[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 212 (Friday, November 2, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62271-62272]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-21574]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


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

AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Availability of a Record of Decision on the Final 
Environmental Impact Statement for the General Management Plan, Walnut 
Canyon National Monument.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 
Pub. L. 91-190, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service 
announces the availability of the Record of Decision for the General 
Management Plan, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Arizona. On August 
21, 2007, the Regional Director, Intermountain Region approved the 
Record of Decision for the project. As soon as practicable, the 
National Park Service will begin to implement the Preferred Alternative 
contained in the FEIS issued on March 19, 2007. Three alternatives were 
analyzed in the Draft and Final

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Environmental Impact Statements--a no-action and two action 
alternatives, including the National Park Service preferred 
alternative. The preferred alternative would preserve untrailed 
expanses, unfragmented natural systems, and relatively pristine 
conditions throughout much of 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 full range of 
foreseeable environmental consequences was assessed, and appropriate 
mitigating measures were identified.
    The Record of Decision includes a statement of the decision made, 
synopses of other alternatives considered, the basis for the decision, 
a description of the environmentally preferable alternative, a finding 
of no impairment of park resources and values, a listing of measures to 
minimize environmental harm, and an overview of public involvement in 
the decision-making process.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Metzger, Acting Superintendent, 
Flagstaff Area Monuments, 6400 N. Highway 89, Flagstaff, Arizona 86004, 
(928) 526-1157.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the Record of Decision may be 
obtained from the contact listed above.

    Dated: August 22, 2007.
Michael D. Snyder,
Intermountain Regional Director, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. E7-21574 Filed 11-1-07; 8:45 am]
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