[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 61 (Tuesday, March 30, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 16612]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-7166]


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NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION


Public Comment Period on the Draft Comprehensive Plan for the 
National Capital: Federal Elements

AGENCY: National Capital Planning Commission.

ACTION: Release of the Draft Comprehensive Plan for the National 
Capital: Federal Elements and authorization for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The National Capital Planning Commission has released a draft 
of the Federal Elements of the Comprehensive Plan for the National 
Capital for public review. The Federal Elements cover matters relating 
to Federal properties and Federal interests in the National Capital 
Region and serves as a blueprint for the long-term development of the 
National Capital. The plan provides the decisionmaking framework for 
actions that the Commission takes on specific plans and proposals 
submitted for its review. Plan elements include: Federal Workplace: 
Location, Impact, and the Community; Foreign Missions and International 
Organizations; Transportation; Parks and Open Space; Federal 
Environment; Preservation and Historic Features; and Visitors. The 
Commission updated the plan to address new policy issues and planning 
concerns that have surfaced since the previous adoption of the Federal 
elements in the mid-1980s. The revised elements respond to the changing 
needs of the Federal Government and the Nation's capital and provide 
goals and policies for future Federal development in the Washington 
area.

DATES: An initial public comment meeting was held on Wednesday, March 
24, 2004, and an additional meeting will be held on Monday, April 19, 
2004, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the National Capital Planning 
Commission office, 401 9th Street, NW., North Lobby, Suite 500, 
Washington, DC 20576.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The draft plan is available under 
Publications on the Commission's Web site at www.ncpc.gov. Printed 
copies will be available upon request. Individuals interested in 
testifying at the public meetings should call the National Capital 
Planning Commission at (202) 482-7200. A sign-up sheet will also be 
available before the start of each public session. Those testifying 
will be limited to three minutes and will speak in the order they 
signed up. Written comments may be mailed to Comprehensive Plan Public 
Comment, National Capital Planning Commission, 401 9th Street, NW., 
North Lobby, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20576. Comments may also be sent 
by fax at (202) 482-7252 or by e-mail to [email protected]. The public 
comment period closes May 3, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ramona Taylor, (202) 482-7252.

    Dated: March 25, 2004.
Wayne Costa,
Acting General Counsel & Designated Federal Register Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-7166 Filed 3-29-04; 8:45 am]
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