Automobile National Heritage Area

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

Automobile National Heritage Area

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability of the draft general management plan

environmental assessment for the Automobile National Heritage Area,

Michigan.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Automobile National Heritage Area Act of 1998

(Pub. L. 105-355) and the National Environmental Policy Act (Pub. L.

91-190) the Automobile National Heritage Area Partnership, Incorporated

(hereafter, ``the Partnership'') and the National Park Service (NPS)

announce the expected availability of a draft general management plan/

draft environmental assessment (DGMP/DEA) for the Automobile National

Heritage Area (ANHA), located in southeastern and central Michigan. The

document describes alternative means by which the region's unique

heritage can be utilized to accomplish historic preservation, to

provide educational and recreational opportunities, to attract

visitors, and to build community pride.

DATES: The DGMP/DEA is expected to be available for public distribution

on September 11, 2001. There will be a 30-day public review period for

comments on this document. Comments on the DGMP/DEA must be received no

later than October 12, 2001. A public meeting will be held on Tuesday,

September 11, 2001 to introduce the DGMP/DEA to the public. A location

and specific time for the meeting is still pending. Persons interested

in attending the meeting should contact the ANHA at the address below

for further information.

ADDRESSES: Comments on the DGMP/DEA should be submitted to Constance

Bodurow, Executive Director, Automobile National Heritage Area, 300

River Place, Suite 1600, Detroit, Michigan 48207. Copies of the DGMP/

DEA may be inspected at the ANHA office. An electronic version of the

document can be found at http://www.autoheritage.org. Copies also are

available by request by writing the same address, by phoning 313-259-

3425, or by e-mail at [email protected]

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Constance Bodurow, Executive Director,

ANHA, at the aforementioned address and telephone number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Automobile National Heritage Area Act

(Act) of 1998 established the ANHA in southeastern and central

Michigan. The Act also designated the Automobile National Heritage Area

Partnership, Inc. (the Partnership) as the managing entity for the

ANHA. The Partnership is a nonprofit corporation established under laws

of the State of Michigan. Founding members of the partnership include

DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company, General Motors

Corporation, the United Auto Workers, and NPS. National Heritage Areas

are considered affiliated units of the National Park System, where

residents, businesses, institutions and local government join together

to conserve and celebrate heritage and unique landscapes. The NPS role

in ANHA is currently limited to providing technical and financial

assistance to encourage local entities to work in partnership to

preserve and interpret the region's rich resources.

Dated: July 31, 2001.

David N. Given,

Acting Regional Director.

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