Salmon-Challis National Forest, Butte, Custer and Lemhi Counties, ID, Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the 2009 Salmon-Challis National Forest Travel Planning and OHV Route Designation Project Final EIS, 13072-13073 [2012-5219]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Salmon-Challis National Forest, Butte,
Custer and Lemhi Counties, ID,
Supplemental Environmental Impact
Statement to the 2009 Salmon-Challis
National Forest Travel Planning and
OHV Route Designation Project Final
EIS
Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a
supplemental environmental impact
statement.
AGENCY:
The Salmon-Challis National
Forest announces its intent to prepare a
supplemental environmental impact
statement (SEIS) and revised record of
decision (ROD) to the 2009 SalmonChallis National Forest Travel Planning
and OHV Route Designation Project
FEIS and ROD as ordered by the District
Court of Idaho in a February 4, 2011,
memorandum decision and order. The
order was filed in response to a January
22, 2010, complaint from The
Wilderness Society and the Idaho
Conservation League challenging the
2009 decision. Supplemental analysis to
correct deficiencies identified by the
Court could change the designation of
some routes and areas currently open
for motor vehicle use and/or change the
types of motor vehicle uses and/or
seasonal open periods allowed on roads,
trails and areas authorized under the
2009 Travel Plan. Any motor vehicle
route designation changes resulting
from new or supplemental analysis
would be dcoumented in a revised
record of decision in addition to Court
ordered instructions to clarify that a
minimum road system determination
has not been made (as stated in the
original ROD).
DATES: Scoping will not be conducted in
accordance with 40 CFR 1502.9(c)(4).
The draft supplemental environmental
impact statement is expected in early
September 2012 and the final
supplemental environmental impact
statement is expected in late December
2012. There will be a 45-day comment
period after the draft supplemental
environmental impact statement is
issued.
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Send written comments to
Frank Guzman, Forest Supervisor, 1206
South Challis Street, Salmon, Idaho
83467. Comments may also be sent via
email to comments-intermtn-salmonchallis@fs.fed.us or by facsimile to 208–
756–5151.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Karen Gallogly, Interdisciplinary Team
Leader, at kgallogly@fs.fed.us or (208)
756–5103.
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:
ADDRESSES:
Purpose and Need for Action
The purpose and need for the SalmonChallis National Forest Travel Planning
and OHV Designation Project
Supplemental EIS is to clarify and
revise sections of the analysis
conducted for the original 2009 FEIS to
correct deficiencies identified by the
District Court of Idaho in their February
4, 2011, memorandum decision and
order and determine if changes to motor
vehicle route designations made in the
2009 ROD are warranted based on
supplemental analysis.
To correct the deficiencies, there is a
need to (1) analyze the cumulative
impacts of multiple short motor vehicle
routes on wilderness values and
roadless characteristics in
Recommended Wilderness Areas
(RWAs) and Idaho Roadless Areas
(IRAs) to comply with the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The
cumulative effects of multiple routes
less than one-half mile in length in
RWAs and IRAs were not analyzed in
the 2009 FEIS because it was thought
the ‘‘intrusions into roadless areas were
minimally intrusive and not likely to
affect wilderness values’’. The Court
rejected this rationale; (2) demonstrate
how the Forest Service applied criteria
for the designation of roads, trails and
areas with the objective of minimizing
damage to soil, watershed, vegetation,
and other forest resources; harassment
of wildlife and significant disruptions of
wildlife habitats; conflicts between
motor vehicle uses and existing or
proposed recreational uses of National
Forest System lands or neighboring
Federal lands; and conflicts among
different classes of motor vehicle uses of
National Forest System lands or
neighboring Federal lands in
compliance with section 212.55 of the
Travel Management Rule (36 CFR
212.55); (3) respond to Plaintiff’s sitespecific comments raised during the
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legal comment period for the Draft EIS
to comply with the NEPA, and (4)
include specific language in the revised
ROD to clarify a minimum road system
determination was not made in the 2009
Travel Plan decision.
