The public comment period for the preliminary alternatives for the upcoming Olympic Hot Springs Road Long-Term Access Environmental Assessment has been extended through Sunday, Feb. 24.

The comment period was originally scheduled for Dec. 3-Jan. 6, but the public was unable to post online comments during the government shutdown.

The upcoming Olympic Hot Springs Road Long-Term Access environmental assessment analyzes various options, including a no action (current management) alternative, modifying the current roadway or relocating it outside the floodplain—one of which will be implemented in 2021.

Preliminary alternatives are available for review and comment on the project planning website at parkplanning.nps.gov/OHSREA. Comments may be submitted directly on this site by clicking on “Open for Comment” and following the links to review the document and submit a comment.

Or, comments can be mailed or hand-delivered to: Olympic National Park, Attn: Acting Superintendent Lee Taylor, Olympic Hot Springs Road Long-Term Access EA, 600 East Park Avenue, Port Angeles, Washington 98362.

Comments submitted by phone or email will not be accepted — with exception of those that were received during the shutdown due to the website being inaccessible.

Comments submitted on behalf of other individuals, either by organizations or individuals, will not be accepted.