Does the Merced River Plan allow the National Park Service to make decisions without further public comment?
No, all significant changes or amendments to the plan will involve public comment. Special implementation actions, which will be covered in future plans, must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This act insures that environmental information is available to public officials and citizens before decisions are made and before actions are taken. However, in some rare instances, the superintendent can take immediate actions, but only for significant reasons (i.e. public safety). If this were to occur, all actions would be required to fall within specific guidelines.
Does the Merced River Plan allow the National Park Service to make decisions without further public comment?