At the May 2, 2013 meeting the Commission authorized the release of the draft policy updates to the Foreign Missions and International Organizations Element of the Comprehensive Plan for a 60 day public comment period. This comment period commenced on Monday, May 6, 2013 and ends on Friday, July 5, 2013.

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Federal and Local Agency Draft Plans and Documents Available for Public Comment

As a courtesy to our federal and local agencies and the public, NCPC posts plans and documents available for public comment, some of which may be subsequently reviewed formally by the Commission.

Pennsylvania Avenue EA Scoping

The National Park Service, in cooperation with the U.S. General Services Administration, the National Capital Planning Commission, and the District of Columbia is preparing a master plan for the long-term vision and management of Pennsylvania Avenue. This planning effort focuses on establishing a long-term vision plan that will ensure the continued use of Pennsylvania Avenue as the nation’s “Main Street,” where inaugural parades, civil rights marches, and state funerals occur; and where nationally significant people and events will be commemorated in the future.

The need for the plan is to address current problems and concerns about the management and maintenance of Pennsylvania Avenue and its connections to the city. The plan presents alternative approaches for providing amenities for visitors, residents, and workers as well as ways to streamline management so that the Avenue can achieve its significance and purpose.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the NPS, as lead federal agency, along with GSA, NCPC, and the District of Columbia are preparing an Environmental Assessment to identify alternatives and assess the potential impacts of the plan. Concurrently, the agencies will conduct consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

As part of this planning effort, a public scoping meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at NCPC’s offices, 401 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC. During the meeting, the project team will discuss alternatives and the public is invited to learn about the plan and provide input to help inform the pending Environmental Assessment and consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

For more information: www.parkplanning.nps.gov/pennave
Submit comments through June 13, 2013

Herbert C. Hoover Building, Site Improvements and Perimeter Security Public Comment Opportunity

NCPC Project File: #7355
Document or Notice: Supplemental Environmental Assessment (EA)
Agency Seeking Comment/Posting Notice: General Services Administration (GSA)
Commission Action Requested: Preliminary and final approval of site development plans
Expected Date of NCPC Action: July 11, 2013
Historic Preservation (section 106) Consultation Process: GSA has completed the 106 review and NCPC has signed the MOA

Agencies and the public are encouraged to provide written comments during the 30-day public review period. May 21, 2013-June 21, 2013

All written comments must be postmarked no later than June 21, 2013 and should be submitted to:

U.S. General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service Office of Planning and Design Quality
Attention: Ms. Suzanne Hill, Regional Environmental Planning Officer
301 7th Street, SW, Room 4004
Washington, DC 20407
Suzanne.Hill@gsa.gov

For more information: www.gsa.gov/portal/content/103438

Old Post Office Redevelopment Public Comment Opportunity

NCPC Project File: #7459
Document or Notice: Final Environmental Assessment
Agency Seeking Comment/Posting Notice: General Services Administration (GSA)
Commission Action Requested: Preliminary approval of site and building plans
Expected Date of NCPC Action: July 11, 2013
Historic Preservation (section 106) A Programmatic Agreement between GSA, NCPC, the National Park Service, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the District of Columbia State Historic Preservation Officer, and Trump Old Post Office LLC has been executed to conclude the Section 106 consultation.

Agencies and the public are encouraged to provide written comments during the 30-day public review period. May 21, 2013-June 21, 2013

All written comments must be postmarked no later than June 21, 2013 and should be submitted to:

U.S. General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service
Attention: Ms. Suzanne Hill, Regional Environmental Planning Officer
301 7th Street, SW, Room 4004
Washington, DC 20407
Suzanne.Hill@gsa.gov

For more information: www.gsa.gov/portal/content/219101