NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
                           MORNING REPORT


To:         All National Park Service Areas and Offices

From:       Division of Ranger Activities, Washington Office

Day/Date:   Tuesday, May 2, 2000

ALMANAC

On this date in 1932, President Herbert Hoover approved an act of 
Congress authorizing acceptance of a Potomac River island in 
Washington, D.C., as a memorial to Theodore Roosevelt.  Theodore 
Roosevelt Island contains a statue of the president amid natural 
surroundings.

INCIDENTS

00-177 - Great Smoky Mountains NP (NC/TN) - Rescue

Park dispatch received a cell phone call from hiker J.G. just 
before 7 p.m. on April 26th. J.G., who was at the Derrick Knob 
shelter on the Appalachian Trail, reported that he was an 
insulin-dependent diabetic and that he was suffering from high blood 
sugar and flu-like symptoms, both of which prevented him from 
continuing his trip.  Chuck Hester, a resources management employee, 
was working in the area; he contacted J.G. and confirmed the report, 
then stayed with him until ranger-medics and carry-out team arrived 
just after midnight. They decided to wait until morning to bring the 
patient out after consulting with medical control. J.G. was admitted 
to the University of Tennessee Hospital intensive care unit just after 
noon on the 27th.  His blood sugar was recorded at 580, which is 
dangerously low.  Helen McNutt was the IC. [Jason Houck, CR, GRSM, 
5/1]

CULTURAL/NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

No submissions.

OPERATIONAL NOTES

Monument Vandalism - Over the past two years, a number of incidents of 
vandalism have occurred at Civil War and other sites in which 
monuments have been "anointed" with oil. When an oily substance is 
discovered on stone, it's important that cultural resource management 
experts be consulted before beginning any efforts to remove the 
substance. It's acceptable to use absorbent materials that might be on 
hand, such as paper towels, but some cleaning materials that seem 
appropriate can be very harmful. Parks must not, for example, apply 
any form of heat, such as steam cleaners, or employ any unapproved 
petroleum distillate solvents. These applications can drive the oil 
further into the pores of the stone, making the stain virtually 
permanent and causing other negative effects. [Jerry Rogers, IMRO]

Draft DO-70/RM-70 Released - The drafts of Director's Order 70 and 
Reference Manual 70, which define responsibilities and establish 
standards for electronic information published by the NPS, are now out 
for 60 day review. Both documents can be found at 
www.nps.gov/helpdesk/DO70-4-2000.htm. The comment period ends on June 
5th. Input from the field is being actively solicited. [Steve 
Pittleman, ITC/WASO]

MEMORANDA

No submissions.

PARKS AND PEOPLE

Wilson's Creek NB (MO) - The park is interested in filling a vacant 
GS-025-9 law enforcement ranger position with a lateral transfer.  The 
position is covered under enhanced retirement (6c). This is the only 
full-time law enforcement position at the battlefield; duties are 
accordingly varied, but include patrol, cooperation with local 
agencies, emergency services management, case investigation, special 
events and urban recreational use management. Firefighting, EMT, 
computer (CIRS) and ARPA skills are important.  The battlefield 
consists of 1,750 acres and receives over 175,000 visitors annually.  
No government housing is available, but a variety of housing can be 
found in the surrounding area for rent or purchase.  If you're 
interested in being considered, please send a current SF-171 to 
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, 6424 West Farm Road 182, 
Republic, MO, 65738 by May 20, 2000.  Questions can be directed to 
chief ranger John Sutton at 417-732-2662.

UPCOMING IN CONGRESS

The following activities will be taking place in Congress during 
coming weeks on matters pertaining to the National Park Service or 
kindred agencies.  For inquiries regarding legislation pertaining to 
the NPS, please contact the main office at 202-208-5883/5656 and ask 
to be forwarded to the appropriate legislative specialist.

HEARINGS/MARK-UPS

Tuesday, May 9th

House Resources Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands 
(Hansen): Hearing on:

o       H.R. 2267 (McInnis, CO), a bill to amend the National Trails 
        System Act to clarify Federal authority relating to land 
        acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of the 
        trails, and for other purposes.  
o       H.R. 4086 (Ryun, KS), a bill to amend the National Trails 
        System Act to require that property owners be compensated when 
        certain railbanked trails are developed for purposes of public 
        use, and for other purposes.
o       H.R. 2409, a bill to designate El Camino Real de los Tejas as 
        a National Historic Trail.

The hearing will be at 10 a.m. in 1334 Longworth.

Tuesday, May 16th

House Resources Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands 
(Hansen): Hearing on:

o       H.R. 3632 (Lantos, CA), a bill to revise the boundaries of 
        Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and for other purposes. 
o       H.R. 4063 (Miller, CA), a bill to establish the Rosie the 
        Riveter-World War II Home Front National Historical Park in 
        the State of California, and for other purposes.
o       H.R. 4125, a bill to provide a grant to Millennium Cultural 
        Cooperative Park in Ohio.

The hearing will be at 10 a.m. in 1334 Longworth.

LEGISLATION INTRODUCED

The following bills either directly or indirectly pertaining to the 
NPS have been introduced since the last Morning Report listing of new 
legislation (April 27th):

o       S.2478 (Akaka, HI), a bill to require the Secretary of the 
        Interior to conduct a theme study on the peopling of America, 
        and for other purposes.
o       S.2485 (Collins, ME), a bill to direct the Secretary of 
        Interior to provide assistance in planning and constructing a 
        regional heritage center in Calais, Maine.

NEW LAWS

The following bills have passed Congress and been signed into law: No 
new laws.

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Prepared by the Division of Ranger Activities, WASO, with the 
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