Lassen National Forest, California, Willow Forest Recovery Project, 14074-14075 [07-1457]

Download as PDF cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 14074 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 57 / Monday, March 26, 2007 / Notices outlining how livestock will be grazed will be developed to assure implementation of Forest Plan management direction. The analysis will consider actions that continue to improve trends in vegetation, watershed conditions, and ecological sustainability relative to livestock grazing within the allotments. Management actions are proposed to be implemented beginning in the year 2008. The Bighorn National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan) identifies livestock grazing as an appropriate use and makes initial determinations for lands capable and suitable for grazing by domestic livestock. Purpose and Need for Action: The purpose of this project is to determine if livestock grazing will continue to be authorized on the Battle Park and Mistymoon allotments, and if it is to continue, how to best utilize adaptive management strategies to maintain or achieve desired conditions and meet forest plan objectives. Livestock grazing is currently occurring on the Battle Park allotment under the existing allotment management plan (AMP) and through direction provided in the Annual Operating Instructions. The Mistymoon allotment is currently vacant. Continuation of livestock grazing will require reviewing existing management strategies and, if necessary, updating them to implement forest plan direction and meet Section 504 of Public Law 104–19 (Rescission Bill, signed 7/27/ 95). The results of this analysis may require modifying term grazing permits and AMPs. Modifications will be documented in updated AMPs for the allotments. Existing conditions in the analysis area present opportunities for additional activities. An additional purpose of this project is to maintain or move toward desired conditions for sagebrush/ grassland communities; specifically, to maintain a mosaic of vegetation composition and structure that emulates, or moves toward, natural processes. The need to provide a mosaic of sagebrush cover densities has been identified in the project area. Proposed Action: The proposed action is to continue livestock grazing using adaptive management strategies to meet or move toward Forest Plan and allotment-specific desired conditions. This includes changing livestock management strategies, constructing additional improvements (fences and water developments), and treating sagebrush. The Mistymoon allotment is currently vacant, and the proposed action is to combine the portion of this allotment that is determined to be VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:30 Mar 23, 2007 Jkt 211001 suitable for cattle grazing with the Battle Park allotment. Possible Alternatives: Two additional alternatives have been identified to date: (a) Remove livestock grazing from these allotments, and (b) Continue current management strategies. Responsible Official: Mark Booth, District Ranger, Powder River Ranger District, Bighorn National Forest, 1415 Fort Street, Buffalo, Wyoming 82834. Nature of Decision to be Made: The Responsible Official will consider the results of the analysis and its findings and then document the final decision in a Record of Decision (ROD). The decision will determine whether or not to authorize livestock grazing on all, part, or none of the allotments, and if so, what adaptive management design criteria, adaptive options, and monitoring will be implemented so as to meet or move toward the desired conditions in the defined timeframe. Scoping Process: Formal scoping for this project occurred in August 2004. Since then, there has been correspondence and several meetings with individuals, permittees, State Agencies, environmental groups, and other interested people. 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 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, 553 (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 45day comment period so that substantive comments and objections are made PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: March 14, 2007. Mark Booth, Powder River District Ranger. [FR Doc. 07–1431 Filed 3–23–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Lassen National Forest, California, Willow Forest Recovery Project AGENCY: ACTION: Forest Service, USDA. Cancellation of Notice of Intent. SUMMARY: This notice cancels the Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Willow Forest Recovery Project on the Lassen National Forest, published in the Federal Register on May 23, 2006, (Volume 71, Number 99, page 29612). Almanor District Ranger, Lassen National Forest, P.O. Box 767, Chester, CA 96020. ADDRESSES: Matt Cerney, Interdisciplinary Team Leader may be contacted by phone at (530) 258–2141. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Willow Forest Recovery Project is canceled due to changes in the Forest’s priorities. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\26MRN1.SGM 26MRN1 14075 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 57 / Monday, March 26, 2007 / Notices Dated: March 1, 2007. Laurie Tippin, Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 07–1457 Filed 3–23–07; 8:45 am] no later than 10 days prior to the meeting. The meeting will be held April 24 and 25, 2007, from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. DATES: BILLING CODE 5410–99–M The meeting will be at The Comfort Inn & Suites, 916 E. State St., Milwaukee, WI 53202. Send written comments to Cheryl Chatham, Designated Federal Official for the Eastern Region Recreation RAC, U.S. Forest Service, P.O. Box 1270, Hot Springs, AR 71902. Forest Service Notice of Meeting; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) ACTION: BILLING CODE 3410–11–M ADDRESSES: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGENCY: Dated: March 20, 2007. Cheryl G. Chatham, Designated Federal Official, Eastern Region. [FR Doc. 07–1456 Filed 3–23–07; 8:45 am] USDA Forest Service. SUMMARY: The Eastern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting in Milwaukee, WI. The purpose of the meeting is to receive recommendations concerning recreation fee proposals on the Allegheny, Chequamegon-Nicolet, Chippewa, Hiawatha, Hoosier, HuronManistee, Monongahela, Ottawa, Shawnee, Superior, and Wayne National Forests and to discuss other items of interest related to the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004. A large part of this first meeting will be dedicated to committee orientation and organizational matters such as election of chair, and crafting of by-laws. Individuals who need special assistance such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, or who wish a hard copy of the agenda, should contact Marcia Heymen at 626 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Cheryl Chatham, Designated Federal Official, U.S. Forest Service, P.O. 1270, Hot Springs, AR 71902. 