Final Environmental Impact Statement for General Management Plan, Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas, 58378 [2014-23039]
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general management plan (FEIS/GMP)
responds to and incorporates agency
and public comments received on the
draft EIS/plan, which was available for
public review from March 29, 2013,
through May 28, 2013. Two public
meetings were held, one in Amarillo,
Texas on April 30, 2013, and the other
in Fritch, Texas on May 1, 2013, to
gather input on the draft EIS/plan; 27
members of the public attended these
meetings. We received approximately 25
comments during the public review
period. Few of the comments were
substantive and none required more
than minor responses such as factual
corrections. For this reason we have
prepared an abbreviated final EIS that
includes our response to comments and
an errata sheet. This abbreviated FEIS/
GMP and the text of the DEIS/GMP
together constitute the Final EIS/GMP.
The FEIS/GMP evaluates three
alternatives for managing Lake Meredith
NRA and three alternatives for
managing Alibates Flint Quarries NM.
The NPS-preferred alternative for Lake
Meredith NRA would promote both
traditional and nontraditional uses,
developing facilities and opportunities
to address changing lake conditions and
visitor uses. The national recreation area
would become a destination for semiprimitive outdoor recreation
opportunities and would strengthen
partnerships to improve visitor
experience.
The preferred alternative for Alibates
Flint Quarries NM would provide a
greater understanding and appreciation
for archeological protection through
enhanced educational opportunities and
research. It also would accommodate a
wider range of visitor uses and
experiences by zoning part of the
national monument for unrestricted
visitor access by foot.
The responsible official for this FEIS/
GMP is the Regional Director, NPS
Intermountain Region, 12795 W
Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, Colorado
80228.
Dated: September 11, 2014.
Sue E. Masica,
Regional Director, Intermountain Region,
National Park Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS–IMR–BITH–16171;
PX.PD109246J.00.1]
Final Environmental Impact Statement
for General Management Plan, Big
Thicket National Preserve, Texas
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice of Availability.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The National Park Service
announces the availability of the Final
Environmental Impact Statement for the
general management plan for Big
Thicket National Preserve. Consistent
with NPS laws, regulations, and policies
and the purpose of the parkway, the
general management plan will guide the
management of the park over the next
15–20 years.
DATES: The NPS will sign a Record of
Decision no sooner than 30 days
following publication of the
Environmental Protection Agency of its
Notice of Availability of the general
management plan in the Federal
Register.
SUMMARY:
Electronic copies of the
general management plan will be
available online at https://
parkplanning.nps.gov/BITH. To request
a copy, contact Superintendent Doug
Neighbor, 6044 FM 420, Kountze, TX
77625, 409–951–6801, and at the
following location: Fire Management
Office, 860 CR 1040, Woodville, TX
75997.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Superintendent Doug Neighbor, Big
Thicket National Preserve, 6044 FM
420, Kountze, TX 77625; telephone
(409) 951–6801.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We have
prepared the final environmental impact
statement for the general management
plan (FEIS/GMP) and we are publishing
this notice pursuant to the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42
U.S.C. 4332(2)(C). The FEIS/GMP
responds to, and incorporates, agency
and public comments received on the
draft EIS/plan, which was available for
public review from May 3, 2013,
through July 1, 2013. Three public
meetings were held from May 14–16,
2013, to gather input on the draft EIS/
plan. The meetings were held at the
preserve visitor center in Kountze,
Texas, and in Woodville and Beaumont,
Texas. There were 16 pieces of
correspondence received during the
public review period. The NPS
responses to substantive agency and
public comments are provided in
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‘‘Chapter 5: Consultation and
Coordination’’ of the FEIS/GMP.
The FEIS/GMP evaluates four
alternatives for managing use and
development of the park. The preferred
alternative (alternative 2) would expand
opportunities for diverse, low-impact
visitor activities by increasing the
number of hiking and water-based trails
and access points, especially on the
newly acquired lands and linking
existing trails to trails in the park.
Natural resource management activities
would focus on minimizing the effects
of habitat fragmentation using a number
of techniques including fire
management, voluntary actions for oil
and gas operations in the preserve, and
land management agreements with
partners. Partnerships are important for
implementation of the preferred
alternative including protection of
natural flow regimes, preventing illegal
dumping and other illegal activities as
well as noncompatible land uses, and
encouraging compatible resource
management approaches. Infrastructure
development is focused on providing
access into the preserve and making
existing facilities more sustainable.
When approved, the plan will guide the
management of the park over the next
15 to 20 years.
The responsible official for this FEIS/
GMP is the Regional Director, NPS
Intermountain Region, 12795 W
Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, Colorado
80228.
Dated: September 11, 2014.
Sue E. Masica,
Regional Director, Intermountain Region,
National Park Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-IMR-BITH-16171; PX.PD109246J.00.1]
Final Environmental Impact Statement for General Management Plan,
Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Availability.
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SUMMARY: The National Park Service announces the availability of the
Final Environmental Impact Statement for the general management plan
for Big Thicket National Preserve. Consistent with NPS laws,
regulations, and policies and the purpose of the parkway, the general
management plan will guide the management of the park over the next 15-
20 years.
DATES: The NPS will sign a Record of Decision no sooner than 30 days
following publication of the Environmental Protection Agency of its
Notice of Availability of the general management plan in the Federal
Register.
ADDRESSES: Electronic copies of the general management plan will be
available online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/BITH. To request a
copy, contact Superintendent Doug Neighbor, 6044 FM 420, Kountze, TX
77625, 409-951-6801, and at the following location: Fire Management
Office, 860 CR 1040, Woodville, TX 75997.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent Doug Neighbor, Big
Thicket National Preserve, 6044 FM 420, Kountze, TX 77625; telephone
(409) 951-6801.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We have prepared the final environmental
impact statement for the general management plan (FEIS/GMP) and we are
publishing this notice pursuant to the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C). The FEIS/GMP responds to, and
incorporates, agency and public comments received on the draft EIS/
plan, which was available for public review from May 3, 2013, through
July 1, 2013. Three public meetings were held from May 14-16, 2013, to
gather input on the draft EIS/plan. The meetings were held at the
preserve visitor center in Kountze, Texas, and in Woodville and
Beaumont, Texas. There were 16 pieces of correspondence received during
the public review period. The NPS responses to substantive agency and
public comments are provided in ``Chapter 5: Consultation and
Coordination'' of the FEIS/GMP.
The FEIS/GMP evaluates four alternatives for managing use and
development of the park. The preferred alternative (alternative 2)
would expand opportunities for diverse, low-impact visitor activities
by increasing the number of hiking and water-based trails and access
points, especially on the newly acquired lands and linking existing
trails to trails in the park. Natural resource management activities
would focus on minimizing the effects of habitat fragmentation using a
number of techniques including fire management, voluntary actions for
oil and gas operations in the preserve, and land management agreements
with partners. Partnerships are important for implementation of the
preferred alternative including protection of natural flow regimes,
preventing illegal dumping and other illegal activities as well as
noncompatible land uses, and encouraging compatible resource management
approaches. Infrastructure development is focused on providing access
into the preserve and making existing facilities more sustainable. When
approved, the plan will guide the management of the park over the next
15 to 20 years.
The responsible official for this FEIS/GMP is the Regional
Director, NPS Intermountain Region, 12795 W Alameda Parkway, Lakewood,
Colorado 80228.
Dated: September 11, 2014.
Sue E. Masica,
Regional Director, Intermountain Region, National Park Service.
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