Security Cameras on the National Mall

National Mall, Washington DC

Approval of Comments on Preliminary and Final

United States Department of the Interior

1 NationalJanuary 9, Capital 2020 Planning| File: 8142 Commission File: 8142 Project Summary

Commission Meeting Date: January 9, 2020

NCPC Review Authority: 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1) and (d)

Applicant Request: Approval of Comments on Concept Plans

Session: Consent

NCPC Review Officer: Jamie Herr

NCPC File Number: 8142 Project Summary: The National Park Service (NPS) has submitted preliminary and final site plans for the installation of temporary security cameras at eight (8) locations on the National Mall. Currently the National Mall has no closed-circuit surveillance system, and video coverage is necessary for the safety and security of the National Mall area. The goal of the project is to install a temporary video surveillance system for a period not to exceed five (5) years on the National Mall to provide visitor and staff safety, along with the protection of park resources. The project includes eight cameras attached to new non-light poles installed on the edge of the tree panels opposite the center panels, centered between existing Olmsted light standards, between 3rd and 14th Streets. The design of the camera housings and poles will be painted to match in a dark bronze finish to blend unobtrusively with their surroundings and maintain existing viewsheds.

2 National Capital Planning Commission File: 8142 Site Location

Location Map

3 National Capital Planning Commission File: 8142 Proposed Camera Locations

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9 National Capital Planning Commission File: 8142 Proposed Camera Details

New Pole Detail New Camera Detail

10 National Capital Planning Commission File: 8142