81 FR 60743 - Moose-Wilson Corridor Comprehensive Management Plan, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 171 (September 2, 2016)
National Park Service
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 171 (September 2, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-21184 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 171 (Friday, September 2, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 60743-60744] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-21184] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS-IMR-GRTE-21184; PX.PD202594I.00.1] Moose-Wilson Corridor Comprehensive Management Plan, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The National Park Service announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Moose-Wilson Corridor Comprehensive Management Plan, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. The FEIS analyzes four alternatives for future management of the corridor. Alternative C has been identified as the NPS preferred alternative. DATES: The National Park Service will execute 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 Environmental Impact Statement. ADDRESSES: The FEIS is available to the public online at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/MooseWilson, and at the Grand Teton National Park Headquarters Building, 1 Teton Park Road, Moose, Wyoming, and at the Reference Desk of the Teton County Library, 125 Virginian Lane, Jackson, Wyoming. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Vela, Superintendent, Grand Teton National Park, P.O. Drawer 170, Moose, Wyoming 83012-0170, (307) 739-3411, [email protected], or Daniel Noon, Chief of Planning and Environmental Compliance, P.O. Drawer 170, Moose, Wyoming 83012-0170, (307) 739-3465, [email protected] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In recent years, the Moose-Wilson corridor in Grand Teton National Park has experienced changes in ecological conditions, development patterns, and use by visitors and local residents. As a result, the National Park Service is conducting a comprehensive planning and environmental impact process to determine how best to protect park resources and values while providing appropriate opportunities for visitor use, experience, and enjoyment of the corridor. The final plan: (1) Identifies management strategies to address natural and cultural resource protection; (2) identifies management strategies to address visitor safety concerns and conflicts with wildlife; (3) addresses vehicle/bicycle management related to road use, trailhead parking areas and pullouts; (4) identifies management strategies related to the operation of facilities within the corridor; (5) considers if a multi-use pathway should be provided along Moose- Wilson Road; and (6) examines specific road realignment and paving options for the Moose-Wilson and Death Canyon Roads. Four management alternatives, Alternatives A through D, are analyzed in the FEIS. Alternative A, the no-action alternative, would continue current management practices related to resources, visitor use, park operations, and maintenance of facilities within the Moose- Wilson corridor. Alternatives B through D address increases in traffic and volume-related congestion on the Moose-Wilson Road during peak use periods by either restricting its use as a through-travel route or limiting the number of vehicles entering the corridor at any one time. Alternative B emphasizes managing the corridor as a visitor destination. Reduced crowding on Moose-Wilson Road and at destinations within the corridor would provide visitors an opportunity for self- discovery. This would be accomplished by restricting through-traffic in either direction during peak use periods through the management of a gate system on Moose-Wilson Road within the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve. Existing developed areas and facilities would be maintained where appropriate and removed or [[Page 60744]] relocated in some areas to protect natural and cultural resources. Alternative C, the NPS preferred alternative, emphasizes the conservation legacy stories within the corridor. The intensity and timing of visitor use would be managed to effectively provide high quality visitor opportunities by reducing high traffic volumes and congestion. This would be accomplished using time sequencing techniques and the establishment of vehicle queuing lanes on the north and south ends of the corridor during peak visitation periods. Development within the corridor would generally be maintained within the existing development footprint. Alternative D would enhance recreational opportunities with additional amenities, including the construction of a separated multi- use pathway parallel to Moose-Wilson Road. This alternative would integrate the Moose-Wilson corridor with the region's larger recreational network, and would enhance the recreational scenic driving experience by reducing high traffic volumes and congestion by establishing a reservation system during peak use periods. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should 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. Authority: The authority for publishing this notice is contained in 40 CFR 1506.6. Dated: July 13, 2016. Sue E. Masica, Regional Director, Intermountain Region, National Park Service. [FR Doc. 2016-21184 Filed 9-1-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-CB-P
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above. All comments received will be prior to that date. In addition, subject to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
considered before the Secretary of the valid existing rights, 68,804 acres of David Vela, Superintendent, Grand
Interior makes any recommendation for land in the DVTA, described in this Teton National Park, P.O. Drawer 170,
withdrawal to Congress. Notice, will be segregated from Moose, Wyoming 83012–0170, (307)
Notice is hereby given that public operation of the mineral leasing laws for 739–3411, GRTE_Superintendent@
meetings addressing the withdrawal the same two year period, unless the nps.gov, or Daniel Noon, Chief of
applications will be held jointly with applications/proposal are denied or Planning and Environmental
the DON’s public meetings associated canceled or the withdrawal is approved Compliance, P.O. Drawer 170, Moose,
with NEPA evaluation of the proposed within that period. Licenses, permits, Wyoming 83012–0170, (307) 739–3465,
withdrawals. Public meetings will be cooperative agreements, or discretionary Daniel_Noon@nps.gov
held at the following locations: land use authorizations may be allowed SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In recent
• Fallon Convention Center, Fallon, during the period of segregation, but years, the Moose-Wilson corridor in
NV, October 3, 2016, 3–7 p.m.; only with the approval of the authorized Grand Teton National Park has
