Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the Backcountry Access Plan for Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida, 13670-13671 [2014-05284]

Download as PDF 13670 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 47 / Tuesday, March 11, 2014 / Notices at https://www.blm.gov/or/rac/ jdrac_meetingnotes.php prior to March 1, 2014. The meeting will be held at the BLM Prineville District Office at 3050 NE. 3rd Street, Prineville, Oregon 97754. ADDRESSES: Lisa Clark, Public Affairs Specialist, BLM Prineville District Office, 3050 NE. 3rd Street, Prineville, Oregon 97754, (541) 416–6864, or email lmclark@blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1 (800) 877–8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The John Day—Snake RAC consists of 15 members chartered and appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. Their diverse perspectives are represented in commodity, conservation, and general interests. They provide advice to BLM and Forest Service resource managers regarding management plans and proposed resource actions on public land in central and eastern Oregon. Tentative agenda items for the March 14, 2014 meeting include: committee updates and any other matters that may reasonably come before the John Day— Snake RAC. This meeting is open to the public in its entirety. Information to be distributed to the John Day—Snake RAC is requested prior to the start of each meeting. A public comment period will be available on March 14, at 2 p.m. Unless otherwise approved by the John Day—Snake RAC Chair, the public comment period will last no longer than 30 minutes. Each speaker may address the John Day—Snake RAC for a maximum of 5 minutes. Meeting times and the duration scheduled for public comment periods may be extended or altered when the authorized representative considers it necessary to accommodate business and all who seek to be heard regarding matters before the John Day—Snake RAC. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comments, please be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:22 Mar 10, 2014 Jkt 232001 cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. [LLAK963000–L14300000–ET0000; F–90576] Public Land Order No. 7032 (59 FR 11196 (1994)), which withdrew approximately 2,560 acres of public land from settlement, sale, location, or entry under the general land laws, and from location and entry under the United States mining laws, but not from mineral leasing, to protect the archaeological, historical, and cultural resource integrity of the Paleoindian site known as Mesa Site, is hereby extended for an additional 20-year period until March 9, 2034. Public Land Order No. 7823; Extension of Public Land Order No. 7032; Alaska Dated: February 26, 2014. Anne J. Castle, Assistant Secretary—Water and Science. Carol Benkosky, Prineville District Manager. [FR Doc. 2014–05198 Filed 3–10–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–33–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, [FR Doc. 2014–05278 Filed 3–10–14; 8:45 am] Interior. ACTION: Public Land Order. BILLING CODE 4310–JA–P This order extends the duration of the withdrawal created by Public Land Order No. 7032, issued effective March 10, 1994, for an additional 20-year period. The extension is necessary to continue protection of the archaeological, historical, and cultural resource integrity of the Paleoindian site known as Mesa Site, which would otherwise expire on March 9, 2014. DATES: Effective Date: March 10, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert L. Lloyd, BLM Alaska State Office, 222 West 7th Avenue, No. 13, Anchorage, AK 99513–7504. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 800–877–8339 to contact either of the above individuals. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individuals. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose for which the withdrawal was first made requires this extension to continue to protect the archaeological, historical, and cultural resource integrity of the Paleoindian site known as Mesa Site. The withdrawal extended by this order will expire on March 9, 2034, unless as a result of a review conducted prior to the expiration date pursuant to Section 204(f) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1714(f), the Secretary determines that the withdrawal shall be further extended. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR SUMMARY: Order By virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of the Interior by Section 204 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1714, it is ordered as follows: PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 National Park Service Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the Backcountry Access Plan for Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida [NPS–SERO–BICY–14534; PPSESEROC3,PPMPSAS1Y.YP0000] National Park Service, Interior. Notice of Intent. AGENCY: ACTION: Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the NPS will prepare an EIS for the Backcountry Access Plan for the Big Cypress National Preserve (Preserve). This notice initiates the pubic scoping process for this EIS. DATES: The date, time, and location of public meetings will be announced through the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) Web site https:// parkplanning.nps.gov/bicy, the Big Cypress National Preserve Web site, and in local media outlets. The NPS will conduct public meetings in the local area to receive input from interested parties on issues, concerns, and suggestions pertinent to backcountry use and access within the Preserve. Suggestions and ideas related to recreational use and the management of cultural and natural resource conditions and visitor experiences at the Preserve are encouraged. The comment period will be announced at the meetings and will be published on the backcountry access plan Web site for Big Cypress National Preserve at https:// parkplanning.nps.gov/bicy . ADDRESSES: Interested individuals, organizations, and agencies are encouraged to provide written comments or suggestions to assist the NPS in determining the scope of issues SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\11MRN1.SGM 11MRN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 47 / Tuesday, March 11, 2014 / Notices related to the management of backcountry use and access in Big Cypress National Preserve. Written comments may be sent to: Superintendent, Big Cypress National Preserve, 33100 Tamiami Trail East Ochopee, Florida 34141–1000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Big Cypress National Preserve Chief of Interpretation Bob DeGross at the address shown above, by phone at (239) 695–1107, or via email at bob_degross@ nps.