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Notice of Proposed Native Plant
Material Policy, Forest Service Manual
(FSM) 2070
AGENCY:
Forest Service, USDA.
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Notice of proposed directive;
request for comment.
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Forest Service is
proposing to establish a new directive to
Forest Service Manual (FSM) 2070 for
native plant materials, which will
provide direction for the use, growth,
development, and storage of native
plant materials. Public comment is
invited and will be considered in
development of the final directive. A
copy of the proposed directive is
available at
https://www.fs.fed.us/rangelands/
whoweare/documents/
FSM2070_Final_2_062905.pdf.
DATES: Comments must be received in
writing by July 25, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments via
the U.S. Postal Service to; Native Plant
Materials Proposed Directive, Rangeland
Management Staff, MAIL STOP 1103,
Forest Service, USDA, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20250, or by facsimile
to (202) 205–1096 or by e-mail to
nativeplant@fs.fed.us. If comments are
sent via facsimile or e-mail, the public
is asked not to submit duplicate written
comments by mail. Please confine
comments to issues pertinent to the
proposed directive and explain the
reasons for any recommended changes.
All comments, including names and
addresses when provided, are placed in
the record and are available for public
inspection and copying at 201 14th
Street, SW., Washington, DC, during
regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
holidays. Persons wishing to inspect the
comments are encouraged to call in
advance to Brian Boyd, (202) 205–1496
to facilitate entrance into the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Larry Stritch, Rangeland Management
Staff, USDA Forest Service, Mailstop
1103, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20250, (202) 205–1279.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title 36
CFR 219.10(b) states: ‘‘The overall goal
of the ecological element of
sustainability is to provide a framework
to contribute to sustaining native
ecological systems by providing
ecological conditions to support
diversity of native plant and animal
species in the plan area.’’ Executive
Order 13112 (February 3, 1999, sec.
2(a)(2)(IV)) on invasive species states
the agencies will ‘‘provide for
restoration of native species and habitat
conditions in ecosystems that have been
invaded [by non-native species].’’ In
accordance with the executive order and
regulation, the Forest Service is
developing a new proposed directive to
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Forest Service Manual (FSM) 2070,
Native Plant Materials, which addresses
the uses of native plant materials in the
revegetation, restoration, and
rehabilitation of National Forest System
lands in order to achieve the Agency’s
goal of providing for the diversity of
plant and animal communities. The
proposed policy would direct
collaboration with federal, State, and
local government entities and the public
to develop and implement a program for
native plant materials for use in
revegetation, restoration, and
rehabilitation.
In proposing this new policy, the
Forest Service’s goal is to promote the
use of native plant materials in
revegetation for restoration and
rehabilitation in order to manage and
conserve terrestrial and aquatic
biological diversity. The proposed
policy defines a native plant as: All
indigenous terrestrial and aquatic plant
species that evolved naturally in an
ecosystem. The proposed policy also
requires the use of best available
information to choose ecologically
adapted plant materials for the site and
situation. Further, the proposed policy
states that native plants are to be used
when timely natural regeneration of the
native plant community is not likely to
occur; native plant materials are the first
choice in revegatation for restoration
and rehabilitation efforts. Nonnative,
non-invasive plant species may be used
when needed: (1) In emergency
conditions to protect basic resource
values such as soil stability and water
quality; (2) as an interim, non-persistent
measure designed to aid in new
establishment of native plants (unless
natural soil, water and biotic conditions
have been permanently altered); (3)
native plant species are not available;
and (4) when working in permanently
altered plant communities. Under no
circumstances will nonnative invasive
plant species be used.
When the proposed policy is issued as
final, the Forest Service will: (1)
Undertake a comprehensive assessment
of needs (type and amount) for native
plant materials; (2) invest in a long-term
commitment to research and
development, education, and
technology transfer for native plant
materials; (3) expand efforts to increase
the availability of native plant materials;
and (4) collaborate with other federal
agencies; tribal, State, and local
governments; academic institutions; and
the private sector.
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Regulatory Certifications
Regulatory Impact
This proposed directive has been
reviewed under USDA procedures and
Executive Order 12866 (September 30,
1993) on regulatory planning and
review. It has been determined that this
is not a significant action. This
proposed action to provide agency
direction would not have an annual
effect of $100 million or more on the
economy nor adversely affect
productivity, competition, jobs, the
environment, public health or safety,
nor State or local governments. This
proposed action would not interfere
with an action taken or planned by
another agency nor raise new legal or
policy issues. Finally, this proposed
action would not alter the budgetary
impact of entitlements, grants, user fees,
or loan programs or the rights and
obligations of recipients program.
Accordingly, this proposed action is not
subject to Office of Management and
Budget review under Executive Order
12866.
