washington, DC on March 30, 2010. Kimberly Coronel, Director, Office of Financial Management, Federal Railroad Administration. [FR Doc. 2010–7595 Filed 4–1–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Public Notice for a Change in Use of Aeronautical Property at Houlton International Airport, Houlton, ME Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Request for Public Comments. AGENCY: The FAA is requesting public comment on the Town of Houlton’s request to change a portion (4.68 acres) of Airport property from aeronautical use to nonaeronautical use. The property address is 84 Aviation Drive, Houlton, Maine 04730. Upon disposition, the property will be used as a wood pellet production plant. The Town acquired the property by Surplus Property Deed dated July 14, 1947. Section 125 of The Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21) requires the FAA to provide an opportunity for public notice and comment to the ‘‘waiver’’ or ‘‘modification’’ of a sponsor’s Federal obligation to use certain airport property for aeronautical purposes. The disposition of proceeds from the disposal of airport property will be in accordance with FAA’s Policy and Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport Revenue, published in the Federal Register on February 16, 1999. DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 3, 2010. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:40 Apr 01, 2010 Jkt 220001 Documents are available for review by appointment by contacting Mr. Doug Hazlett, Town Manager at 21 Water Street, Houlton, Maine, Telephone (207) 532–7111 or by contacting Donna R. Witte, Federal Aviation Administration, 16 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts, Telephone 781–238– 7624. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donna R. Witte at the Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, Telephone 781– 238–7624. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following is a legal description of the property located in the Town of Houlton, County of Aroostook, State of Maine as shown on a plan prepared by Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., dated February 8, 2010, entitled ‘‘Houlton International Airport, Proposed FAA Property Release, Mess Hall Property’’: A roughly triangular parcel of land as shown on a Plan prepared by Stantec Consulting Services Inc., William A. Gerrish PLS #2023, dated February 8, 2010, entitled ‘‘Houlton International Airport, Proposed FAA Property Release, Mess Hall Property’’; on the referenced Plan the parcel is enclosed by ‘‘Range Drive’’ on the east, ‘‘Airport Drive’’ on the northwest, and ‘‘Aviation Drive’’ on the south. Said parcel is more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a concrete monument at the most easterly corner of Lot 20 as shown on said Plan, said monument also marking the intersection of the southerly limit of the right-of-way of Wesson Drive with the westerly limit of the right-of-way of Airport Drive, thence crossing said Airport Drive on a Maine State Grid bearing of South 16°31′58″ East, a distance of 90.23 feet, more or less, to the intersection of the easterly limit of the right-of-way of Airport Drive with the westerly limit of the right-of-way of Range Drive, said intersection being the Point of Beginning; Thence, following the westerly limit of the right-of-way of Range Drive: South 2°46′31″ W, a distance of 923.82 feet, more or less, to the intersection of the westerly limit of the right-of-way of Range Drive with the northerly limit of the right-of-way of PO 00000 Frm 00181 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total annual burden hours 2,500 750 Aviation Drive; Thence following the northerly limit of the right-of-way of Aviation Drive: North 88°58′52″ West, a distance of 84.45 feet, more or less, to an angle point in the road; Thence, continuing along the northerly limit of the right-of-way of aforementioned Aviation Drive: North 70°37′46″ West, a distance of 362.69 feet, more or less, to the intersection of the northerly limit of the right-of-way of Aviation Drive with the easterly limit of the right-of-way of Airport Drive; Thence, following the easterly limit of the right-of-way of Airport Drive: North 30°28′32″ East, a distance of 929.33 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning. The above described parcel contains 4.69 acres, more or less. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts on March 10, 2010. LaVerne F. Reid, Manager, Airports Division, New England Region. [FR Doc. 2010–7077 Filed 4–1–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment and Request for Public Scoping Comments for the Air Tour Management Plan Program at Mount Rainier National Park AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an environmental assessment and to request public scoping comments. SUMMARY: The FAA, with National Park Service (NPS) as a cooperating agency, has initiated development of an Air Tour Management Plan (ATMP) for Mount Rainier National Park (MORA), pursuant to the National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106– 181) and its implementing regulations (14 CFR part 136, subpart B, National Parks Air Tour Management). The objective of the ATMP is to develop acceptable and effective measures to mitigate or prevent the significant adverse impacts, if any, of commercial air tour operations upon the natural resources, cultural resources, and visitor E:\FR\FM\02APN1.SGM 02APN1 mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES 16900 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 63 / Friday, April 2, 2010 / Notices experiences of a national park unit and any tribal lands within or abutting the park. It should be noted that the ATMP has no authorization over other non-airtour operations such as military and general aviation operations. