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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 draft environmental impact
statements must structure 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, 533 (1978). Also,
environmental objections that could be
raised at the draft environmental impact
statement stage but that are not raised
until after completion of the final
environmental impact statement 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
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
supplemental environmental impact
statement.
To assist the Forest Service in
identifying and considering issues and
concerns on the proposed action,
comments on the draft supplemental
environmental impact statement 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 environmental
impact statement 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
the procedural provisions of the
National Environmental Policy Act at 40
CFR 1503.3 in addressing these points.
Comments received, including the
names and addressees of those who
comment, will be considered part of the
public record on this proposal and will
be available for public inspection.
The Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Supervisor will make a decision on the
project after considering comments and
responses, environmental consequences
discussed in the Final Supplemental
EIS, and applicable laws, regulations
and policies. The decision and
supporting reasons will be documented
in a Record of Decision.
(Authority: 40 CFR 1501.7 and 1508.22;
Forest Service Handbook 1909.15, Section
21)
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Dated: December 19, 2005.
Ranotta K. McNair,
Forest Supervisor, Idaho Panhandle National
Forests.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
90-Day Comment Period on the Draft
Cimarron and Comanche National
Grasslands Land Management Plan
(Draft Grasslands Plan)
The Pike and San Isabel
National Forests and the Cimarron and
Comanche National Grasslands, Forest
Service, USDA.
AGENCY:
Authority: 36 CFR 219.9(b)(2).
Notice: Commencement of 90-day
comment period on the Draft Land
Management Plan for the Cimarron and
Comanche National Grasslands.
SUMMARY: The Pike and San Isabel
National Forests and the Cimarron and
Comanche National Grasslands have
commenced a 90-day comment period,
effective December 28, 2005, on the
Draft Cimarron and Comanche National
Grasslands Land Management Plan and
supporting documents, including the
environmental assessment (EA) and the
finding of no significant impact
(FONSI).
DATES:
December 21, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Barb
Masinton, 719–553–1475.
The Pike
and San Isabel National Forests and the
Cimarron and Comanche National
Grasslands (PSICC) has commenced a
90-day comment period, effective
December 28, 2005, on the Draft
Cimarron and Comanche National
Grasslands Management Plan (Draft
Grasslands Plan); environmental
assessment (EA) and finding of no
significant impact (FONSI); and
supporting documents for the Cimarron
and Comanche National Grasslands. The
comment period is from December 28,
2005 through April 3, 2006.
You are invited to review and
comment on the Draft Grasslands Plan,
EA/FONSI, and supporting documents
by providing the Responsible Official
(the Forest Supervisor) with information
that you believe should be addressed in
the final stages of the planning process.
We are especially interested in
comments on the Draft Grasslands Plan.
The documents that are available for
review and comment include the
following:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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1. Draft Grasslands Plan, including
applicable maps
2. The EA and FONSI
3. Evaluations of existing resource
conditions and trends
4. Ecological sustainability evaluations
5. Species diversity evaluations
6. Economic and social sustainability
evaluations
7. Wild and scenic river eligibility
report
8. Scenery management systems
evaluation
9. Roads analysis report
10. Reports on the historic range of
variation for vegetation and
watersheds
All documents can be viewed,
accessed, and downloaded at the
following Web site: https://
www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/projects/
forest_revision/. The Draft Grasslands
Plan and the EA/FONSI are also
available, by request, in paper copy or
on CD.
Only those persons or organizations
who participate in this 90-day comment
period may object to the final Plan. Full
participation in the planning process
requires that written comments be
received by the Responsible Official
during the 90-day comment period. The
opportunity to object to the final Plan
will be during the 30-day objection
period before Plan approval (36 CFR
219.13(a)). The most helpful comments
would be about concerns, suggestions,
or additions related to the following
questions:
1. Does the Draft Grasslands Plan clearly
state the desired conditions of the
Grasslands and are they realistic
and achievable?
2. Does the Draft Grasslands Plan clearly
state what ecological, economic,
and social conditions are desired
and why?
3. Can the Draft Grasslands Plan be
implemented as written? If not,
what changes are needed and what
obstacles exist?
4. Is there additional, relevant scientific
information that could be used in
the analyses?
5. Would implementing the Draft
Grasslands Plan lead to the
achievement of the desired
conditions? If not, tell us why not,
and what changes are needed.
6. Is the Draft Grasslands Plan clear
about what steps (objectives) will be
taken to achieve or maintain the
stated desired conditions? If not,
what needs to be changed and how?
7. Do you believe that underlying
assumptions and analyses that were
used in developing the Draft
Grasslands Plan are correct and
based on factual information?
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8. Have possible negative consequences,
risks, or uncertainties been
adequately considered? If not, what
changes are needed?
