IN REPLY REFER TO: D22(NCR-WHL)
Mar. 9 1998
Mr. William Thomas
P.O. Box 27217
Washington, D.C. 20038
Dear Mr. Thomas:
Because you have expressed a continuing interest in the future
of the White House and President's Park, we want you to be aware
of developments being considered for the area. The National Park
Service, at the request of the U.S. Secret Service, has developed
a proposed design to replace temporary concrete barriers with
permanent security bollards on the north side of Lafayette Park
across from the White House.
The affected areas include from east to west: Madison Place and
its sidewalks; Lafayette Park; and Jackson Place and its sidewalks.
Enclosed is an "Environmental Assessment - Northside Barrier
Replacement - Lafayette Park". The environmental assessment
describes the project background and objectives, the design proposal,
and the impacts of both "no action" and the "proposed
action".
We welcome your comments on the project. We will be accepting
public comment through April 15. 1998.
Should you have questions on the project, please contact my offices
at (202) 619-6344. We appreciate your continuing interest and
insights concerning planning at the White House and President's
Park.
Sincerely,
/s/ James J. McDaniel
Director
White House Liaison
Enclosure