[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 140 (Friday, July 19, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 37765-37766] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-18366] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Cleetwood Cove Development Concept Plan/Environment Impact Statement, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environment Impact Statement. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Due to water levels dropping in Crater Lake, in June 1992, the National Park Service began studies for the redesign of boat docking facilities at the base of the Cleetwood Cove trail. The studies included the possibility of repair and/or replacement of facilities at the trail head, and the replacement of old and decaying retaining walls along the trail. As the studies progressed, it became clear that the project had potential for significant environmental impacts so a decision was made to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to analyze the various alternatives. Scoping is the term given to the process by which the scope of issues to be addressed in the EIS is identified. Representatives of Federal, State and local agencies, American Indian tribes, private organizations and individuals from the general public who may be interested in or affected by the proposed EIS are invited to participate in the scoping process by responding to this Notice with written comments. In addition, a letter seeking ideas on issues involved with this project will be [[Page 37766]] distributed to potential interested parties. Information gained will be used in the plan/EIS. No public scoping meetings will be held. All comments received will become part of the public record and copies of comments, including names, addresses and telephone numbers provided by respondents, may be released for public inspection. The EIS and accompanying plan options will guide the management of the Cleetwood Cove parking area, trail and dock area, and will describe a range of alternatives formulated to address major issues relating to visitor use and resource management and protection. A ``no action'' alternative will be included; other likely alternatives could include ones with an emphasis on recreation, a natural and cultural resources emphasis and/or some balanced combination of use and resource preservation. The environmental impacts associated with each alternative will be analyzed. The draft EIS is expected to be available for public review by the fall of 1996; the final EIS and Record of Decision are expected to be completed approximately six months later. The responsible official is Stanley T. Albright, Field Director, Pacific West Area, National Park Service. DATES: Written comments about the scope of issues and alternatives to be analyzed in the EIS should be received no later than August 23, 1996. ADDRESSES: Written comments concerning the plan/EIS should be sent to: Superintendent, Crater Lake National Park, P.O. Box 7, Crater Lake, OR 97604-0007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent, Crater Lake National Park, at the above address or at telephone number (541) 594-2211. Dated: July 9, 1996. William C. Walters, Deputy Field Director, Pacific West Area, National Park Service. [FR Doc. 96-18366 Filed 7-18-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-70-M