[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 98 (Wednesday, May 21, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29203-29204]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11753]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-NER-GATE-14483; PPNEGATE00/PMP00UP05.YP0000, PX.P0075604H.00.1]


General Management Plan, Final 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 Final 
Environmental Impact Statement for the General Management Plan (Final 
GMP/EIS), Gateway National Recreation Area (Gateway), New York. When 
approved, the plan will provide guidance to park management for 
administration, development, and interpretation of park resources 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.
    The Final GMP/EIS responds to, and incorporates, agency and public 
comments received on the Draft GMP/EIS, which was available for public 
and agency review from August 2, 2013 through October 22, 2013. Copies 
of the Draft GMP/EIS were available at the park, by request, and on the 
NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment Web site http://parkplanning.nps.gov/gate. Public meetings were held on August 20-22, 
2013; September 10, 2013; and September 12, 2013. Agency and public 
comments with NPS responses are provided in Chapter 6: Comments and 
Responses to Comments on the Draft Plan of the Final GMP/EIS.

DATES: The NPS will prepare a Record of Decision (ROD) no sooner than 
30 days following publication by the Environmental Protection Agency of 
the Notice of Availability of the Final GMP/EIS in the Federal 
Register.

ADDRESSES: Electronic copies of the Final EIS/GMP will be available for 
public review at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/gate. A limited number of 
printed copies will be available upon request by contacting the 
Superintendent's office.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent Jennifer Nersesian, 
Gateway National Recreation Area, 210 New York Avenue, Staten Island, 
New York 10305 or telephone at (718) 354-4664.

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.


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    Dated: March 24, 2014.
Michael Caldwell,
Regional Director, Northeast Region, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-11753 Filed 5-20-14; 8:45 am]
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