How did the public react to the Environmental Assessment?
Thirty seven public comments, nearly all supportive, were received during the comment period. More can be read about the comments and the Fish & Wildlife Service’s response to the comments in the “Finding of No Significant Impact” released on April 15, 2008. It can be found online at http://alaskamaritime.fws.gov/news.htm. Paper copies can be requested by e-mailing rat_island@fws.gov or calling (907)235-6546.