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481 F. Supp 2d 1059 (N.D. Cal. 2007)).
Revision of the Kootenai and Idaho
Panhandle National Forests land
management plans under the (36 CFR
part 219 (2005)) rule was suspended in
response to the injunction. On April 21,
2008, following a notice and comment
opportunity, completion of an
environmental impact statement and
consultation under the Endangered
Species Act, the Department of
Agriculture promulgated a new
planning rule (36 CFR part 219 (2008)).
This new planning rule explicitly
allows the resumption of plan revisions
started under the 2005 rule based on a
finding that the revision process
conforms to the new planning rule (36
CFR 219.14(b)(3)(ii)).
In May 2006, the Kootenai and Idaho
Panhandle National Forests prepared
and released a Proposed Land
Management Plan with maps for a 90day comment period (extended to 120
days). Supporting documentation such
as a draft Comprehensive Evaluation
Report and Analysis of Management
Situation were also made available to
the public. The development and
content of those documents and plan
components are consistent with the
2008 planning rule. Beginning in May
2005, and prior to injunction of the 2005
planning rule, the Kootenai and Idaho
Panhandle National Forests
implemented four major phases of
public involvement: (1) Scoping; (2)
collaborative workgroup meetings to
develop desired conditions and other
components of the Plan; (3)
collaborative workgroup meetings to
discuss Starting Option maps; and (4)
the release of the Proposed Plan maps.
Since release of the Proposed Land
Management Plan and the conclusion of
the public comment period, the
Analysis of Public Comment report was
produced in March 2007, and posted on
the KIPZ Web site. This report is a
synthesis and summary of the
comments and concerns that were
brought up during the comment period
on the Proposed Land Management
Plans. Results from collaboration will be
used as the revision process resumes.
The remainder of the revision process
will be conducted in accordance with
all Forest Service directives applicable
to the 2008 planning rule.
Based on the discussions above, we
find that the planning actions taken
prior to April 21, 2008, the effective
date of the new planning rule, conform
to the planning process of the 2008
planning rule and for that reason the
plan revision process does not need to
be restarted. Therefore, the Kootenai
and Idaho Panhandle National Forests
are resuming their plan revision process
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where we left off in March 2007, by
using information received during the
public comment period and
collaborative efforts on the Proposed
Land Management Plan to develop our
final plans.
Dated: June 11, 2009.
Paul Bradford,
Forest Supervisor.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Coronado National Forest; Arizona;
Revised Land and Resource
Management Plan
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice of initiation to revise the
Coronado National Forest’s Land and
Resource Management Plan.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Forest Service is revising
the Coronado National Forest’s Land
and Resource Management Plan
(hereafter referred to as the Forest Plan).
This notice describes the documents
available for review and how to obtain
them; summarizes the need to change
the Forest Plan; provides information
concerning public participation and
collaboration, including the process for
submitting comments; provides an
estimated schedule for the planning
process, including the time available for
comments; and includes names and
addresses for agency officials who can
provide additional information.
DATES: Revision formally begins with
the publication of this notice in the
Federal Register. To be most beneficial
to the planning process, your comments
on the need for change should be
submitted by August 31, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments to:
Coronado National Forest, Attention:
Forest Plan Revision Team, 300 W
Congress, Tucson, Arizona 85701. Email: coronado-plan@fs.fed.us.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Ruyle at (520) 388–8300 or email the plan revision team at:
coronado-plan@fs.fed.us.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Documents Available for Review
The Comprehensive Evaluation
Report, the Ecological Sustainability
Report, and the Social and Economic
Sustainability Report are the Forest Plan
revision analysis documents that
provide evaluations of social, economic,
and ecological conditions and trends in
and around the Coronado National
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Forest. The information outlined in the
Comprehensive Evaluation Report
identifies the need to change or revise
the 1986 Forest Plan. These documents
are available for review and are located
on the Forest’s Web site at https://
www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/planrevision/plan-revision-documents.shtml
or by request.
Need for Change
The need for change has been
organized into five revision topics: 1.
Ecosystem Restoration, 2. Safety and
Information, 3. Public Access and
Travel Patterns, 4. Preservation of Open
Space, and 5. Collaboration and
Partnerships. For each of the revision
topics, there is a need for the revised
Forest Plan to make changes in plan
components and management
approaches, as described below:
1. Ecosystem Restoration
Needed changes in plan components:
• Desired condition statements and
objectives need to be developed that
provide adequate guidance for
sustaining and restoring ecosystems.
• Plan components should be
changed to reflect new scientific
knowledge and updated language.
• The Forest Plan components for
ecological attributes should be
integrative, where possible, to reflect the
interconnectedness between physical
and biological resources.
• The Forest Plan needs to be
changed to include objectives and
guidelines that reflect systematic
observation and analysis of treatment
results, and adaptation of treatment
methods based on those results.
• As Forest Plan components are
developed, they will need to reflect the
uncertainties associated with changing
climate.
