[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 202 (Thursday, October 20, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63795-63797]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-22760]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-CONC-34120; PPWOBSADC0, PPMVSCS1Y.Y00000]


Notice of Intent To Extend and Continue Concession Contracts and 
Award Temporary Concession Contracts

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Public notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Park Service gives public notice that, pursuant 
to the terms of the concession contracts identified in the tables 
below, as applicable, and in accordance with NPS regulations, it 
intends to: extend each

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concession contract listed in table 1 below until the date shown in the 
``Extension Date'' column or until the effective date of a new 
contract, whichever comes first; continue each concession contract 
listed in table 2 for a period not to exceed one year beginning on 
January 1, 2023; award the temporary concession contracts listed in 
table 3 below.

DATES: The National Park Service intends that the concession contract 
extensions, continuations, temporary concession contracts will be 
effective on the dates shown in the tables below, as applicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kurt Rausch, Program Chief, Commercial 
Services Program, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW, Mail Stop 
2410, Washington, DC 20240; Telephone: 202-513-7156.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The concession contracts listed in table 1 
below will expire by their terms on or before October 31, 2023. Under 
36 CFR 51.23 the National Park Service proposes to extend each contract 
until the date shown in the ``Extension Expiration Date'' column or 
until the effective date of a new contract, whichever comes first. The 
National Park Service has determined that the proposed extensions are 
necessary to avoid an interruption of visitor services and has taken 
all reasonable and appropriate steps to consider alternatives to avoid 
such an interruption. The extension of the existing contracts does not 
confer or affect any rights with respect to the award of new contracts.
    The concession contracts listed in table 2 below have been extended 
for the maximum time allowable under 36 CFR 51.23. Under the provisions 
of the existing contracts and pending the issuance of prospectuses and 
the completion of the public solicitation process to award new 
concession contracts, the National Park Service intends to continue the 
existing contracts for a period not to exceed one year beginning on 
January 1, 2023. Except for their expiration dates, the terms and 
conditions of the existing contracts will remain unchanged. The 
continuation of the existing contracts does not confer or affect any 
rights with respect to the award of new concession contracts.
    The National Park Service proposes awarding temporary concession 
contracts, in accordance with 36 CFR 51.24(a), to provide the visitor 
services currently provided under the contracts listed in table 3 
below. Each temporary contract will have a term not to exceed three 
years, and each will be awarded to a qualified person. The National 
Park Service anticipates that the temporary contracts will be effective 
on the dates shown in the ``Effective Date'' column. This notice is not 
a request for proposals.
    The publication of this notice reflects the intent of the National 
Park Service but does not bind the National Park Service to extend, 
continue, or award any of the contracts listed below.

   Table 1--Concession Contracts Extended Until the Date Shown or Until the Effective Date of a New Contract,
                                              Whichever Comes First
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                                                                                                     Extension
          Park unit                 CONCID                 Concessioner              Extension      expiration
                                                                                  effective date       date
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Big South Fork NR&RA........  BISO003-13          Bobby Gene and Gretta York....       1/16/2023       1/15/2024
Blue Ridge Parkway..........  BLRI002-13          Cradle of Forestry in America        5/22/2023       5/21/2024
                                                   Interpretive Association.
Blue Ridge Parkway..........  BLRI008-13          Southern Highland Handicraft          2/1/2023       1/31/2024
                                                   Guild, Inc.
Blue Ridge Parkway..........  BLRI010-13          Price Lake Boat Rentals, Inc..        4/1/2023       3/31/2024
Bryce Canyon NP.............  BRCA001-13          Bryce Canyon Natural History          1/1/2023      12/31/2023
                                                   Association.
Buffalo NR..................  BUFF002-13          Lost Valley Canoe and Lodging,        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
                                                   Inc.
Buffalo NR..................  BUFF004-13          Ozark Bison, LLC..............        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Buffalo NR..................  BUFF005-13          Silver Hill Canoe, Inc........        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Buffalo NR..................  BUFF009-13          Buffalo Outdoor Center, Inc...        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Buffalo NR..................  BUFF010-13          Buffalo River Outfitters, Inc.        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Buffalo NR..................  BUFF011-13          Charles Raulston..............        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Buffalo NR..................  BUFF014-13          Christopher Crockett..........        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Buffalo NR..................  BUFF015-13          Buffalo Camping & Canoeing,           1/1/2023      12/31/2023
                                                   Inc.
Buffalo NR..................  BUFF016-13          Buffalo River Float Service,          1/1/2023      12/31/2023
                                                   LLC.
Buffalo NR..................  BUFF018-13          Buffalo River Canoes, Inc.....        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Buffalo NR..................  BUFF019-13          Dirst Canoe Rental............        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Buffalo NR..................  BUFF022-13          Bill Scruggs, Inc.............        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Canyonlands NP..............  CANY008-13          Canyonlands Natural History           1/1/2023      12/31/2023
                                                   Association.
Colonial NHP................  COLO001-13          Yorktown Arts Foundation......       6/15/2023       6/14/2024
Crater Lake NP..............  CRLA003-12          The Shuttle, Inc..............        5/1/2023       4/30/2024
Denali NP&P.................  DENA013-20          Denali National Park                  1/1/2023      12/31/2023
                                                   Wilderness Centers, Ltd.
Death Valley NP.............  DEVA002-11          NEG282, LLC...................       1/13/2023       1/12/2024
Gateway NRA.................  GATE015-03          ARKLOW-FBF, LLC...............       4/15/2023       4/14/2024
Glacier Bay NP&P............  GLBA008-18          Haines Rafting Company, LLC...        1/1/2023      12/31/2024
Glacier Bay NP&P............  GLBA011-18          Chilkat Guides, Ltd...........        1/1/2023      12/31/2024
Glacier Bay NP&P............  GLBA012-18          Colorado River and Trail              1/1/2023      12/31/2024
                                                   Expeditions, Inc.
Glacier Bay NP&P............  GLBA013-18          Momentum Alaska, Inc..........        1/1/2023      12/31/2024
Glacier Bay NP&P............  GLBA014-18          Mountain Travel...............        1/1/2023      12/31/2024
Glacier Bay NP&P............  GLBA017-18          Wilderness River Outfitters &         1/1/2023      12/31/2024
                                                   Trails Expeditions, Inc.
Glacier Bay NP&P............  GLBA038-16          Lindblad Expeditions, Inc.....        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Glacier Bay NP&P............  GLBA041-16          AM Owner Group, Inc...........        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Glacier Bay NP&P............  GLBA042-16          InnerSea Discoveries Alaska,          1/1/2023      12/31/2023
                                                   Inc.
Glacier Bay NP&P............  GLBA043-16          American Cruise Lines, Inc....        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Glen Canyon NRA.............  GLCA007-03          Antelope Point Holdings, LLC..        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Grand Canyon NP.............  GRCA034-12          Bright Angel Bicycles, LLC....        3/1/2023       2/28/2024
Grand Teton NP..............  GRTE005-13          The American Alpine Club......        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Grand Teton NP..............  GRTE025-13          Powder Hounds, Inc............       11/1/2023      10/31/2024
Various Areas...............  IMFA001-13          Western National Parks                1/1/2023      12/31/2023
                                                   Association.

