National Park Service, New England System Support Office, Division of Concession Management, 15 State Street, Boston, MA 02109-3572

V -- NEGOTIATION OF CONCESSION PERMIT FOR A HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOUR OPERATION SOL CP-SARA001-97 POC Kathy Williams, (617) 223-5074. Public notice is hereby given that the National Park Service proposes to award a concession permit authorizing a horse drawn carriage tour concession at Saratoga National Historical Park, Stillwater, New York, for a period of four years from January 1, 1997 through December 31, 2000. Estimated gross receipts for the operating season average $9,100.00. EFFECTIVE DATE: Sixty (60) days after date of publication in the ``Commerce Business Daily.'' ADDRESS: Interested parties should contact the Superintendent, New England System Support Office, Northeast Field Area, Concession Program Management, 15 State Street, Boston, MA 02109-3572, (617) 223-5074, to obtain a copy of the prospectus describing the requirements of the proposed permit. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This permit renewal has been determined to be categorically excluded from the procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act and no environmental document will be prepared. The current operator is authorized under an Incidental Business Permit, and therefore, is not entitled to be given preference in the award of this permit. This means that the permit will be awarded to the party submitting the best offer. The Secretary will consider and evaluate all proposals received as a result of this notice. Any proposal must be received by the Superintendent, New England System Support Office not later than the sixtieth (60th) day following publication of this notice to be considered and evaluated. (0010)

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