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Backcountry Access Plan is to provide a management scheme for off-road vehicle (ORV) secondary trails, non-motorized trails, and camping management approach that protects the Preserve’s natural and cultural resources while providing for public enjoyment. The plan will also establish a permanent route for the Florida National Scenic Trail within the Preserve. Public meetings will be held in the local area, and the dates and times may be obtained from local media outlets or by visiting https://parkplanning.nps.gov/ bicy. We urge that comments and suggestions be made in writing. The plan will address a number of key issues related to backcountry access in the Preserve. The draft plan objectives include: (1) Evaluate the suitability of secondary ORV trails and nonmotorized trails in the original Preserve; (2) re-route the Florida National Scenic Trail within the Preserve, in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service; (3) evaluate and establish guidance to manage camping within the Preserve; (4) clarify definitions of key terms from previous planning and management documents to better guide the Preserve management efforts; (5) with respect to trails and camping areas Preserve-wide, evaluate and refine indicators and standards from previous plans to ensure that monitoring activities provides useful information and are financially sustainable; (6) develop a range of alternatives for secondary trails and camping within the original Preserve; and (7) complete NEPA analysis on a range of alternatives for secondary ORV trails, non-motorized trails, and camping. A Draft Backcountry Access Plan/EIS will be prepared and presented to the public for review and comment, followed by preparation and availability of the Final Backcountry Access Plan/ EIS. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in any comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:22 Mar 10, 2014 Jkt 232001 personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. The responsible official for this Draft Backcountry Access Plan/EIS is the Regional Director, NPS Southeast Region, 100 Alabama Street SW., 1924 Building, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Dated: February 24, 2014. Shawn T. Benge, Deputy Regional Director, Southeast Region. [FR Doc. 2014–05284 Filed 3–10–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–JD–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–SER–FORA–0419–14625; PPSESEROC3, PPMPSAS1Y.YP0000] Final General Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, North Carolina National Park Service, Interior. Notice of Availability AGENCY: ACTION: Pursuant to 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(c), the National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for the General Management Plan (Final EIS/GMP) for Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, North Carolina. Consistent with NPS laws, regulations, and policies and the purpose of the national monument, the Final EIS/GMP will guide the management of the national monument over the next 20+ years. DATES: The NPS will execute a Record of Decision (ROD) no sooner than 30 days following publication by the Environmental Protection Agency of its Notice of Availability of the Final EIS/ GMP in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: Electronic copies of the Final EIS/GMP will be available online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/FORA. To request a copy, contact David Libman, National Park Service, 100 Alabama Street, 1924 Building, Atlanta, Georgia 30303; telephone (404) 507– 5701. A limited number of compact disks and printed copies of the Final EIS/GMP will be made available at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Headquarters, 1401 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Libman, National Park Service, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 13671 100 Alabama Street, 1924 Building, Atlanta, North Carolina 30303; telephone (404) 507–5701. The Final EIS/GMP responds to, and incorporates agency and public comments received on, the Draft EIS, which was available for public review from April 5, 2013, through June 4, 2013. One public meeting was held on April 30, 2013, and a total of 15 comments were received. The NPS responses to substantive agency and public comments are provided in Chapter 5, Consultation and Coordination section, of the Final EIS/ GMP. The Final EIS/GMP evaluates three alternatives for managing use and development of the national monument: • Alternative A, the No Action alternative represents the continuation of current management action and direction into the future. • Alternative B, would significantly expand the scope of its partnerships though greater partner involvement in interpretation of the Roanoke Voyages. NPS staff would interpret other stories connected to the national historic site. The NPS would study and evaluate the feasibility of an expanded Waterside Theatre campus in which a partner funded visitor center/indoor theater could be built for interpretation and theatrical education. • Alternative C, the NPS preferred alternative, would implement Section 3 of Public Law 101–603, November 16, 1990, by increasing emphasis on research related to parkwide interpretive themes and legislative mandates. Fort Raleigh would continue its partnership with the First Colony Foundation, establish partnerships with organizations that focus on natural and cultural resource topics, and include archeology as a significant aspect of the research program at the national historic site. When approved, the plan will guide the management of the national monument over the next 20+ years. The responsible official for this Final EIS/GMP is the Regional Director, NPS Southeast Region, 100 Alabama Street SW., 1924 Building, Atlanta, North Carolina 30303. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: February 24, 2014. Shawn T. Benge, Deputy Regional Director, Southeast Region. [FR Doc. 2014–05296 Filed 3–10–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–JD–P E:\FR\FM\11MRN1.SGM 11MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13670-13671]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-05284]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact 
Statement on the Backcountry Access Plan for Big Cypress National 
Preserve, Florida