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Environmental Impact
These proposed additions to Forest
Service Manual (FSM) 2070 would
address the use of native plant materials
in revegetation, rehabilitation, and
restoration projects; and when
nonnative, noninvasive species may be
used. Section 31.1b of Forest Service
Handbook (FSH) 1909.15 (57 FR 43168;
September 18, 1992) excludes from
documentation in an environmental
assessment or impact statement ‘‘rules,
regulations, or policies to establish
Service-wide administrative procedures,
program processes, or instruction.’’ The
Agency’s preliminary assessment is that
this proposed action falls within this
category of actions, and that no
extraordinary circumstances exist as
currently defined which would require
preparation of an environmental impact
statement or environmental assessment.
A final determination will be made
upon adoption of the final directive.
Federalism
The agency has considered this
proposed directive under the
requirements of Executive Order 13132
(August 4, 1999) on federalism. The
agency has made an assessment that the
proposed directive conforms with the
federalism principles set out in this
executive order; would not impose any
compliance costs on the States; and
would not have substantial direct effects
on the States, on the relationship
between the national government and
the States, nor on the distribution of
power and responsibilities among the
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various levels of government. Therefore,
the Agency concludes that the proposed
directive does not have federalism
implications.
Consultation and Coordination With
Indian Tribal Governments
This proposed directive has been
reviewed under Executive Order 13175
(November 6, 2000) on consultation and
coordination with Indian tribal
governments. This proposed directive
does not have substantial direct effects
on one or more Indian tribes, on the
relationship between the federal
government and Indian tribes, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities between the federal
government and Indian tribes. Nor does
this proposed directive impose
substantial direct compliance costs on
Indian tribal governments or preempt
tribal law. Therefore, it has been
determined that this proposed directive
does not have tribal implications
requiring advance consultation with
Indian tribes.
No Takings Implications
This proposed directive has been
analyzed in accordance with the
principles and criteria contained in
Executive Order 12630 (March 15, 1998)
on governmental actions and
interference with constitutionally
protected property rights. It has been
determined that the proposed directive
does not pose the risk of a taking of
constitutionally protected private
property.
Civil Justice Reform Act
This proposed action has been
reviewed under Executive Order 12988
(February 7, 1996) on civil justice
reform. If this proposed directive were
adopted: (1) All State and local laws and
regulations that are in conflict with this
proposed directive or which would
impede its full implementation would
be preempted; (2) no retroactive effect
would be given to this proposed
directive; and (3) it would not require
administrative proceedings before
parties may file suit in court challenging
its provisions.
Energy Effects
This proposed directive has been
reviewed under Executive Order 13211
(May 18, 2001) on actions concerning
regulations that significantly affect
energy supply, distribution, or use. It
has been determined that this proposed
directive does not constitute a
significant energy action as defined in
the Executive Order.
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Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the
Public
This proposed directive does not
contain any additional recordkeeping or
reporting requirements associated with
onshore oil and gas exploration and
development or other information
collection requirements as defined in
Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), part 1320. Accordingly, the
review provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.) and its implementing
regulations at 5 CFR part 1320 do not
apply.
Dated: May 16, 2006
Dale N. Bosworth,
Chief, Forest Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
RIN 0596-AC44
Notice of Proposed Native Plant Material Policy, Forest Service
Manual (FSM) 2070
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of proposed directive; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Forest Service is proposing to establish a new directive
to Forest Service Manual (FSM) 2070 for native plant materials, which
will provide direction for the use, growth, development, and storage of
native plant materials. Public comment is invited and will be
considered in development of the final directive. A copy of the
proposed directive is available at https://www.fs.fed.us/rangelands/
whoweare/documents/FSM2070_Final_2_062905.pdf.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing by July 25, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments via the U.S. Postal Service to; Native
Plant Materials Proposed Directive, Rangeland Management Staff, MAIL
STOP 1103, Forest Service, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20250, or by facsimile to (202) 205-1096 or by e-mail to
nativeplant@fs.fed.us. If comments are sent via facsimile or e-mail,
the public is asked not to submit duplicate written comments by mail.
Please confine comments to issues pertinent to the proposed directive
and explain the reasons for any recommended changes. All comments,
including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record
and are available for public inspection and copying at 201 14th Street,
SW., Washington, DC, during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Persons wishing to
inspect the comments are encouraged to call in advance to Brian Boyd,
(202) 205-1496 to facilitate entrance into the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Stritch, Rangeland Management
Staff, USDA Forest Service, Mailstop 1103, 1400 Independence Avenue,
SW., Washington, DC 20250, (202) 205-1279.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title 36 CFR 219.10(b) states: ``The overall
goal of the ecological element of sustainability is to provide a
framework to contribute to sustaining native ecological systems by
providing ecological conditions to support diversity of native plant
and animal species in the plan area.'' Executive Order 13112 (February
3, 1999, sec. 2(a)(2)(IV)) on invasive species states the agencies will
``provide for restoration of native species and habitat conditions in
ecosystems that have been invaded [by non-native species].'' In
accordance with the executive order and regulation, the Forest Service
is developing a new proposed directive to Forest Service Manual (FSM)
2070, Native Plant Materials, which addresses the uses of native plant
materials in the revegetation, restoration, and rehabilitation of
National Forest System lands in order to achieve the Agency's goal of
providing for the diversity of plant and animal communities. The
proposed policy would direct collaboration with federal, State, and
local government entities and the public to develop and implement a
program for native plant materials for use in revegetation,
restoration, and rehabilitation.
