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punitive damages, the costs of litigation,

or payment of attorney fees. The

liability of the Bureau of the Public Debt

also shall be reduced by the amount of

the loss resulting from a failure of the

claimant to exercise due diligence,

including a failure to follow standard

commercial practices.

Subpart E—Electronic Submissions of

Purchase Applications and

Remittances for the Purchase of

United States Savings Bonds Issued

Through the Bureau of the Public Debt

Sec.

370.50 Governing law.

370.51 Definitions.

370.52 Contract formation.

370.53 Point of sale.

370.54 Effect of electronic signature.

370.55 Admissibility of digital signature.

370.56 Negligence contributing to

unauthorized electronic signature.

370.57 Liability.

§ 370.50 Governing law.

This subpart provides rules for the

electronic submission of purchase

applications and remittances for the sale

of United States Savings Bonds issued

through the Bureau of the Public Debt.

This subpart also establishes the

exclusive liability of the Bureau of the

Public Debt for transactions submitted

through electronic means. This subpart

does not apply to transactions for the

sale of bonds accomplished through

issuing agents generally, unless and to

the extent the Commissioner of the

Bureau of the Public Debt or the

Commissioner’s designee requires

otherwise.

§ 370.51 Definitions.

(a) Digital signature is a type of

electronic signature. A digital signature

uses public-key encryption and a

message digest function to transform an

electronic record. A person who has the

initial electronic record and the signer’s

public key can verify:

(1) Whether the transformation was

accomplished by the private key that

corresponds to the signer’s public key,

and

(2) Whether the initial record has

been altered since the transformation

was made.

(b) Message digest function means an

algorithm mapping or translating one

sequence of bits into another, generally

smaller, set such that:

(1) An electronic record yields the

same message digest result every time

the algorithm is executed using the

same electronic record as input,

(2) It is computationally infeasible

that an electronic record can be derived

or reconstituted from the message digest

result produced by the algorithm, and

(3) It is computationally infeasible

that two electronic records can be found

that produce the same message digest

using the algorithm.

(c) Public-key encryption means a

process which generates and employs a

key pair consisting of a private key and

its mathematically related public key, in

which one use of the public key is to

verify a digital signature created by the

private key.

(d) Record means information that is

inscribed on a tangible medium or that

is stored in an electronic or other

medium and is retrievable in

perceivable form.

(e) Signature means any symbol or

method executed or adopted by a party

with present intention to be bound, and

includes electronic methods (such as

those accomplished by digital and

biometric means) approved by the

Bureau of the Public Debt.

§ 370.52 Contract formation.

An application for a purchase of a

bond submitted by electronic means is

an offer to create a bond contract. An

offer is accepted at the moment the

message of acceptance is sent to the

purchaser, not when the message is

received by the purchaser, regardless of

the method used to transmit the

acceptance.

§ 370.53 Point of sale.

For jurisdiction and venue purposes,

the point of sale for a bond purchased

pursuant to this subpart is Parkersburg,

West Virginia, regardless of from where

the application is transmitted or where

the application is actually processed.

§ 370.54 Effect of electronic signature.

In any dispute involving this subpart,

an electronic signature and any

electronic record to which it is affixed

shall not be denied legal effect because

the signature or record is in electronic

form. To the extent that the law requires

a signature, a writing, or an original, an

electronic signature and any electronic

record to which it is affixed shall satisfy

that rule of law.

§ 370.55 Admissibility of digital signature.

In any civil litigation or dispute

involving this subpart, extrinsic

evidence of authenticity as a condition

precedent of admissibility shall not be

necessary to establish:

(1) The existence of a digital signature

that corresponds to a specific public key

pair and is affixed to an electronic

record, and

(2) The electronic record to which the

digital signature is affixed has not been

altered from its original form.

§ 370.56 Negligence contributing to

unauthorized electronic signature.

A person whose failure to exercise

ordinary care substantially contributes

to the creation or submission of an

unauthorized electronic signature is

precluded from disavowing the

unauthorized signature and the validity

of any electronic record to which the

signature is affixed. In any dispute

involving this subpart, the burden of

production and the burden of

persuasion is on the person against

whom the signature is asserted to

establish the exercise of ordinary care.

