Notice of Availability of Plan of Operations and Environmental Assessment for Proposed Three Dimensional Seismic Testing at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve Unit, Louisiana

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

Notice of Availability of Plan of Operations and Environmental

Assessment for Proposed Three Dimensional Seismic Testing at Jean

Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve Unit,

Louisiana

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given in accordance with Sec. 9.52(b) of

Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations that the National Park

Service has received from Burlington Resources a Plan of Operations for

the Couba Island 3-D Seismic Prospect encompassing a portion of the

Barataria Preserve Unit of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and

Preserve, located within Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

The Plan of Operations and Environmental Assessment are available

for public review and comment for a period of 30 days from the

publication date of this notice in the office of the Superintendent,

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 365 Canal Street,

Suite 2400, New Orleans, Louisiana and will be sent upon written

request.

DATES: This seismic operation is anticipated to take place during the

months of April, May, or June and will last approximately six weeks

within the park.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Superintendent, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 365

Canal Street, Suite 2400, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, Telephone:

(504) 589-3882.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 36 CFR Part 9B ``Non-

federal Oil and Gas Rights,'' Burlington Resources Corporation is

proposing to conduct a three dimensional seismic survey encompassing

approximately 50 square miles in Jefferson and St. Charles Parishes,

Louisiana. A portion of this proposed survey occupies an area of 5,760

acres within the Barataria Preserve Unit of Jean Lafitte National

Historical Park and Preserve. A Plan of Operation and Environmental

Assessment has been prepared cooperatively by Burlington Resources and

the National Park Service. This documents the actions required to

accomplish the three dimensional seismic survey while avoiding and

minimizing adverse environmental impact to park resources.

Dated: March 10, 1998.

Danielle Brown,

Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region.

[FR Doc. 98-11084 Filed 4-24-98; 8:45 am]

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