Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle National Forests Land and Resource Management Plan Revision, 28901-28902 [05-9979]

Download as PDF 28901 Notices Federal Register Vol. 70, No. 96 Thursday, May 19, 2005 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee will be meeting to discuss 2005 projects, and hold a short public forum (question and answer session). The meeting is being held pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106– 393). The meeting is open to the public. DATES: The meeting will be held on May 24, 2005, 6:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Ravalli County Administration Building, 215 S. 4th Street, Hamilton, Montana. Send written comments to Dan Ritter, Acting District Ranger, Stevensville Ranger District, 88 Main Street, Stevensville, MT 59870, by facsimile (406) 777–7423, or electronically to dritter@fs.fed.us. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Ritter, Acting Stevensville District Ranger and Designated Federal Officer, Phone: (406) 777–5461. Dated: May 12, 2005. David T. Bull, Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 05–9977 Filed 5–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forests AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. VerDate jul<14>2003 22:14 May 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 ACTION: Notice of Adjustment. SUMMARY: A Notice of Intent to prepare an environmental impact statement to revise Land and Resource Management Plans was published in the Federal Register of September 30, 2004 (69 FR 58384). The Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forests are adjusting the forest plan revision process from compliance with the 1982 land and resource management planning regulations to compliance with new regulations published in the Federal Register of January 5, 2005 (70 FR 1062) Public Involvement: The Nez Perce and Clearwater National Forests are providing for additional public engagement through direct mailings, the Web site, and meetings when requested by individuals, groups, or agencies. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elayne Murphy, Public Affairs Officer, at 208–935–2513. Additional information will also be posted on the Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forest planning Web page at https:// www.fs.fed.us/cnpz/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A 90-day public comment period on the proposed action to revise the land and resource management plans (forest plans) for the Nez Perce and Clearwater National Forests ended on December 29, 2004. Analysis of the comments received has been completed. Collaboration with the public on the proposed plan will occur through direct mailings, the Web site, and meetings when requested by individuals, groups, or agencies. The remaining forest plan revision schedule will be approximately as follows: • Fall 2005: Release proposed forest plans and start 90-day comment period. • Fall 2006: Release final forest plans and start 30-day public objection period. • Winter 2007: Issue final decision and start plan implementation. The Web site provides additional information regarding the decision to transition to the new planning regulations, discussion of plan revision elements already completed before making this transition, and other details. Dated: May 5, 2005. Larry J. Dawson, Supervisor, Clearwater National Forest. Dated: May 5, 2005. Jane L. Cottrell, Supervisor, Nez Perce National Forest. [FR Doc. 05–9978 Filed 5– 8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle National Forests Land and Resource Management Plan Revision Forest Service, USDA. Notice of adjustment. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle National Forests here referred to as the Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle Zone (KIPZ) located in Lincoln, Sanders, and Flathead counties in Montana; Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone, Benewah, Latah and Clearwater counties in Idaho; and Pend Oreille county in Washington. A Notice of Intent to prepare an environmental impact statement to revise Land and Resource Management Plans was published in the Federal Register of April 30, 2002 (67 FR 21210). Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle Zone is adjusting the forest plan revision process from compliance with the 1982 land and resource management planning regulations to compliance with new regulations published in the Federal Register of January 5, 2005 (70 FR 1062). Public Involvement: Scheduled meetings and details of other public involvement and collaborative opportunities will be posed on the Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle (KIPZ) Web site, at www.fs.fed.us./kipz. People interested in getting on our mailing list should contact Jodi Kramer at (208) 765–7235, or e-mail at jodikramer@fs.fed.us. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Kirsten Kaiser, Co-Team Leader, Kootenai National Forest, at (406) 293– 6211 or e-mail at kkaiser@fs.fed.us, or Gary Ford Co-Team Leader, Idaho Panhandle National Forests, at (208) 765–7478 or e-mail at glford@fs.fed.us. Responsible Officials: Bob Castaneda, Supervisor of the Kootenai National Forest, 1101 U.S. Highway 2 West, Libby, MT 59923 and Ranotta McNair, Supervisor of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, 3815 Schreiber Way, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83815–8363. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A notice of Intent to prepare an environmental impact statement to revise Land and Resource Management Plans was published in the Federal Register of April 30, 2002 (67 FR 21210). Kootenai E:\FR\FM\19MYN1.SGM 19MYN1 28902 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 96 / Thursday, May 19, 2005 / Notices and Idaho Panhandle Zone is adjusting the forest plan revision process from compliance with the 1982 land and resource management planning regulations to compliance with new regulations published in the Federal Register of January 5, 2005 (70 FR 1062). This adjustment will result in the following: 1. The Responsible Official will now be the Forest Supervisors. 2. Each National Forest will establish an Environmental Management System prior to a decision on the revised forest plans. 