• Plan components for reducing the
threat of invasive species and for
conserving native species will need to
be developed.
• Plan components will need to be
developed for sustaining aquatic
habitats that are at risk.
• Place-based geographic area plan
components should be developed where
it makes sense to do so. This will help
to facilitate understanding of the
management needs for each mountain
range.
2. Safety and Information
Needed changes in plan components:
• The Forest Plan needs to be
changed to identify new strategies for
sustaining the forest resources and
experiences in the face of changes in
population, behavior, and increased
development.
• Place-based geographic area plan
components should be developed where
it makes sense to do so.
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3. Public Access and Travel Patterns
Needed changes in plan components:
• The Forest Plan needs to be
changed to include desired conditions
and objectives that emphasize and
prioritize Forest-wide public and
administrative access needs.
Needed changes in management
approaches:
Management approaches should be
identified that facilitate comprehensive,
coordinated and flexible collaborative
solutions for resolving public access
needs.
4. Preservation of Open Space
Needed changes in plan components:
• Desired condition statements
should be developed that reflect the role
of the Coronado National Forest in
preserving open space.
• Guidelines, based on the Scenery
Management System, should be
developed to protect scenic natural
landscapes.
Needed changes in management
approaches:
• Management approaches for the
Coronado National Forest will need to
be developed for participating in county
and community land use planning
efforts.
5. Collaboration and Partnerships
Needed changes in plan components:
• The Forest Plan should include
desired conditions that reflect, where
possible, outcomes that are based on
collaborative processes.
Needed changes in management
approaches:
• Management approaches that
emphasize collaboration should be
described.
• The plan needs to be changed to
reflect an integrated approach to
management of traditional uses and
cultural resources.
(Reference: Comprehensive
Evaluation Report.)
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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 Coronado National Forest’s plan
revision Web site at: https://
www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/planrevision/index.shtml. The Forest Service
is seeking public comments on the need
for change identified in the
comprehensive Evaluation Report.
Substantive comments received by
August 31, 2009 will be of the most
value in evaluating public response to
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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.
Estimated Planning Process Schedule
The revision process for the Coronado
National Forest officially begins with
the publication of this notice in the
Federal Register. A draft proposed
Forest Plan is currently scheduled to be
issued for pre-decisional review in May
2010 and final plan approval in
December 2010.
Responsible Official
The Forest Supervisor, Coronado
National Forest, 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: June 11, 2009.
Jeanine Derby,
Forest Supervisor, Coronado National Forest.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Southern Recreation Resource
Advisory Committee
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice of request for
nominations for the Southern Region
Recreation Resource Advisory
Committee.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: Nominations are being sought
for certain positions to serve on the
Recreation Resource Advisory
Committee (Recreation RAC) operating
in the Southern Region of the Forest
Service. New members will be
appointed by the Secretary of
Agriculture (Secretary) and serve threeyear terms. Appointments will begin in
February 2010 when current member
appointments expire.
One member is being sought to
represent each of the following interests:
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(1) Wildlife Viewing/Visiting
Interpretive Sites; (2) Non-motorized
Recreation; (3) Local Environmental
Groups; and (4) State Tourism Official
Representing the State.
The public is invited to submit
nominations for membership on the
Recreation RAC. Current members who
have only served one term may also
apply. Application packets for
Recreation RACs can be obtained on the
Web at https://www.fs.fed.us/
passespermits/rrac-application.shtml or
by e-mailing: r8_rrac@fs.fed.us.
Interested parties may also contact
Caroline Mitchell, U.S. Forest Service,
PO Box 1270, Hot Springs, AR 71902
(501–321–5318).
All nominations must consist of a
completed application packet that
includes background information and
other information that addresses a
nomine’s qualifications.
DATES: All applications must be
received by the appropriate office listed
below on or before July 31, 2009. This
timeframe may be extended if officials
do not receive applications for needed
positions.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons may
submit nominations to the Southern
Region Recreation RAC by U.S. Mail: C.
Mitchell, Ouachita National Forest, PO
Box 1270, Hot Springs, AR 71902, or
Express Delivery: C. Mitchell, Ouachita
National Forest, 100 Reserve Street, Hot
Springs, AR 71901.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Anyone wanting further information
regarding this request for nominations
may contact the designated federal
official: Cheryl Chatham, Recreation
RAC DFO, PO Box 1270, Hot Springs,
AR 71902 (501–321–5277).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Federal Lands Recreation
Enhancement Act (REA), signed
December 2004, requires that the Forest
Service and the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) provide Recreation
RACs with an opportunity to make
recommendations to the two agencies
on certain types of proposed recreation
fee changes.
