Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Vessel Quotas and Operating Requirements Environmental Impact Statement, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, AK

Zusammenfassung

The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Vessel Quotas and Operating Requirements Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska. The record of decision documents the NPS decision to modify quotas and operating requirements for four types of motorized watercraft-- cruise ships, tour, charter, and private vessels--in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. The decision addresses the continuing demand for motorized watercraft access into Glacier Bay in a manner that protects park resources and values while also providing a range of opportunities for visitors consistent with park purposes and values. It was based on consideration of the park's purposes and mission, resources and values, NPS policies, comments received throughout the EIS process, and information and analysis in the EIS. The ROD briefly discusses the background for the planning effort, describes the six alternatives considered during the EIS process, states the decision and discusses the basis for it, specifies and describes the environmentally preferable alternative, identifies measures to minimize potential environmental ha