Final General Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida and Mississippi, 41596-41597 [2014-16662]

Download as PDF 41596 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 136 / Wednesday, July 16, 2014 / Notices Mount Diablo Meridian T. 34 N., R. 54 E., sec. 25, lots 1–4, and 8, excluding land previously classified August 9, 1985 under serial number N–21861. The area described contains 95.22 acres. The parcel is for the expansion of the Elko County Shooting Range. The expansion of the shooting range would include the development of a facility for youth shooting sports activities, firearm safety training, and other youth oriented shooting activities. In addition to the classification for conveyance of the above referenced lands, the BLM intends to convey lands that were previously leased pursuant to the R&PP for the Elko County shooting range and that is adjacent to the proposed expansion area. The purpose of this notice is to reclassify those parcels as suitable for reconveyance. The acres leased for the existing shooting range were classified for lease on August 9, 1985, under serial number N–21861. The lands that are now proposed for conveyance, including land previously classified August 9, 1985 under serial number N–21861, are legally described as: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Mount Diablo Meridian T. 34 N., R. 54 E., sec. 25, lots 1–4, 7 and 8. The total area ultimately to be conveyed contains 255.33 acres. The BLM conducted an Environmental Site Assessment/Land Transfer Audit (ESA/LTA) in September 2012 for all lands proposed for conveyance. The ESA/LTA concluded that lead, a hazardous material, is present in the shooting target areas and backdrop berms of the existing shorting range parcel. In general, the site is kept clean and no other issues were noted. The ESA/LTA found that the closest surface water is 1,320 feet away and ground water is expected to be 120 feet deep. There is no threat of water contamination. The alkaline soil retards the dissolution of lead, so mobilization of lead should not be an issue. Based on the existing data the transfer of the subject parcel to Elko County for the purpose of a rifle and shooting range does not present a significant risk to human health and the environment at this time. The land is not needed for any Federal purpose. The classification and disposals contemplated above are consistent with the Record of Decision and Approved Elko Resource Management Plan dated March 11, 1987. The BLM also prepared an environmental assessment analyzing Elko County’s application for the conveyance of 255.33 acres and the proposed development and management VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:58 Jul 15, 2014 Jkt 232001 plan. Elko County has maintained the existing shooting range facility in accordance with the original management plan that was approved on September 26, 1985, as part of the N– 21861 R&PP lease. All minerals in these parcels are privately owned. A conveyance would be subject to the provisions of the R&PP Act, applicable regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior, and the following reservation to the United States: 1. A reservation to the United States for ditches and canals constructed by the authority of the United States pursuant to the Act of August 30, 1890 (43 U.S.C. 945). A conveyance would also be subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. All valid existing rights; 2. Right-of-way N–46266 for a buried fiber optic cable issued to AT&T Lease Administration, its successors or assigns, pursuant to the Act of October 21, 1976 (90 Stat. 2776, 43 U.S.C. 1761); 3. A limited reversionary provision that the title shall revert to the United States upon a finding, after notice and opportunity for a hearing that the patentee has not substantially developed the land in accordance with the approved plan of development 5 years after the date of patent. No portion of the land shall under any circumstances revert to the United States if any such portion had been used for solid waste disposal or for any other purpose that may result in disposal, placement, or release of any hazardous substances. 4. An indemnification clause protecting the United States from claims arising out of the lessee’s use, occupancy, or operations on the leased lands; 5. Pursuant to the requirements established by Section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)), as amended, notice is hereby given that the described lands have been examined and concluded that lead, a hazardous material, is present in the shooting target areas and backdrop berms on the existing shooting range parcel. In general, the site is kept clean and no other issues were noted. The ESA/LTA found that the closest surface water is 1,320 feet away and ground water is expected to be 120 feet deep. There is no threat of water contamination. The alkaline soil retards the dissolution of lead therefore; mobilization of lead should not be an issue. Upon publication of this notice in the Federal Register, the parcels will be segregated from all other forms of PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 appropriation under the public land laws, including the general mining laws, except for conveyance under the R&PP Act. Interested parties may submit written comments on the suitability of the land for conveyance to Elko County for a shooting range. Comments are restricted to whether the land is physically suited for conveyance proposal, whether the conveyance will maximize the future use or uses of the land, whether the use is consistent with local planning and zoning, or if the use is consistent with State and Federal programs. Interested parties may also submit written comments regarding the specific use proposed in the application and request for conveyance, and whether the BLM followed proper administrative procedures under the R&PP Act. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information for your 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. Any adverse comments will be reviewed by the BLM Nevada State Director, who may sustain, vacate, or modify this realty action. In the absence of any adverse comments, the classification will become effective 60 days after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. The lands will not be available for conveyance until after the classification becomes effective. Authority: 43 CFR 2741.5(h). Richard E. Adams, Tuscarora Field Office Manager. [FR Doc. 2014–16698 Filed 7–15–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–HC–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–SER–GUIS–15248: PPSESEROC3, PPMPSAS1Y.YP0000] Final General Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida and Mississippi National Park Service, Interior. Notice of availability. AGENCY: ACTION: Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16JYN1.SGM 16JYN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 136 / Wednesday, July 16, 2014 / Notices National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for the General Management Plan (Final EIS/GMP) for Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Seashore), Florida and Mississippi. Consistent with NPS laws, regulations, and policies and the purpose of the National Seashore, the Final EIS/GMP will guide the management of the area 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/GUIS. To request a copy, contact Larissa Read, National Park Service, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, P.O. Box 25287, Denver Colorado 80225–0287, telephone (303) 969–2472. A limited number of compact disks and printed copies of the Final EIS/GMP will be made available at Gulf Islands National Seashore Headquarters, 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563– 5000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Brown, Superintendent, Gulf Islands National Seashore, 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563– 5000; telephone (850) 934–2604. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Final EIS/GMP responds to, and incorporates agency and public comments received on the Draft EIS, which was available for public review from September 9, 2011, through December 9, 2011. A total of four public meetings were held on October 18, 2011, and November 8, 2011, at the Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center in Gulf Breeze, Florida, and on October 20, 2011, and November 10, 2011, at the Davis Bayou Visitor Center in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. A total of 181 comments were received. The NPS responses to substantive agency and public comments are provided in Chapter 5 of the Final EIS/GMP, Consultation and Coordination section. The Final EIS/GMP evaluates four alternatives for managing use and development of the National Seashore: • Alternative 1, the No Action alternative, represents the continuation of current management action and direction into the future. • Alternative 2 would reduce the level of infrastructure rebuilt on the barrier islands and allow natural processes to predominate. • Alternative 3 is the NPS Preferred Alternative. Alternative 3 would VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:58 Jul 15, 2014 Jkt 232001 enhance visitor education, research, and resource protection opportunities. The seashore would be managed as an outdoor classroom for exploring the natural and human history of the Gulf of Mexico’s barrier islands and coastal environments. Interpretive programs would focus on illustrating how barrier islands act as protectors of the mainland coastline, and the part these islands have played in the last 5,000 years of historic human occupation. • Alternative 4 would expand and diversify visitor opportunities throughout the seashore by leveraging additional partnerships. When approved, the plan will guide the management of the National Seashore 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, Georgia 30303. Dated: June 17, 2014. Sherri L. Fields, Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 136 (Wednesday, July 16, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41596-41597]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-16662]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-SER-GUIS-15248: PPSESEROC3, PPMPSAS1Y.YP0000]


