Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the General Management Plan for the Sitka National Historical Park, Alaska

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The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the General Management Plan for the Sitka National Historical Park, Alaska. The National Park Service will implement the proposed action (alternative 1) as described in the Draft and Abbreviated Final General Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statements as the selected alternative. This plan will achieve a high-quality, diverse visitor experience consistent with the mandate and mission of the NPS and the purpose and significance of the park. New management strategies, social science methods, and interpretive tools will be used to improve the management of visitor use, especially during the days of peak demand. For better visitor distribution, visitors will be encouraged to move beyond the visitor center and the nearby Totem Trail into less frequently visited areas, such as the fort site, the battleground, and the Russian Memorial. By funding and implementing comprehensive research and interpretive programs, the NPS will place increased emphasis on the park's cultural resources and on the purpose and significance of the park. A Notice of Intent to prepare an environmental impact stateme