Proposed Action
(1.) Analyze the cumulative effects of
multiple routes less than one-half mile
in length in RWAs and IRAs to
wilderness values and roadless
characteristics and determine if motor
vehicle route designation changes to the
2009 Travel Plan are warranted based
on supplemental analysis. 103 routes
less than one-half mile in length,
totaling 14.91 miles within 24 IRAs and
RWAS were identified in the 2009 FEIS;
however the cumulative impacts of
these routes were not considered. Errors
regarding the number and length of all
routes in RWAs and IRAs have been
identified since 2009. An analysis of
effects of all routes in RWAs and IRAs
would be conducted and disclosed in
the SEIS. Thirty-seven routes totaling
6.68 miles within RWAs and IRAs were
inadvertently overlooked and associated
effects were not analyzed or disclosed in
the 2009 FEIS. Of these 37 routes, 29 are
less than one-half mile in length totaling
3.21 miles. These will be included in
the supplemental analysis of cumulative
effects of routes less than one-half mile
in length. Thirteen routes totaling 2.80
miles were designated for use in the
2009 ROD; however these routes did not
meet safety specifications or were
causing resource damage and were not
delineated on the Motor Vehicle Use
Map. (2.) Explain how the Forest
Service applied the minimization
criteria to 2009 motor vehicle route
designations to comply with the Travel
Management Rule (36 CFR 212.55) and
determine if motor vehicle route
designation changes are warranted. (3.)
Respond to Plaintiffs site specific
comments for 113 routes provided
during the legal comment period for the
DEIS and determine if route designation
changes are warranted. Plaintiff’s
provided monitoring information,
photographs and descriptive comments
for 113 routes proposed for designated
motor vehicle use. Reconsideration of
these comments, evaluation of road and
trail maintenance, and application of
the minimization criteria could change
route designations in the revised ROD.
(4.) Prepare a Revised ROD
documenting any motor vehicle route
designations made as a result of
supplemental analysis and include
language that a minimum road system
determination was not made in the 2009
decision.
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The supplemental information
presented in the SEIS will replace the
corresponding information in the
August 2009 Salmon-Challis National
Forest Travel Planning and OHV
Designation Project FEIS. For example,
the revised analysis of effects for routes
in Idaho Roadless Areas and
Recommended Wilderness Areas will
replace the roadless and recommended
wilderness environmental effects
section of the FEIS. Similarly, the public
comments and agency responses section
of the SEIS will replace the public
comments and agency responses section
of the FEIS. Other areas of the analysis
that are not identified for
supplementation within the SEIS will
remain unaltered from its presentation
in the FEIS. In this manner the SEIS and
FEIS will be companion documents.
Responsible Official
The Salmon-Challis National Forest
Supervisor, Frank Guzman, is the
responsible official.
Nature of Decision To Be Made
The decisions to be made in the
revised ROD are similar to the decisions
made in the original August 2009 ROD,
although the scope of the analysis is
narrower and fewer decisions will be
made. Given the Purpose and Need, the
Forest Supervisor will determine if
analysis disclosed in the SEIS to comply
with the Court Order will
(1.) Change the designation of some
routes and areas open for motor vehicle
use under the 2009 Travel Plan, and
(2.) Change the types of use and/or
seasonal open period on these roads,
trails and areas.
the public. Written comments are
invited and should be sent to William
P. Lisowsky, Area Supervisor, Land
Between The Lakes, 100 Van Morgan
Drive, Golden Pond, KY 42211 and must
be received by April 12, 2012 in order
for copies to be provided to the
members for this meeting. Board
members will review written comments
received, and at their request, oral
clarification may be requested for a
future meeting.
DATES: The meeting will be held
Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 9 a.m. to
approximately 4 p.m. CST.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
Land Between The Lakes at the Energy
Lake Campground, 5501 Energy Lake
Drive, Golden Pond, KY 42211.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Linda L. Taylor, Advisory Board
Liaison, Land Between The Lakes, 100
Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, KY
42211, 270–924–2002. Individuals who
use telecommunication devices for the
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at
1–800–877–8339. This service is
available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
meeting is open to the public. Board
discussion is limited to Forest Service
staff and Board members.
Dated: February 22, 2012.
William P. Lisowsky,
Area Supervisor, Land Between The Lakes.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Grain Inspection, Packers and
Stockyards Administration
Dated: February 27, 2012.
Frank V. Guzman,
Forest Supervisor.
Designation for the Jamestown, ND;
Lincoln, NE; Memphis, TN; and Sioux
City, IA Areas
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Grain Inspection, Packers and
Stockyards Administration, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
GIPSA is announcing the
designation of Grain Inspection, Inc.
(Jamestown); Lincoln Inspection
Service, Inc. (Lincoln); Midsouth Grain
Inspection Service (Midsouth); and
Sioux City Grain Inspection and
Weighing Service, Inc. (Sioux City) to
provide official services under the
United States Grain Standards Act
(USGSA), as amended.
