Project (MP053) Document or Notice Agency Seeking Comment/ Posting Notice Date Posted Closing Date
National Zoo Master Plan

Notice of Availability
Environmental Assessment

 NCPC/Smithsonian Institution May 19, 2008

June 19, 2008
Description of Project
The Smithsonian Institution has completed an Environmental Assessment for its proposed Comprehensive Facilities Master Plan that analyzes the impact of feasible alternatives, including a no-action alternative. The Master Plan emphasizes improvements to the facility, including the creation of large land areas for exhibit renewal, site-wide improvements to circulation, entry, service access, and parking.
Input Requested
Members of the public as well as local & federal agencies are encouraged to submit comments.

Submit Comments to:
 • National Zoo’s web site at http://nationalzoo.si.edu. You may also e-mail jwiser at jwiser@g-and-o.com.
• You may also provide comments to:

Gene Keller, Project Officer
NCPC
401 9th Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20004
202-482-7252
Commission Action Requested
Approval of Master Plan

Expected Date of NCPC Action
November 6, 2008
Historic Preservation (section 106) Consultation Process
Underway
Other Information

Printed copies are available for review at:
• Office of Public Affairs at the National Zoological Park Visitor Center, 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW (By appointment, Mon-Fri. Please call 202-633-3079)
• National Capital Planning Commission Library, 401 9th Street, NW, North Lobby, Suite 500 (By appointment, Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Please call 202-482-7200)
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, 9th and G Streets (Mon-Thu 9:30 am - 9:00 pm, Fri-Sat 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
• Cleveland Park Branch Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW (Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, T/Th 9:30 am - 9:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
• Office of Planning and Project Management Library and Resource Room, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, West Lobby, Suite 5001 (By appointment, Mon-Fri. Please call Harry Rombach or Michelle Spofford at 202-633-6555)