Notice of Meeting; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447), 448 [E7-25559]

Download as PDF 448 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 2 / Thursday, January 3, 2008 / Notices pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES comment period on the draft EIS will extend 45 days from the date the EPA notice appears in the Federal Register. At that time, copies of the draft EIS will be distributed to interested and affected agencies, organizations, and members of the public for their review and comment. It is very important that those interested in the management of the Plumas National Forest participate at that time. The final EIS is scheduled to be completed in December, 2008. In the final EIS, the Forest Service is required to respond to comments received during the comment period that pertain to the environmental consequences discussed in the draft EIS and applicable laws, regulations, and policies considered in making the decision. Submission of comments is a prerequisite for eligibility to appeal under the 36 CFR part 215 regulations. Comment Requested This notice of intent initiates the scoping process which guides the development of 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 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 45 day comment period so that comments and objections are made available to the Forest Service at a time when it can meaningfully consider them and VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:29 Jan 02, 2008 Jkt 214001 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 environmental impact 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: December 18, 2007. Alice B. Carlton, Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 07–6259 Filed 1–02–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE on the second day. Send written comments to Marlene Finley, Designated Federal Official for the Pacific Southwest Region Recreation RAC, 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592, 707–562–8856 or mfinley@fs.fed.us. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marlene Finley, Designated Federal Official, Pacific Southwest Region Recreation RAC, 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Committee discussion is limited to Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management 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 during the meeting and individuals who wish to address the Recreation RAC will have an opportunity at 10 a.m. on January 15. Comments will be limited to 3 minutes per person. The Recreation RAC is authorized by the Federal Land Recreation Enhancement Act, which was signed into law by President Bush in December 2004. Dated: December 27, 2007. Lynn Boone, Acting for Designated Federal Official, Recreation RAC, Pacific Southwest Region. [FR Doc. E7–25559 Filed 1–2–08; 8:45 am] Forest Service BILLING CODE 3410–11–P Notice of Meeting; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Pacific Southwest Region, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Pacific Southwest Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (Recreation RAC) will hold a meeting in Monrovia, California. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct a field trip to view fee sites on the Angeles National Forest and to make recommendations for fee proposals on lands managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management in California. The meeting will be held January 14, 2008 from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. and January 15, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at various sites on the Angeles National Forest on the first day and in the Salon A, Courtyard Marriott, 700 W. Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016 DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Sunshine Act Notice United States Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Notice of meeting and briefing. AGENCY: Friday, January 11; 9:30 a.m. Meeting. PLACE: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 624 Ninth Street, NW., Rm. 540, Washington, DC 20425. DATE AND TIME: Meeting Agenda I. Approval of Agenda. II. Approval of Minutes of December 3 Meeting. III. Announcements. IV. Staff Director’s Report. V. Management and Operations: • Ethics Regulations. VI. Program Planning: • FY 2009 Multi-state Report. VII. State Advisory Committee Issues: • District of Columbia SAC. • Kansas SAC. • Missouri SAC. E:\FR\FM\03JAN1.SGM 03JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 2 (Thursday, January 3, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 448]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-25559]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of Meeting; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, 
(Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

AGENCY: Pacific Southwest Region, Forest Service, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Pacific Southwest Recreation Resource Advisory Committee 
(Recreation RAC) will hold a meeting in Monrovia, California. The 
purpose of this meeting is to conduct a field trip to view fee sites on 
the Angeles National Forest and to make recommendations for fee 
proposals on lands managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land 
Management in California.

DATES: The meeting will be held January 14, 2008 from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. 
and January 15, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at various sites on the Angeles 
National Forest on the first day and in the Salon A, Courtyard 
Marriott, 700 W. Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016 on the second 
day. Send written comments to Marlene Finley, Designated Federal 
Official for the Pacific Southwest Region Recreation RAC, 1323 Club 
Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592, 707-562-8856 or mfinley@fs.fed.us.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marlene Finley, Designated Federal 
Official, Pacific Southwest Region Recreation RAC, 1323 Club Drive, 
Vallejo, CA 94592.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Committee 
discussion is limited to Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management 
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 during the meeting and 
individuals who wish to address the Recreation RAC will have an 
opportunity at 10 a.m. on January 15. Comments will be limited to 3 
minutes per person. The Recreation RAC is authorized by the Federal 
Land Recreation Enhancement Act, which was signed into law by President 
Bush in December 2004.

     Dated: December 27, 2007.
Lynn Boone,
Acting for Designated Federal Official, Recreation RAC, Pacific 
Southwest Region.
[FR Doc. E7-25559 Filed 1-2-08; 8:45 am]
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