§ 370.57 Liability.

For any claim arising out of an

electronic transaction that may proceed

against the Bureau of the Public Debt,

the Bureau of the Public Debt’s liability

is limited to the amount of the

transaction and does not extend to other

damages or costs, including

consequential damages, punitive

damages, the costs of litigation, or

payment of attorney fees. The liability of

the Bureau of the Public Debt shall also

be reduced by the amount of the loss

resulting from a failure of the claimant

to exercise due diligence, including a

failure to follow standard commercial

practices.

Dated: April 6, 1998.

Donald V. Hammond,

Acting Fiscal Assistant Secretary.

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BILLING CODE 4810–39–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[COTP Savannah 98–010]

RIN 2115–AA97

Safety Zones: Savannah River,

Savannah, GA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to

establish six (6) temporary safety zones

in the vicinity of the Savannah River

and approaches during the Americas’

Sail marine event to be held from July

2–6, 1998. These regulations are

necessary to protect life and property on

navigable waters because of the danger

associated with the large number of

expected participant and spectator craft

within the narrow confines of the

navigation channel.

DATES: Comments must be received on

or before June 1, 1998.
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ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to

the Captain of the Port Savannah, 222

West Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 402,

Savannah, Georgia 31401. The

comments will be available for

inspection and copying at this location

between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday

through Friday, except federal holidays.

Comments may also be hand delivered

to this address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

LT Burt Lahn, Marine Safety Office

Savannah at Tel: (912) 652–4353,

between the hours of 0730 and 1600,

Monday through Friday, except

holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Request for Comments

The Coast Guard encourages

interested persons to participate in this

rulemaking by submitting written data,

views, or arguments. Persons submitting

comments should include their names

and addresses, identify this rulemaking

[COTP Savannah–98–010] and the

specific section of this proposal to

which each comment applies and give

the reason for each comment.

The Coast Guard will consider all

comments received during the comment

period. It may change this proposal in

view of the comments. The Coast Guard

plans no public hearing. Persons may

request a public hearing by writing to

the address under ADDRESSES. The

request should include the reasons why

a hearing would be beneficial. If the

Coast Guard determines that the

opportunity for oral presentations will

aid this rulemaking, it will hold a public

hearing at a time and place announced

by a later notice in the Federal Register.

Background and Purpose

The events requiring these regulations

will commence on July 2, 1998, when

tall ships will begin arriving and

anchoring in a pre-designated staging

area offshore of Tybee Island, Georgia.

On July 3, 1998, the tall ships will

proceed in a pre-designated order into

the Port of Savannah via the Savannah

River, and will moor along the

Savannah waterfront. During the period

from July 3 to July 5, 1998, inport

activities will be held, including a

fireworks display on the evening of July

4, 1998. On the morning of July 6, 1998,

the vessels will depart the port of

Savannah, from up offshore, and the

class A vessels (those greater than 150

feet) will commence racing to Long

Island, new York.

Approximately 1,000 spectator craft

are expected to participate in the

Americas’ Sail festivities. The Coast

Guard proposes to establish the

following six (6) safety zones at various

times during the event: (1) A one square

mile pre-arrival staging area offshore of

Tybee Island, Georgia; (2) a safety zone

from the entrance buoys, Savannah

River to the Talmadge Bridge extending

a width of 300 feet around the center of

the channel for the inbound transit; (3)

a safety zone from the south bank of the

Savannah River to the center of the

Savannah River Channel, from the

Talmadge Bridge extending Eastward to

position 32–04.45N, 081–04.45W; (4) a

300 foot safety zone around a fireworks

staging area located on Hutchinson

Island, in an approximate position of

32–05N, 081–05W; (5) a safety zone

from the entrance buoys, Savannah

River to the Talmadge Bridge extending

a width of 300 feet around the center of

the channel for the outbound transit,

and; (6) a safety zone northeast of Tybee

Island, Georgia, for the pre-race staging

and the commencement of the offshore

race.

