The Federal Register

Minor Boundary Revision at Antietam National Battlefield

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is given that the boundary of Antietam National Battlefield has been revised pursuant to the Acts as specified below, to encompass lands depicted on Drawing 302/92500, Segment 05, Antietam National Battlefield, revised July 1, 2005, prepared by the National Park Service. The revision to the boundary includes Tract Number 05 171, as depicted on the map.

Oil and Gas Management Plan, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service announces the availability of a final Environmental Impact Statement for the Oil and Management Plan, for Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas.

Final Environmental Impact Statement for Fire Management Plan; Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Muir Woods

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Summary: Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Pub. L. 91190, 42 U.S.C. 43214347, January 1, 1970, as amended), and the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR part 15001508), the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement for an new Fire Management Plan for Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), Muir Woods National Monument and Fort Point National Historic Sitethe latter two parks being under the administration of GGNRA. The Fire Management Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) evaluates fire management options for approximately 15,000 acres of GGNRA's nearly 75,000 legislated acres in Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties. The Fire Management Plan FEIS describes and analyzes three alternative strategies to replace the 1993 GGNRA Fire Management Plan with a plan that conforms to current Federal wildland fire management policy and National Park Service (

Final Environmental Impact Statement; Fire Management Plan for Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area; Los

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Pub. L. 91190, as amended), and the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR parts 15001508), the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) identifying and evaluating four alternatives for a Fire Management Plan for the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA). Potential impacts, and appropriate mitigations, are assessed for each alternative. When approved, the plan will guide all future fire management actions in the SMMNRA for the next five years. The FEIS documents the analysis of three action alternatives and a ``no action'' alternative.

An updated fire management program is needed to meet public safety, natural and cultural resource management, and wildland/urban interface protection objectives in the federally managed property of the SMMNRA. The ``action'' alternatives concentrate on wildland/urban interface com

Jackson Hole Airport Use Agreement Extension, Environmental Assessment, Grand Teton National Park, WY

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service is preparing an Environmental Assessment for the Jackson Hole Airport Use Agreement Extension for Grand Teton National Park, WY. This effort addresses a request from the Jackson Hole Airport Board to amend the use agreement between the Department of Interior and the Airport Board in order to ensure that the airport remains eligible for funding through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Alternatives to be considered include Alternative 1: No ActionThe airport would continue operations under the existing use agreement which currently has an expiration date of April 27, 2033; Alternative 2: Extend AgreementJackson Hole Airport Board proposal to extend the use agreement for an additional two 10year terms, bringing the expiration date to April 27, 2053; and Alternative 3: Update and Extend AgreementExtend the use agreement for an additional two 10year terms with minor modifications as

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the General Management Plan/Wilderness Study,

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332 (2)(C), and the Wilderness Act of 1964, 16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq., the National Park Service (NPS) is preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) for a general management plan/wilderness study (GMP/WS) for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan. The EIS will be approved by the Regional Director, Midwest Region. This planning effort is a new start, not a restart of the planning effort that ended in 2002. With the publication of this notice of intent, the earlier planning effort has been terminated.

The GMP will establish the overall direction for the park, setting broad management goals for managing the area over the next 15 to 20 years. The plan will prescribe desired resource conditions and visitor experiences that are to be achieved and maintained throughout the park based on such factors as the park's purpose, significance, special mandates, the body of laws and policies directing park management, reso

Acadia National Park Advisory Commission; Notice of Meeting

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92463, 86 Stat. 770, 5 U.S.C. App. 1, Sec. 10), that the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, February 6, 2006.

The Commission was established pursuant to Public Law 99420, sec. 103. The purpose of the commission is to consult with the Secretary of the Interior, or his designee, on matters relating to the management and development of the park, including but not limited to the acquisition of lands and interests in lands (including conservation easements on islands) and termination of rights of use and occupancy.

The meeting will convene at Park Headquarters, Bar Harbor, Maine, at 1 p.m. to consider the following agenda:
1. Review and approval of minutes from the meeting held September 12, 2005.
2. Committee reports:

Land Conservation

Park Use

Science and Education

Historic
3. Old business
4. Superintendent's report
5. Public comments
6. Proposed age

National Park System Advisory Board; Meeting

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix, that the National Park System Advisory Board will meet January 1213, 2006, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On January 12, the Board will tour Independence National Historical Park and will be briefed regarding environmental, education and partnership programs. The Board will convene its business meeting on January 13, 8:30 a.m., EST, in the Visitor Center at Independence National Historical Park, 1 North Independence Mall West, 6th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA, telephone 2155977120. The meeting will be adjourned at 5 p.m. The Board will be addressed by National Park Service Director Fran Mainella and will receive the reports of its Director's Council, Education Committee, National Landmarks Committee, Committee on Health and Recreation, National Parks Science Committee, Committee on Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, and Partnerships Committee. The Board also will be briefed rega

National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before December 17, 2005.

Pursuant to Sec. 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60 written comments concerning the significance of these properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation may be forwarded by United States Postal Service, to the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW., 2280, Washington, DC 20240; by all other carriers, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1201 Eye St., NW., 8th floor, Washington, DC 20005; or by fax, 202371 6447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by January 12, 2006.
John W. Roberts,
Acting Chief, National Register/National Historic Landmarks Program. ARIZONA
Maricopa County
Sacred Heart Home for the Aged, 1110 N. 16th St., Phoenix, 05001548 MISSISSIPPI
Yazoo County
AfroAmerican Sons and Daughters Hospital, 8th St. and Webster Ave., Ya

Notice of Inventory Completion: Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains in the possession of the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. The human remains were removed from Crittendon, Mississippi, and Poinsett Counties, AR.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History and Oklahoma State Archeologist professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Quapaw Tribe of Indians, Oklahoma.

In 1933, h

Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum, University of

Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate cultural items in the possession of the Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum (Burke Museum), University of Washington, Seattle, WA, that meet the definition of ``unassociated funerary objects'' under 25 U.S.C. 3001.

This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The determinations in this notice are the sold responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

The 12 cultural items are 7 beaded necklaces (beads include glass trade beads, shell beads, and copper beads), 1 bracelet, 3 sets of pipe fragments, and 1 piece of twine.

At an unknown date, the 12 cultural items were removed from a small island just