[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 113 (Monday, June 14, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 31874]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-14969]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


General Management Plan, Environmental Impact Statement, 
Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona

AGENCY: National Park Service.

ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement 
for the General Management Plan, Chiricahua National Monument.

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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, 
the National Park Service is preparing an environmental impact 
statement for the General Management Plan for Chiricahua National 
Monument. This statement will be approved by the Regional Director, 
Intermountain Region. The plan is needed to guide the protection and 
preservation of the natural and cultural environments considering a 
variety of interpretive and recreational visitor experiences that 
enhance the enjoyment and understanding of the park resources.
    The effort will result in a comprehensive general management plan 
that encompasses preservation of natural and cultural resources, 
visitor use and interpretation, roads, and facilities. In cooperation 
with local and national interests, attention will also be given to 
resources outside the boundaries that affect the integrity of park 
resources. Alternatives to be considered include no-action, the 
preferred alternative, and other alternatives addressing the following:
    To clearly describe specific resource conditions and visitor 
experiences in various management units throughout the park and
    To identify the kinds of management, use, and development that will 
be appropriate to achieving and maintaining those conditions.
    Ongoing scoping was started with an Environmental Assessment 
process in 1992. A list of topics considered is available upon request 
from the park. Comments on this notice must be received by July 10, 
1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent Alan Cox Chiricahua 
National Monument, Dos Cabezas Rt., Box 6500 Willcox, AZ 85643-9737 
(520) 824-3560.

    Dated: June 7, 1999.
Ron Everhart,
Regional Director, Intermountain Region.
[FR Doc. 99-14969 Filed 6-11-99; 8:45 am]
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