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.'. requirements, including prov~s~ons for visibility monitoring, new source review, long term strategies and retrofit control requirements for certain existing air pollution sources. The Act also places constraints on any park development or management activities which could affect air quality by requiring the monument to comply with all Federal, State and local air pollution control laws and regulations (Section 118 - Control of Pollution from Federal Facilities). 3. Wild River/Wilderness Study The Gunnison River, from the eastern boundary of the monument to the junction of the North Fork of the Gunnison, was designated for study as a potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System by P.L. 93-621. In addition, the lower gorge lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management are a proposed wilderness area. 4. Authorized Area The monument's present authorized area includes 20,766.14 acres of which 7,055.15 acres were authorized under Public Law 98-357 (98 Stat. 397). Federal ownership consists of 14,135.38 acres, leaving 6,630.76 acres in private ownership. Of these private lands, four parcels totaling 6202 acres lie on the North Rim and three parcels totaling 429 acres are on the South Rim. No monetary ceiling has been established for the purchase of these private lands, however, $1,274,000 has been appropriated and allotted. Presidential Proclamation Number 3344, April 8, 1960, excluded 470 acres from within the authorized boundary, which limits possibilities for expansion in the area of the South Rim. 5. Jurisdiction The National Park Service shares concurrent jurisdiction over lands within the monument with both the Colorado State Patrol and the Montrose County Sheriff's Department. 6. Permits and Agreements Two special use permits have been issued to Mr. Clarence Sandburg; one for access to private lands which lie adj acent to the southern boundary, and the 6