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Ozark NSR...................  OZAR011-12          Current River Canoe Rental,           1/1/2023      12/31/2023
                                                   LLC.
Ozark NSR...................  OZAR016-12          Carr's Grocery and Canoe              1/1/2023      12/31/2023
                                                   Rental, LLC.
Pictured Rocks NL...........  PIRO001-10          Pictured Rocks Cruises, Inc...        1/1/2023       4/30/2023
Point Reyes NS..............  PORE003-11          American Youth Hostels, Inc...      10/17/2023      10/16/2024
Ross Lake NRA...............  ROLA003-13          WF Goodfellow Adventures, Inc.        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP...........  ROMO004-13          Silver Peaks Enterprises, Inc.        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP...........  ROMO009-12          Streamside Properties, LLC....        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP...........  ROMO011-12          YMCA of the Rockies...........        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP...........  ROMO012-12          Dao House, LLC................        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP...........  ROMO013-12          Wind River Ministries, Inc....        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP...........  ROMO016-12          SK Horses, Ltd................        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP...........  ROMO017-12          Sombrero Ranches, Inc.........        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP...........  ROMO018-12          Winding River Resort, Inc.....        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP...........  ROMO019-12          Cheley Colorado Camps, Inc....        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP...........  ROMO022-12          Girl Scouts of Colorado.......        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP...........  ROMO028-12          SK Horses, Ltd................        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP...........  ROMO029-12          SK Horses, Ltd................        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Voyageurs NP................  VOYA002-11          Oveson Kab-Con, Inc...........        1/1/2023      12/31/2023
Wrangell-St. Elias NP&P.....  WRST018-13          St. Elias Alpine Guides, LLC..        1/1/2023      12/31/2024
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                        Table 2--Concession Contracts Continued for a Period Not to Exceed One Year Beginning on January 1, 2023
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              Park unit                           CONCID                                                Concessioner
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.  GLCA002-88                   ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment Services, Inc.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.  GLCA003-69                   ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment Services, Inc.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area...  LAKE001-73                   LMNRA Guest Services, LLC.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area...  LAKE002-82                   LMNRA Guest Services, LLC.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area...  LAKE005-97                   LMNRA Guest Services, LLC.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area...  LAKE006-74                   Las Vegas Boat Harbor, Inc.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area...  LAKE009-88                   LMNRA Guest Services, LLC.
Interior Region 1--National Capital    NACC003-86                   Guest Services, Inc.
 Area.
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                                     Table 3--Temporary Concession Contracts
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             Park unit                       CONCID                        Services               Effective date
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Badlands NP.......................  BADL001-09               Lodging, Campgrounds, Retail, Food        11/1/2022
                                                              and Beverage.
Big Bend NP.......................  BIBE002-21               Lodging, Food and Beverage, Retail,        7/1/2023
                                                              Fuel Stations, Other.
Bryce Canyon NP...................  BRCA003-10               Lodging, Food and Beverage, Retail,        1/1/2023
                                                              Tours, Other.
Fire Island NS....................  FIIS003-09               Water Transportation, Retail.......       11/1/2022
Olympic NP........................  OLYM003-10               Lodging, Food and Beverage, Retail,        2/1/2023
                                                              Boat Rentals.
Pictured Rocks NL.................  PIRO001-10               Boat Tours, Food and Beverage......        5/1/2023
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Justin Unger,
Associate Director, Business Services.
[FR Doc. 2022-22760 Filed 10-19-22; 8:45 am]
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