27812 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 95 / Tuesday, May 18, 2010 / Notices 

interested in being a part of the 

demonstration project. The 

demonstration project will operate for 

approximately one year before a 

complete national implementation of 

small area FMRs will be proposed. The 

timing of full implementation will be 

determined based on the outcomes of 

the demonstrations. 

Dated: May 12, 2010. 

Raphael W. Bostic, 

Assistant Secretary for Policy Development 

and Research. 

[FR Doc. 2010–11731 Filed 5–17–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4210–67–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

National Park Service 

Final Environmental Impact Statement 

for the General Management Plan; 

Monocacy National Battlefield 

AGENCY: National Park Service, 

Department of the Interior. 

ACTION: Notice of Availability of the 

Final Environmental Impact Statement 

for the General Management Plan for 

Monocacy National Battlefield. 

SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National 

Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 

U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park 

Service (NPS) announces the 

availability of a Final Environmental 

Impact Statement for the General 

Management Plan for Monocacy 

National Battlefield. The plan will 

provide guidance to park management 

for administration, development, and 

interpretation of park resources over the 

next 20 years. Impact topics addressed 

were cultural resources (cultural 

landscapes and historic structures); 

visitor use and interpretation, 

socioeconomic environment; 

transportation, access and circulation; 

and national battlefield operations. 

The document describes a No Action 

Alternative (continuation of existing 

management) and three Action 

Alternatives, one of which was 

identified as the selected alternative. 

Alternative 2 would move the 

administrative and maintenance staff 

into local leased space. An alternative 

transportation system would be 

implemented. New trails would be 

constructed to outlying features of the 

battlefield. Safety improvements would 

be implemented at the New Jersey 

Monument and a commemorative area 

developed at the Pennsylvania and 

Vermont Memorials. A deck crossing 

Interstate 270 (I–270) would be 

constructed. 

Alternative 3 would move NPS 

administration facilities into the 

Thomas House and expand the existing 

maintenance facility. There would be no 

alternative transportation system for 

visitors. New trails would be 

constructed to outlying features of the 

battlefield and safety improvements 

would be implemented at the New 

Jersey Monument. A commemorative 

area would be developed at the 

Pennsylvania and Vermont Memorials 

but no new monuments would be 

allowed. 

Alternative 4, the selected preferred 

alternative, would move NPS 

administrative facilities into the Thomas 

House and an expanded maintenance 

facility would be developed at the 

existing site. Visitors would transit the 

battlefield in their automobiles. All 

historic structures would be preserved 

with exhibits in the Worthington House 

and Thomas outbuilding. New trails 

would be constructed to outlying 

features of the battlefield and 

commemorative memorial locations 

would be upgraded. A pedestrian-only 

deck would be constructed over I–270 

between the Worthington Farm and 

Thomas Farm. 

The Draft Environmental Impact 

Statement for the General Management 

Plan was made available for public 

review from September 2008 to July 1, 

2009. The official review period 

following the Federal Register Notice of 

Availability was from May 2 to July 1, 

2009. Approximately 350 copies of the 

plan were mailed to agencies, 

organizations, and the national 

battlefield mailing list. In addition, the 

availability of the document and 

information about public meetings were 

announced in the local newspaper. 

Following initial distribution of the 

draft plan, three public meetings were 

held in 2009—June 9 during the review 

period, and two on September 24. The 

NPS received 34 comments during the 

review period. Because comments 

received did not meet the criteria for 

‘‘substantive comment,’’ a request was 

granted by the Department of the 

Interior Office of Environmental Policy 

and Compliance to undertake this 

abbreviated format Final Environmental 

Impact Statement for the General 

Management Plan. 

DATES: The NPS 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 for the 

General Management Plan. 

