Ely Westside Rangeland Project, 68531-68532 [06-9388]
Download as PDF
<![CDATA[
Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 227 / Monday, November 27, 2006 / Notices
In addition, State agencies are
required to submit a project area
breakdown on the FNS–388A of
issuance and participation data twice a
year. This data is useful in identifying
project areas that operate fraud
detection units in accordance with the
Act.
As of June 2006, 90 percent of the
total responses submitted the FNS–388
data electronically and 10 percent
submitted paper reports. As of March
2006, the last time the FNS–388A was
submitted, 73 percent of the total
response submitted FNS–388A data
electronically and 27 percent submitted
paper reports.
Respondents: State agencies that
administer the Food Stamp Program.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
53.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 13.81
Estimated Hours per Response: 7.14
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: The annual reporting and
recordkeeping burden for OMB No.
0584–0081 is estimated to be 5,226
hours. This is an increase of 683.7 hours
due to an increase in the number of
responses from State agencies.
Dated: November 17, 2006.
Roberto Salazar,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. E6–19986 Filed 11–24–06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–30–P
Forest Service
Ely Westside Rangeland Project
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice of intent to prepare an
environmental impact statement.
AGENCY:
sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Ely Ranger District,
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will
prepare an environmental impact
statement (EIS) on a proposal to
authorize continued livestock grazing
within the Ely Westside Rangeland
Project area. The analysis will
determine if a change in management
direction for livestock grazing is needed
to move existing resource conditions
within the Ely Westside Rangeland
Project area towards desired conditions.
Allotments within the project area are
Big Creek, Black Rock, Cherry Creek,
Currant Creek, Ellison Basin, Hooper
Canyon, Irwin Canyon, Illipah, Pine/
Quinn Creek, Tom Plain, Treasure Hill,
and Troy Mountain. The Black Rock,
Cherry Creek, Currant Creek, Ellison
Basin, Illipah, Pine/Quinn Creek, Tom
Plain, and Treasure Hill, are currently
16:58 Nov 24, 2006
Jkt 211001
Comments concerning the scope
of the analysis are due by January 15,
2007. The draft environmental impact
statement is expected May 2007 and the
final environmental impact statement is
expected September 2007.
DATES:
Send written comments to
District Ranger, Ely Ranger District, 825
Ave. E, Ely, Nevada 89301.
ADDRESSES:
For
further information, mail
correspondence to or contact David
Palmer, Project Coordinator, at the Ely
Ranger District, 825 Ave. E, Ely Nevada
89301. The telephone number is 775–
289–5116. E-mail address is
dmpalmer@fs.fed.us.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Purpose and Need for Action
There is a need to maintain or
improve the condition of riparian
resources and maintain or improve the
overall health of the rangeland in the
Ely Westside Rangeland Project area.
The purpose of this project is to
determine the management direction for
livestock grazing needed to move
existing resource conditions within the
project area towards desired conditions.
Possible Alternatives
In addition to the proposed action, we
have tentatively identified two
additional alternatives that will be
analyzed in the EIS.
(1.) No Action/No Grazing: This is not
issuing new grazing permits when
existing permits expire.
(2.) Current Management: This is
continuation of current grazing
management.
Responsible Official
Patricia N. Irwin, District Ranger, Ely
Ranger District, 825 Ave. E, Ely, Nevada
89301
Nature of Decision To Be Made
Based on the environmental analysis
in the EIS the Forest Supervisor will
decide whether to continue grazing on
the allotments within the Ely Westside
Rangeland Project area, in accordance
with the strategies in the proposed
action or as modified by additional
mitigation measures and monitoring
requirements.
Scoping Process
The Forest Service will use a mailing
of information to interested parties.
Public involvement will be ongoing
throughout the analysis process and at
certain times, public input will be
specifically requested. There are
currently no scoping meetings planned.
Proposed Action
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
VerDate Aug<31>2005
permitted for grazing; Big Creek, Hooper
Canyon, and Irwin Canyon allotments
are currently vacant; and the Troy
Mountain Allotment is currently closed.
These allotments are in Lincoln, Nye,
and White Pine Counties, Nevada.
68531
Preliminary Issues
The Ely Ranger District, HumboldtToiyabe National Forest, is proposing to
authorize continued domestic livestock
grazing on approximately 569,000 acres
within the Ely Westside Rangeland
Project area under updated grazing
management direction in order to move
existing rangeland resource conditions
within the project area toward desired
condition. The updated direction will
be incorporated in attendant grazing
permits and allotment management
plans to guide grazing management
within the project area during the
coming decade, or until amendments
are warranted, based on changed
condition or monitoring. The Black
Rock, Cherry Creek, Currant Creek,
Ellison Basin, Illipah, Pine/Quinn
Creek, Tom Plain, and Treasure Hill,
allotments would continue to have
authorized grazing. A portion of the
Troy Mountain Allotment, which is
currently closed, would be re-opened to
livestock grazing; the rest of the
allotment would remain closed. Big
Creek, Hooper Canyon, and Irwin
Canyon allotments are currently vacant
and would be recommended for closure.
