[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 80 (Monday, April 27, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 20646]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-11084]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Notice of Availability of Plan of Operations and Environmental 
Assessment for Proposed Three Dimensional Seismic Testing at Jean 
Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve Unit, 
Louisiana

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given in accordance with Sec. 9.52(b) of 
Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations that the National Park 
Service has received from Burlington Resources a Plan of Operations for 
the Couba Island 3-D Seismic Prospect encompassing a portion of the 
Barataria Preserve Unit of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and 
Preserve, located within Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

    The Plan of Operations and Environmental Assessment are available 
for public review and comment for a period of 30 days from the 
publication date of this notice in the office of the Superintendent, 
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 365 Canal Street, 
Suite 2400, New Orleans, Louisiana and will be sent upon written 
request.

DATES: This seismic operation is anticipated to take place during the 
months of April, May, or June and will last approximately six weeks 
within the park.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Superintendent, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 365 
Canal Street, Suite 2400, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, Telephone: 
(504) 589-3882.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 36 CFR Part 9B ``Non-
federal Oil and Gas Rights,'' Burlington Resources Corporation is 
proposing to conduct a three dimensional seismic survey encompassing 
approximately 50 square miles in Jefferson and St. Charles Parishes, 
Louisiana. A portion of this proposed survey occupies an area of 5,760 
acres within the Barataria Preserve Unit of Jean Lafitte National 
Historical Park and Preserve. A Plan of Operation and Environmental 
Assessment has been prepared cooperatively by Burlington Resources and 
the National Park Service. This documents the actions required to 
accomplish the three dimensional seismic survey while avoiding and 
minimizing adverse environmental impact to park resources.

    Dated: March 10, 1998.
Danielle Brown,
Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region.
[FR Doc. 98-11084 Filed 4-24-98; 8:45 am]
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