• Pershing County Community officer and, as appropriate, with the experienced changes in ecological
Center, Lovelock, NV, October 4, concurrence of DON. conditions, development patterns, and
2016, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; The applications for withdrawal and use by visitors and local residents. As a
• Evelyn Mount NE Community reservation will be processed in result, the National Park Service is
Center, Reno, NV, October 4, 2016, accordance with the regulations at 43 conducting a comprehensive planning
5–7 p.m.; CFR part 2300. and environmental impact process to
• Emma Nevada Town Hall, Austin, Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1714(b)(1) and 43 CFR determine how best to protect park
NV, October 5, 2016, 5–7 p.m.; 2300. resources and values while providing
• Eureka Elementary School, Eureka, appropriate opportunities for visitor
NV, October 6, 2016, 5–7 p.m.; John F. Ruhs,
use, experience, and enjoyment of the
• Hawthorne Convention Center, State Director, Nevada. corridor. The final plan: (1) Identifies
Hawthorne, NV, October 7, 2016, 11 [FR Doc. 2016–21213 Filed 9–1–16; 8:45 am] management strategies to address
a.m.–1 p.m.; BILLING CODE 4310–HC–P natural and cultural resource protection;
• Gabbs School Gymnasium Gabbs, (2) identifies management strategies to
NV, October 7, 2016, 5–7 p.m. address visitor safety concerns and
The DON will be the lead agency for DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR conflicts with wildlife; (3) addresses
evaluation of the proposed withdrawal National Park Service vehicle/bicycle management related to
extension and expansion pursuant to road use, trailhead parking areas and
NEPA and other applicable [NPS–IMR–GRTE–21184; pullouts; (4) identifies management
environmental and cultural resources PX.PD202594I.00.1] strategies related to the operation of
authorities, and will be publishing its facilities within the corridor; (5)
own scoping and other notices. Moose-Wilson Corridor considers if a multi-use pathway should
Comments, including names and Comprehensive Management Plan, be provided along Moose-Wilson Road;
street addresses of respondents, will be Final Environmental Impact Statement, and (6) examines specific road
available for public review at the DON Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming realignment and paving options for the
and BLM addresses noted above, during Moose-Wilson and Death Canyon Roads.
regular business hours Monday through AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. Four management alternatives,
Friday, except Federal holidays. Before ACTION: Notice of availability. Alternatives A through D, are analyzed
including your address, phone number, in the FEIS. Alternative A, the no-action
email address, or other personal SUMMARY: The National Park Service alternative, would continue current
identifying information in your announces the availability of the Final management practices related to
comment, you should be aware that Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) resources, visitor use, park operations,
your entire comment, including your for the Moose-Wilson Corridor and maintenance of facilities within the
personal identifying information, may Comprehensive Management Plan, Moose-Wilson corridor. Alternatives B
be publicly available at any time. While Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. through D address increases in traffic
you can ask us in your comment to The FEIS analyzes four alternatives for and volume-related congestion on the
withhold your personal identifying future management of the corridor. Moose-Wilson Road during peak use
information from public review, we Alternative C has been identified as the periods by either restricting its use as a
cannot guarantee that we will be able to NPS preferred alternative. through-travel route or limiting the
do so. DATES: The National Park Service will number of vehicles entering the corridor
Subject to valid existing rights, the execute a Record of Decision (ROD) no at any one time.
Federal lands that are the subject of the sooner than 30 days following Alternative B emphasizes managing
DON application for expansion of the publication by the Environmental the corridor as a visitor destination.
withdrawal and reservation for DON use Protection Agency of the Notice of Reduced crowding on Moose-Wilson
at Fallon, and that are described in this Availability of the Final Environmental Road and at destinations within the
Notice, will be segregated from all forms Impact Statement. corridor would provide visitors an
of appropriation under the public land ADDRESSES: The FEIS is available to the opportunity for self-discovery. This
laws, including the mining laws, the public online at http:// would be accomplished by restricting
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES
mineral leasing laws, and the parkplanning.nps.gov/MooseWilson, through-traffic in either direction during
geothermal leasing laws. The and at the Grand Teton National Park peak use periods through the
segregation will continue for a period Headquarters Building, 1 Teton Park management of a gate system on Moose-
until [two years from date of publication Road, Moose, Wyoming, and at the Wilson Road within the Laurance S.
in Federal Register], unless the Reference Desk of the Teton County Rockefeller Preserve. Existing developed
applications/proposal are denied or Library, 125 Virginian Lane, Jackson, areas and facilities would be maintained
canceled or the withdrawal is approved Wyoming. where appropriate and removed or
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relocated in some areas to protect of properties nominated before August COLORADO
natural and cultural resources. 6, 2016, for listing or related actions in Kiowa County
Alternative C, the NPS preferred the National Register of Historic Places.
alternative, emphasizes the conservation Sand Creek Massacre Site (Boundary
DATES: Comments should be submitted Increase), Jct. of Cty. Rds. 54 & W, Eads,
legacy stories within the corridor. The by September 19, 2016.
intensity and timing of visitor use 16000637
ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent via
would be managed to effectively DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
provide high quality visitor U.S. Postal Service to the National
opportunities by reducing high traffic Register of Historic Places, National District of Columbia
volumes and congestion. This would be Park Service, 1849 C St. NW., MS 2280, Glenwood Cemetery, 2219 Lincoln Rd. NE.,
accomplished using time sequencing Washington, DC 20240; by all other Washington, 16000638
techniques and the establishment of carriers, National Register of Historic
Places, National Park Service, 1201 Eye GEORGIA
vehicle queuing lanes on the north and
south ends of the corridor during peak St. NW., 8th floor, Washington, DC DeKalb County
visitation periods. Development within 20005; or by fax, 202–371–6447.