The following are some potential
issues identified through internal Forest
Service scoping based on our experience
with similar projects. The list is not
considered all-inclusive, but should be
viewed as a starting point. We are
asking you to help us further refine the
issues and identify other issues or
concerns relevant to the proposed
project.
• Continued livestock grazing has the
potential to affect water quality within
the project area.
• Continued livestock grazing has the
potential to affect heritage resources
within the project area.
• Continued livestock grazing has the
potential to affect soil quality within the
project area.
• Continued livestock grazing has the
potential to affect upland and riparian
vegetation within the project area.
• Continued livestock grazing has the
potential to affect the health of some
aspen stands within the project area.
• Continued livestock grazing has the
potential to affect wildlife habitat,
particularly for elk and sage grouse,
within the project area.
PO 00000
Frm 00003
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
E:\FR\FM\27NON1.SGM
27NON1
sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES
68532
Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 227 / Monday, November 27, 2006 / Notices
• Continued livestock grazing has the
potential to affect fisheries habitat
within the project area.
Comment Requested: This notice of
intent initiates the scoping process,
which guides the development of the
environmental impact statement.
Submit comments stating your concerns
and issues that are relevant to the
proposed project. Comments will be
used to help establish the scope or
studies and analysis for the
environmental impact statement.
Early Notice of Importance of Public
Participation in Subsequent
Environmental Review: A draft
environmental impact statement will be
prepared for 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 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 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). In addition,
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 45day 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
environmental impact statement. To
assist the Forest Service in identifying
and considering issues and concerns on
the proposed action, comments on the
draft 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
VerDate Aug<31>2005
18:21 Nov 24, 2006
Jkt 211001
National Environmental Policy Act at 40
CFR 1503.3 in addressing these points.
Comments received, including the
names and addresses of those who
comment, will be considered part of the
public record on this proposal, and will
be available for public inspection.
(Authority: 40 CFR 1501.7 and 1508.22;
Forest Service Handbook 1909.15,
Section 21).
Dated: November 9, 2006.
Patricia N. Irwin,
District Ranger.
[FR Doc. 06–9388 Filed 11–24–06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–11–M
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Caribou-Targhee National
Forest, USDA Forest Service.
ACTION: Notice of New Fee Site.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Soda Springs Ranger
District of the Caribou-Targhee National
Forest will begin charging a $10 fee for
single family overnight camping at the
Gravel Creek Campground. There will
also be a $5 fee for an extra vehicle.
Overnight camping at other
campgrounds on the Caribou-Targhee
National Forest have shown that publics
appreciate and enjoy the availability of
developed recreation facilities. Funds
from the fee charges will be used for the
continued operation and maintenance of
the Gravel Creek Campground.
DATES: Gravel Creek Campground will
become available for overnight camping
on June 1, 2007 (weather permitting).
ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, CaribouTarghee National Forest, 1405 Hollipark
Dr., Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Doug Heyrend, Supervisory Forester,
208–547–4356
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 fee areas are established.
The Soda Spring Ranger District of the
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
currently has no fee campgrounds.
These facilities are in close proximity to
Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge, a
large marsh and riparian area. This area
offers significant recreational wildlife
viewing opportunities and is rich in
historical and cultural importance. A
Frm 00004
Fmt 4703
Dated: November 17, 2006.
Sheryl Bainbridge,
Acting Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Supervisor.
[FR Doc. E6–19891 Filed 11–24–06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–11–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands
Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title
VIII, Pub. L. 108–447)
Caribou-Targhee National
Forest, USDA Forest Service.
ACTION: Notice of New Fee Site.
AGENCY:
Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands
Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title
VIII, Pub. L. 108–447)
PO 00000
market analysis indicates that the $10/
per night single family camping fee is
both reasonable and acceptable for this
sort of unique recreation experience.
Sfmt 4703
SUMMARY: The Caribou-Targhee National
Forest will begin charging a $40 fee for
the overnight rental of Pebble Guard
Station. Rentals of other cabins on the
Caribou-Targhee National Forest have
shown that publics appreciate and enjoy
the availability of historic rental cabins.
Funds from the rental will be used for
the continued operation and
maintenance of the Pebble Guard
Station.
Pebble Guard Station will
become available for rent in June, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, CaribouTarghee National Forest, 1405 Hollipark
Dr., Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Debrah Tiller, Landscape Architect,
208–236–7500.
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 fee areas are established.
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest
currently has nine other cabin rentals.
These rentals are often fully booked
throughout their rental season. A
business analysis of Pebble Guard
Station has shown that people desire
having this sort of recreation experience
on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
A market analysis indicates that the
$40/per night fee is both reasonable and
acceptable for this sort of unique
recreation experience.
