[Federal Register: July 23, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 141)] [Notices] [Page 39967] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr23jy99-38] ======================================================================== Notices Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. 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ACTION: Proposed construction by the Wall of Liberty Foundation of a World War II memorial project near Utah Beach, Normandy, France; Public Meeting to receive comments on project proposal and concept design. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Wall of Liberty (WOL) Foundation has prepared a proposal and concept design regarding the construction of a proposed World War II memorial project in the vicinity of Utah Beach on the coast of Normandy, France. The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) will conduct a public meeting to hear the presentation by the Wall of Liberty Foundation regarding this proposal, ask questions and discuss the project, and receive public comments on the foundation's proposal and design. As the federal agency charged with oversight of erection of private association memorials on foreign soil under the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 36, Chapter 4, Parts 400 through 402, ABMC announces its intent to conduct a public meeting to receive comments on the WOL Foundation proposal at the following date, time and location: Tuesday, August 17, 1999, at 9:30AM; Courthouse Plaza II, Suite 500, 2300 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201. The purpose of the public meeting is to afford all interested persons the opportunity to hear the Foundation's proposal, view the concept design, and present their views regarding the information presented in the proposal. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This memorial is proposed to be built just behind the Normandy invasion Utah Beach on a site donated by a private French citizen. The concept design has been developed for the WOL Foundation by a French architect. This project would include a memorial consisting of inscribed granite walls set in circular gardens, a small visitors center and entry way, parking facilities, lighting, pedestrian walkways, and other infrastructure improvements to support the siting of the memorial. On August 10, 1999, the WOL Foundation proposal and concept design will be available for review by interested persons at the offices of the ABMC located at the address shown above. The public meeting will begin with a formal presentation by the WOL Foundation and will then be open to the public for comments on the proposed project. Following comments from the public, members of the Commission will also be provided an opportunity to comment and, through questioning, clarify any pertinent aspects of the proposal. In an effort to accommodate those who wish to speak, the following procedures will be followed: Upon entering the meeting area, every individual who wishes to speak must sign up and include his/her name (clearly written) and current mailing address. A speakers list will be created and speakers will be called in the order of sign-up. No sign-ups will be accepted after 9:00AM. Advance sign-up is available by calling ABMC at (703) 696-6900. Group representatives presenting formally adopted positions of their group and elected officials may speak for five (5) minutes. Individuals may speak for three (3) minutes. In the interest of fairness, no time extension will be allowed. All comments should address the content of the proposal and/or the concept design. It is expected that all attendees will be courteous and respectful of the views of others. Written comments will also be accepted through August 25, 1999, and will receive the same weight as comments made at the public meeting. All such comments should be addressed to ABMC, at the address shown above, Attention: LTC Theodore Gloukhoff. ABMC will render a written decision following the public meeting. All comments will be fully considered in the preparation of the final decision of the Commission. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: COL Dale F. Means for technical information at 703-696-6899; LTC Theodore Gloukhoff, for administrative/logistical information at 703-696-6900. Dated: July 9, 1999. Theodore Gloukhoff, Director of Personnel and Administration, ABMC [FR Doc. 99-18815 Filed 7-22-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6120-01-P