Final General Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact 
Statement, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida and Mississippi

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) of the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969, the

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National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of a Final 
Environmental Impact Statement for the General Management Plan (Final 
EIS/GMP) for Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Seashore), 
Florida and Mississippi. Consistent with NPS laws, regulations, and 
policies and the purpose of the National Seashore, the Final EIS/GMP 
will guide the management of the area 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/GUIS. To request a copy, contact 
Larissa Read, National Park Service, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, P.O. Box 
25287, Denver Colorado 80225-0287, telephone (303) 969-2472. A limited 
number of compact disks and printed copies of the Final EIS/GMP will be 
made available at Gulf Islands National Seashore Headquarters, 1801 
Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563-5000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Brown, Superintendent, Gulf 
Islands National Seashore, 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, 
Florida 32563-5000; telephone (850) 934-2604.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Final EIS/GMP responds to, and 
incorporates agency and public comments received on the Draft EIS, 
which was available for public review from September 9, 2011, through 
December 9, 2011. A total of four public meetings were held on October 
18, 2011, and November 8, 2011, at the Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center 
in Gulf Breeze, Florida, and on October 20, 2011, and November 10, 
2011, at the Davis Bayou Visitor Center in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. 
A total of 181 comments were received. The NPS responses to substantive 
agency and public comments are provided in Chapter 5 of the Final EIS/
GMP, Consultation and Coordination section.
    The Final EIS/GMP evaluates four alternatives for managing use and 
development of the National Seashore:
     Alternative 1, the No Action alternative, represents the 
continuation of current management action and direction into the 
future.
     Alternative 2 would reduce the level of infrastructure 
rebuilt on the barrier islands and allow natural processes to 
predominate.
     Alternative 3 is the NPS Preferred Alternative. 
Alternative 3 would enhance visitor education, research, and resource 
protection opportunities. The seashore would be managed as an outdoor 
classroom for exploring the natural and human history of the Gulf of 
Mexico's barrier islands and coastal environments. Interpretive 
programs would focus on illustrating how barrier islands act as 
protectors of the mainland coastline, and the part these islands have 
played in the last 5,000 years of historic human occupation.
     Alternative 4 would expand and diversify visitor 
opportunities throughout the seashore by leveraging additional 
partnerships.
    When approved, the plan will guide the management of the National 
Seashore 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, Georgia 30303.

    Dated: June 17, 2014.
Sherri L. Fields,
Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region.
[FR Doc. 2014-16662 Filed 7-15-14; 8:45 am]
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