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and FAA Order 1050.1E, CHG 1, an Environmental Assessment is being prepared. In October 2009, the NPS and FAA held a two-day kickoff meeting at MORA; minutes may be found at: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/ headquarters_offices/arc/programs/air_ tour_management_plan/park_specific_ plans/mountrainier.cfm. The purpose of the kickoff meeting was for the FAA and NPS to have the opportunity to share information regarding environmental and other issues to consider in the development of an ATMP. Materials presented at the meeting included information on: park resources; the acoustical environment at MORA; current and historical air tour operations; and representative air tour flight paths. In addition, MORA staff provided information regarding sensitive park resources, tribal concerns, and tourism patterns. Based on input received at the meeting, the FAA and NPS have decided to proceed with developing the ATMP at MORA with an Environmental Assessment (EA). The FAA and NPS are now inviting the public, agencies, tribes, and other interested parties to provide comments, suggestions, and input on the scope of issues to be addressed in the environmental process. DATES: By this notice, the FAA is requesting comments on the scope of the environmental assessment for the ATMP at Mount Rainier National Park. Comments must be submitted by May 3, 2010. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Keith Lusk—Mailing address: P.O. Box 92007, Los Angeles, California 90009–2007. Telephone: (310) 725–3808. Street address: 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Lawndale, California 90261. E-mail: Keith.Lusk@faa.gov. Written comments on the scope of the Environmental Assessment should be submitted electronically via the electronic public comment form on the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment System at: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/project Home.cfm?parkId=323& projectId=29122, or sent to the mailing address or e-mail address above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A public scoping packet that describes the project in greater detail is available at: VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:40 Apr 01, 2010 Jkt 220001 • https://www.faa.gov/about/office_ org/headquarters_offices/arc/programs/ air_tour_management_plan/park_ specific_plans/mountrainier.cfm. • Longmire Museum, Mount Rainier National Park. • Henry M Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park. • Ohanapecosh Visitor Center, Mount Rainier National Park. • Sunrise Visitor Center, Mount Rainier National Park. • Eatonville Library. • Puyallop Library. • Enumclaw City Library. • Buckley Library. • Tacoma Public Library. • Yakima Valley Regional Library. • Environmental Ctr. Resource Library, Huxley College of Environmental Studies, Western Washington University. • https://parkplanning.nps.gov/project Home.cfm?parkId=323& projectId=29122. Notice Regarding FOIA: Individuals may request that their name and/or address be withheld from public disclosure. If you wish to do this, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comment. Commentators using the website can make such a request by checking the box ‘‘keep my contact information private.’’ Such requests will be honored to the extent allowable by law, but you should be aware that pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, your name and address may be disclosed. We will make all submissions from organizations, businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses available for public inspection in their entirety. Issued in Hawthorne, CA on March 28, 2010. Keith Lusk, Program Manager, Special Programs Staff, Western-Pacific Region. [FR Doc. 2010–7548 Filed 4–1–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Intent To Rule on Request To Release Airport Property at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Hebron, KY AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Request for Public Comment. SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration is requesting public PO 00000 Frm 00182 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 comment on the release of land at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in the city of Hebron, Kentucky. This property, approximately 75.88 acres of fee simple release, and approximately 28.48 acres of requested easement, will change to a non-aeronautical use. This action is taken under the provisions of Section 125 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21). DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 3, 2010. ADDRESSES: Documents are available for review at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, 2939 Terminal Drive, 2nd Floor Administration, Hebron, KY 41048 and the FAA Airports District Office, 2862 Business Park Drive, Building G, Memphis, TN 38118. Written comments on the Sponsor’s request must be delivered or mailed to: Mr. Phillip J. Braden, Manager, Memphis Airports District Office, 2862 Business Park Drive, Building G, Memphis, TN 38118. In addition, a copy of any comments submitted to the FAA must be mailed or delivered to Ms. Barbara Schempf, Government Affairs/Noise Abatement Officer, P. O. Box 752000, Cincinnati, OH 45275. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Tommy L. Dupree, Team lead/Civil Engineer, Federal Aviation Administration, Memphis Airports District Office, 2862 Business Park Drive, Building G, Memphis, TN 38118. The application may be reviewed in person at this same location, by appointment. The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the request to release property at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Hebron, KY. Under the provisions of AIR 21(49 U.S.C. 47107(h)(2)). On March 25, 2010, the FAA determined that the request to release property at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport meets the procedural requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA may approve the request, in whole or in part, no later than May 3, 2010. The following is a brief overview of the request: The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is proposing the release of approximately 75.88 acres of fee simple release, and approximately 28.48 acres of requested easement to accommodate the construction of a new by-pass road connector by the Boone County, KY government. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\02APN1.SGM 02APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment and 
