This may interest some of you:
http://www.nps.gov/grca/parkmgmt/2011-deis-sfra.htm
Grand Canyon National Park's Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) fo=
r the Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon Nati=
onal Park is available for review and comment.
The DEIS analyzes four Alternatives for actions to manage aircraft overflig=
ht activity to substantially restore natural quiet in the park, including:
=95 Alternative A, No Action, Current Condition continues all aspects o=
f current management of helicopter and fixed-wing operations in the SFRA
=95 Alternative E alternates seasonal use of flight corridors with shor=
t-loop tour routes, enlarges flight-free zones, and requires conversion to =
quiet technology
=95 Alternative F modifies current conditions with conversion to quiet =
technology, provides a seasonal shift in Dragon Corridor, and modifies West=
End routes
=95 The NPS Preferred Alternative includes alternating seasonal use for=
short-loop tours but leaves long-loop routes open year-round, an annual al=
location and daily cap, several route and altitude changes, and conversion =
to quiet technology required within ten years.
The DEIS also summarizes four additional Alternatives considered and dismis=
sed from further analysis.
Public participation is important for development of a successful plan. The=
refore we ask for your thoughtful evaluation and comment. Public comments w=
ill be accepted up to 120 days from date of DEIS publication in the Federal=
Register by the Environmental Protection Agency.
To download a copy of the DEIS and submit to submit comments, please visit =
NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment database (PEPC) at:
http://www.parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?parkID=3D65&projectID=3D28052&=
documentID=3D38849
It is preferred comments be submitted on the website above, but comments ma=
y also be mailed to: Superintendent, Attn: Office of Planning and Complianc=
e, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023. PEPC will also be the method =
for any updates on public meetings and locations and DEIS information.
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other person=
al identifying information in your comment, be aware that your entire comme=
nt=97including personal identifying information=97may be made publicly avai=
lable at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold persona=
l identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee we will b=
e able to do so.
For information or questions concerning the DEIS, call (928) 638-7328 and a=
staff member will assist you.
|