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M -- OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED TO RENEW A CONCESSION PERMIT SOL 6064-OYC DUE 070798 POC Andrew E. Banta, Fort Union Trading Post NHS, R.R. 3, Box 71, Williston, ND 58801 SUMMARY: Public Notice is hereby given that the National Park Service proposes to award a concession permit authorizing the continued sales of visitor convenience items and photographic supplies in conjunction with Cooperating Association Activities within Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site. EFFECTIVE DATE: July 6, 1998 ADDRESS: Interested parties should contact Superintendent Andrew E. Banta, Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site, R.R. 3, Box 71, Williston, North Dakota 55801, or phone (701-572-9083) to obtain a copy of the prospectus. This describes the requirements of the proposed concessions permit to be awarded for a period of four years, approximately October 1, 1998 through September 30, 2002. All proposals to be evaluated and considered must be received by the Superintendent, Fort Union Trading Post NHS, R.R. 3, Box 71, Williston, North Dakota 55801,no later than 4:30 p.m.(Mountain Time)on July 6, 1998. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This permit has been determined to be categorically excluded from the procedural provisions to the National Environmental Policy Act and no environmental document will be prepared. The Secretary of the Interior will consider and evaluate all proposals received in response to this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George R. Frederick, Chief, Concessions Management, 1709 Jackson, Omaha, NE 68102, or call 402-221-3612. (0111)

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