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 recreation fee matters to the attention of the Committee may file written statements with the Committee staff before or after the meeting. A public input session will be provided and individuals who made written requests by April 10, 2007, will have the opportunity to address the Committee at the meeting. The Recreation RAC is authorized by the Federal Land Recreation Enhancement Act, which was signed into law by President Bush in December 2004. Firm Economic Development Administration Notice of Petitions by Firms for Determination of Eligibility to Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance Economic Development Administration, Commerce. ACTION: Notice and opportunity for public comment. AGENCY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Notice of Meeting. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Pursuant to Section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2341 et seq.), the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has received petitions for certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance from the firms listed below. EDA has initiated separate investigations to determine whether increased imports into the United States of articles like or directly competitive with those produced by each firm contributed importantly to the total or partial separation of the firm’s workers, or threat thereof, and to a decrease in sales or production of each petitioning firm. List of Petitions Received by EDA for Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance for the Period February 21, 2007 Through March 20, 2007 Date petition accepted Address Prier Products, Inc .................................... 4515 E 139th St, Grandview, MO 64030 2/21/2007 George B. Woodcock & Co., Inc .............. 9667 Canoga Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311. 1114 Benfield Blvd., Suite H, Millersville, MD 21108. 2474 Manana, Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75220. 1408 Zimmerman Drive South, Grinnell, IA 50112. 75 Pocasset Street, Johnston, RI 02919 3/1/2007 Marcal Medical, Inc ................................... BSI International LLC dba Rainbow Manufacturing. Engineered Plastic Components, Inc ....... Rich Paper Box Company and Subsidiaries aka The Rich Group, LLC. Stewart Acquisition, LLC dba CIMA Plastics Group. Central Minnestoa Tool & Stamping, Inc .. cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Ardisam, Inc, ............................................. Bradford Veneer & Panel Co., Inc ............ CEPS, Inc. ................................................ Rijline Metals Arts, Inc .............................. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:30 Mar 23, 2007 Jkt 211001 2/23/2007 3/2/2007 Product Freezeless hydrants and related plumbing valves. Soft manufacturing and assembly of packaging products. Specialty medical device instruments. Unisex scrubs for medical use. 2/23/2007 Custom injection molded plastic products. 3/1/2007 2146 Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg, OH 44087. 408 13th Ave. NW, Little Falls, MN 56345 3/1/2007 14690 Elm Street, Cumberland, WI 54829. 1143 Clark Pond Road, North Haverhill, NH 03774. 3/1/2007 4 Technology Drive, West Lebanon, NH 03784. P.O. Box 628, Gellatin Gateway, MT 59730. 3/7/2007 Cardboard and paper boxes and displays for various products. Non-automotive plastic injection-molded parts. Machine tooling dies and molds used to fabricate stamped metal components. Outdoor hunting and sporting goods such as metal tree stands. Custom wood products, veneers, pre-finished bedrails, machined grooved panels, and custom built plywood. Plastic injection-molding manufacturer. 3/8/2007 Ornamental items of metal. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3/1/2007 3/7/2007 E:\FR\FM\26MRN1.SGM 26MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 57 (Monday, March 26, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14074-14075]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-1457]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Lassen National Forest, California, Willow Forest Recovery 
Project

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Cancellation of Notice of Intent.

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SUMMARY: This notice cancels the Notice of Intent to prepare an 
Environmental Impact Statement for the Willow Forest Recovery Project 
on the Lassen National Forest, published in the Federal Register on May 
23, 2006, (Volume 71, Number 99, page 29612).

ADDRESSES: Almanor District Ranger, Lassen National Forest, P.O. Box 
767, Chester, CA 96020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Cerney, Interdisciplinary Team 
Leader may be contacted by phone at (530) 258-2141.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A Notice of Intent to prepare an 
Environmental Impact Statement for the Willow Forest Recovery Project 
is canceled due to changes in the Forest's priorities.


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    Dated: March 1, 2007.
Laurie Tippin,
Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 07-1457 Filed 3-23-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5410-99-M
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