[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 167 (Monday, August 30, 1999)] [Notices] [Page 47196] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-22441] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Mountain Goat Management Within Olympic National Park, Washington ACTION: Suspension of Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Process. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This Notice announces the suspension of the environmental impact statement process for mountain goat management within Olympic National Park. In early 1999, the Department of the Interior awarded a contract for a review of existing scientific information about mountain goats in Olympic National Park. The science review is being conducted by the Conservation Biology Institute of Corvallis, Oregon. A report from this review will be provided to the Secretary and made available to the public in late 1999 or early 2000. Following receipt of this report, the National Park Service will consider any changes or updates needed to the draft EIS, at which point a supplemental draft EIS may be prepared. DATES: Dates for resumption of the EIS process will be announced in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: Questions or comments concerning suspension of the Environmental Impact Statement process should be submitted to: Superintendent, Olympic National Park, 600 East Park Avenue, Port Angeles, WA 98362. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Draft EIS on mountain goat management was made available to the public in March 1995 (FR, Vol. 60, No. 62, p. 16647). This science review responds to a Congressional request prompted by concerns from some constituents regarding research associated with this issue. A review of the science is a key element in responding to public questions and concerns, and will further inform the EIS decision process for mountain goat management at Olympic National Park. Dated: August 16, 1999. William C. Walters, Deputy Regional Director, Pacific West Region, National Park Service. [FR Doc. 99-22441 Filed 8-27-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-70-P