(Washington, D.C.) The National Park Service (NPS) is giving the public additional time to review and comment on a proposed update of the NPS Management Policies. The original 90-day comment period has been extended by a month.
"These policies give our managers the tools they need to manage parks for now and for future generations," said Director Fran P. Mainella. She encouraged people to read and analyze the draft document in its entirety and not as separate segments so they may understand that "these draft policies in no way increase the likelihood of more snowmobiles, cell towers, personal watercraft, commercial activities or reduced air quality" in the national parks.
In testimony before a Senate subcommittee last week, the NPS emphasized "the policies clearly underscore that when there is a conflict between use and conservation, the protection of the resources will be predominant".
Public input is encouraged. Comments will be reviewed and incorporated to produce a final policy document. The document is available for review and comment online through February 18, 2006 at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/waso.
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