The anticipated concentration of

spectator and participant vessels

associated with this event poses safety

and security concerns for the safety and

well being of the parading vessels and

spectators. These proposed regulations

are intended to provide safety for the

Americas’ Sail participants and ensure

safe navigation on the Savannah River

and approaches by managing and

controlling the traffic entering, exiting

and traveling within the Savannah River

waters. These safety zones are required

to minimize the problems associated

with large numbers of small craft within

the confines of the narrow navigation

channel on the Savannah River during

the event.

The Coast Guard, assisted by State

Law Enforcement patrol vessels, will be

on scene to enforce the zones and

monitor traffic. No persons or vessels

will be allowed to enter or operate

within these zones, except as may be

authorized by the Captain of the Port.

The following safety zones are

proposed:

(1) The safety zone for the offshore

staging/anchorage area for the tall ships

will be in effect from 9 a.m. EDT on July

2, 1998, to 5 p.m. on July 3, 1998, and

will encompass an area bounded by 32–

00N, 080–45W, 32–01N, 080–45W, 32–

01N, 080–46W, and 32–00N, 080–46W.

During this time no vessel shall be

allowed to enter this safety zone unless

authorized by the Captain of the Port.

(2) The safety zone to allow the

parade of tall ships into the city of

Savannah will be in effect from 10 a.m.

to 5 p.m. EDT on July 3, 1998, and will

encompass the center 300 feet of the

Savannah River channel from the

entrance of Bloody Point Range to the

Talmadge Bridge. Enforcement of this

safety zone will allow spectator vessels

adequate room on each side of the

navigation channel to transit or observe

the parade of ships. Vessels that cannot

navigate outside of this safety zone and

desire to depart the port of Savannah on

July 3, 1998, must depart in time to

clear the entrance to Tybee Island Range

prior to 10 a.m. Vessels that cannot

safely navigate outside of this safety

zone and desire to enter the port of

Savannah on July 3, 1998, must

commence the inbound transit prior to

10 a.m. The Captain of the Port will

allow vessel traffic to resume inbound

transits utilizing the entire navigational

channel when the last tall ship in the

parade clears Longitude 081–02W.

Vessels using the Intra-Coastal

Waterway (ICW) will not be allowed to

cross the Savannah River at the junction

of Fields Cut once the parade

commences. Vessels will be allowed to

resume transiting the ICW once the last

tall ship in the parade clears the

Savannah River and Fields Cut junction.

(3) The safety zone for the mooring of

the vessels will be in effect from 9 a.m.

until 5 p.m. EDT on July 3, 1998. The

safety zone for the departure of the

vessels will be in effect from 9 a.m. until

5 p.m. EDT on July 6, 1998. These zones

will include all waters bounded from

the south bank of the Savannah River to

the center of the Savannah River

Channel, from the Talmadge Bridge

extending Eastward to position 32–

04.45N, 081–04.45W. During these

times no vessel shall be allowed to enter

these safety zones unless authorized by

the Captain of the Port.

(4) The safety zone for the fireworks

display will be in effect from 9 p.m. to

11 p.m. EDT on July 4, 1998, and will

encompass a 300 foot radius around the

fireworks staging area located on

Hutchinson Island, in approximate

position 32–05N, 081–05W. During this

time no vessel shall be allowed to enter

this safety zone unless authorized by the

Captain of the Port.

(5) The safety zone to allow the

parade of tall ships to depart the city of

Savannah will be in effect from

approximately 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT on

July 6, 1998, and will encompass the

middle 300 feet of the Savannah River

channel from the Talmadge Bridge to

the entrance of Bloody Point Range.

Vessels that cannot safely navigate

outside of this safety zone and desire to

depart the port of Savannah on July 6,

1998, would be required to begin the

outbound transit in sufficient time to

clear the Savannah Riverfront area prior

to 9 a.m. Enforcement of this safety zone

will allow spectator vessels adequate

room on each side of the navigation
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channel to transit or observe the parade

of ships. Vessels that cannot safely

navigate outside of the safety zone and

desire to enter the port of Savannah on

July 6, 1998, would be required to clear

the Savannah Riverfront area prior to 9

a.m. If unable to clear the Savannah

Riverfront area by 9 a.m., these vessels

would be required to start the inbound

transit entrance after 5 p.m. This time

may be earlier if the tall ships complete

their outbound transit before 5 p.m.

