San Juan National Forest; Columbine Ranger District; Colorado; Hermosa Landscape Grazing Analysis; Correction, 5789-5790 [E8-1728]

Download as PDF 5789 Notices Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 21 Thursday, January 31, 2008 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Docket No. AMS–LS–07–0131] United States Standards for Livestock and Meat Marketing Claims, Naturally Raised Claim for Livestock and the Meat and Meat Products Derived From Such Livestock Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Reopening and Extension of the Comment Period. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is reopening and extending the comment period for the proposed voluntary standard for a naturally raised marketing claim that was published in the Federal Register on November 28, 2007 (72 FR 67266). DATES: Comments must be received by March 3, 2008 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this proposal. Comments should be submitted through the Web site at https://www.regulations.gov. Send written comments to: Naturally Raised Marketing Claim, Room 2607–S, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–0254, or by facsimile to (202) 720–1112. All comments should reference the docket number. 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Section 203(c) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1622), directs and authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture ‘‘to develop and improve standards of quality, condition, quantity, grade, and packaging, and recommend and demonstrate such standards in order to encourage uniformity and consistency in commercial practices.’’ USDA is committed to carrying out this authority in a manner that facilitates the marketing of agricultural products. One way of achieving this objective is through the development and maintenance of voluntary standards by AMS. AMS is seeking comments on a proposed voluntary U.S. Standard for Livestock and Meat Marketing Claims, Naturally Raised Claim for Livestock and the Meat and Meat Products Derived from such Livestock, in accordance with procedures that are contained in Title 7 Part 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations. 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Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement; correction. ACTION: SUMMARY: The San Juan National Forest published a document in the Federal Register of January 17, 2008, giving notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement. The document contained incorrect location information in the Summary. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cam Hooley, 970–884–1414, chooley@fs.fed.us. Correction In the Federal Register of January 17, 2008, in FR Doc. E8–749, on page 3234, in the third column, correct the ‘‘Summary’’ caption to read: SUMMARY: The San Juan National Forest proposes to continue to authorize livestock grazing on all or portions of the Hermosa Landscape in a manner that moves resource conditions toward desired on-the-ground conditions and is consistent with Forest Plan standards and guidelines. The analysis area encompasses approximately 122,000 acres on three active cattle allotments (Elbert Creek, Dutch Creek, and Upper Hermosa) and four vacant cattle allotments (Cascade, Forebay, Hope Creek, and South Fork). The area is located north of Durango, Colorado, in San Juan and La Plata Counties, in Townships 37–40 North, Ranges 8–11 West, N.M.P.M. and is within the Columbine Ranger District, San Juan National Forest, Colorado. The proposed action is designed to increase the flexibility of livestock grazing systems through adaptive management, which will allow quicker and more effective response to problems areas when they are revealed. Problems will be revealed through the use of short and long term monitoring. Application of adaptive management practices should result in healthier soil, watershed, and vegetative conditions. E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1 5790 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 21 / Thursday, January 31, 2008 / Notices Dated: January 25, 2008. Pauline E. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 21 (Thursday, January 31, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5789-5790]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-1728]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


San Juan National Forest; Columbine Ranger District; Colorado; 
Hermosa Landscape Grazing Analysis; Correction

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement; 
correction.

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SUMMARY: The San Juan National Forest published a document in the 
Federal Register of January 17, 2008, giving notice of intent to 
prepare an Environmental Impact Statement. The document contained 
incorrect location information in the Summary.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cam Hooley, 970-884-1414, 
chooley@fs.fed.us.

Correction

    In the Federal Register of January 17, 2008, in FR Doc. E8-749, on 
page 3234, in the third column, correct the ``Summary'' caption to 
read:
SUMMARY: The San Juan National Forest proposes to continue to authorize 
livestock grazing on all or portions of the Hermosa Landscape in a 
manner that moves resource conditions toward desired on-the-ground 
conditions and is consistent with Forest Plan standards and guidelines. 
The analysis area encompasses approximately 122,000 acres on three 
active cattle allotments (Elbert Creek, Dutch Creek, and Upper Hermosa) 
and four vacant cattle allotments (Cascade, Forebay, Hope Creek, and 
South Fork). The area is located north of Durango, Colorado, in San 
Juan and La Plata Counties, in Townships 37-40 North, Ranges 8-11 West, 
N.M.P.M. and is within the Columbine Ranger District, San Juan National 
Forest, Colorado.
    The proposed action is designed to increase the flexibility of 
livestock grazing systems through adaptive management, which will allow 
quicker and more effective response to problems areas when they are 
revealed. Problems will be revealed through the use of short and long 
term monitoring. Application of adaptive management practices should 
result in healthier soil, watershed, and vegetative conditions.


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    Dated: January 25, 2008.
Pauline E. Ellis,
District Ranger/Field Office Manager.
[FR Doc. E8-1728 Filed 1-30-08; 8:45 am]
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