[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 52 (Monday, March 19, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 12828]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-1314]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


General Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement, 
Walnut Canyon National Monument, Arizona

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact 
Statement/General Management Plan for Walnut Canyon National Monument.

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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 Final Environmental Impact Statement/General 
Management Plan (FEIS/GMP) for Walnut Canyon National Monument, 
Arizona.

DATES: The FEIS/GMP was on public review from November 6, 2001 through 
January 7, 2002. Responses to public comment are addressed in the 
documents. A 30-day no-action period will follow the Environmental 
Protection Agency's Notice of Availability of the FEIS/GMP.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the FEIS/GMP are available from the 
Superintendent, Flagstaff Area National Monuments (Wupatki, Sunset 
Crater Volcano, and Walnut Canyon), 6400 N. Highway 89, Flagstaff, 
Arizona 86004. Public reading copies of the FEIS/GMP will be available 
for review at the following locations:

Office of the Superintendent, 6400 N. Highway 89, Flagstaff, Arizona 
86004, Telephone: 928-526-1157.
Planning and Environmental Quality, Intermountain Support Office--
Denver (Room 20), National Park Service, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, 
Lakewood, CO 80228, Telephone: (303) 969-2377.
Office of Public Affairs, National Park Service, Department of the 
Interior, 18th and C Streets, NW., Washington, DC 20240, Telephone: 
(202) 208-6843.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Walnut Canyon FEIS/GMP evaluates the 
environmental consequences of the proposed action and the other 
alternatives on archeological resources, historic character of the 
built environment, long-term integrity of ethnographic resources, 
natural systems and processes, and threatened, endangered, and 
sensitive species. Impacts are also detailed on visitors' ability to 
experience park resources; park neighbors, local, state, and tribal 
land management plans and land/resource managing agencies; and 
operational efficiency. The preferred alternative would preserve 
untrailed expanses, unfragemented natural systems, and relatively 
pristine conditions throughout the park. it would protect Walnut Canyon 
as a critical wildlife corridor. Visitation would be managed with the 
goal of providing quality learning opportunities in an intimate 
atmosphere while maintaining the health of the canyon ecosystem. The 
natural soundscape and tranquil setting of the canyon would be enhanced 
through strategic placement of facilities. The park would remain day 
use only. Efforts would be made to provide a broader range of 
educational offerings, and a greater number of archeological sites 
would be available for visitation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Superintendent, Flagstaff Area 
National Monuments at the address listed above.

    Dated: November 15, 2006.
Michael D. Snyder,
Director, Intermountain Region, National Park Services.

    Editorial Note: This document was received at the Office of the 
Federal Register March 14, 2007.

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