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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS News WEDNESDAY APRIL 26, 2000 Earfhday 2000 celebration scheduled for Saturday, April 29 reduces noise from air tours over Grand Canyon FAA The Federal Aviation Admin- (FAA) recently re-leased a set of rules designed to reduce the noise from air tour aircraft in Grand Canyon Na- tional Park (GCNP) by redi- routes from especially areas of the park and temporarily limiting additional growth in commercial air tour , operations. The new regulations will bring the park closer to achiev- ing the goal of substantial res toration of natural quiet con-- . gressionally mandated by Pub- Law 100-9- 1 (1987), known as the National Parks Over-- ,, flight Act This is the first time a limita- tion has been put on the number of commercial air tour opera- tions in the Grand Canyon Spe- dal Flight Rules Area, stated Superintendent Robert Amberger. With this operations the agencies goal is to prevent acoustic conditions from further deterioration, while the National Park Service and tions (e.g,, the naturally occur-istrati- on The Earth Celebration Committee invites the community to start a new era with a new idea, celebrate Earth Day each year g with friends and neighbors by conditions more than fourths of each day. The working together on projects tions were developed by the two that make a difference in the agencies over the past two and a environment and for our comhalf years and included public munity! We invite you to this years input and extensive consultation activities beginning with the with Native American tribes. The rules released today in- - opening ceremony at the state line at 8 am J elude: a notice of availability that modifies the air tour routes; AZ or 9 amUT. Mayors Alvey a final rule modifying the mensions of the Grand Canyon National Park Special Flight Rules Area ( SFRA) and expand-ing Flight Free Zones (FEZ): and a final rule that limits the number of commercial air tours that may be conducted in the Lake Powell Resorts & MariSFRA and revises reporting quirements for commerrial air nas has named Alicia Olfert as tours in the SFRA Addition-limitatio- lodge manager for Wahweap ally, the FAA released a final Lodge at the south end of the Supplemental Environmental lake. Olfert worked for Hyatt ReAssessment (SEA) and Finding of No Significant Impact gency Scottsdale at Gainey FAA anal)7:e noise conditions (FGNSI). These rules are co- Ranch in various management land design a comprehensive lectively known as Federal Aviapositions, as well as coordinator noise management plan; This tion Regulation 93, Subpart U for the companys internship plan is essential to the parks (FAR S3). The modifications of program. Olfert was also a high long range efforts to achieve the the dimensions rule will go into school instructor for the hospi- -' goal of substantially restoring effect later this year; the tality career management pro' '"n , 'merdal air tour limitation rule gram sponsored by Hyatt. Olfert quiet ; 'The NFS defines quiet as the : will become effective 30 days began the position on April 17. Also Lake Powell Resorts & sound condi-- : after the rule has been signed; natural ambient .1 Marinas has named Bill Kohn as assistant general manager for Halls Crossing Marina at the north end of the lake. Kohn is Bryce Canyon National Park ofvisitor safety and resource pro- responsible for daily operations Superintendent Fred J. Fagergren tection through its resource pro- at the marina. Kohn is knowledgeable and announced the parks annual per- tection and search and rescue formance plan, documents provid- staff. The high quality standards experienced in marine manageing details about the appropriated of our concession operations are ment and hospitality services. He previously worked for Skipbudget and fee revenues for FY managed under this program. for 2000 are available $768,000 for facility opera- per Marine Development, served public review as required by the National tions and maintenance: Bryce in the U.S. Coast Guard and Parks Omnibus Management Act Canyon National Park main- also worked as an emergency of 1998. tains over 50 buildings, 35 miles spill responder for Marine Spill Highlights of the parks bud- ofroadway and 65 miles oftrails. Response Corporation. Lake Powell Resorts & Mariget, which funds specific goals The bulk of these funds are used in the annual performance plan, for general upkeep