Request for Public Scoping Comments for the Air Tour Management Plan 
Program at Mount Rainier National Park

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an environmental assessment and to 
request public scoping comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA, with National Park Service (NPS) as a cooperating 
agency, has initiated development of an Air Tour Management Plan (ATMP) 
for Mount Rainier National Park (MORA), pursuant to the National Parks 
Air Tour Management Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-181) and its implementing 
regulations (14 CFR part 136, subpart B, National Parks Air Tour 
Management). The objective of the ATMP is to develop acceptable and 
effective measures to mitigate or prevent the significant adverse 
impacts, if any, of commercial air tour operations upon the natural 
resources, cultural resources, and visitor

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experiences of a national park unit and any tribal lands within or 
abutting the park. It should be noted that the ATMP has no 
authorization over other non-air-tour operations such as military and 
general aviation operations. In compliance with the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and FAA Order 1050.1E, CHG 1, 
an Environmental Assessment is being prepared.
    In October 2009, the NPS and FAA held a two-day kickoff meeting at 
MORA; minutes may be found at: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/arc/programs/air_tour_management_plan/park_specific_plans/mountrainier.cfm.
    The purpose of the kickoff meeting was for the FAA and NPS to have 
the opportunity to share information regarding environmental and other 
issues to consider in the development of an ATMP. Materials presented 
at the meeting included information on: park resources; the acoustical 
environment at MORA; current and historical air tour operations; and 
representative air tour flight paths. In addition, MORA staff provided 
information regarding sensitive park resources, tribal concerns, and 
tourism patterns. Based on input received at the meeting, the FAA and 
NPS have decided to proceed with developing the ATMP at MORA with an 
Environmental Assessment (EA).
    The FAA and NPS are now inviting the public, agencies, tribes, and 
other interested parties to provide comments, suggestions, and input on 
the scope of issues to be addressed in the environmental process.

DATES: By this notice, the FAA is requesting comments on the scope of 
the environmental assessment for the ATMP at Mount Rainier National 
Park. Comments must be submitted by May 3, 2010.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Keith Lusk--Mailing address: P.O. Box 
92007, Los Angeles, California 90009-2007. Telephone: (310) 725-3808. 
Street address: 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Lawndale, California 90261. 
E-mail: Keith.Lusk@faa.gov.
    Written comments on the scope of the Environmental Assessment 
should be submitted electronically via the electronic public comment 
form on the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment System at: 
https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?parkId=323&projectId=29122, 
or sent to the mailing address or e-mail address above.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A public scoping packet that describes the 
project in greater detail is available at:
     https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/arc/programs/air_tour_management_plan/park_specific_plans/mountrainier.cfm.
     Longmire Museum, Mount Rainier National Park.
     Henry M Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise, Mount 
Rainier National Park.
     Ohanapecosh Visitor Center, Mount Rainier National Park.
     Sunrise Visitor Center, Mount Rainier National Park.
     Eatonville Library.
     Puyallop Library.
     Enumclaw City Library.
     Buckley Library.
     Tacoma Public Library.
     Yakima Valley Regional Library.
     Environmental Ctr. Resource Library, Huxley College of 
Environmental Studies, Western Washington University.
     https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?parkId=323&projectId=29122.
    Notice Regarding FOIA: Individuals may request that their name and/
or address be withheld from public disclosure. If you wish to do this, 
you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comment. 
Commentators using the website can make such a request by checking the 
box ``keep my contact information private.'' Such requests will be 
honored to the extent allowable by law, but you should be aware that 
pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, your name and address may 
be disclosed. We will make all submissions from organizations, 
businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as 
representatives or officials of organizations or businesses available 
for public inspection in their entirety.

    Issued in Hawthorne, CA on March 28, 2010.
Keith Lusk,
Program Manager, Special Programs Staff, Western-Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 2010-7548 Filed 4-1-10; 8:45 am]
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