Environmental Assessment of Proposed Improvements to the Lava Flow Campground at Craters of the Moon National Monument

This Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (Public Law 91-190, 42 U.S. C. 4321-4347, as amended), including the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations found at 40 CFR 1500 -1508 and other applicable laws, National Park Service (NPS) Management Policies (2006) and management directives. This EA facilitates compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and other laws enacted for the protection of the environment.

This EA describes the impacts associated with the proposed rehabilitation of Lava Flow Campground in Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve to improve accessibility, to accommodate visitors and to improve resource conditions. The No Action Alternative (Alternative 1) describes the existing conditions associated with the existing campground. Alternatives 2 and 3 describe two different ways the campground could be rehabilitated to improve its accessibility. A summary of other alternatives considered but not fully analyzed is also provided.

If reviewers do not identify significant environmental impacts, this EA will be used to prepare a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), which will be sent to the NPS Pacific West Regional Director for signature.

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