[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 176 (Tuesday, September 10, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 47771]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-22962]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Notice of Intention To Extend an Existing Concession Contract--
North Cascades National Park

SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Act of October 9, 1965, (79 Stat. 969; 16 
U.S.C. 20 et seq.), notice is hereby given that the National Park 
Service intends to extend the concession contract of Lake Chelan 
Recreation, Inc., at North Cascades National Park for a period of three 
years. The current concessioner has performed its obligation to the 
satisfaction of the Secretary and retains its right of preference in 
renewal pursuant to the provisions of Section 5 of the Act of October 
9, 1965, (79 Stat. 969; 16 U.S.C. 20 et seq.) and 36 CFR 51.5, under 
this administrative action to extend the existing contract.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This extension is necessary to allow the 
continuation of public services and implementation of the General 
Management Plan for Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. The National 
Park Service will not renew the contract for an extended period. The 
park must have sufficient time to prepare necessary planning documents 
and obtain necessary funding for the required infrastructure (roads, 
power, water and sewer systems) and for the relocation and construction 
of new concession facilities. The concession contract at North Cascades 
National Park will expire on December 31, 1998. The park does not have 
sufficient time to complete the full design and funding packages in 
order to implement these General Management Plan requirements. This 
planning process will have a direct effect on the nature and character 
of future concession activities, as well as with the Stehekin Landing 
and visitor access, as it deals with complex issues associated with 
safety, visitor services, cultural and natural resources. The planning 
process may take as long as five years to complete. Until the planning 
process is completed, it will not be in the best interest of North 
Cascades National Park to enter into a long term concession contract. 
For these reasons, it is the intention of the National Park Service to 
extend the current contract for a period of three years. Information 
regarding this notice can be sought from: Chief, Division of Concession 
Management, North Cascades National Park, 2105 Highway 20 Sedro, 
Woolley, Washington 98284, or call: (360) 856-5700 Ext. 354. Attention: 
Ms. Margie D. Allen.

    Dated: August 8, 1996.
Patricia L. Neubacher,
Acting Field Director, Pacific West Area.
[FR Doc. 96-22962 Filed 9-9-96; 8:45 am]
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