[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 8, 1999)] [Notices] [Page 30540] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-14441] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, New Orleans, Louisiana; Notice of Availability of Final General Management Plan/ Environmental Impact Statement for New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park SUMMARY: This Final General Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement describes and analyzes three alternatives proposed by the National Park Service for setting park management and direction for New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park over the next 10 to 15 years. The format of the document will be as an abbreviated final environmental impact statement. Alternative A is the no-action, or status quo, alternative. This alternative would not allow the park to achieve its mission; however, it does provide a baseline for comparison with the other alternatives. Alternative B would emphasize conveying the park's interpretive story through such personal programs as interpreted performances, seminars, and performances. Educational activities would be given maximum emphasis in this alternative. It would allow the park to assist in the adaptive use of structures related to jazz. Interpretive programming would heavily depend on the involvement of local musicians and educators, thus supporting cultural preservation. Under this alternative, the visitor center would be located at the Old U.S. Mint. Alternative C would emphasize a strong partnership program between the National Park Service and other entities involved in preserving the New Orleans jazz tradition. In Alternative C, the National Park Service would provide funding for basic park operations and would work intensively with others to develop partnerships and alternative funding sources for interpretation, visitor use and experiences, and other activities focusing on preserving the jazz tradition. The extent and success of this alternative would depend on substantial support from partners, especially the private sector. Interpretation media would be extensively used, and the size and scope of park educational and preservation programs would be guided by the development of partnerships. Under this alternative, the visitor center would be located at a complex in Louis Armstrong Park. Alternative C is the National Park Service's Proposed Action. Environmental impacts that would result from implementation of the alternatives are addressed in the document. Impact topics include cultural and natural resources, interpretation and visitor use, socioeconomic environment, and National Park Service operations. Measures that would be taken to mitigate impacts are also described in the document. Availability: The Final Environmental Impact Statement is being mailed to agencies, organizations, and individuals on the park's mailing list, and a limited number of copies will be available at park headquarters at the following address: Superintendent, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 365 Canal Street, Suite 2400, New Orleans, LA 70130, Telephone (504) 589-4806. No sooner than 30 days from the appearance of this notice in the Federal Register, a Record of Decision will be signed that will document NPS approval of the general management plan for New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, and identify the selected action from the alternatives presented in the FEIS. Dated: May 28, 1999. W. Thomas Brown, Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region. [FR Doc. 99-14441 Filed 6-7-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-70-M