Record of Decision for the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park General Management Plan/Wilderness Study; Final Environmental Impact Statement, Hawaii County, Hawaii, 46114 [2016-16744]

Download as PDF 46114 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 136 / Friday, July 15, 2016 / Notices petition was filed on time and consistent with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920. The lessee has paid the required rentals accruing from the date of termination. No leases were issued that affect these lands. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly Werven, Chief, Fluids Adjudication Section, Bureau of Land Management Montana State Office, 5001 Southgate Drive, Billings, Montana 59101–4669, 406–896–5091, kwerven@ 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. In connection with this lease reinstatement, the lessees agree to new lease terms for rentals and royalties specified in the applicable regulations— $10 per acre, or fraction thereof, per year, and 16-2⁄3 percent, respectively. The lessees agree to additional or amended stipulations. The lessees paid the $500 administration fee for the reinstatement of the lease and $163 cost for publishing this Notice. The lessees also agreed to the amended lease stipulations described in the associated Reinstatement Certification. As result, the lessees have met the requirements for reinstatement of the lease under Sec. 31(d) and (e) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920. We are proposing to reinstate the lease, effective the date of termination subject to the: • Original terms and conditions of the lease; • Additional and amended stipulations as specified in the Reinstatement Certification; • Increased rental of $10 per acre; • Increased royalty of 16-2⁄3 percent; and • $163 cost of publishing this Notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Kimberly Werven, Chief, Fluids Adjudication Section. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2016–16777 Filed 7–14–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–DN–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:03 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 238001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–PWR–PWRO–21126; PX.PR113509M.00.1] Record of Decision for the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park General Management Plan/Wilderness Study; Final Environmental Impact Statement, Hawaii County, Hawaii National Park Service, Interior. Notice of Availability. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Park Service (NPS) has prepared and approved a Record of Decision for the General Management Plan/Wilderness Study/ Final Environmental Impact Statement (GMP/WS/EIS) for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Approval of the GMP/ WS/EIS culminates an extensive public engagement and environmental impact analysis effort that began in 2009. ADDRESSES: Those wishing to review the Record of Decision may obtain a copy by submitting their request to the Superintendent, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, P.O. Box 52, Hawaii National Park, HI 96718–0052. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cindy Orlando, Superintendent, telephone (808) 985–6026 or email NPS_HAVO_Planning@nps.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This process was conducted pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and the implementing regulations promulgated by the Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR part 1505.2). The original Notice of Intent (NOI) initiating the conservation planning and environmental impact analysis process appeared in the Federal Register on April 13, 2009. A revised NOI expanding the scope of the GMP to include a wilderness study was published December 2, 2011. Based on information obtained from extensive public outreach, three alternatives were developed. The NPS consulted with park partners; Native Hawaiians; the State Historic Preservation Officer; and other federal and state agencies. The Draft EIS was released on May 1, 2015, for a 60-day review and comment period. In addition to the numerous public meetings held during public scoping and alternatives development, the NPS held one public meeting at the park’s visitor center on June 10, 2015, to share information and gather feedback on the Draft EIS. This meeting also included a public hearing on the wilderness study. Overall, 32 pieces of correspondence were received during SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 the public review period. No new substantive comments were received. With due consideration for the minimal public and agency response, the NPS utilized an abbreviated format in preparing the Final EIS. The legally required 30-day ‘‘wait period’’ was initiated on March 11, 2016, with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Federal Register publication of the notice of filing and release of the GMP/ Final EIS. The NPS evaluated the environmental consequences of two action alternatives and a no-action alternative. These alternatives described varying means to provide appropriate types and levels of access for visitors and authorized users, preserve wilderness character, protect cultural and natural resources, and adhere to legally required management and preservation objectives. Alternative 2 (agency-preferred) has been selected for implementation. This is also the environmentally-preferred course of action, which emphasizes resource stewardship and preservation while strengthening and broadening opportunities to connect people with the volcanic world treasure, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and providing a wide range of high quality visitor experiences based on different geographic areas within the park. The GMP also proposes to seek legislation to include Olaa (9,679 acres) within the formal park boundary and to acquire several parcels totaling 21,381 acres, including the Great Crack and Pohue Bay. The Wilderness Study proposes wilderness designation of the lands found eligible in Kahuku (121,015 acres) as a natural extension of the existing wilderness within the park. For a park that protects two of the most continuously active shield volcanoes in the world, the new Hawaii Volcanoes National Park GMP defines a clear direction for resource preservation and visitor experience over the next 20 years. The GMP provides a framework for proactive decision making, which will allow park managers to effectively address future opportunities and problems. The approved GMP will also serve as the basis for future detailed management documents, such as wilderness stewardship plans, trails management plans, and project implementation plans. Dated: May 24, 2016. Patricia L. Neubacher, Acting Regional Director, Pacific West Region. [FR Doc. 2016–16744 Filed 7–14–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–FF–P E:\FR\FM\15JYN1.SGM 15JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 136 (Friday, July 15, 2016)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-16744]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-PWR-PWRO-21126; PX.PR113509M.00.1]