3. The emphasis on public involvement will shift from comment on a range of alternative plans, to iterative public-Forest Service collaboration, intended to meld a single option into a broadly supported plan. For additional information on public meeting, other public involvement and collaborative opportunities, procedural differences between the 1982 and 2004 planning rules, timelines, reasoning behind our decision to transition to the new planning regulations, information on plan revision elements we have already completed before making this transition, and other details, consult the Kootenai, Idaho Panhandle Web site: www.fs.fed.us./kipz. Dated: May 12, 2005. Bob Castaneda, Forest Supervisor, Kootenai National Forest. [FR Doc. 05–9979 Filed 5–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Bitterroot, Flathead and Lolo National Forests Land and Resource Management Plan Revision Forest Service, USDA. Notice of Adjustment. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Bitterroot, Flathead and Lolo National Forests here referred to as the Western Montana Planning Zone in Ravalli, Missoula, Mineral, Sanders, Lake, Flathead, Lincoln, Lewis and Clark, Granite, and Powell Counties, Montana, and Idaho County, Idaho. A Notice of Intent to prepare an environmental impact statement to revise Land and Resource Management Plans was published in the Federal Register of January 20, 2004 (69 FR 2699). The Western Montana Planning Zone is adjusting the forest plan revision process from compliance with the 1982 land and resource management planning regulations to compliance with VerDate jul<14>2003 22:14 May 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 new regulations published in the Federal Register of January 5, 2005 (70 FR 1062). Public Involvement: Scheduled meetings and details of other public involvement opportunities will be posted on the Western Montana Planning zone Web site, at https:// www.fs.fed.us/rl/wmpz/. To get on the mailing list contact Claudia Narcisco at (406) 329–3795, or e-mail, cnarcisco@fs.fed.us. People currently on the mailing list will remain. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lee Kramer, Interdisciplinary Team Leader, Lolo National Forest, Fort Missoula, Bldg., 24, Missoula, MT 59084, (406) 392–3848 or e-mail, lkramer@fs.fed.us; or see the Web site at https:// www.fs.fed.us/rl/wmpz/. Responsible Officials: David Bull, Supervisor, Bitterroot National Forest, 1801 North 1st St., Hamilton, MT 59840. Catherine Barbouletos, Supervisor, Flathead National Forest, 1935 Third Ave., Kalispell, Mt 59901. Deborah Austin, Supervisor, Lolo National Forest, Building 24, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59804. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A Notice of Intent to prepare an environmental impact statement to revise Land and Resource Management Plans was published in the Federal Register of January 20, 2004 (69 FR 2699). The Western Montana Planning zone is adjusting the forest plan revision process from compliance with the 1982 planning regulations, to compliance with new regulations published in the Federal Register of January 5, 2005 (70 FR 1062). This adjustment will result in the following: 1. The Responsible Official(s) will be each Forest Supervisor. 2. Each National Forest will establish an Environmental Management System prior to completion of the revised forest plans. 3. The emphasis on public involvement will shift from public comment on a broad range of alternative plans, to iterative public-Forest Service collaboration on a single option to arrive at a broadly supported plan for each Forest. Public collaboration will begin in late spring of 2005, with each Forest using some combination of the following methods: (1) Posting draft desired conditions and supporting maps on the Web site; (2) open houses; (3) invited presentations; (4) newsletters; and (5) on-going collaborative dialogue in community-based working groups. The initial focal points of the collaborative process will be: (1) Desired conditions; PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (2) suitability of areas for various purposes; and (3) objectives to help move toward the desired conditions. This phase of collaboration is expected to be completed by fall of 2005. Time Schedule: The remaining forest plan revision schedule will be approximately as follows: • Fall 2005: Release proposed forest plans and start 90-day public comment period. • Summer 2006: Release final forest plans and start 30-day public objection period. • Fall 2006: Issue final decision and start plan implementation. The web site provides additional information regarding the decision to transition to the new planning regulations, discussion of plan revision elements already completed before making this transition, and other details. Dated: May 12, 2005. David T. Bull, Supervisor, Bitterroot National Forest. Dated: May 12, 2005. Catherine Barbouletos, Supervisor, Flathead National Forest. Dated: May 12, 2005. Deborah L. R. Austin. Supervisor, Lolo National Forest. [FR Doc. 05–9980 Filed 5–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M ANTITRUST MODERNIZATION COMMISSION Request for Public Comment Antitrust Modernization Commission. ACTION: Request for public comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Antitrust Modernization Commission requests comments from the public regarding specific questions relating to the issues selected for Commission study. DATES: Comments are due by June 17, July 1, or July 15, 2005, as specified below. By electronic mail: comments@amc.gov. By mail: Antitrust Modernization Commission, Attn: Public Comments, 1120 G Street, NW., Suite 810, Washington, DC 20005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew J. Heimert, Executive Director & General Counsel, Antitrust Modernization Commission. Telephone: (202) 233–0701; e-mail: info@amc.gov. Internet: https://www.amc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Antitrust Modernization Commission was established to ‘‘examine whether ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\19MYN1.SGM 19MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 96 (Thursday, May 19, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28901-28902]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-9979]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle National Forests Land and Resource 
Management Plan Revision