9. Is the Draft Grasslands Plan
consistent with laws, policies, and
the multiple-use mission of the
USDA Forest Service?
Please note that all comments, names,
and addresses become part of the public
record and are subject to FOIA, except
for proprietary documents and
information. If there is a possibility that
you will file an objection during the
objection process, we recommend that
the names and addresses of the
interested parties are included with the
comments.
Comments should meet the following
requirements:
1. State that the comment is filed in
response to the 90-day comment
period for the Draft Cimarron and
Comanche National Grasslands
Land Management Plan (Draft
Grasslands Plan).
2. Identify the title of the document that
your comment is a response to.
3. Clearly state your comment and
include reasons, recommendations,
and supporting information.
Comments must be postmarked by
April 3, 2006. Comments can be sent by
mail to: CC Grasslands Plan, 225 Bush
Street, Suite 1700, San Francisco, CA
94104–4207. Comments by e-mail
should be sent to:
ccgrassplan@caet.esassoc.com.
Comments may also be faxed to: 415–
896–0332.
January 13, 2006 to be considered at this
meeting.
DATES: The meeting will be held January
20, 2006, from 6–9 p.m. and will
continue on January 21, 2006, from 9–
12 a.m., if necessary.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Kwaan Conference Room, 712 Ocean
Cape Drive, Yakutat, Alaska. Send
written comments to Tricia O’Connor, c/
o Forest Service, USDA, P.O. Box 327,
Yakutat, AK 99689, (907) 784–3359 or
electronically to poconnor@fs.fed.us.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tricia O’Connor, District Ranger and
Designated Federal Official, Yakutat
Ranger District, (907) 784–3359.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
meeting is open to the public. Council
discussion is limited to Forest Service
staff and Council members. However,
persons who wish to bring resource
projects or other Resource Advisory
Committee matters to the attention of
the Council may file written statements
with the Council staff before or after the
meeting. Public input sessions will be
provided and individuals who made
written requests by January 13, 2006
will have the opportunity to address the
Council at those sessions.
Dated: December 21, 2005.
Robert J. Leaverton,
Forest Supervisor.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Yakutat Resource Advisory Committee
Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Yakutat Resource
Advisory Committee will meet in
Yakutat, Alaska. The purpose of the
meeting is continue business of the
Yakutat Resource Advisory Committee.
The committee was formed to carry out
the requirements of the Secure Rural
Schools and Self-Determination Act of
2000. The agenda for this meeting is to
review submitted project proposals and
consider recommending projects for
funding. Project proposals are due by
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Dated: December 21, 2005.
Bob Castaneda,
Kootenai National Forest Supervisor.
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Forest Service
Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands
Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title
VIII, Pub. L. 108–447)
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
[Order No. 1431]
SUMMARY: The Kootenai National Forest
proposes to begin charging a $25 day
use fee for rental of the Bull River
Pavilion (10 a.m.–10 p.m.). An
additional $15 fee will be charged for
use past 10 p.m. to be paid at the
district. Rentals of other day use sites on
the Kootenai National Forest show that
the public appreciate and enjoy the
availability of reserving and using group
site facilities. Funds from the rental will
be used for the continued operation and
maintenance of the Bull River Pavilion.
DATES: Bull River Pavilion will become
available for rent July 1, 2006.
Comments, concerns, or questions about
Pursuant to its authority under the
Foreign-Trade Zones Act of June 18,
1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u),
the Foreign-Trade Zones Board (the
Board) adopts the following Order:
Whereas, the Northern Mississippi
FTZ, Inc., grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone
262, submitted an application to the
Board for authority to expand FTZ 262
to include two additional parcels at the
DeSoto Trade Center in Southaven
(DeSoto County), Mississippi, within
the Memphis Customs port of entry
(FTZ Docket 31–2005; filed 7/12/05);
Whereas, notice inviting public
comment was given in the Federal
AGENCY:
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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Kootenai National Forest,
USDA Forest Service.
ACTION: Notice of New Fee Site.
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Dated: December 19, 2005.
Patricia M. O’Connor,
District Ranger, Yakutat Ranger District,
Tongass National Forest.
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this new fee must be submitted by
January 30, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor’s Office,
1101 U.S. Hwy. 2 West, Libby, Montana,
59923.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill
Fansler, Forest Recreation Officer, 406–
293–6211.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement
Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108–447) directed
the Secretary of Agriculture to publish
a six month advance notice in the
Federal Register whenever new
recreation fees are established. The
intent of this notice is to give publics an
opportunity to comment if they have
concerns or questions about new fees.
