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National Park Service Announces Environmental Assessment Release and Public Comment Period for Off-Road Vehicle Management at Fire Island National Seashore

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News Release Date: May 28, 2024
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Patchogue, NY - The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public input on the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Management program for Fire Island National Seashore. This effort evaluates ORV use at the Seashore and the existing ORV regulation to allow for appropriate vehicular access while protecting park resources and providing a safe visitor experience. In addition, NPS plans to revise the current regulation to address changes to resources and use on Fire Island since the rule was implemented in 1987.

The Environmental Assessment for this project is publicly available https://parkplanning.nps.gov/FIIS_ORV. NPS will accept public comments on the three proposed actions and their potential impacts from May 28 to June 30, 2024. NPS must fulfill its public involvement requirement under the National Historic Preservation Act concurrently with the NEPA public involvement opportunities.   

NPS will host both an in-person and a virtual public meeting to share information on the proposal. The in-person meeting on June 5 will include an open house and a 20-minute presentation, followed by an opportunity for a facilitated question and answer session. The virtual meeting on June 12 will include a 20-minute presentation and a virtual question and answer session. The purpose of the meetings and associated public comment period is to listen to public input on the Environmental Assessment.  

Public Meeting Dates and Location:   

IN PERSON MEETING
Wednesday, June 5 at 7:00 PM
Patchogue Ferry Terminal
150 West Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772

VIRTUAL MEETING  
Wednesday, June 12 at 6:30 PM
Access the website at: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/FIIS_ORV

Your participation is vital to the success of our planning process. There are many ways to be involved, including attending either the in-person or web-based public meeting and submitting electronic or written comments, as described below.
   
How to Comment  
1. Submit comments electronically at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/FIIS_ORV
2. Submit comments at an in-person public meeting.  
3. Submit written comments in person to the park’s headquarters in Patchogue, NY, or by mail to: 
  
Off Road Vehicle Management Plan  
Superintendent Alexcy Romero  
Fire Island National Seashore  
120 Laurel Street  
Patchogue, New York 11772   

This public comment period ends on June 30, 2024. 

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