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Updated August 28, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Train Operations in the park. The park requested comments on the EA during a public review period from June 29 through July 29, 2009. The park received 29 comments during the review period.
The EA evaluated two alternatives including a no action alternative that would have continued current train operations. Actions under the preferred alternative (Alternative B) include allowing up to three trains per day from Williams, up to 30 special trains and events annually, and work trains as needed to maintain rails and crossings. This alternative also includes the installation of ground power to limit idling at the South Rim Depot; potential future restoration of tracks 5 and 6 to aid in safe loading and unloading of passengers; and increased interpretive opportunities on the train or at the South Rim Depot.
A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was signed on August 28, 2009 by Michael D. Snyder, Regional Director for Intermountain Region of the National Park Service. The Regional Director concluded that implementation of the preferred alternative does not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and is not an action that normally requires preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS).
Laura Shearin 928-226-0169
Grand Canyon National Park completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Train Operations in the park. The park requested comments on the EA during a public review period from June 29 through July 29, 2009. The park received 29 comments during the review period.
The EA evaluated two alternatives including a no action alternative that would have continued current train operations. Actions under the preferred alternative (Alternative B) include allowing up to three trains per day from Williams, up to 30 special trains and events annually, and work trains as needed to maintain rails and crossings. This alternative also includes the installation of ground power to limit idling at the South Rim Depot; potential future restoration of tracks 5 and 6 to aid in safe loading and unloading of passengers; and increased interpretive opportunities on the train or at the South Rim Depot.
A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was signed on August 28, 2009 by Michael D. Snyder, Regional Director for Intermountain Region of the National Park Service. The Regional Director concluded that implementation of the preferred alternative does not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and is not an action that normally requires preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS).
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Rachel Stanton 928-774-9612Laura Shearin 928-226-0169