Forest Service Manual 2360 for Heritage Program Management, 43402-43403 [E8-17111]

Download as PDF 43402 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 144 / Friday, July 25, 2008 / Notices policies considered in making a decision regarding the proposal. Reviewer’s Obligations: The Forest Service believes 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. NIRDC, 435 U.S. 519, 553 (1978). Also, environmental objections that could be raised at the draft environmental impact statement stage 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 and respond to them in the final EIS. To be most helpful, comments on the draft EIS should be as specific as possible and may address the adequacy of the statement or the merit of the alternatives discussed. 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 cord 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: July 18, 2008. Mike Herrin, District Ranger, Three Rivers Ranger District, Kootenai National Forest. [FR Doc. E8–17063 Filed 7–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Forest Service Forest Service Manual 2360 for Heritage Program Management Forest Service, USDA. Notice of availability of final directive. AGENCY: ACTION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:15 Jul 24, 2008 Jkt 214001 SUMMARY: The Forest Service is issuing a new directive to Forest Service Manual 2360 for Heritage Program Management. The Forest Service Manual for the Heritage Program was last amended in 1991. The new directive addresses laws, amendments, and Executive orders passed since 1991 and issues that are increasingly important to the Forest Service Heritage Program including increased Tribal coordination on a variety of issues from re-burial of human remains to tourism, growth of educational travel and heritage tourism, emphasis on use of historic properites, and increased theft of American antiquities. The directive provides Heritage Program guidance to Forest Service land managers. It does not change management direction, but rather clarifies responsibilities, authorities, and internal procedures to improve the management and protection of cultural resources on National Forest System lands. DATES: This directive is effective July 25, 2008. ADDRESSES: The directive is available at https://www.fs.fed.us/cgi-bin/Directives/ get_dirs/fsm?2300!. Single paper copies of the directive are also available by contacting April Thorne, Recreation and Heritage Resources (Mail Stop 1125), Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250, telephone 202–205–3562. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Kaczor, Federal Preservation Officer, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 201 14th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20250, e-mail: mkaczor@fs.fed.us, telephone 202–205– 1427. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In addition to legislation and regulation passed prior to 1991, this directive incorporates laws, regulations, and Executive orders passed since 1991 that affect Heritage Program management, including: 1992—Amendments to the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). 2000—E.O. 13175—Consultation with Indian Tribal Governments. 2003—43 CFR 10—Native American Graves and Repatriation Regulations. 2003—E.O. 13287—Preserve America 2004—Amendments to the 36 CFR 800 regulations implementing the National Historic Preservation Act. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2004—E.O. 13327—Federal Real Property Asset Management. 2004—Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. 2005—Forest Service Facility Realignment and Enhancement Act. Goals of FSM 2360—Heritage Program Management The goals of the updated direction in Forest Service Manual 2360 are to: 1. Improve cultural resource stewardship on National Forest System lands. 2. Establish consistent Heritage program implementation across Forest Service units. 3. Increase efficiency in Heritage Program support to other Forest Service programs. 4. Improve and expand Forest Service partnerships with the public and with Indian tribal communities in the interest of historic preservation. 5. Improve and expand the delivery of Heritage programs and products to the American public. FSM 2360 Sections 2361—Consultation and Coordination describes consultation and coordination with State, Tribal, and local governments, other Federal agencies, and the public in all facets of Heritage Program management. 2362—Planning includes guidance on the integration of heritage issues in agency planning efforts and development of management plans for the Heritage Program and for individual historic properties. 2363—Identification, Evaluation, and Allocation to Management Categories describes the process to identify cultural resources that are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places and recommend management that protects the value of cultural resources and maximizes their benefit to the agency and the public. 2364—Protection and Stewardship describes requirements to protect cultural resources from environmental damage, effects of agency or agencyauthorized undertakings, and illegal activity or unauthorized use. It provides guidance on conservation, study, and formal designations of historic properties. 2365—Public Education and Outreach provides guidelines for the delivery of heritage values to the public through the Forest Service Windows on the Past program. 2366—Management of Heritage Collections describes types of collections and curation standards. 