National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the general management plan, Coronado National Memorial (NM).
Under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the National Park Service is preparing an environmental impact statement for the general management plan (GMP) for Coronado NM. The Director, Intermountain Region will approve this statement. The planning effort will result in a comprehensive general management plan that encompasses preservation of natural and cultural resources, visitor use and interpretation, roads, and facilities. In cooperation with local interests, attention will also be given to resources outside the boundaries that affect the integrity of Coronado NM. Alternatives to be considered include no action, the preferred alternative and other alternatives addressing the following major issues:
• How can the important natural and cultural resources be best protected and preserved, while providing for visitor use for present and future generations?
• What level and type of use is appropriate to be consistent with the memorial's purpose, and to relate to the memorial's significance?
• What facilities are needed to meet the mission goals of the memorial regarding natural and cultural resource management, visitor use and interpretation, partnerships, and operations?
The National Park Service is planning to hold public scoping meetings regarding the GMP during the week of April 3rd. Specific dates, times, and locations will be announced in the local media, and can be obtained by contacting the park superintendent. The purpose of these meetings is to explain the planning process and to obtain comments concerning appropriate resource management; desired visitor use, interpretation, and facilities; and issues that need to be resolved.
Superintendent, National Park Service, Coronado National Memorial, Telephone: (520) 366–5515 extension 21; Fax: (520) 366–5705.