Lithonia Historic District, Centered on jct. of
the corridor would generally be SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CSX RR. & Main St., Lithonia, 16000639
maintained within the existing properties listed in this notice are being
considered for listing or related actions IOWA
development footprint.
Alternative D would enhance in the National Register of Historic Cass County
recreational opportunities with Places. Nominations for their Hotel Whitney, 222 Chestnut St., Atlantic,
additional amenities, including the consideration were received by the 16000640
construction of a separated multi-use National Park Service before August 6,
pathway parallel to Moose-Wilson Road. 2016. Pursuant to section 60.13 of 36 Woodbury County
This alternative would integrate the CFR part 60, written comments are Sioux City Central High School and Central
Moose-Wilson corridor with the region’s being accepted concerning the Annex (Boundary Increase), 1212 Nebraska
larger recreational network, and would significance of the nominated properties & 1121 Jackson Sts., Sioux City, 16000641
enhance the recreational scenic driving under the National Register criteria for
NEW HAMPSHIRE
experience by reducing high traffic evaluation.
volumes and congestion by establishing Before including your address, phone Carroll County
a reservation system during peak use number, email address, or other Bolduc Block, 36 Main St., Conway,
periods. personal identifying information in your 16000642
Before including your address, phone comment, you should be aware that
number, email address, or other your entire comment—including your Coos County
personal identifying information in your personal identifying information—may Noyes, George Washington, House, 2
comment, you should be aware that be made publicly available at any time. Prospect Terrace, Gorham, 16000643
your entire comment—including your While you can ask us in your comment Grafton County
personal identifying information—may to withhold your personal identifying
be made publicly available at any time. information from public review, we Chocorua Island Chapel, (Squam MPS), 40
While you can ask us in your comment cannot guarantee that we will be able to Chocorua Island, Holderness, 16000644
to withhold your personal identifying do so. Rockingham County
information from public review, we ARIZONA Drake Farm, 148 Lafayette Rd., North
cannot guarantee that we will be able to Hampton, 16000645
do so. Maricopa County
Authority: The authority for publishing Regency House, 2323 N. Central Ave., NORTH CAROLINA
this notice is contained in 40 CFR 1506.6. Phoenix, 16000630
Henderson County
Dated: July 13, 2016. Yavapai County Berkeley Mills Ballpark, 69 Balfour Rd.,
Sue E. Masica, Beaver Creek School, 4810 E. Beaver Creek Hendersonville, 16000646
Regional Director, Intermountain Region, Rd., Rimrock, 16000631
Stanly County
National Park Service. CALIFORNIA
[FR Doc. 2016–21184 Filed 9–1–16; 8:45 am] Richfield Milling Company, 303 S. Main St.,
Los Angeles County Richfield, 16000647
BILLING CODE 4312–CB–P
Covina Bowl, 1060 W. San Bernardino Rd.,
WYOMING
Covina, 16000633
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Monterey County Sublette County
Walker, Mrs. Clinton, House, Scenic Rd. Craig Cabin, Approx. 4 mi. E. of Dell & Jack
National Park Service approx. 1⁄4 mi. SW. of Martin Way, Carmel- Creeks, Bondurant, 16000648
[NPS–WASO–NRNHL–21759; by-the-Sea, 16000634 Authority: 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60.
PPWOCRADI0, PCU00RP14.R50000] Riverside County Dated: August 12, 2016.
National Register of Historic Places; Hamrick House, 875 W. Chino Canyon Rd., J. Paul Loether,
Palm Springs, 16000635
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES
Notification of Pending Nominations Chief, National Register of Historic Places/
and Related Actions San Luis Obispo County National Historic Landmarks Program.
Montebello (shipwreck and remains), [FR Doc. 2016–21140 Filed 9–1–16; 8:45 am]
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. Address Restricted, Cambria, 16000636 BILLING CODE 4312–51–P
ACTION: Notice.
Sonoma County
SUMMARY: The National Park Service is Carrillo, Maria, Adobe, Address Restricted,
soliciting comments on the significance Santa Rosa, 16000632
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| Action | Notice of availability. | |
| Dates | The National Park Service will execute 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 Environmental Impact Statement. | |
| Contact | David Vela, Superintendent, Grand Teton National Park, P.O. Drawer 170, Moose, Wyoming 83012-0170, (307) 739-3411, [email protected], or Daniel Noon, Chief of Planning and Environmental Compliance, P.O. Drawer 170, Moose, Wyoming 83012-0170, (307) 739-3465, [email protected] | |
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