GMP




	1996 GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN The General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement presents a proposal and two alternatives for the management, use, and development of Manzanar National Historic Site (NHS). The proposed plan provides for acquisition of the camp from the current owner and protection of historic and prehistoric resources through a program of resource management and law enforcement. Features include conversion of the historic camp auditorium to an interpretive center and the creation of a network of wayside exhibits throughout the mile-square camp, accessible to visitors by a tour route around the periphery of the camp. A shuttle system would be operated during heavy use periods. Boundary additions, encompassing additional historic resources, are proposed. Reconstruction of a limited number of representative structure would provide additional interpretive features. National Park Service (NPS) support for the annual spring Manzanar Pilgrimage, organized by the Manzanar Committee, would continue. Alternative A: No Action, would continue the current situation at Manzanar. Lands would not be acquired, resources would not be protected, and no additional steps would be taken to accommodate visitor interest and use. NPS support for the annual Manzanar Pilgrimage would continue. Alternative B: Minimum Requirements, would be similar to the proposed plan in terms of resource management and protection, but would provide fewer visitor services. There would be no reconstruction and the boundary would not be enlarged from that authorized. There would be no shuttle service. The environmental consequences of the alternatives are fully documented. No significant adverse impacts are anticipated. TABLE OF CONTENTS SUMMARY INTRODUCTION PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PLAN PLANNING ISSUES RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PLANS ALTERNATIVES PROPOSED GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ALTERNATIVE A: NO ACTION ALTERNATIVE B: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED BUT REJECTED THE AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT SOCIOECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT NATURAL ENVIRONMENT VISITOR USE ANALYSIS FACILITY ANALYSIS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES PROPOSED GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ALTERNATIVE A: NO ACTION ALTERNATIVE B: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION PLANNING TEAM AND CONSULTANTS APPENDICES