[NPS-SERO-BICY-14534; PPSESEROC3,PPMPSAS1Y.YP0000]

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Intent.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969, the NPS will prepare an EIS for the Backcountry 
Access Plan for the Big Cypress National Preserve (Preserve). This 
notice initiates the pubic scoping process for this EIS.

DATES: The date, time, and location of public meetings will be 
announced through the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment 
(PEPC) Web site https://parkplanning.nps.gov/bicy, the Big Cypress 
National Preserve Web site, and in local media outlets. The NPS will 
conduct public meetings in the local area to receive input from 
interested parties on issues, concerns, and suggestions pertinent to 
backcountry use and access within the Preserve. Suggestions and ideas 
related to recreational use and the management of cultural and natural 
resource conditions and visitor experiences at the Preserve are 
encouraged. The comment period will be announced at the meetings and 
will be published on the backcountry access plan Web site for Big 
Cypress National Preserve at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/bicy .

ADDRESSES: Interested individuals, organizations, and agencies are 
encouraged to provide written comments or suggestions to assist the NPS 
in determining the scope of issues

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related to the management of backcountry use and access in Big Cypress 
National Preserve. Written comments may be sent to: Superintendent, Big 
Cypress National Preserve, 33100 Tamiami Trail East Ochopee, Florida 
34141-1000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Big Cypress National Preserve Chief of 
Interpretation Bob DeGross at the address shown above, by phone at 
(239) 695-1107, or via email at bob_degross@nps.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Backcountry Access Plan 
is to provide a management scheme for off-road vehicle (ORV) secondary 
trails, non-motorized trails, and camping management approach that 
protects the Preserve's natural and cultural resources while providing 
for public enjoyment. The plan will also establish a permanent route 
for the Florida National Scenic Trail within the Preserve.
    Public meetings will be held in the local area, and the dates and 
times may be obtained from local media outlets or by visiting https://parkplanning.nps.gov/bicy. We urge that comments and suggestions be 
made in writing.
    The plan will address a number of key issues related to backcountry 
access in the Preserve. The draft plan objectives include: (1) Evaluate 
the suitability of secondary ORV trails and non-motorized trails in the 
original Preserve; (2) re-route the Florida National Scenic Trail 
within the Preserve, in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service; (3) 
evaluate and establish guidance to manage camping within the Preserve; 
(4) clarify definitions of key terms from previous planning and 
management documents to better guide the Preserve management efforts; 
(5) with respect to trails and camping areas Preserve-wide, evaluate 
and refine indicators and standards from previous plans to ensure that 
monitoring activities provides useful information and are financially 
sustainable; (6) develop a range of alternatives for secondary trails 
and camping within the original Preserve; and (7) complete NEPA 
analysis on a range of alternatives for secondary ORV trails, non-
motorized trails, and camping.
    A Draft Backcountry Access Plan/EIS will be prepared and presented 
to the public for review and comment, followed by preparation and 
availability of the Final Backcountry Access Plan/EIS.
    Before including your address, phone number, email address, or 
other personal identifying information in any comment, you should be 
aware that your entire comment--including your personal identifying 
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can 
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying 
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be 
able to do so.
    The responsible official for this Draft Backcountry Access Plan/EIS 
is the Regional Director, NPS Southeast Region, 100 Alabama Street SW., 
1924 Building, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.

    Dated: February 24, 2014.
Shawn T. Benge,
Deputy Regional Director, Southeast Region.
[FR Doc. 2014-05284 Filed 3-10-14; 8:45 am]
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