2367—Permits, Agreements, and Contracts provides guidance for the E:\FR\FM\25JYN1.SGM 25JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 144 / Friday, July 25, 2008 / Notices issuance of permits, agreements, and contracts for Heritage Program work. 2368—Information Management and Reporting identifies the importance of maintaining up-to-date electronic data for the Heritage Program and explains confidentiality options for sensitive cultural resource information. Dated: July 21, 2008. Gloria Manning, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. E8–17111 Filed 7–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE National Agricultural Statistics Service Notice of Intent To Request Approval To Revise and Extend an Information Collection National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to request approval to revise and extend a currently approved information collection, the Milk and Milk Products Surveys. Revision to burden hours may be needed due to changes in the size of the target population, sample design, and/or questionnaire length. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 23, 2008 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number 0535–0020, by any of the following methods: • E-mail: OMBofficer@nass.usda.gov. Include docket number above in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (202) 720–6396. • Mail: Mail any paper, disk, or CDROM submissions to: David Hancock, NASS Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5336 South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250– 2024. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Hand deliver to: David Hancock, NASS Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5336 South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250–2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph T. Reilly, Associate Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, (202) 720–4333. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:15 Jul 24, 2008 Jkt 214001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Milk and Milk Products Surveys. OMB Control Number: 0535–0020. Expiration Date of Approval: December 31, 2008. Type of Request: Intent to Seek Approval to Revise and Extend an Information Collection. Abstract: The primary objective of the National Agricultural Statistics Service is to prepare and issue State and national estimates of crop and livestock production. The Milk and Milk Products Surveys obtain basic agricultural statistics on milk production and manufactured dairy products from farmers and processing plants throughout the nation. Data are gathered for milk production, dairy products, evaporated and condensed milk, manufactured dry milk, and manufactured whey products. Milk production and manufactured dairy products statistics are used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help administer federal programs and by the dairy industry in planning, pricing, and projecting supplies of milk and milk products. Authority: Voluntary dairy information reporting is conducted under authority of 7 U.S.C. 2204(a). Individually identifiable data collected under this authority are governed by section 1770 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 2276), which requires USDA to afford strict confidentiality to nonaggregated data provided by respondents. Mandatory dairy product information reporting is based on the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended by the Dairy Market Enhancement Act of 2000 and the Farm Security and Rural Development Act of 2002 (U.S.C. 1637–1637b). This program requires each manufacturer to report to USDA the price, quantity, and moisture content of dairy products sold and each entity storing dairy products to report information on the quantity of dairy products stored. Any manufacturer that processes, markets, or stores less than 1,000,000 pounds of dairy products per year is exempt. USDA is required to maintain information, statistics, or documents obtained under these Acts in a manner that ensures that confidentiality is preserved regarding the identity of persons and proprietary business information, subject to verification by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) under Public Law No. 106–532. This Notice is submitted in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, codified at 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) and Office of Management and Budget PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 43403 regulations at 5 CFR part 1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29, 1995). Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 8 minutes per response. This average is based on the 9 different surveys in the information collection: 4 weekly, 2 monthly, 1 quarterly, and 2 annual. Total annual response is estimated to be 95,000 with an average annual frequency of 3.65 responses per respondent. Respondents: Farms and businesses. Estimated Number of Respondents: 26,000. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 12,500 hours. Copies of this information collection and related instructions can be obtained without charge from David Hancock, the Agency Clearance Officer, at (202) 690–2388, or at OMBofficer@nass.usda.gov. Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All responses to this notice will become a matter of public record and be summarized in the request for OMB approval. Signed at Washington, DC, June 18, 2008. Joseph T. Reilly, Associate Administrator. [FR Doc. E8–17039 Filed 7–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–20–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Proposed Additions And Deletions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed Additions to the Procurement List. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List a product E:\FR\FM\25JYN1.SGM 25JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 144 (Friday, July 25, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43402-43403]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-17111]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Forest Service Manual 2360 for Heritage Program Management

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of availability of final directive.

