[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 183 (Wednesday, September 20, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 56923]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-24077]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment

AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment to 
Install Fire Suppression Systems for 50 Historic Structures at 
Gettysburg National Military Park, Adams County, Pennsylvania.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Council on Environmental Quality regulations 
and National Park Service policy, the NPS announces the availability of 
a draft environmental assessment for the Installation of Fire 
Suppression Systems for 50 Historic Structures at Gettysburg National 
Military Park. The purpose of this environmental assessment is to 
present the alternatives for installation of fire suppression systems 
in 50 historic structures and related impacts. The NPS is soliciting 
comments on this environmental assessment. NPS will consider these 
comments in making a decision pursuant to the National Environmental 
Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 
(NHPA).

DATES: The environmental assessment will remain available for public 
comment through October 10, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katie Lawhon, (717) 334-1124, 
extension 452 or write to Superintendent, Gettysburg National Military 
Park, 97 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Park Service proposes to 
install fire suppression systems for 50 historic structures at 
Gettysburg National Military Park in Adams County, Pennsylvania. The 
lack of adequate fire protection places these 50 historic structures at 
risk. Current uses of the buildings include interpretive exhibits for 
visitors, park office space, storage, employee or rental housing and 
agricultural functions. Without fire detection and suppression systems 
neither the long-term preservation of these historic structures nor the 
safety of the visitors, employees and residents who use these buildings 
can be ensured.
    Alternatives analyzed in the draft Environmental Assessment include 
Alternative 1, No Action and Alternate 2 (the Proposal). Under 
Alternative 1, No Action, fire detection and fire suppression equipment 
would not be installed in the 50 historic structures under 
consideration. Under Alternative 2, remote fire detection and 
suppression systems with storage tanks, pumps, and warning devices 
would be installed in each of the 50 historic structures.

    Dated: September 11, 2000.
Russell A. Thompson,
Acting Superintendent, Gettysburg National Military Park.
[FR Doc. 00-24077 Filed 9-19-00; 8:45 am]
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