of park infra- nas, managed by ARAMARK, is structure. We will also imple- an authorized concessioner of include: road reconstruc- the National Park Service. $705,000 for resource pres- ment a ervation and management: Con- tion project totaling approxi- ARAMARK is a world leader in tinuation of our exotic species mately $ 10,400. Also duringyear providing managed services program will identify any new 2000, the park service will reha- food and support services, uniexotic species entering the park bilitate sewage lagoons and form and career apparel, and and plan for eradication meth- lines, restore the water distri- childcare and early education ods. Monitoring ofUtah prairie bution system, restore historic programs with over 150,000 dogs and restoration work ofhis-tori- c cabins, repair trails and retain- employees serving 15 million structures will continue. ing walls, and chip seal overlook people at 500,000 locations in 11 Approximately $20,000 in esti- roads. These projects will total countries every day. mated fee revenues retained by approximately $1,636,000. the park will contribute to re$137,000 for park adminisconstruction of boundary fences tration: Management costs for to assist in protecting endan- operation of Bryce Canyon Nagered plant and animal species. tional Park. A copy of Bryce Canyon Na$938,000 to address visitor services activities including in- tional Parks complete annual terpretative evening campfire performance plan is available by hikes, writing to Bryce Canyon National programs, ranger-guide- d orientation programs and Park, P.O. Box 170001, Bryce park f if classroom. in The park Canyon, UT 84717 or via email the parks also maintains a high standard atbrcaadministrationnps.gov. ring, sounds) non-mechaniz- ed found in the park, and defines substantial restoration as over half of the park meeting those three-rectin- regula-sensiti- 3 ve -- Ari-zonaUt- ah di-l- ic Lake Powell Resorts hires new personnel re-Pa- rk n, and Jordan will present the grand prize winners of the New Energy for a New Era art contest. Refreshments will be sponsored by Honeys Jubilee Foods. Student posters from Fredonia, Kanab and Mocassin are currently on display at the Kanab Elementary School, Honeys Jubilee and Glazier's Foodtown. Following the ceremony, work projects are planned around the communities and fhe committee is looking for more volunteers to assist with: maintained trail. Kanab High School Greenhouse Demonstration-Ms- . Julie Nannenga will be preparing the greenhouse beds for planting and is needing volunteers. Meet with Julie at 9:30 a.m. (UT time) at the greenhouse. Interested volunteers for the above projects should come prepared with gloves, water, sunscreen lotion and sturdy shoes. Also, Willow Creek Books, Coffee and Outdoor Gear is celebrating Earth Day Week from April 22 through April 30 by offering a 20 discount on all organic coffee, cotton clothing, related titles and even outerwear made of recycled pop Highway 89 cleanup-- roadside on both sides of the state line is planned with local scout troops and the staff of the North Kaibab bottles. Ranger District assisting. e For more information on these Trail Project-ThSquaw Vermillion Cliffs Trail Club and activities contact Maggie Dowd or Liz Kolle at the staff of Best Friends will be at to clean and a working provide A 520-643-73- 435-644-267- 95 2. -- corn-natur- al Bryce Canyon's annual budget two-ye- ar a & THE PEOPLE FOR THE U.S.A. ARIZONA STRIP CHAPTER requests the pleasure of your presence at our LEGISLATIVE DAY to honor our legislators on SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2000 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Arizona time at the Fredonia High School Gym. Senator Jack Jackson and Representatives SylviaLaugh-te- r, Tom Gordon, Gail Griffin and Jake Flake will be here to listen to and discuss some of our concerns. Sylvia Allen, the field representative for the People for the U.S.A., will also be here. There will be a comment period, but try and bring your written comments with you so they can have them for their records. Items that will be discussed are loss of jobs, the Parashant National Monument, draining Lake Powell, access for the handicapped and the loss of our Constitutional rights. Please invite friends to come with you. Our neighbors are welcome. Utah residents, we welcome your input on the Monument issues especially. NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD!!! |