[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 244 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 92848]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-30635]


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DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR

National Park Service

[PPSESEROC3, PPMPSAS1Y.YP0000; NPS-SERO-BISO-021991]


Assessment of Eligible and Ineligible Lands for Consideration as 
Wilderness Areas: Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and 
Obed Wild and Scenic River

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Intent.

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SUMMARY: The National Park Service (NPS) intends to assess lands within 
the authorized boundaries of Big South Fork National River and 
Recreation Area and Obed Wild and Scenic River for wilderness 
eligibility.

DATES: It is anticipated that the assessments for both parks will be 
completed by October 1, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Interested individuals, organizations, and agencies are 
encouraged to provide written comments or suggestions to assist the NPS 
in determining the scope of issues related to the eligibility of land 
considered as wilderness at Big South Fork National River Recreational 
Area and Obed Wild and Scenic River. Written comments may be sent to: 
Superintendent, 4564 Leatherwood Road, Oneida, Tennessee 37841.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suggestions, comments, and requests 
for further information should be directed to Big South Fork National 
River and Recreation Area Superintendent Niki Stephanie Nicholas, by 
phone at 423-569-9778, via email at [email protected], or by 
mail at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, 4564 
Leatherwood Road, Oneida, Tennessee 37841.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Wilderness Act of 1964, and 
in accordance with NPS Management Policies (2006), Section 6.2.1, the 
NPS intends to assess all lands within the authorized boundaries of Big 
South Fork National River and Recreation Area and Obed Wild & Scenic 
River for wilderness eligibility. A determination of eligibility and 
subsequent future actions will be announced in the Federal Register 
upon completion of the assessment.

    Dated: December 7, 2016.
Barclay C. Trimble,
Deputy Regional Director, Southeast Region.
[FR Doc. 2016-30635 Filed 12-19-16; 8:45 am]
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