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Port Oneida Rural Historic District Environmental Assessment

The Lakeshore announces the completion of the Port Oneida Rural Historic District Environmental Assessment with the signing of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on June 30, 2008.  The FONSI identifies the selected alternative and is the decision-making document for the project.  The selected alternative includes plans for future historic preservation and use of some of the buildings and landscapes in Port Oneida, as well as development of some visitor access facilities.  A copy of the FONSI, Errata Sheet, and EA may be viewed on the following link:  Port Oneida EA.

Our response to public comments provided during the September 17 to October 19, 2007 public review period may be viewed on the following link:  Port Oneida EA Response to Public Comments (34 kb, pdf file).  A news release announcing completion of the process may be viewed by clicking on the following link:  Port Oneida EA News Release

We thank all of those who provided valuable input into this process.  For more information, contact the Lakeshore at 231-326-5134.

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Last Updated: September 24, 2008 at 11:37 EST