This time may be earlier if the tall ships

complete their outbound transit before 5

p.m. The Captain of the Port will allow

vessel traffic to resume outbound

transits utilizing the entire navigational

channel when the last tall ship in the

parade clears Longitude 080–51.00W.

Vessels using the ICW will not be

allowed to cross the Savannah River at

the junction of Fields Cut once the lead

tall ship in the parade approaches

within one (1) nautical mile of this area.

Vessels will be allowed to resume

transiting the ICW once the last tall ship

in the parade clears the Savannah River

and Fields Cut junction.

(6) The safety zone for the pre-race

staging for the tall ships will be in effect

from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT on July 6,

1998, and will encompass an area

bounded by 32–00.19N, 080–44.07W,

31–59.35N, 080–43.08W, 32–00.59N,

080–41.32W, and 32–01.43N, 080–

44.28W. During this time no vessel shall

be allowed to enter this safety zone

unless authorized by the Captain of the

Port.

The Captain of the Port will restrict

vessel operations in the above safety

zones. No persons or vessels will be

allowed to enter or operate within the

zones, except as may be authorized by

the Captain of the Port, Savannah,

Georgia. These regulations are issued

pursuant to 33 U.S.C. 1231, as set out

in the authority citation of Part 165.

Regulatory Evaluation

This temporary rule is not a

significant regulatory action under

section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866

and does not require an assessment of

potential costs and benefits under

section 6(a)(3) of that order. The Office

of Management and Budget has

exempted it from review under that

order. It is not significant under the

regulatory policies and procedures of

the Department of Transportation (DOT)

(44 FR 11040; February 26, 1979). The

Coast Guard expects the economic

impact of this rule to be so minimal that

a full Regulatory Evaluation under

paragraph 10e of the regulatory policies

and procedures of DOT is unnecessary.

These regulations will only be in effect

for a short periord of time, and the

impacts on routine navigation are

expected to be minimal.

Small Entities

Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act

(5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Coast Guard

must consider whether this proposed

rule will have a significant economic

impact on a substantial number of small

entities. ‘‘Small entities’’ include small

businesses, not-for-profit organizations

that are independently owned and

operated and are not dominant in their

field, and government jurisdictions with

populations of less than 50,000.

Therefore, the Coast Guard certifies

under section 605(b) of the Regulatory

Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) that

this proposed rule will not have a

significant economic impact upon a

substantial number of small entities

because the regulations will only be in

effect in limited areas for a total of four

days. If, however, you think that your

business or organization qualifies as a

small entity and that this proposed rule

will have a significant economic impact

on your business or organization, please

submit a comment (see ADDRESSES)

explaining why you think it qualifies

and in what way and to what degree this

proposed rule will economically affect

it.

Collection of Information

This rule contains no collection of

information requirements under the

Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.

3501 et seq.).

Federalism

This action has been analyzed in

accordance with the principles and

criteria contained in Executive Order

12612 and it has been determined that

this temporary rule does not have

sufficient Federalism implications to

warrant the preparation of a Federalism

Assessment.

Environmental Assessment

The Coast Guard has considered the

environmental impact of this action and

has determined pursuant to section

2.B.2.a (CE# (34(g)) of Commandant

Instruction M16475.1C that this action

is categorically excluded from further

environmental documentation.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

Harbors, Marine Safety, Navigation

(water), Reporting and recordkeeping

requirements, Safety measures,

Waterways.

Proposed Regulations

In consideration of the foregoing, the

Coast Guard proposes to amend Subpart

C of Part 165 of Title 33, Code of Federal

Regulations, as follows:

PART 165—[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for Part 165

continues to read as follows:

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;

33 CFR 1.05–1(g), 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;

49 CFR 1.46.

2. A new section 165.T07–010 is

added to read as follows:

§ 165.T07–010 Safety Zones; Savannah

River and Approaches, Savannah, GA.

