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Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 195 / Friday, October 9, 2009 / Notices
November 9, 2009. The draft
environmental impact statement is
expected February 2010 and the final
environmental impact statement is
expected June 2010.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments to
Liz VanGenderen, Helena National
Forest, 2880 Skyway Drive, Helena, MT
59602. Comments may also be sent via
e-mail to comments-northernHelena@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to
406–449–5436.
It is important that reviewers provide
their comments at such times and in
such a way that they are useful to the
Agency’s preparation of the EIS.
Therefore, comments should be
provided prior to the close of the
comment period and should clearly
articulate the reviewer’s concerns and
contentions.
Comments received in response to
this solicitation, including names and
addresses of those who comment, will
be part of the public record for this
proposed action. Comments submitted
anonymously will be accepted and
considered, however.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Liz
VanGenderen at 406–449–5201.
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
Time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Purpose and Need for Action
A variety of factors have influenced
the need for treatment in this area. The
project area represents the only place in
the Elkhorn Mountains with a
substantial component of ponderosa
pine and aspen groves. Due to wildfire
suppression and the lack of frequent,
low-intensity fires, the ponderosa pine
forests have filled in with younger
conifers and are currently experiencing
high levels of mortality associated with
mountain pine beetles. The fuels
available for supporting a large wildfire
are extensive and becoming more
continuous.
Aspen stands have declined due to
the lack of natural fire which aspen
clones need to survive and thrive. Fire
suppression has also allowed the growth
of conifers in areas which compete with
aspen.
The project is also part of the Birds
and Burns Network, a research study led
by the Rocky Mountain Research Station
to examine fire effects on populations
and habitats of wildlife in ponderosa
pine forests in eight states across the
western United States. The goal of this
research in the project area has now
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expanded to include consequences of
mountain pine beetle for wildlife in
ponderosa pine.
Proposed Action
Dated: October 2, 2009.
Kevin T. Riordan,
Forest Supervisor.
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The types of treatments being
proposed include intermediate harvest,
regeneration harvest, and prescribed
fire. Approximately 3,770 acres of
ponderosa pine would be enhanced by
a combination of regeneration and
intermediate harvests, and prescribed
fire. Aspen that occur in these acres
would also be enhanced. Approximately
170 acres of aspen and grassland would
also be enhanced by using prescribed
fire following the use of a masticator or
chainsaw. Approximately 260 acres of
Douglas-fir enhancement would be
achieved by a combination of
regeneration and intermediate harvest,
and prescribed fire. Aspen occurring in
these acres would also be enhanced. Up
to 11.4 miles of new temporary road
construction and reconstruction of
approximately 10.2 miles would be
necessary to implement the proposed
action. The temporary roads would be
fully recontoured following the project.
Responsible Official
Helena National Forest Supervisor.
Nature of Decision To Be Made
The decision to be made includes:
whether to implement the proposed
action or an alternative to the proposed
action, what monitoring requirements
would be appropriate to evaluate the
implementation of this project, and
whether a forest plan amendment would
be necessary as a result of the decision
for this project.
Scoping Process
This notice of intent initiates the
scoping process, which guides the
development of the environmental
impact statement. In October 2009, a
scoping package will be mailed, an open
house will be scheduled, and Web site
information will be posted.
It is important that reviewers provide
their comments at such times and in
such manner that they are useful to the
agency’s preparation of the
environmental impact statement.
Therefore, comments should be
provided prior to the close of the
comment period and should clearly
articulate the reviewer’s concerns and
contentions. The submission of timely
and specific comments can affect a
reviewer’s ability to participate in
subsequent administrative appeal or
judicial review.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Meeting of the Land Between the
Lakes Advisory Board
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice of meeting.
SUMMARY: The Land Between the Lakes
Advisory Board will hold a meeting on
Thursday, October 29, 2009. Notice of
this meeting is given under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C.
App.2.
The meeting agenda includes the
following:
(1) Welcome/Introductions;
(2) LBL Web Site Updates;
(3) Environmental Education Updates
and Discussion;
(4) LBL General Updates;
(5) Board Discussion of Comments
Received.
The meeting is open to the public.
Written comments are invited and may
be mailed to: William P. Lisowsky, Area
Supervisor, Land Between the Lakes,
100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond,
Kentucky 42211. Written comments
must be received at Land Between The
Lakes by October 22, 2009, in order for
copies to be provided to the members at
the meeting. Board members will review
written comments received, and at their
request, oral clarification may be
requested at a future meeting.
DATES: The meeting will be held on
October 29, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., CST.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Kenlake State Resort Park, Hardin,
Kentucky, and will be open to the
public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sharon Byers, Advisory Board Liaison,
Land Between the Lakes, 100 Van
Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, Kentucky
42211, 270–924–2002.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
None.
William P. Lisowsky,
Area Supervisor, Land Between the Lakes.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Meeting of the Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board will hold a meeting
on Thursday, October 29, 2009. Notice of this meeting is given under
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.2.
The meeting agenda includes the following:
(1) Welcome/Introductions;
(2) LBL Web Site Updates;
(3) Environmental Education Updates and Discussion;
(4) LBL General Updates;
(5) Board Discussion of Comments Received.
The meeting is open to the public. Written comments are invited and
may be mailed to: William P. Lisowsky, Area Supervisor, Land Between
the Lakes, 100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, Kentucky 42211. Written
comments must be received at Land Between The Lakes by October 22,
2009, in order for copies to be provided to the members at the meeting.
Board members will review written comments received, and at their
request, oral clarification may be requested at a future meeting.
DATES: The meeting will be held on October 29, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., CST.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Kenlake State Resort Park,
Hardin, Kentucky, and will be open to the public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon Byers, Advisory Board Liaison,
Land Between the Lakes, 100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, Kentucky
42211, 270-924-2002.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: None.
William P. Lisowsky,
Area Supervisor, Land Between the Lakes.
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