FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
John Quinley
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT for SEISMIC
STATION NETWORK
UPGRADE, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE
In
The National Park Service (NPS) is considering a proposal by the U.S.
Geological Survey -Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) to improve seismic
monitoring networks in
An environmental assessment
has been completed for this project in accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and the regulations of the Council on
Environmental Quality. Public comment will be accepted for at least 30 days
until
The three alternatives
evaluated in the environmental assessment are:
No Action Alternative: Under this alternative the seismic networks would
remain as they are in the subject three park units. AVO would continue to rely
on the analog seismometers to detect earthquake activity indicative of volcanic
activity.
Applicant’s Proposal (NPS Preferred): The NPS
would issue a research permit authorizing the AVO to upgrade six seismic
stations to the new digital technology, install three new digital seismometers,
and maintain the seismic networks in the subject parks, as noted above.
Upgrade 9 Existing Seismic Stations: The NPS would issue a research permit authorizing
the applicants to upgrade nine existing seismic stations to the new digital
technology. No new sites would be permitted.
For further information
about the project, or to request a printed copy of the assessment, contact: Joe
Fowler, Superintendent,
Written comments on the
assessment should be addressed to Superintendent Joe Fowler at
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