ADDRESSES: Information will be 

available for public review online at 

http://parkplanning.nps.gov, or 

available on C–D. Hard copies may be 

obtained by contacting Superintendent 

Susan Trail, Monocacy National 

Battlefield, 4801 Urbana Pike, Frederick, 

Maryland, or by telephone at (301) 694– 

3147. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

David Hayes, Regional Planner and 

Transportation Liaison, National Capital 

Region, National Park Service, 1100 

Ohio Drive, SW., Washington, DC 

20242, by telephone at (202) 619–7277, 

or by e-mail at David_Hayes@nps.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NPS 

evaluated a No Action Alternative and 

three Action Alternatives for 

management, development, and 

interpretation in the Final 

Environmental Impact Statement for the 

General Management Plan. All Action 

Alternatives provide for the 

preservation of all park cultural and 

natural resources. However, the selected 

preferred alternative (Alternative 4) 

provides the best variety of visitor 

experiences, the widest access to all 

areas of Monocacy National Battlefield, 

and the most appropriate use of historic 

resources for interpretive and other park 

operational purposes. Overall, it best 

meets NPS purposes and goals for 

Monocacy National Battlefield while 

meeting National Environmental Policy 

Act goals. The selected preferred 

alternative will not result in the 

impairment of park resources and will 

allow the NPS to conserve park 

resources while providing for their 

enjoyment by visitors. 

Dated: April 28, 2010. 

Margaret O’Dell, 

Regional Director, National Capital Region. 

[FR Doc. 2010–11819 Filed 5–17–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4312–57–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

National Park Service 

Final Environmental Impact Statement 

for the General Management Plan; 

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park 

AGENCY: National Park Service, 

Department of the Interior. 

ACTION: Notice of availability of the 

Final Environmental Impact Statement 

for the General Management Plan for 

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 

SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National 

Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 

U.S.C. 4332 (2)(C), the National Park 

Service (NPS) announces the 

availability of a Final Environmental 

Impact Statement for the General 

Management Plan for Harpers Ferry 

mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES

Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 95 / Tuesday, May 18, 2010 / Notices 27813 

National Historical Park in West 

Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. The 

plan will provide guidance to park 

management for administration, 

development, and interpretation of park 

resources over the next 20 years. Impact 

topics addressed were cultural 

resources, natural resources, visitor use 

and experience, socioeconomic 

environment, and NPS operations. 

The document describes a No Action 

Alternative (Alternative 1, continuation 

of existing management) and two Action 

Alternatives. 

Alternative 2 takes a traditional 

approach in which each location within 

the park is managed to reflect the most 

significant period or era associated with 

it. An enlarged contact station on 

Cavalier Heights would be developed. 

Management activities would focus on 

the preservation of the resources as well 

as the presentation of the interpretive 

themes appropriate to each location. 

Outlying portions of the park would be 

connected by an auto tour and roundthe-park trail system. The existing 

transportation system would also be 

expanded to include more of the park. 

African American history would be 

elevated in prominence on Camp Hill 

and NPS staff would work with partners 

to promote protection of and visitation 

to sites throughout the local area. A 

public/private partnership would be 

cultivated to rehabilitate and manage 

the historic Shipley School. 

Alternative 3 would provide 

increased connections with private 

businesses and public/private 

organizations to help utilize, maintain, 

and interpret historic structures while 

bringing additional life and excitement 

to Lower Town. A joint NPS/state 

tourism entrance complex would be 

developed. This alternative would 

provide enhanced visitor services 

ensuring visitor needs were met not 

only in the park but in the surrounding 

counties. Historic structures would be 

preserved and interpreted. Some 

structures would be leased to non-NPS 

entities to ensure upkeep and lessen the 

financial burden on the park. A new 

headquarters building would be 

developed somewhere in the Harpers 

Ferry vicinity. An enlarged 

transportation system would be 

operated in partnership with Main 

Street Harpers Ferry. A public/private 

partnership would be developed to 

rehabilitate and manage the historic 

Shipley School. 

Alternative 2 is the NPS selected 

preferred alternative. 

The Draft Environmental Impact 

Statement for the General Management 

Plan was made available for public 

review from May 2 to July 1, 2009. 

Approximately 3,200 copies of the plan 

were mailed to agencies, organizations, 

and Harpers Ferry National Historical 

Park’s mailing list. The availability of 

the document and information about 

public meetings were also announced in 

the local newspaper. Two public 

meetings were held September 2008 

following initial distribution of the draft 

plan, and an additional public meeting 

held June 9, 2009, during the review 

period. Thirty-four comments were 

received during the review period. 