In proposing this new policy, the Forest Service's goal is to
promote the use of native plant materials in revegetation for
restoration and rehabilitation in order to manage and conserve
terrestrial and aquatic biological diversity. The proposed policy
defines a native plant as: All indigenous terrestrial and aquatic plant
species that evolved naturally in an ecosystem. The proposed policy
also requires the use of best available information to choose
ecologically adapted plant materials for the site and situation.
Further, the proposed policy states that native plants are to be used
when timely natural regeneration of the native plant community is not
likely to occur; native plant materials are the first choice in
revegatation for restoration and rehabilitation efforts. Nonnative,
non-invasive plant species may be used when needed: (1) In emergency
conditions to protect basic resource values such as soil stability and
water quality; (2) as an interim, non-persistent measure designed to
aid in new establishment of native plants (unless natural soil, water
and biotic conditions have been permanently altered); (3) native plant
species are not available; and (4) when working in permanently altered
plant communities. Under no circumstances will nonnative invasive plant
species be used.
When the proposed policy is issued as final, the Forest Service
will: (1) Undertake a comprehensive assessment of needs (type and
amount) for native plant materials; (2) invest in a long-term
commitment to research and development, education, and technology
transfer for native plant materials; (3) expand efforts to increase the
availability of native plant materials; and (4) collaborate with other
federal agencies; tribal, State, and local governments; academic
institutions; and the private sector.
[[Page 30376]]
Regulatory Certifications
Regulatory Impact
This proposed directive has been reviewed under USDA procedures and
Executive Order 12866 (September 30, 1993) on regulatory planning and
review. It has been determined that this is not a significant action.
This proposed action to provide agency direction would not have an
annual effect of $100 million or more on the economy nor adversely
affect productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health
or safety, nor State or local governments. This proposed action would
not interfere with an action taken or planned by another agency nor
raise new legal or policy issues. Finally, this proposed action would
not alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or
loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients program.
Accordingly, this proposed action is not subject to Office of
Management and Budget review under Executive Order 12866.
Environmental Impact
These proposed additions to Forest Service Manual (FSM) 2070 would
address the use of native plant materials in revegetation,
rehabilitation, and restoration projects; and when nonnative,
noninvasive species may be used. Section 31.1b of Forest Service
Handbook (FSH) 1909.15 (57 FR 43168; September 18, 1992) excludes from
documentation in an environmental assessment or impact statement
``rules, regulations, or policies to establish Service-wide
administrative procedures, program processes, or instruction.'' The
Agency's preliminary assessment is that this proposed action falls
within this category of actions, and that no extraordinary
circumstances exist as currently defined which would require
preparation of an environmental impact statement or environmental
assessment. A final determination will be made upon adoption of the
final directive.
Federalism
The agency has considered this proposed directive under the
requirements of Executive Order 13132 (August 4, 1999) on federalism.
The agency has made an assessment that the proposed directive conforms
with the federalism principles set out in this executive order; would
not impose any compliance costs on the States; and would not have
substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, nor on the distribution of
power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
Therefore, the Agency concludes that the proposed directive does not
have federalism implications.
Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments
This proposed directive has been reviewed under Executive Order
13175 (November 6, 2000) on consultation and coordination with Indian
tribal governments. This proposed directive does not have substantial
direct effects on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship
between the federal government and Indian tribes, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities between the federal
government and Indian tribes. Nor does this proposed directive impose
substantial direct compliance costs on Indian tribal governments or
preempt tribal law. Therefore, it has been determined that this
proposed directive does not have tribal implications requiring advance
consultation with Indian tribes.
No Takings Implications
This proposed directive has been analyzed in accordance with the
principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 12630 (March 15,
1998) on governmental actions and interference with constitutionally
protected property rights. It has been determined that the proposed
directive does not pose the risk of a taking of constitutionally
protected private property.
Civil Justice Reform Act
This proposed action has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988
(February 7, 1996) on civil justice reform. If this proposed directive
were adopted: (1) All State and local laws and regulations that are in
conflict with this proposed directive or which would impede its full
implementation would be preempted; (2) no retroactive effect would be
given to this proposed directive; and (3) it would not require
administrative proceedings before parties may file suit in court
challenging its provisions.
Energy Effects
This proposed directive has been reviewed under Executive Order
13211 (May 18, 2001) on actions concerning regulations that
significantly affect energy supply, distribution, or use. It has been
determined that this proposed directive does not constitute a
significant energy action as defined in the Executive Order.
Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public
This proposed directive does not contain any additional
recordkeeping or reporting requirements associated with onshore oil and
gas exploration and development or other information collection
requirements as defined in Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
part 1320. Accordingly, the review provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and its implementing
regulations at 5 CFR part 1320 do not apply.
Dated: May 16, 2006
Dale N. Bosworth,
Chief, Forest Service.
[FR Doc. E6-8136 Filed 5-25-06; 8:45 am]
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