FONSI for New Museum Construction

A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Preferred Alternative has been signed by NPS Regional Director. The NPS selected the Preferred Alternative, for implementation as described in the FONSI. The NPS will construct a new approximately 20,000-square-foot museum in the northwest portion of Liberty Island adjacent to the Administration Building that will be able to accommodate up to 500 visitors at any one time. The FONSI explains why the Selected Alternative will have no significant effects on the human environment. It is based on the environmental assessment and the comments received from the public, agencies, and staff during the public review period, which concluded June 25, 2016. Comments received are addressed in the FONSI. In response to the comments, one change was made to the EA to discuss conformity with the Clean Air Act. This change is discussed in the FONSI. No changes were made to the selected alternative as a result of these comments.

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