Proposed Forest Plan Amendment for the Palomar Gasline Transmission Project; Mt. Hood National Forest; Oregon, 76333 [E8-29640]
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Interaction. For each of the revision
topics, there is a need for the revised
forest plan to:
1. Maintenance and Improvement of
Ecosystem Health
» Adequately describe desired
conditions for the vegetative
communities regarding: composition,
structure, and cover; resilient,
functioning ecosystems; fire regimes;
and plant and animal diversity.
» Provide direction regarding
invasive species.
» Address the emerging issue of
climate change by incorporating
adaptive management strategies and
describing ecological conditions that are
resilient to change.
2. Managed Recreation
» Update the spectrum of recreation
opportunities and the suitability of areas
for motorized vehicle use.
» Incorporate direction for existing
special areas that were not included in
the current forest plan.
» Identify rivers that are eligible for
the National Wild and Scenic Rivers
System.
» Evaluate lands for wilderness
potential and, if appropriate,
recommend designation by Congress.
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3. Community-Forest Interaction
» Reduce the risk to communities
and natural resources from wildfire and
provide guidance for addressing urban
interface demands (access, trailheads,
special use permits).
» Address community expansion
needs, preservation of open space, and
water during land ownership
adjustments.
» Address a sustainable supply of
forest and rangeland resources that is
consistent with achieving desired
conditions and that supports local
communities.
» Update the criteria for establishing
new energy (utility) corridors.
(Reference: Comprehensive
Evaluation Report.)
Public Participation and Opportunity
To Comment
The revision process is designed to
provide continued opportunities for
public collaboration and open
participation in the development of the
revised forest plan. Additional
information on the process, the
documents being produced, and public
participation opportunities can be found
on the Apache-Sitgreaves National
Forests’ plan revision Web site at:
https://www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf/planrevision/.
The Forest Service is seeking public
comments on the need for change
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identified in the Comprehensive
Evaluation Report. Substantive
comments received by February 16,
2009 will be of the most value in
evaluating public response to the
adequacy of the need for change topics
outlined in the report.
It is important to participate in the
plan revision process as only those
parties who participate following the
publication of this notice through the
submission of written comments can
submit an objection later in the
proposed plan development process
pursuant to 36 CFR 219.13(a).
Comments received during the planning
process, including the names and
addresses of those who commented will
be part of the public record available for
public inspection. The Responsible
Official shall accept and consider
comments submitted anonymously.
Submit written comments to the address
noted above.
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SUMMARY: On November 24, 2008 the
USDA Forest Service, Mt. Hood
National Forest published a Notice of
Intent in the Federal Register (73 FR
70956) to prepare a forest plan
amendment for the proposed Palomar
Gasline Transmission Project (PGT). The
Notice of Intent is being revised to
extend the end of the scoping comment
period from January 9, 2009 to February
4, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mike Redmond, Environmental
Coordinator, Mt. Hood National Forest,
16400 Champion Way, Sandy OR 97055
or by e-mailing mredmond@fs.fed.us or
by calling (503) 668–1776.
Dated: December 8, 2008.
Kathryn J. Silverman,
Deputy Forest Supervisor, Mt. Hood National
Forest.
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Estimated Planning Process Schedule
The revision process for the ApacheSitgreaves National Forests officially
begins with the publication of this
notice in the Federal Register. A series
of public meetings to begin building the
revised plan is tentatively planned for
late spring 2009. The dates, times, and
locations of these meetings will be
posted on the forests’ Web site: https://
www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf/plan-revision/. A
draft proposed forest plan is currently
scheduled to be issued for predecisional review in September 2009
and final plan approval in September
2010.
Responsible Official
The Forest Supervisor, Chris Knopp,
is the Responsible Official (36 CFR
219.2(b)(1)).
(Authority: 36 CFR 219.9(b)(2)(i), 73 FR
21509, April 21, 2008)
Dated: December 8, 2008.
Chris Knopp,
Forest Supervisor.
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On page 74689, in the first column, in
the DATES paragraph, in the second line,
‘‘January 7, 2009’’ should read ‘‘January
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Proposed Forest Plan Amendment for the Palomar Gasline
Transmission Project; Mt. Hood National Forest; Oregon
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Revised Notice of intent to prepare a forest plan amendment.
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SUMMARY: On November 24, 2008 the USDA Forest Service, Mt. Hood
National Forest published a Notice of Intent in the Federal Register
(73 FR 70956) to prepare a forest plan amendment for the proposed
Palomar Gasline Transmission Project (PGT). The Notice of Intent is
being revised to extend the end of the scoping comment period from
January 9, 2009 to February 4, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Redmond, Environmental
Coordinator, Mt. Hood National Forest, 16400 Champion Way, Sandy OR
97055 or by e-mailing mredmond@fs.fed.us or by calling (503) 668-1776.
Dated: December 8, 2008.
Kathryn J. Silverman,
Deputy Forest Supervisor, Mt. Hood National Forest.
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