(a) Locations. The following areas are

safety zones (all coordinates reference

Datum: NAD 83):

(1) From 9 a.m. EDT on July 2, 1998,

to 5 p.m. EDT on July 3, 1998, an area

bounded by 32–00N, 080–45W, 32–01N,

080–45W, 32–01N, 080–46W, and 32–

00N, 080–46W. During this time no

vessel shall be allowed to enter this

safety zone unless authorized by the

Captain of the Port.

(2) From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT on

July 3, 1998, the center 300 feet of the

Savannah River navigational channel

from the entrance of Bloody Point Range

to the Talmadge Bridge. Vessels that

cannot safely navigate outside of this

safety zone and desire to depart the port

of Savannah on July 3, 1998, will be

required to begin the outbound transit

in sufficient time to clear the entrance

to Tybee Island Range prior to 10 a.m.

Vessels that cannot safely navigate

outside of this safety zone and desire to

enter the port of Savannah on July 3,

1998, would be required to commence

the inbound transit prior to 10 a.m. The

Captain of the Port will allow vessel

traffic to resume inbound transits

utilizing the entire navigational channel

when the last tall ship in the parade

clears longitude 081–02W. Vessels using

the ICW will not be allowed to cross the

Savannah River at the junction of the

Fields Cut once the parade commences.

Vessels will be allowed to resume

transiting the ICW once the last tall ship

in the parade clears the Savannah River

and Fields Cut junction.

(3) From 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. EDT on

July 3, 1998, and from 9 a.m. until 5

p.m. EDT on July 6, 1998, all waters

bounded by the south bank of the

Savannah River to the center of the

Savannah River Channel, from the

Talmadge Bridge to position 32–04.45,

081–04.45W. During these times no

vessel shall be allowed to enter these

safety zones unless authorized by the

Captain of the Port.

(4) From 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. EDT on

July 4, 1998, a 300 foot radius around

a fireworks staging area in approximate

position 32–05N, 081–05W. During this
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time no vessel shall be allowed to enter

this safety zone unless authorized by the

Captain of the Port.

(5) From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT on July

6, 1998, the center 300 feet of the

Savannah River channel from the

Talmadge Bridge to the entrance of

Bloody Point Range. Vessels that cannot

safely navigate outside of this safety

zone and desire to depart the port of

Savannah on July 6, 1998, would be

required to begin the outbound transit

in sufficient time to clear the Savannah

Riverfront area prior to 9 a.m. Vessels

that cannot safely navigate outside of

this safety zone and desire to enter the

port of Savannah on July 6, 1998, would

be required to clear the Savannah

Riverfront area prior to 9 a.m. If unable

to clear the Savannah Riverfront area by

9 a.m., these vessels would be required

to start the inbound transit after 5 p.m.

The Captain of the Port will allow vessel

traffic to resume outbound transits

utilizing the entire navigational channel

when the last tall ship in the parade

clears longitude 080–51W. Vessels using

the ICW will not be allowed to cross the

Savannah River at the junction of the

Fields Cut once the parade approaches

within one (1) nautical mile of this area.

Vessels will be allowed to resume

transiting the ICW once the last tall ship

in the parade clears the Savannah River

and Fields Cut junction.

(6) From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT on July

6, 1998, an area bounded by 32–00.19N,

080–44.07W, 31–59.35N, 080–43.08W,

32–00.59N, 080–41.32W, and 32–

01.43N, 080–42.28W. During this time

no vessel shall be allowed to enter this

safety zone unless authorized by the

Captain of the Port.

Note: The regulations specified in

paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(6) apply only within

the navigable waters of the United States. In

the waters within the offshore staging area

and pre-race staging area that are outside the

navigable waters of the United States, the

following nonobligatory guidelines apply.

(i) All unaffiliated Americas’ Sail

vessels should remain clear of the

staging area and pre-race staging area

and avoid interfering with any

Americas’ Sail participant or Coast

Guard vessel. Interference with

anchoring or race activities may

constitute a safety hazard warranting

cancellation or termination of all or part

of the Americas’ Sail activities by the

Captain of the Port.

