Notice2021-16182
Public Meeting/Notice of Availability for Proposed Air Tour Management Plans at Mount Rainier National Park; Death Valley National Park; Everglades National Park; and Olympic National Park
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Published
July 29, 2021
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA, in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS), has initiated development of Air Tour Management Plans (ATMPs) for Mount Rainier National Park, Death Valley National Park, Everglades National Park, and Olympic National Park (collectively referred to as the Parks) pursuant to the National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000 and its implementing regulations. This notice announces the public availability of the proposed ATMPs for comment and public meetings for each of the Parks. The purpose of these meetings is to review the proposed ATMPs and further ATMP development with the public. The proposed ATMPs provide acceptable and effective measures to mitigate or prevent the significant adverse impacts, if any, of commercial air tour operations upon the natural and cultural resources, visitor experiences, and tribal lands. In accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the FAA and the NPS are also seeking public comment on the potential of the proposed ATMPs to cause adverse effects to historic properties.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 143 (Thursday, July 29, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 40897]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-16182]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Public Meeting/Notice of Availability for Proposed Air Tour
Management Plans at Mount Rainier National Park; Death Valley National
Park; Everglades National Park; and Olympic National Park
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation.
ACTION: Public meeting/notice of availability for draft Air Tour
Management Plans at Mount Rainier National Park; Death Valley National
Park; Everglades National Park; and Olympic National Park.
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SUMMARY: The FAA, in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS),
has initiated development of Air Tour Management Plans (ATMPs) for
Mount Rainier National Park, Death Valley National Park, Everglades
National Park, and Olympic National Park (collectively referred to as
the Parks) pursuant to the National Parks Air Tour Management Act of
2000 and its implementing regulations. This notice announces the public
availability of the proposed ATMPs for comment and public meetings for
each of the Parks. The purpose of these meetings is to review the
proposed ATMPs and further ATMP development with the public. The
proposed ATMPs provide acceptable and effective measures to mitigate or
prevent the significant adverse impacts, if any, of commercial air tour
operations upon the natural and cultural resources, visitor
experiences, and tribal lands. In accordance with Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act, the FAA and the NPS are also
seeking public comment on the potential of the proposed ATMPs to cause
adverse effects to historic properties.
DATES: Comment Period: Comments must be received on or before 30 days
from this notice.
Comments will be received on the NPS Planning, Environment and
Public Comment System (PEPC) website. Each park's website link is
below:
<bullet> Mount Rainer National Park--<a href="https://parkplanning.nps.gov/MountRainierATMP">https://parkplanning.nps.gov/MountRainierATMP</a>
<bullet> Death Valley National Park--<a href="https://parkplanning.nps.gov/DeathValleyATMP">https://parkplanning.nps.gov/DeathValleyATMP</a>
<bullet> Everglades National Park--<a href="https://parkplanning.nps.gov/EvergladesATMP">https://parkplanning.nps.gov/EvergladesATMP</a>
<bullet> Olympic National Park--<a href="https://parkplanning.nps.gov/OlympicATMP">https://parkplanning.nps.gov/OlympicATMP</a>
Meetings: The meetings will be held at the following dates and
times:
<bullet> Monday, August 16, 2021 (4:30-6:00 p.m. PT)--Mount Rainier
National Park Livestream: <a href="https://youtu.be/dVqpZ_X5vww">https://youtu.be/dVqpZ_X5vww</a>
<bullet> Tuesday, August 17, 2021 (4:30-6:00 p.m. PT)--Death Valley
National Park Livestream: <a href="https://youtu.be/mqWiaVorP3Y">https://youtu.be/mqWiaVorP3Y</a>
<bullet> Thursday, August 19, 2021 (6:30-8:00 p.m. ET)--Everglades
National Park Livestream: <a href="https://youtu.be/YED_w6Bkztg">https://youtu.be/YED_w6Bkztg</a>
<bullet> Wednesday, August 25, 2021 (5:30-7:00 p.m. PT)--Olympic
National Park Livestream: <a href="https://youtu.be/lSW9867qHiA">https://youtu.be/lSW9867qHiA</a>
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held virtually. Members of the public
who wish to observe the virtual meetings can access the livestream from
either of the following FAA social media platforms on the day of the
event, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FAA">https://www.facebook.com/FAA</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/FAANews">https://twitter.com/FAANews</a> or
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/FAAnews">https://www.youtube.com/FAAnews</a>.
Contact: Any request for reasonable accommodations should be sent
to the person listed on the parks' PEPC sites.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA is issuing this notice pursuant to
the National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-181)
and its implementing regulations contained in Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 136, Subpart B, National Parks Air Tour Management.
The objectives of the ATMPs are to develop acceptable and effective
measures to mitigate or prevent the significant adverse impacts, if
any, of commercial air tour operations upon the natural resources,
cultural resources, and visitor experiences of the Parks and any tribal
lands within or abutting the Parks. The FAA and the NPS are inviting
comment from the public, Federal and state agencies, tribes, and other
interested parties on the proposed ATMPs for Mount Rainier National
Park, Death Valley National Park, Everglades National Park, and Olympic
National Park.
The FAA and the NPS have determined that each ATMP constitutes a
Federal undertaking subject to compliance with Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act and its implementing regulations (36
CFR part 800). The FAA and the NPS are consulting with tribes, State
and Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, and other interested parties
to identify historic properties and assess the potential effects of
ATMPs on them.
The meetings will be open to the public and livestreamed. Members
of the public who wish to observe the virtual meetings can access the
livestream from either of the following FAA social media platforms on
the day of the event, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FAA">https://www.facebook.com/FAA</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/FAANews">https://twitter.com/FAANews</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/FAAnews">https://www.youtube.com/FAAnews</a>. The U.S.
Department of Transportation is committed to providing equal access to
the meetings for all participants. If you need alternative formats or
services because of a disability, such as sign language,
interpretation, or other ancillary aids, please contact the person
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
The FAA and the NPS request that comments be as specific as
possible in response to actions that are being proposed under this
notice. All written comments become part of the official record.
Written comments on the proposed ATMPs can also be submitted via PEPC
or sent to the mailing addresses listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT sections provided on the parks' PEPC sites.
Documents that describe each Park's ATMP project in greater detail
are available at the following locations:
<bullet> FAA Air Tour Management Plan Program website, <a href="http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/arc/programs/air_tour_management_plan/">http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/arc/programs/air_tour_management_plan/</a>
<bullet> NPS Planning, Air Tours website, <a href="https://home.nps.gov/subjects/sound/airtours.htm">https://home.nps.gov/subjects/sound/airtours.htm</a>
Issued in Washington, DC. On July 23, 2021.
Kevin Welsh,
Executive Director, FAA Office of Environment & Energy.
[FR Doc. 2021-16182 Filed 7-28-21; 8:45 am]
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