National Mall Plan Draft EIS Notice

Project (7060)	Document or Notice	Agency Seeking Comment/ Posting Notice	Date Posted	Closing Date
National Mall Plan	Notice of availability of draft Environmental Impact Statement	National Park Service	February 4, 2010	March 18, 2010
Description of Project The draft Environmental Impact Statement presents five alternatives for the management of the National Mall. The intention of the Preferred Alternative is to establish a sense of place and an overall identity for the National Mall, creating a coherent pedestrian environment that would complement and balance the natural environment, formal and informal features, and national commemorative works.
Input Requested Members of the public as well as local and federal agencies are encouraged to submit written comments.
Submit Comments to: National Park Service online or by mail to: National Mall and Memorial Parks ATTN: National Mall Plan 900 Ohio Drive, SW Washington, DC 20024 The NCPC point of contact is Nancy Witherell, (202) 482-7239.
Commission Action Requested Comments on draft plan
Expected Date of NCPC Action Commission comment on the draft plan is scheduled for the March 4, 2010 public meeting.
Historic Preservation (section 106) Consultation Process NPS has initiated Section 106 review with the D.C. State Historic Preservation Office, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and a number of cooperating agencies, including NCPC. Public consultation is ongoing.
Other Information NPS encourages the public to attend a public meeting scheduled at the Old Post Office M07 from 5-7 pm on Thursday, February 18, 2010. For more info, see the press release posted on www.nps.gov/nationalmallplan.