The Kootenai National Forest currently
has four other groups sites that can be
reserved. An analysis of Bull River
Pavilion has shown that people desire
having this sort of recreation experience
on the Kootenai National Forest. A
market analysis indicated that the $25
day use fee with the $15 additional
night use fee is both reasonable and
acceptable for this sort of unique
recreation experience. People want to
rent Bull River Pavilion will need to do
so through the National Recreation
Reservation Service, at https://
www.reserveusa.com or by calling 1–
877–444–6777. The National Recreation
Reservation Service charges a $9 fee for
reservations.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
90-Day Comment Period on the Draft Cimarron and Comanche National
Grasslands Land Management Plan (Draft Grasslands Plan)
AGENCY: The Pike and San Isabel National Forests and the Cimarron and
Comanche National Grasslands, Forest Service, USDA.
Authority: 36 CFR 219.9(b)(2).
Notice: Commencement of 90-day comment period on the Draft Land
Management Plan for the Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands.
SUMMARY: The Pike and San Isabel National Forests and the Cimarron and
Comanche National Grasslands have commenced a 90-day comment period,
effective December 28, 2005, on the Draft Cimarron and Comanche
National Grasslands Land Management Plan and supporting documents,
including the environmental assessment (EA) and the finding of no
significant impact (FONSI).
DATES: December 21, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barb Masinton, 719-553-1475.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Pike and San Isabel National Forests and
the Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC) has commenced a
90-day comment period, effective December 28, 2005, on the Draft
Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Management Plan (Draft
Grasslands Plan); environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no
significant impact (FONSI); and supporting documents for the Cimarron
and Comanche National Grasslands. The comment period is from December
28, 2005 through April 3, 2006.
You are invited to review and comment on the Draft Grasslands Plan,
EA/FONSI, and supporting documents by providing the Responsible
Official (the Forest Supervisor) with information that you believe
should be addressed in the final stages of the planning process. We are
especially interested in comments on the Draft Grasslands Plan.
The documents that are available for review and comment include the
following:
1. Draft Grasslands Plan, including applicable maps
2. The EA and FONSI
3. Evaluations of existing resource conditions and trends
4. Ecological sustainability evaluations
5. Species diversity evaluations
6. Economic and social sustainability evaluations
7. Wild and scenic river eligibility report
8. Scenery management systems evaluation
9. Roads analysis report
10. Reports on the historic range of variation for vegetation and
watersheds
All documents can be viewed, accessed, and downloaded at the
following Web site: https://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/projects/forest_
revision/. The Draft Grasslands Plan and the EA/FONSI are also
available, by request, in paper copy or on CD.
Only those persons or organizations who participate in this 90-day
comment period may object to the final Plan. Full participation in the
planning process requires that written comments be received by the
Responsible Official during the 90-day comment period. The opportunity
to object to the final Plan will be during the 30-day objection period
before Plan approval (36 CFR 219.13(a)). The most helpful comments
would be about concerns, suggestions, or additions related to the
following questions:
1. Does the Draft Grasslands Plan clearly state the desired conditions
of the Grasslands and are they realistic and achievable?
2. Does the Draft Grasslands Plan clearly state what ecological,
economic, and social conditions are desired and why?
3. Can the Draft Grasslands Plan be implemented as written? If not,
what changes are needed and what obstacles exist?
4. Is there additional, relevant scientific information that could be
used in the analyses?
5. Would implementing the Draft Grasslands Plan lead to the achievement
of the desired conditions? If not, tell us why not, and what changes
are needed.
6. Is the Draft Grasslands Plan clear about what steps (objectives)
will be taken to achieve or maintain the stated desired conditions? If
not, what needs to be changed and how?
7. Do you believe that underlying assumptions and analyses that were
used in developing the Draft Grasslands Plan are correct and based on
factual information?
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8. Have possible negative consequences, risks, or uncertainties been
adequately considered? If not, what changes are needed?
9. Is the Draft Grasslands Plan consistent with laws, policies, and the
multiple-use mission of the USDA Forest Service?
Please note that all comments, names, and addresses become part of
the public record and are subject to FOIA, except for proprietary
documents and information. If there is a possibility that you will file
an objection during the objection process, we recommend that the names
and addresses of the interested parties are included with the comments.
Comments should meet the following requirements:
1. State that the comment is filed in response to the 90-day comment
period for the Draft Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Land
Management Plan (Draft Grasslands Plan).
2. Identify the title of the document that your comment is a response
to.
3. Clearly state your comment and include reasons, recommendations, and
supporting information.
Comments must be postmarked by April 3, 2006. Comments can be sent
by mail to: CC Grasslands Plan, 225 Bush Street, Suite 1700, San
Francisco, CA 94104-4207. Comments by e-mail should be sent to:
ccgrassplan@caet.esassoc.com. Comments may also be faxed to: 415-896-
0332.
Dated: December 21, 2005.
Robert J. Leaverton,
Forest Supervisor.
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