People wanting to rent Pebble Guard
Station will need to do so through the
National Recreation Reservation
Service, at www.reserveusa.com or by
calling 1–877–444–6777. The National
DATES:
E:\FR\FM\27NON1.SGM
27NON1
]]>Agencies
[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 227 (Monday, November 27, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68531-68532]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-9388]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Ely Westside Rangeland Project
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The Ely Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will
prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) on a proposal to
authorize continued livestock grazing within the Ely Westside Rangeland
Project area. The analysis will determine if a change in management
direction for livestock grazing is needed to move existing resource
conditions within the Ely Westside Rangeland Project area towards
desired conditions. Allotments within the project area are Big Creek,
Black Rock, Cherry Creek, Currant Creek, Ellison Basin, Hooper Canyon,
Irwin Canyon, Illipah, Pine/Quinn Creek, Tom Plain, Treasure Hill, and
Troy Mountain. The Black Rock, Cherry Creek, Currant Creek, Ellison
Basin, Illipah, Pine/Quinn Creek, Tom Plain, and Treasure Hill, are
currently permitted for grazing; Big Creek, Hooper Canyon, and Irwin
Canyon allotments are currently vacant; and the Troy Mountain Allotment
is currently closed. These allotments are in Lincoln, Nye, and White
Pine Counties, Nevada.
DATES: Comments concerning the scope of the analysis are due by January
15, 2007. The draft environmental impact statement is expected May 2007
and the final environmental impact statement is expected September
2007.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments to District Ranger, Ely Ranger
District, 825 Ave. E, Ely, Nevada 89301.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, mail
correspondence to or contact David Palmer, Project Coordinator, at the
Ely Ranger District, 825 Ave. E, Ely Nevada 89301. The telephone number
is 775-289-5116. E-mail address is dmpalmer@fs.fed.us.
Purpose and Need for Action
There is a need to maintain or improve the condition of riparian
resources and maintain or improve the overall health of the rangeland
in the Ely Westside Rangeland Project area. The purpose of this project
is to determine the management direction for livestock grazing needed
to move existing resource conditions within the project area towards
desired conditions.
Proposed Action
The Ely Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, is
proposing to authorize continued domestic livestock grazing on
approximately 569,000 acres within the Ely Westside Rangeland Project
area under updated grazing management direction in order to move
existing rangeland resource conditions within the project area toward
desired condition. The updated direction will be incorporated in
attendant grazing permits and allotment management plans to guide
grazing management within the project area during the coming decade, or
until amendments are warranted, based on changed condition or
monitoring. The Black Rock, Cherry Creek, Currant Creek, Ellison Basin,
Illipah, Pine/Quinn Creek, Tom Plain, and Treasure Hill, allotments
would continue to have authorized grazing. A portion of the Troy
Mountain Allotment, which is currently closed, would be re-opened to
livestock grazing; the rest of the allotment would remain closed. Big
Creek, Hooper Canyon, and Irwin Canyon allotments are currently vacant
and would be recommended for closure.
Possible Alternatives
In addition to the proposed action, we have tentatively identified
two additional alternatives that will be analyzed in the EIS.
(1.) No Action/No Grazing: This is not issuing new grazing permits
when existing permits expire.
(2.) Current Management: This is continuation of current grazing
management.
Responsible Official
Patricia N. Irwin, District Ranger, Ely Ranger District, 825 Ave.
E, Ely, Nevada 89301
Nature of Decision To Be Made
Based on the environmental analysis in the EIS the Forest
Supervisor will decide whether to continue grazing on the allotments
within the Ely Westside Rangeland Project area, in accordance with the
strategies in the proposed action or as modified by additional
mitigation measures and monitoring requirements.
Scoping Process
The Forest Service will use a mailing of information to interested
parties. Public involvement will be ongoing throughout the analysis
process and at certain times, public input will be specifically
requested. There are currently no scoping meetings planned.
Preliminary Issues
The following are some potential issues identified through internal
Forest Service scoping based on our experience with similar projects.
The list is not considered all-inclusive, but should be viewed as a
starting point. We are asking you to help us further refine the issues
and identify other issues or concerns relevant to the proposed project.
Continued livestock grazing has the potential to affect
water quality within the project area.
Continued livestock grazing has the potential to affect
heritage resources within the project area.
Continued livestock grazing has the potential to affect
soil quality within the project area.
Continued livestock grazing has the potential to affect
upland and riparian vegetation within the project area.
Continued livestock grazing has the potential to affect
the health of some aspen stands within the project area.
Continued livestock grazing has the potential to affect
wildlife habitat, particularly for elk and sage grouse, within the
project area.
[[Page 68532]]
Continued livestock grazing has the potential to affect
fisheries habitat within the project area.
Comment Requested: This notice of intent initiates the scoping
process, which guides the development of the environmental impact
statement. Submit comments stating your concerns and issues that are
relevant to the proposed project. Comments will be used to help
establish the scope or studies and analysis for the environmental
impact statement.
Early Notice of Importance of Public Participation in Subsequent
Environmental Review: A draft environmental impact statement will be
prepared for 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 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 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). In
addition, 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-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 environmental impact statement. To assist the Forest
Service in identifying and considering issues and concerns on the
proposed action, comments on the draft 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 addresses of those who
comment, will be considered part of the public record on this proposal,
and will be available for public inspection.
(Authority: 40 CFR 1501.7 and 1508.22; Forest Service Handbook 1909.15,
Section 21).
Dated: November 9, 2006.
Patricia N. Irwin,
District Ranger.
[FR Doc. 06-9388 Filed 11-24-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-11-M
