[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 3, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 50451]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-24649]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Automobile National Heritage Area

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability of the draft general management plan 
environmental assessment for the Automobile National Heritage Area, 
Michigan.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Automobile National Heritage Area Act of 1998 
(Pub. L. 105-355) and the National Environmental Policy Act (Pub. L. 
91-190) the Automobile National Heritage Area Partnership, Incorporated 
(hereafter, ``the Partnership'') and the National Park Service (NPS) 
announce the expected availability of a draft general management plan/
draft environmental assessment (DGMP/DEA) for the Automobile National 
Heritage Area (ANHA), located in southeastern and central Michigan. The 
document describes alternative means by which the region's unique 
heritage can be utilized to accomplish historic preservation, to 
provide educational and recreational opportunities, to attract 
visitors, and to build community pride.

DATES: The DGMP/DEA is expected to be available for public distribution 
on September 11, 2001. There will be a 30-day public review period for 
comments on this document. Comments on the DGMP/DEA must be received no 
later than October 12, 2001. A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, 
September 11, 2001 to introduce the DGMP/DEA to the public. A location 
and specific time for the meeting is still pending. Persons interested 
in attending the meeting should contact the ANHA at the address below 
for further information.

ADDRESSES: Comments on the DGMP/DEA should be submitted to Constance 
Bodurow, Executive Director, Automobile National Heritage Area, 300 
River Place, Suite 1600, Detroit, Michigan 48207. Copies of the DGMP/
DEA may be inspected at the ANHA office. An electronic version of the 
document can be found at http://www.autoheritage.org. Copies also are 
available by request by writing the same address, by phoning 313-259-
3425, or by e-mail at [email protected]

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Constance Bodurow, Executive Director, 
ANHA, at the aforementioned address and telephone number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Automobile National Heritage Area Act 
(Act) of 1998 established the ANHA in southeastern and central 
Michigan. The Act also designated the Automobile National Heritage Area 
Partnership, Inc. (the Partnership) as the managing entity for the 
ANHA. The Partnership is a nonprofit corporation established under laws 
of the State of Michigan. Founding members of the partnership include 
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company, General Motors 
Corporation, the United Auto Workers, and NPS. National Heritage Areas 
are considered affiliated units of the National Park System, where 
residents, businesses, institutions and local government join together 
to conserve and celebrate heritage and unique landscapes. The NPS role 
in ANHA is currently limited to providing technical and financial 
assistance to encourage local entities to work in partnership to 
preserve and interpret the region's rich resources.

    Dated: July 31, 2001.
David N. Given,
Acting Regional Director.
[FR Doc. 01-24649 Filed 10-2-01; 8:45 am]
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