Because comments received did not 

meet the criteria for ‘‘substantive 

comment,’’ a request was granted by the 

Department of the Interior Office of 

Environmental Policy and Compliance 

to undertake this abbreviated format 

Final Environmental Impact Statement 

for the General Management Plan. 

DATES: The NPS 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 for the 

General Management Plan. 

ADDRESSES: Information will be 

available for public review online at 

http://parkplanning.nps.gov, or 

available on C–D. Hard copies may be 

obtained by contacting Superintendent 

Rebecca Harriett, Harpers Ferry National 

Historical Park, at 485 Fillmore Street, 

P.O. Box 65, Harpers Ferry, West 

Virginia 25425, or by telephone at (304) 

535–6224. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

David Hayes, Regional Planner and 

Transportation Liaison, National Capital 

Region, National Park Service, 1100 

Ohio Drive, SW., Washington, DC 

20242, by telephone at (202) 619–7277, 

or by e-mail at David_Hayes@nps.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NPS 

evaluated a No Action Alternative and 

two Action Alternatives for 

management, development, and 

interpretation in the Final 

Environmental Impact Statement for the 

General Management Plan. Both Action 

Alternatives provide for the 

preservation of all park cultural and 

natural resources. However, the selected 

preferred alternative, Alternative 2, 

provides the best variety of visitor 

experiences, the widest access to all 

areas of the national historical park, and 

the most appropriate use of historic 

resources for interpretive and other park 

operational purposes. Overall, it best 

meets NPS purposes and goals for 

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park 

while meeting National Environmental 

Policy Act goals. The selected preferred 

alternative will not result in the 

impairment of park resources and will 

allow the NPS to conserve park 

resources while providing for their 

enjoyment by visitors. 

Dated: April 28, 2010. 

Margaret O’Dell, 

Regional Director, National Capital Region. 

[FR Doc. 2010–11817 Filed 5–17–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4312–JP–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Bureau of Land Management 

[LLID9570000.LL14200000.BJ0000] 

IDAHO: Filing of Plats of Survey 

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, 

Interior. 

ACTION: Notice of filing of plats of 

surveys. 

SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land 

Management (BLM) has officially filed 

the plats of survey of the lands 

described below in the BLM Idaho State 

Office, Boise, Idaho, effective 9:00 a.m., 

on the dates specified. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Bureau of Land Management, 1387 

South Vinnell Way, Boise, Idaho, 

83709–1657. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: These 

surveys were executed at the request of 

the Bureau of Land Management to meet 

their administrative needs. The lands 

surveyed are: 

The supplemental plat prepared to amend 

certain lotting in sections 5 and 11, T. 5 S., 

R. 4 W., Boise Meridian, Idaho, was accepted 

January 7, 2010. 

The plat constituting the entire survey 

record of the corrective dependent resurvey 

of a portion of the subdivisional lines, T. 2 

N., R. 18 E., of the Boise Meridian, Idaho, 

Group Number 1274, was accepted January 

15, 2010. 

The plat representing the dependent 

resurvey of a portion of the west boundary 

and a portion of the subdivisional lines, and 

the subdivision of section 18, T. 14 S., R. 27 

E., of the Boise Meridian, Idaho, Group 

Number 1282, was accepted January 22, 

2010. The plat constituting the entire survey 

record of the dependent resurvey of portions 

of the north boundary and subdivisional 

lines, and the subdivision of section 2, T. 7 

N., R. 39 E., of the Boise Meridian, Idaho, 

Group Number 1284, was accepted January 

26, 2010. 

The plat representing the dependent 

resurvey of a portion of the subdivisional 

lines, and the subdivision of sections 4, 10, 

and 15, and the metes-and-bounds survey of 

the centerline of U.S. Highway No. 93 in 

sections 3, 4, 10, and 15, T. 12 N., R. 20 E., 

of the Boise Meridian, Idaho, Group Number 

1120, was accepted March 31, 2005. 

The plat representing the dependent 

resurvey of a portion of the Third Standard 

Parallel North (south boundary), a portion of 

mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES