[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 208 (Tuesday, October 28, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64213-64214]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-25584]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-SERO-CANA-16428; PPSESEROC3, PMP00UP05.YP0000]


Record of Decision for the General Management Plan, Canaveral 
National Seashore

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Availability.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 
Section 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service (NPS) announces 
the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the General 
Management Plan (GMP) for Canaveral National Seashore (Seashore). On 
August 12, 2014 the Regional Director, Southeast Region, approved the 
ROD for the project.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent Myrna Palfrey, 
Canaveral National Seashore, 212 S. Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 
32796; telephone (321) 267-1110.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FEIS/GMP evaluated four alternatives for 
managing use and development of the Seashore:
     Alternative A was the No-Action Alternative and is the 
continuation of current management.
     The NPS preferred alternative was Alternative B. Under 
this alternative, emphasis would be placed on retaining the Seashore's 
relatively undeveloped character and providing uncrowded experiences by 
dispersing visitors via a shuttle service or canoe, kayak, hiking and 
walking trails, and bicycle trails. Elements of this alternative would 
support the resilience of the Seashore to climate change concerns, such 
as sea level rise, coastal erosion, and higher storm surges, all of 
which may affect cultural and natural resources as well as visitor 
experience at the Seashore.
     Under Alternative C the Seashore would be managed as a 
place where visitors would explore and experience a wide range of 
opportunities that would be designed to provide an in-depth 
understanding of the natural and cultural history of eastern coastal 
Florida. When visitors enter the Seashore, they would be presented with 
choices for alternative modes of access to land- and water-based 
natural and cultural features, appropriate recreational opportunities, 
and educational pursuits. Enhanced development related to recreational 
opportunities and educational pursuits would be pursued.
     Under Alternative D the Seashore would be managed to focus 
on enhancing the existing lands, resources, and facilities. Limited 
facility development would provide more efficient NPS administration 
and operations and enhanced visitor amenities. Coordination with 
partners would be increased to provide additional educational 
opportunities and programs for visitors and enhanced monitoring of 
Mosquito Lagoon resources.

The ROD selected Alternative B, which the NPS intends to implement as 
soon

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as possible and which will guide the management of the Seashore over 
the next 20+ years.
    The responsible official for this FEIS/GMP is the Regional 
Director, NPS Southeast Region, 100 Alabama Street SW., 1924 Building, 
Atlanta, Georgia 30303.

    Dated: October 1, 2014.
Stan Austin,
Regional Director, Southeast Region.
[FR Doc. 2014-25584 Filed 10-27-14; 8:45 am]
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