[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 45 (Friday, March 7, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 11133]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-5500]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Environmental Statements; Notice of Availability

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969, the National Park Service announces the 
availability of the draft General Management Plan and draft 
Environmental Impact Statement for Morristown National Historical Park, 
New Jersey. The draft GMP/EIS proposes a long-term approach to managing 
Morristown NHP. Consistent with the park's mission, NPS policy, and 
other laws and regulations, three alternatives are presented to guide 
the management of the park over the next 15 to 20 years. The 
alternatives incorporate various zoning and management prescriptions to 
ensure resource preservation and public enjoyment of the park. The 
environmental consequences that are anticipated from implementing the 
various alternatives are evaluated in the report. Impact topics include 
cultural and natural resources, visitor experience, park operations, 
the socioeconomic environment, impairment, and sustainability. 
Alternative C is the preferred alternative.

DATES: The draft GMP/EIS will remain on public review for 60 days, from 
February 7, 2003 through April 8, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent, Morristown National 
Historical Park, 30 Washington Place, Morristown, NJ 07960, (973) 539-
2016, ext. 201.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the document will be available for 
review at the following locations:
    [sbull] Morristown National Park headquarters, 30 Washington Place, 
Morristown, New Jersey
    [sbull] Morris County Library, 30 E. Hanover Avenue, Whippany, New 
Jersey
    [sbull] The Joint Free Public Library of Morristown and Morris 
Township, 1 Miller Road, Morristown, New Jersey
    [sbull] Mendham Borough Library, 10 Hilltop Road, Mendham, New 
Jersey
    [sbull] Bernards Township Library, 32 S. Maple Avenue, Basking 
Ridge, New Jersey
    [sbull] Somerset County Library, 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, New 
Jersey
    To request copies of the document, please contact the park. After 
public and interagency review of the draft GMP/EIS, comments will be 
considered, and a final EIS, followed by a Record of Decision, will be 
prepared. The process is anticipated to be completed by July 2003.
    Comments on the draft General Management Plan/Environmental Impacts 
Statement should be submitted to Brian Aviles, Project Manager, at the 
NPS Boston Support Office, 15 State Street, Boston, MA 02109. Comments 
may also be faxed to (617) 223-5164.

    Dated: January 9, 2003.
Michael D. Henderson,
Superintendent, Morristown National Historical Park.
[FR Doc. 03-5500 Filed 3-6-03; 8:45 am]
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