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SUMMARY: The Forest Service is issuing a new directive to Forest 
Service Manual 2360 for Heritage Program Management. The Forest Service 
Manual for the Heritage Program was last amended in 1991. The new 
directive addresses laws, amendments, and Executive orders passed since 
1991 and issues that are increasingly important to the Forest Service 
Heritage Program including increased Tribal coordination on a variety 
of issues from re-burial of human remains to tourism, growth of 
educational travel and heritage tourism, emphasis on use of historic 
properites, and increased theft of American antiquities.
    The directive provides Heritage Program guidance to Forest Service 
land managers. It does not change management direction, but rather 
clarifies responsibilities, authorities, and internal procedures to 
improve the management and protection of cultural resources on National 
Forest System lands.

DATES: This directive is effective July 25, 2008.

ADDRESSES: The directive is available at https://www.fs.fed.us/cgi-bin/
Directives/get_dirs/fsm?2300!. Single paper copies of the directive 
are also available by contacting April Thorne, Recreation and Heritage 
Resources (Mail Stop 1125), Forest Service, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250, 
telephone 202-205-3562.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Kaczor, Federal Preservation 
Officer, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 201 14th 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20250, e-mail: mkaczor@fs.fed.us, telephone 
202-205-1427.
    Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) 
may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through 
Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In addition to legislation and regulation 
passed prior to 1991, this directive incorporates laws, regulations, 
and Executive orders passed since 1991 that affect Heritage Program 
management, including:

    1992--Amendments to the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
    2000--E.O. 13175--Consultation with Indian Tribal Governments.
    2003--43 CFR 10--Native American Graves and Repatriation 
Regulations.
    2003--E.O. 13287--Preserve America
    2004--Amendments to the 36 CFR 800 regulations implementing the 
National Historic Preservation Act.
    2004--E.O. 13327--Federal Real Property Asset Management.
    2004--Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
    2005--Forest Service Facility Realignment and Enhancement Act.

Goals of FSM 2360--Heritage Program Management

    The goals of the updated direction in Forest Service Manual 2360 
are to:
    1. Improve cultural resource stewardship on National Forest System 
lands.
    2. Establish consistent Heritage program implementation across 
Forest Service units.
    3. Increase efficiency in Heritage Program support to other Forest 
Service programs.
    4. Improve and expand Forest Service partnerships with the public 
and with Indian tribal communities in the interest of historic 
preservation.
    5. Improve and expand the delivery of Heritage programs and 
products to the American public.

FSM 2360 Sections

    2361--Consultation and Coordination describes consultation and 
coordination with State, Tribal, and local governments, other Federal 
agencies, and the public in all facets of Heritage Program management.
    2362--Planning includes guidance on the integration of heritage 
issues in agency planning efforts and development of management plans 
for the Heritage Program and for individual historic properties.
    2363--Identification, Evaluation, and Allocation to Management 
Categories describes the process to identify cultural resources that 
are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places 
and recommend management that protects the value of cultural resources 
and maximizes their benefit to the agency and the public.
    2364--Protection and Stewardship describes requirements to protect 
cultural resources from environmental damage, effects of agency or 
agency-authorized undertakings, and illegal activity or unauthorized 
use. It provides guidance on conservation, study, and formal 
designations of historic properties.
    2365--Public Education and Outreach provides guidelines for the 
delivery of heritage values to the public through the Forest Service 
Windows on the Past program.
    2366--Management of Heritage Collections describes types of 
collections and curation standards.
    2367--Permits, Agreements, and Contracts provides guidance for the

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issuance of permits, agreements, and contracts for Heritage Program 
work.
    2368--Information Management and Reporting identifies the 
importance of maintaining up-to-date electronic data for the Heritage 
Program and explains confidentiality options for sensitive cultural 
resource information.

    Dated: July 21, 2008.
Gloria Manning,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. E8-17111 Filed 7-24-08; 8:45 am]
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