Whom You Know: NPS Opens Comment Period on Environmental Assessment of Life Safety Changes at Statue of Liberty National Monument

Friday, August 13, 2010

NPS Opens Comment Period on Environmental Assessment of Life Safety Changes at Statue of Liberty National Monument

The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment and Assessment of Effect (EA/AoE) for public review and comment for the implementation of life safety upgrades at the Statue of Liberty National Monument. Improvements are currently proposed because other sections of the monument are currently not compliant with life safety and accessibility codes. Upgrades to infrastructure, circulation, and emergency egress within the monument would allow compliance with applicable codes to the maximum extent possible without compromising the historic fabric of the monument.

This EA/AoE evaluates two alternatives, the preferred alternative and the no action alternative, and also describes alternatives that have been considered but dismissed. The proposed actions involve both the renovation of existing elements and the construction of new features to improve fire safety, accessibility, and circulation within the structure. The proposed actions include the removal of and replacement of existing stairs and elevators as well as upgrades to the fire safety, ventilation, and lighting systems.

The proposed actions would be undertaken in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and would limit impacts to historic structures. A draft Programmatic Agreement has been prepared and is included in the Appendix of the document, that once signed, will enhance consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office and Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and better outline the process and schedule for the project’s consultation and any required mitigation.

Those who wish to view and comment on the EA/AoE, may do so between Aug. 13 and Sept. 13 either electronically at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/STLI or by mail to the Park Superintendent at Statue of Liberty National Monument, National Park Service, Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004.

Commentors should be aware that before including their address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in a comment, they should be aware that the entire comment – including personal identifying information – may be made publicly available at any time. While they can ask in their comments to withhold personal identifying information from public review, the NPS cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so.

About Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island
Located on a 12-acre island in New York Harbor, the Statue, Liberty Enlightening the World, was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.

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