Table of Contents
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Summary
Notes to Reviewers and
Respondents
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Introduction
Purpose and Need for Action
Park Purpose, Significance and Mission
Park Purpose
Park Statement of Significance
Park Mission
The Purpose of Park Roads
Functional Classifications of Park Roads
Federal Lands Highway Program
Scoping
Issues and Impact Topics
Issues
Derivation of Impact Topics
Impact Topics Selected for Detailed Analysis
Impact Topics Dismissed From Detailed Analysis
Wizard III Quarry, Rogue River National Forest
Alternatives
Introduction
Alternative A: No-Action Alternative
Alternative B: Resurfacing, Restoration, and
Rehabilitation
Roadway
Proposed Turnouts
Whitehorse Creek Crossing
Switchbacks
Pacific Crest Trail Parking Lot
Alternative C: Preferred Alternative -
Resurfacing, Restoration, Rehab., and Realig.
Mitigation Measures Common to Action Alternatives
General
Mitigation
Visitor Use, Traffic, and Highway Safety
Clearing and Grubbing
Revegetation
Cultural Resources
Air Quality
Noise and Soundscapes
Environmentally Preferred Alternative
Sustainability
Permit and Consultation Requirements
Alternatives Considered But Dismissed From
Detailed Analysis
Comparative Summary of No-Action and Action
Alternatives
Comparative Summary of Potential Environmental
Impacts
Comparative Summary of Potential Long-Term
Impacts
Affected
Environment
Location and General Description of Crater Lake
National Park
Highway 62 West Project Corridor
Park Visitation
Biotic Communities
Vegetation
Wildlife
Threatened and Endangered Species and Species of
Concern
Soils and Geology
Cultural Resources
Visitor Use, Traffic, and Highway Safety
Park Operations
Air Quality
Soundscapes and Noise
Environmental
Consequences
Introduction
Methods For Assessing Impacts
Biotic Communities
Threatened and Endangered Species
Soils and Geology
Cultural Resources
Archeological Resources
Historic Structures / Buildings
Visitor Use, Traffic, and Highway Safety
Park Operations
Air Quality
Soundscapes and Noise Quality
Cumulative Impacts
Impairment of Park Resources and Values
Environmental Consequences - Alternative A: No
Action
Biotic Communities
Threatened And Endangered Species And Species of Concern
Soils and Geology
Cultural Resources
Visitor Use, Traffic, and Highway Safety
Park Operations
Air Quality
Soundscapes and Noise
Environmental Consequences-Alternative B:
Resurfacing, Restoration, and Rehab.
Biotic Communities
Threatened and Endangered Species, Species of Concern
Soils and Geology
Cultural Resources
Visitor Use, Traffic, and Highway Safety
Park Operations
Air Quality
Soundscapes and Noise
Environmental Consequences-Alternative C:
Preferred Alternative
Biotic Communities
Threatened and Endangered Species, Species of Concern
Soils and Geology
Cultural Resources
Visitor Use and Highway Safety
Park Operations
Air Quality
Soundscapes and Noise
References
Legal Citations
Consultation
and Coordination
Federal Agencies
State and Local Agencies of Oregon
Native American Tribes
Preparers
Appendixes
Appendix 1: National Park Service Press Release
Appendix 2: Scoping and Consultation Letters
Appendix 3: Environmental Clearances for Wizard
III Quarry
Appendix 4: Threatened and Endangered Species
Lists
Appendix 5: Request for Concurrence on Effects
Determination for Effects to Northern Spotted Owls
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