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of adjustment.

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SUMMARY: Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle National Forests here referred to 
as the Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle Zone (KIPZ) located in Lincoln, 
Sanders, and Flathead counties in Montana; Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, 
Shoshone, Benewah, Latah and Clearwater counties in Idaho; and Pend 
Oreille county in Washington. A Notice of Intent to prepare an 
environmental impact statement to revise Land and Resource Management 
Plans was published in the Federal Register of April 30, 2002 (67 FR 
21210). Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle Zone is adjusting the forest plan 
revision process from compliance with the 1982 land and resource 
management planning regulations to compliance with new regulations 
published in the Federal Register of January 5, 2005 (70 FR 1062).
    Public Involvement: Scheduled meetings and details of other public 
involvement and collaborative opportunities will be posed on the 
Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle (KIPZ) Web site, at www.fs.fed.us./kipz. 
People interested in getting on our mailing list should contact Jodi 
Kramer at (208) 765-7235, or e-mail at jodikramer@fs.fed.us.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Kirsten Kaiser, Co-Team 
Leader, Kootenai National Forest, at (406) 293-6211 or e-mail at 
kkaiser@fs.fed.us, or Gary Ford Co-Team Leader, Idaho Panhandle 
National Forests, at (208) 765-7478 or e-mail at glford@fs.fed.us.
    Responsible Officials: Bob Castaneda, Supervisor of the Kootenai 
National Forest, 1101 U.S. Highway 2 West, Libby, MT 59923 and Ranotta 
McNair, Supervisor of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, 3815 
Schreiber Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815-8363.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A notice of Intent to prepare an 
environmental impact statement to revise Land and Resource Management 
Plans was published in the Federal Register of April 30, 2002 (67 FR 
21210). Kootenai

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and Idaho Panhandle Zone is adjusting the forest plan revision process 
from compliance with the 1982 land and resource management planning 
regulations to compliance with new regulations published in the Federal 
Register of January 5, 2005 (70 FR 1062).
    This adjustment will result in the following:
    1. The Responsible Official will now be the Forest Supervisors.
    2. Each National Forest will establish an Environmental Management 
System prior to a decision on the revised forest plans.
    3. The emphasis on public involvement will shift from comment on a 
range of alternative plans, to iterative public-Forest Service 
collaboration, intended to meld a single option into a broadly 
supported plan.
    For additional information on public meeting, other public 
involvement and collaborative opportunities, procedural differences 
between the 1982 and 2004 planning rules, timelines, reasoning behind 
our decision to transition to the new planning regulations, information 
on plan revision elements we have already completed before making this 
transition, and other details, consult the Kootenai, Idaho Panhandle 
Web site: www.fs.fed.us./kipz.

    Dated: May 12, 2005.
Bob Castaneda,
Forest Supervisor, Kootenai National Forest.
[FR Doc. 05-9979 Filed 5-18-05; 8:45 am]
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