Deschutes and Ochoco National Forest Resource Advisory Committee, 33445 [05-11362]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 8, 2005 / Notices Preliminary Issues • Water Quality: Erosion, streambank stability, phosphorous, meeting State of Utah’s Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) standards. • Improve vegetation composition (both riparian & upland). Comment Requested This notice of intent initiates the scoping process, which guidesdevelopment of the EIS. The Forest Service is seeking public and agency comment on the proposed action to identify major issues to be analyzed in depth and assistance in identifying potential alternatives to be evaluated. Comments received to this notice, including the names and addresses of those who comment, will be considered part of the public record on this proposed action, and will be available for public inspection. Comments submitted anonymously will be accepted and considered; however, those who submit anonymous comments will not have standing to appeal the subsequent decision under 36 CFR Part 215. Additionally, pursuant to 7 CFR 1.27(d), any person may request the agency to withhold a submission from the public record by showing how the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) permits such confidentiality. Persons requesting such confidentiality should be aware that, under FOIA, confidentiality may be granted in only very limited circumstances, such as to protect trade secrets. The Forest Service will inform the requester of the agency’s decision regarding the request for confidentiality. Where the request is denied, the agency will return the submission and notify the requester that the comments may be resubmitted, without name and address, within a specified number of days. A Draft EIS will be prepared for comment. Copies will be distributed to interested and affected agencies, organizations, and members of the public for their review and comment. The comment period on the draft environmental impact statement will be 45 days from the date the Environmental Protection Agency publishes the notice of availability in the Federal Register. The Draft EIS is expected to be filed in September 2005. The Final EIS is expected to be filed in February 2006. The Forest Service believes, at this early stage, it is important to give reviewers notice of several court rulings related to public participation in the environmental review process. First, reviewers of the Draft EIS must structure VerDate jul<14>2003 18:08 Jun 07, 2005 Jkt 205001 their participation in the environmental review of the proposal so that it is meaningful and alerts an agency to the reviewer’s position and contentions. Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp. v. NRDC, 435 U.S. 519, 553 (1978). Also, environmental objections that could be raised at the Draft EIS stage but that are not raised until after completion of the Final EIS may be waived or dismissed by the courts. City of Angoon v. Hodel, 803 F.2d 1016, 1022 (9th Cir. 1986) and Wisconsin Heritages, Inc. v. Harris, 490 F. Supp. 1334, 1338 (E.D. Wis. 1980). Because of these court rulings, it is very important that those interested in this proposed action participate by the close of the 45-day comment period so that substantive comments and objections are made available to the Forest Service at a time when it can meaningfully consider them and respond to them in the Final EIS. To assist the Forest Service in identifying and considering issues and concerns on the proposed action, comments on the Draft EIS should be as specific as possible. It is also helpful if comments refer to specific pages or chapters of the draft statement. Comments may also address the adequacy of the Draft EIS or the merits of the alternatives formulated and discussed in the statement. Reviewers may wish to refer to the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for implementing procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act at 40 CFR 1503.3 in addressing these points. In the Final EIS, the Forest Service is required to respond to comments received during the comment period. The Forest Supervisor for the Uinta National Forest will be the responsible official for the EIS and its Record of Decision. The Record of Decision will be subject to Forest Service appeal regulations (36 CFR part 215). Julie K. King, District Ranger. [FR Doc. 05–11335 Filed 6–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Deschutes and Ochoco National Forest Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Redmond, Oregon. The purpose of the meeting is PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33445 to review proposed projects and make recommendations under Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. DATES: The meeting will be held July 6 and 7, 2005 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the office of the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, 2363 SW Glacier Place, Redmond, Oregon 97756. Send written comments to Kevin D. Martin, acting as Designated Federal Official for Larry Timchak, for the Deschutes and Ochoco Resource Advisory Committee, c/o Forest Service, USDA, Ochoco National Forest, 3160 NE 3rd St., Prineville, OR 97754 or electronically to kdmartin@fs.fed.us. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin D. Martin, Acting as Designated Federal Official for Larry Timchak, Ochoco National Forest, 541–416–6625. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Committee discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Committee members. However, persons who wish to bring Title II matters to the attention of the Committee may file written statements with the Committee staff before the meeting. A public input session will be provided and individuals who made written requests by June 29 will have the opportunity to address the Committee at the session. Dated: May 2, 2005. Kevin Martin, Acting Designated Federal Official. [FR Doc. 05–11362 Filed 6–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Risk Management Agency Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection Risk Management Agency, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C Chapter 35) this notice announces the Risk Management Agency’s intention to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection for Risk Management and Crop Insurance Education; Request for Applications. DATES: Comments on this notice will be accepted until close of business August 8, 2005. E:\FR\FM\08JNN1.SGM 08JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 8, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 33445]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-11362]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Deschutes and Ochoco National Forest Resource Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests Resource Advisory 
Committee will meet in Redmond, Oregon. The purpose of the meeting is 
to review proposed projects and make recommendations under Title II of 
the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.

DATES: The meeting will be held July 6 and 7, 2005 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the office of the Central Oregon 
Intergovernmental Council, 2363 SW Glacier Place, Redmond, Oregon 
97756. Send written comments to Kevin D. Martin, acting as Designated 
Federal Official for Larry Timchak, for the Deschutes and Ochoco 
Resource Advisory Committee, c/o Forest Service, USDA, Ochoco National 
Forest, 3160 NE 3rd St., Prineville, OR 97754 or electronically to 
kdmartin@fs.fed.us.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin D. Martin, Acting as Designated 
Federal Official for Larry Timchak, Ochoco National Forest, 541-416-
6625.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Committee 
discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Committee members. 
However, persons who wish to bring Title II matters to the attention of 
the Committee may file written statements with the Committee staff 
before the meeting. A public input session will be provided and 
individuals who made written requests by June 29 will have the 
opportunity to address the Committee at the session.

    Dated: May 2, 2005.
Kevin Martin,
Acting Designated Federal Official.
[FR Doc. 05-11362 Filed 6-7-05; 8:45 am]
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