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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY JANUARY 11, 1995 3 Babbitt releases final EIS on rangeland reform After scores of public meetings and input from over 38,000 citizens, Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt announced the release of the Final Range-lan- d Reform 94 Environmental Impact Statement (final EIS) The Final EIS completes an analysis of proposals to improve ecothe health and long-ternomic viability of 270 million acres of public rangeland in the western states. The effective date of the regulations will be delayed six months to allow Congress time to enact any appropriate changes. The recommendations in this report were developed with a consensus ofWestemers and will protect the health of our nations rangeland, said Babbitt. After all the input, we did not develop consensus on the fee issue. Congress has expressed a strong interest in examining the full pricing of natural resources in its upcoming session.I believe the grazing fee is best handled by Congress in this context. The final EIS responds to over The Preferred Alternative 38,000 comments on the draft EIS, refines the environmental makes clear that water rights and economic analyses, and pre- will continue to be acquired, persents the Preferred Alternative fected, maintained, and adminof the Departments of the Inte- istered under state law. Valid rior and Agriculture. existing water rights would not The EIS found that, compared be affected. Existing BLM policy to continuing current manage- on water rights for uses other ment, implementing the Pre- than grazing would not change. ferred Alternative would do the following after 20 years: Restore to health 100,000 acres of important riparian habitat. Bring 20 million acres of up- m land habitat into proper tioning condition. facilities in the developed areas of the park. The document will emphasize regional planning and will encourage compatible activities on adjacent lands. Superin- tendent Amberger stated: This is an exteremely important process, not only for the future of Grand Canyon National Park, but for our partners in surrounding communities and governments as well. We encourage participation in this public process, as it will help ensure preservation of this resource, and enhance the experience of visitors into the next century. If you wish more information write to GMP Information, Grand Canyon National Park, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, Im- 60-da- meetings around the state, would start with distribution of the draft GMPEIS and end in early April. Comments would be received, considered, and any necessary changes to the draft GMPEIS AZ 86023. made in April and May. In late May or early June, the final GMPEIS would be distributed. would follow with the Record of Decision being signed in early July. o tycutee The General Management Plan will outline strategies for Christmas Nail Art addressing issues and achieving management objectives within a 5 year period. While it includes general direction for park operations, the document will focus on visitor use issues and Any Type Nails Manicures 10-1- lpeFI 6 " M " 34 59 42 58 55 59 E 100 S.Lehl 1(800)947-0242 F 830 - 5:30. 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