[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 150 (Monday, August 5, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 47410]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-18862]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-NER-NERO-13240; PPNEGATE00/PMP00UP05.YP0000]


General Management Plan, Draft Environmental Impact Statement, 
Gateway National Recreation Area, New Jersey and New York

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Availability.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 
U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service (NPS) is releasing a Draft 
Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the General Management Plan 
(GMP), Gateway National Recreation Area (Gateway), New York. The draft 
describes and analyzes several alternatives to guide the management of 
the site over the next 20 years. The NPS preferred alternative 
incorporates various management prescriptions to ensure access to and 
protection and enjoyment of Gateway's resources.

DATES: We will accept comments for a period of 60 days following 
publication of the Environmental Protection Agency's notice of 
availability in the Federal Register. We will announce the dates, 
times, and locations of public meetings on the DEIS/GMP through the 
park's Web page (http://www.nps.gov/gate) and the NPS Planning, 
Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) Web site (http://www.parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=16091) and media 
outlets.

ADDRESSES: Electronic copies of the DEIS/GMP will be available for 
public review at http://www.parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=16091. A limited number of printed copies 
will be available upon request by contacting the Superintendent's 
office.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Acting Superintendent Suzanne 
McCarthy, Gateway National Recreation Area, 210 New York Avenue, Staten 
Island, New York 10305 or telephone at (718) 354-4663.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The document describes the no-action 
alternative and two action alternatives for future management of 
Gateway, the environment that would be affected by the alternative 
management actions, and the environmental consequences of implementing 
the alternatives.
    Alternative A is a continuation of current management and trends. 
The park's enabling legislation and current GMP would continue to guide 
park management. Gateway would manage park resources and visitor use as 
it does today, with no major change in direction.
    Alternative B is the NPS Preferred Alternative. This alternative 
provides the widest range of activities and most recreation 
opportunities in dispersed locations throughout the park. New 
connections would be forged with park lands and communities adjacent to 
Gateway and nearby. This alternative offers the most instructional 
programming and skills development and draws people into the park to 
increase awareness and enjoyment of Gateway's historic resources and 
the natural environment. Alternative C provides the most opportunities 
for independent exploration and experiences that immerse visitors into 
natural areas, historic sites, and landscapes. This alternative 
increases the visibility, enjoyment, and protection of coastal 
resources and highlights preservation efforts as part of interpretation 
and education activities and promotes hands-on learning and outdoor 
skills.
    Before including your address, phone number, email address, or 
other personal identifying information in your comment, please be aware 
that your entire comment -including your personal identifying 
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can 
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying 
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be 
able to do so.

    Dated: July 31, 2013.
Gay Vietzke,
Acting Regional Director, Northeast Region, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-18862 Filed 8-2-13; 8:45 am]
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