Project (7012) Document or Notice Agency Seeking Comment/ Posting Notice Date Posted Closing Date
Preservation of Historic Peirce Mill, Rock Creek Park Notice of availability of Environmental Assessment (EA) National Park Service February 4, 2010 February 17, 2010
Description of Project

The EA evaluates four alternatives for the rehabilitation of historic Peirce Mill in the Rock Creek Park Historic District, and for improving access and circulation within the site.  The purpose is to reopen the Mill as an operating water-powered mill so that it can meet the interpretive and educational missions of the park and improve accessibility and visitor movement throughout the site. 

Input Requested
Members of the public as well as local and federal agencies are encouraged to submit written comments.

Submit Comments to:
Comments may be submitted online or mailed to
Harold Stone
National Park Service, Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Lane, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Re: Preserve Historic Peirce Mill EA

The NCPC point of contact is Nancy Witherell, (202) 482-7239.
Commission Action Requested
Approval of preliminary and final site and building plans

Expected Date of NCPC Action
March 4, 2010
Historic Preservation (section 106) Consultation Process
NPS has initiated review with the D.C. State Historic Preservation Office and anticipates concluding the consultation with a Memorandum of Agreement.
Other Information
A printed copy is also available for review M-F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at NCPC, 401 9th Street, NW, Suite 500 North, Washington, DC. Call 202-482-7200 to set up an appointment.