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V -- CONCESSION CONTRACT AUTHORIZING OPERATION OF A YOUTH HOSTEL. SOL CC-CACO006-97 DUE 052397 POC Frank Ackerman (508) 349-3785, ext.230 Public notice is hereby given that the National Park Service proposes to award a concession contract authorizing the operation of a youth hostel for the public at Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts for a period of four (4) years nine (9) months from January 1, 1997. EFFECTIVE DATE: May 23, 1997. ADDRESS: Interested parties should contact Cape Cod National Seashore, South Wellfleet, Massachusetts 02663, telephone (508) 349-3785, ext. 230, to obtain a copy of the prospectus describing the requirements of the proposed contract. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This contract 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 Secretary will consider and evaluate all proposals received as a result of this notice. Any proposal must be received by the National Park Service, Boston Support Office, Concession Management Program, 15 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109-3572, not later than May 23, 1997, to be considered and evaluated. (0079)

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