REA allows the agencies to use
existing advisory councils, such as BLM
Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), or
to establish new committees as
appropriate. The Forest Service and
BLM elected to jointly use existing BLM
RACs in the states of Arizona, Idaho, the
Dakotas, Montana, Nevada, New
Mexico, and Utah. In 2006, the Forest
Service chartered new Recreation RACs
for the states of California and Colorado,
and for the Forest Service Pacific
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Coronado National Forest; Arizona; Revised Land and Resource
Management Plan
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of initiation to revise the Coronado National Forest's
Land and Resource Management Plan.
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SUMMARY: The Forest Service is revising the Coronado National Forest's
Land and Resource Management Plan (hereafter referred to as the Forest
Plan). This notice describes the documents available for review and how
to obtain them; summarizes the need to change the Forest Plan; provides
information concerning public participation and collaboration,
including the process for submitting comments; provides an estimated
schedule for the planning process, including the time available for
comments; and includes names and addresses for agency officials who can
provide additional information.
DATES: Revision formally begins with the publication of this notice in
the Federal Register. To be most beneficial to the planning process,
your comments on the need for change should be submitted by August 31,
2009.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments to: Coronado National Forest,
Attention: Forest Plan Revision Team, 300 W Congress, Tucson, Arizona
85701. E-mail: coronado-plan@fs.fed.us.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Ruyle at (520) 388-8300 or e-
mail the plan revision team at: coronado-plan@fs.fed.us.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Documents Available for Review
The Comprehensive Evaluation Report, the Ecological Sustainability
Report, and the Social and Economic Sustainability Report are the
Forest Plan revision analysis documents that provide evaluations of
social, economic, and ecological conditions and trends in and around
the Coronado National Forest. The information outlined in the
Comprehensive Evaluation Report identifies the need to change or revise
the 1986 Forest Plan. These documents are available for review and are
located on the Forest's Web site at https://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/plan-revision/plan-revision-documents.shtml or by request.
Need for Change
The need for change has been organized into five revision topics:
1. Ecosystem Restoration, 2. Safety and Information, 3. Public Access
and Travel Patterns, 4. Preservation of Open Space, and 5.
Collaboration and Partnerships. For each of the revision topics, there
is a need for the revised Forest Plan to make changes in plan
components and management approaches, as described below:
1. Ecosystem Restoration
Needed changes in plan components:
Desired condition statements and objectives need to be
developed that provide adequate guidance for sustaining and restoring
ecosystems.
Plan components should be changed to reflect new
scientific knowledge and updated language.
The Forest Plan components for ecological attributes
should be integrative, where possible, to reflect the
interconnectedness between physical and biological resources.
The Forest Plan needs to be changed to include objectives
and guidelines that reflect systematic observation and analysis of
treatment results, and adaptation of treatment methods based on those
results.
As Forest Plan components are developed, they will need to
reflect the uncertainties associated with changing climate.
Plan components for reducing the threat of invasive
species and for conserving native species will need to be developed.
Plan components will need to be developed for sustaining
aquatic habitats that are at risk.
Place-based geographic area plan components should be
developed where it makes sense to do so. This will help to facilitate
understanding of the management needs for each mountain range.
2. Safety and Information
Needed changes in plan components:
The Forest Plan needs to be changed to identify new
strategies for sustaining the forest resources and experiences in the
face of changes in population, behavior, and increased development.
Place-based geographic area plan components should be
developed where it makes sense to do so.
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3. Public Access and Travel Patterns
Needed changes in plan components:
The Forest Plan needs to be changed to include desired
conditions and objectives that emphasize and prioritize Forest-wide
public and administrative access needs.
Needed changes in management approaches:
Management approaches should be identified that facilitate
comprehensive, coordinated and flexible collaborative solutions for
resolving public access needs.
4. Preservation of Open Space
Needed changes in plan components:
Desired condition statements should be developed that
reflect the role of the Coronado National Forest in preserving open
space.
Guidelines, based on the Scenery Management System, should
be developed to protect scenic natural landscapes.
Needed changes in management approaches:
Management approaches for the Coronado National Forest
will need to be developed for participating in county and community
land use planning efforts.
5. Collaboration and Partnerships
Needed changes in plan components:
The Forest Plan should include desired conditions that
reflect, where possible, outcomes that are based on collaborative
processes.
Needed changes in management approaches:
Management approaches that emphasize collaboration should
be described.
The plan needs to be changed to reflect an integrated
approach to management of traditional uses and cultural resources.
(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 Coronado National Forest's plan revision Web site at:
https://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/plan-revision/index.shtml. The Forest
Service is seeking public comments on the need for change identified in
the comprehensive Evaluation Report. Substantive comments received by
August 31, 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.
Estimated Planning Process Schedule
The revision process for the Coronado National Forest officially
begins with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. A
draft proposed Forest Plan is currently scheduled to be issued for pre-
decisional review in May 2010 and final plan approval in December 2010.
Responsible Official
The Forest Supervisor, Coronado National Forest, 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: June 11, 2009.
Jeanine Derby,
Forest Supervisor, Coronado National Forest.
[FR Doc. E9-14537 Filed 6-19-09; 8:45 am]
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