NPS Morning Report - Tuesday, June 19, 2001
- Subject: NPS Morning Report - Tuesday, June 19, 2001
- Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 09:40:47 -0400
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
MORNING REPORT
To: All National Park Service Areas and Offices
From: Division of Ranger Activities, Washington Office
Day/Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2001
INCIDENTS
01-283 - Lake Meredith NRA (TX) - Serious Employee Injury
Chief of maintenance L.P. and his wife S.P. were returning
from Amarillo on the afternoon of Saturday, June 16th, when a Jeep
traveling in the opposite direction crossed the road and hit their own
Jeep head-on. S.P. suffered a concussion and numerous abrasions,
cuts and contusions. She was airlifted to a hospital along with the
other driver, who suffered serious leg injuries. L.P.'s left foot
was severely damaged and he was trapped for almost an hour in their
overturned Jeep. He underwent surgery late on Saturday night and will
have to endure additional operations and a long recovery due to his
shattered heel. Both will soon be released from the hospital. L.P.
and S.P. said that their seatbelts saved their lives, not their
Jeep's airbags. Both Jeeps were totally destroyed, as were the
Pingree's two Harley-Davidson motorcycles, which they were towing on a
trailer. The accident occurred because the driver of the other Jeep
was reaching for something on the vehicle's floor and lost control.
Get well wishes may be sent to L.P. and S.P. [John Benjamin,
Superintendent, LAMR, 6/18]
[Additional reports pending....]
FIRE MANAGEMENT
National Fire Situation - Preparedness Level II
Six new large fires were reported in Florida yesterday; three were
contained. Initial attack was moderate in northern California and the
South and light elsewhere. Very high to extreme fire indices were
reported in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas,
Utah and Wyoming.
No fire watches or warnings have been issued for today.
The full NICC situation report for today can be found at
http://www.nifc.gov/news/sitreprt.pdf.
National Resource Status (Five Day Trend)
Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Date 6/15 6/16 6/17 6/18 6/19
Crews 46 77 99 114 137
Engines 84 130 125 246 305
Helicopters 14 21 30 49 52
Air Tankers 2 5 3 1 5
Overhead 339 367 420 425 509
Park Fire Situation
Mesa Verde NP (CO) - The Alpine IHC (interagency hotshot crew) is
staged at the park.
Sequoia/Kings Canyon NP (CA) - The Arrowhead IHC has been committed to
the Hemlock Fire (1,074 acres, 75% contained, 795 FF/OH), which is
burning in Bautista Canyon in San Bernadino NF.
Park Fire Danger
Extreme Great Basin NP, Hawaii Volcanoes NP, Grand Canyon NP
Very High Zion NP, Crater Lake NP, Everglades NP
High Joshua Tree NP, Sequoia/Kings Canyon NP
[NPS Situation Summary Report, 6/18; NICC Incident Management
Situation Report, 6/19]
PARKS AND PEOPLE
Agate Fossil Beds NM (NE) - The park is seeking applicants for a
permanent GS-025-5/7/9 park ranger position with both law enforcement
and lead interpretation duties. This is a 6(c) designated position. In
addition to its fossil emphasis, Agate Fossil Beds also features a
collection of American Indian artifacts and 3,000 acres of short grass
prairie. This position is currently listed as a merit promotion
announcement on USA Jobs and will be open to all sources within two to
three weeks. [AGFO]
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 Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs at
202-208-5883/5656 and ask to be forwarded to the appropriate
legislative specialist. For additional information on specific bills
(full text, status, etc.), please check Congress's web site at
http://thomas.loc.gov/.
HEARINGS/MARK-UPS
Tuesday, June 19th
House Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public
Lands (Hefley): The subcommittee will hold a markup on the following
bill prior to the hearing noted below:
o H.R. 1668 (Roemer, IN), a bill to authorize the Adams Memorial
Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land
in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor former
President John Adams and his family.
House Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public
Lands (Hefley):
Hearing on:
o H.R. 1462 (Hefley, CO), a bill to require the Secretary of the
Interior to establish a program to provide assistance through
states to eligible weed management entities to control or
eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds on public and private land.
The hearing will be at 10 a.m. in 1334 Longworth.
Wednesday, June 20th
House Resources Committee (Hansen): Hearing on:
o H.R. 701, Conservation and Reinvestment Act of 2001 (CARA)
o H.R. 1592 (Thornberry, TX), a bill to amend the Land and Water
Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to provide greater protection of
private property rights.
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 (June 12th):
o S. 1011 (Graham, FL), a bill to provide the financial
mechanisms, resource protections, and professional skills
necessary for high quality stewardship of the National Park
System and to recognize the importance of high quality outdoor
recreational opportunities on federally managed land.
o S. 1051 (Warner, VA), a bill to expand the boundary of the
Booker T. Washington National Monument, and for other
purposes.
o S. 1057 (Akaka, HI), a bill to authorize the addition of lands
to Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park in the State
of Hawaii, and for other purposes.
NEW LAWS
The following bills have passed Congress and been signed into law by
the President:
No new laws.
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