(ii) Any unauthorized entry into these

zones by unaffiliated vessels constitutes

a risk to the safety of marine traffic.

Such entry will constitute a factor to be

considered in determining whether a

person has operated a vessel in a

negligent manner in violation of 46

U.S.C. 2302.

(b) Regulations. In accordance with

the general regulations in Section

165.23 of this part, entry into these

safety zones is subject to the following

requirements:

(1) These safety zones are closed to all

non-participating vessels, except as may

be permitted by the Captain of the Port

or a representative of the Captain of the

Port.

(2) The ‘‘representative of the Captain

of the Port’’ is any Coast Guard

commissioned, warrant or petty officer

who has been designated by the Captain

of the Port, Savannah, GA, to act on his

behalf. The representative of the Captain

of the Port will be aboard either a Coast

Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel.

(3) Non-participating vessel operators

desiring to enter or operate within the

safety zone shall contact the Captain of

the Port or his representative to obtain

permission to do so. Vessel operators

given permission to enter or operate in

the safety zone shall comply with all

directions given them by the Captain of

the Port or his representative.

(4) The Captain of the Port may be

contacted by telephone via the

Command Duty Officer at (912) 652–

4353. Vessels assisting in the

enforcement of the safety zone may be

contacted on VHF–FM channels 16.

Vessel operators may determine the

restrictions in effect for the safety zone

by coming alongside a Coast Guard

vessel patrolling the perimeter of the

safety zone.

(5) The Captain of the Port Savannah

will issue a Marine Safety Information

Broadcast Notice to Mariners to notify

the maritime community of the safety

zones and restrictions imposed.

(c) Dates. This section is effective at

9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on

July 2, 1998, and terminates at 5 p.m.

EDT on July 6, 1998, unless sooner

terminated by the Captain of the Port.

Dated: April 15, 1998.

R.E. Seebald,

Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of

the Port, Savannah, Georgia.

[FR Doc. 98–11230 Filed 4–29–98; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–15–M

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

36 CFR Part 13

Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska;

Commercial Fishing Regulations and

Environmental Assessment

AGENCIES: National Park Service,

Interior.

ACTION: Availability of Commercial

Fishing Environmental Assessment (EA)

and public comment period extension

for Proposed Rule and EA.

SUMMARY: The National Park Service

(NPS) announces the availability of the

Environmental Assessment (EA) and

extension of the public comment period

for the proposed rule concerning Glacier

Bay National Park commercial fishing

(62 FR 18547). The public comment

period for the EA and proposed rule

will end June 1, 1998. This is the second

extension of the public comment period

on the proposed rule.

This document also announces the

dates and locations of open houses and

public hearings to solicit comments on

the proposed rule and EA which are

listed in the under SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION section, below.

DATES: Comments on the proposed rule

and EA will be accepted through June

1, 1998. For dates of open houses and

hearings, see SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed

rule and EA should be submitted to the:

Superintendent, Glacier Bay National

Park and Preserve, P.O. Box 140,

Gustavus, Alaska 99826. For locations of

open houses and hearings, see

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Copies of the environmental assessment

and an executive summary are available

by writing Glen Yankus, National Park

Service, Alaska Support Office, 2525

Gambell St., Anchorage, AK 99503–

2838, or calling (907) 257–2645. A copy

of the Executive Summary for the EA

will be available on the park’s web site

at http://www.nps.gov/glba in the

management issues section.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Open

houses and public hearings are

scheduled on the dates and at the time

and locations indicated below:

Gustavus .......... May 4 ......... Gustavus Library ............................................................................

Gustavus School ............................................................................

3:00–5:00 p.m. (open house).

7:00–10:00 p.m.

Hoonah ............ May 5 ......... Council Chambers ......................................................................... 3:00–5:00 p.m.; 7:00–10:00 p.m.

Pelican ............. May 7 ......... Community Hall .............................................................................. 3:00–5:00 p.m.; 7:00–10:00 p.m.

Elfin Cove ........ May 8 ......... School Library ................................................................................ 4:00–6:00 p.m.; 7:00–10:00 p.m.