Record of Decision for the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park General 
Management Plan/Wilderness Study; Final Environmental Impact Statement, 
Hawaii County, Hawaii

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Availability.

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SUMMARY: The National Park Service (NPS) has prepared and approved a 
Record of Decision for the General Management Plan/Wilderness Study/
Final Environmental Impact Statement (GMP/WS/EIS) for Hawaii Volcanoes 
National Park. Approval of the GMP/WS/EIS culminates an extensive 
public engagement and environmental impact analysis effort that began 
in 2009.

ADDRESSES: Those wishing to review the Record of Decision may obtain a 
copy by submitting their request to the Superintendent, Hawaii 
Volcanoes National Park, P.O. Box 52, Hawaii National Park, HI 96718-
0052.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cindy Orlando, Superintendent, 
telephone (808) 985-6026 or email NPS_HAVO_Planning@nps.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This process was conducted pursuant to the 
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and 
the implementing regulations promulgated by the Council on 
Environmental Quality (40 CFR part 1505.2). The original Notice of 
Intent (NOI) initiating the conservation planning and environmental 
impact analysis process appeared in the Federal Register on April 13, 
2009. A revised NOI expanding the scope of the GMP to include a 
wilderness study was published December 2, 2011. Based on information 
obtained from extensive public outreach, three alternatives were 
developed. The NPS consulted with park partners; Native Hawaiians; the 
State Historic Preservation Officer; and other federal and state 
agencies. The Draft EIS was released on May 1, 2015, for a 60-day 
review and comment period. In addition to the numerous public meetings 
held during public scoping and alternatives development, the NPS held 
one public meeting at the park's visitor center on June 10, 2015, to 
share information and gather feedback on the Draft EIS. This meeting 
also included a public hearing on the wilderness study. Overall, 32 
pieces of correspondence were received during the public review period. 
No new substantive comments were received. With due consideration for 
the minimal public and agency response, the NPS utilized an abbreviated 
format in preparing the Final EIS. The legally required 30-day ``wait 
period'' was initiated on March 11, 2016, with the Environmental 
Protection Agency's Federal Register publication of the notice of 
filing and release of the GMP/Final EIS. The NPS evaluated the 
environmental consequences of two action alternatives and a no-action 
alternative. These alternatives described varying means to provide 
appropriate types and levels of access for visitors and authorized 
users, preserve wilderness character, protect cultural and natural 
resources, and adhere to legally required management and preservation 
objectives.
    Alternative 2 (agency-preferred) has been selected for 
implementation. This is also the environmentally-preferred course of 
action, which emphasizes resource stewardship and preservation while 
strengthening and broadening opportunities to connect people with the 
volcanic world treasure, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and providing 
a wide range of high quality visitor experiences based on different 
geographic areas within the park. The GMP also proposes to seek 
legislation to include Olaa (9,679 acres) within the formal park 
boundary and to acquire several parcels totaling 21,381 acres, 
including the Great Crack and Pohue Bay. The Wilderness Study proposes 
wilderness designation of the lands found eligible in Kahuku (121,015 
acres) as a natural extension of the existing wilderness within the 
park.
    For a park that protects two of the most continuously active shield 
volcanoes in the world, the new Hawaii Volcanoes National Park GMP 
defines a clear direction for resource preservation and visitor 
experience over the next 20 years. The GMP provides a framework for 
proactive decision making, which will allow park managers to 
effectively address future opportunities and problems. The approved GMP 
will also serve as the basis for future detailed management documents, 
such as wilderness stewardship plans, trails management plans, and 
project implementation plans.

    Dated: May 24, 2016.
Patricia L. Neubacher,
Acting Regional Director, Pacific West Region.
[FR Doc. 2016-16744 Filed 7-14-16; 8:45 am]
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