DATES: Effective Date: April 1, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Eric J. Jabs, Chief, USDA,
GIPSA, FGIS, QACD, QADB, 10383
North Ambassador Drive, Kansas City,
MO 64153.
SUMMARY:
Meeting of the Land Between The
Lakes Advisory Board
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Land Between The Lakes
Advisory Board will hold a meeting on
April 19, 2012. Notice of this meeting is
given under the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App 2. The
meeting agenda will focus on existing
Environmental Education programs and
improving engagement with regional
school groups. The meeting is open to
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Eric
J. Jabs, 816–659–8408 or
Eric.J.Jabs@usda.gov.
Read Applications: All applications
and comments will be available for
public inspection at the office above
during regular business hours (7 CFR
1.27(c)).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
In the
September 20, 2011 Federal Register (76
FR 58241), GIPSA requested
applications for designation to provide
official services in the geographic areas
presently serviced by Jamestown,
Lincoln, Midsouth, and Sioux City.
Applications were due by October 20,
2011.
In the Lincoln, NE; Memphis, TN; and
Sioux City, IA areas, Lincoln, Midsouth,
and Sioux City, respectively were the
sole applicants for designation to
provide official services.
In the Jamestown, ND area,
Jamestown applied for the entire
geographic area and North Dakota Grain
Inspection Service, Inc. (North Dakota)
applied for a portion of the geographic
area. GIPSA received three favorable
service comments from customers
requesting that North Dakota be
designated for the geographic area they
applied for since they currently receive
service by North Dakota through the
exceptions program. GIPSA reviewed
designation criteria in section 79(f) of
the USGSA (7 U.S.C. 79(f)) to determine
the best qualified applicant to provide
service. Criteria include past
performance, the stability and quality of
service, cooperation with GIPSA,
adequacy of resources, the cost of
inspection service, the comments
received, the accuracy and detail of
their plans, past practices, and financial
impact. After a comprehensive review of
the designation criteria, GIPSA
determined that Jamestown is the best
qualified applicant for the Jamestown,
ND area.
GIPSA evaluated all available
information regarding the designation
criteria in section 79(f) of the USGSA (7
U.S.C. 79(f)) and determined that the
applicants Jamestown, Lincoln,
Midsouth, and Sioux City are qualified
to provide official services in the
geographic area specified in the Federal
Register on September 20, 2011. This
designation action to provide official
services in these specified areas is
effective April 1, 2012 and terminates
on March 31, 2015.
Interested persons may obtain official
services by contacting this agency at the
following telephone numbers:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Salmon-Challis National Forest, Butte, Custer and Lemhi Counties,
ID, Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the 2009 Salmon-
Challis National Forest Travel Planning and OHV Route Designation
Project Final EIS
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a supplemental environmental impact
statement.
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SUMMARY: The Salmon-Challis National Forest announces its intent to
prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) and
revised record of decision (ROD) to the 2009 Salmon-Challis National
Forest Travel Planning and OHV Route Designation Project FEIS and ROD
as ordered by the District Court of Idaho in a February 4, 2011,
memorandum decision and order. The order was filed in response to a
January 22, 2010, complaint from The Wilderness Society and the Idaho
Conservation League challenging the 2009 decision. Supplemental
analysis to correct deficiencies identified by the Court could change
the designation of some routes and areas currently open for motor
vehicle use and/or change the types of motor vehicle uses and/or
seasonal open periods allowed on roads, trails and areas authorized
under the 2009 Travel Plan. Any motor vehicle route designation changes
resulting from new or supplemental analysis would be dcoumented in a
revised record of decision in addition to Court ordered instructions to
clarify that a minimum road system determination has not been made (as
stated in the original ROD).
DATES: Scoping will not be conducted in accordance with 40 CFR
1502.9(c)(4). The draft supplemental environmental impact statement is
expected in early September 2012 and the final supplemental
environmental impact statement is expected in late December 2012. There
will be a 45-day comment period after the draft supplemental
environmental impact statement is issued.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Frank Guzman, Forest Supervisor,
1206 South Challis Street, Salmon, Idaho 83467. Comments may also be
sent via email to comments-intermtn-salmon-challis@fs.fed.us or by
facsimile to 208-756-5151.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Gallogly, Interdisciplinary Team
Leader, at kgallogly@fs.fed.us or (208) 756-5103.
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:
Purpose and Need for Action
The purpose and need for the Salmon-Challis National Forest Travel
Planning and OHV Designation Project Supplemental EIS is to clarify and
revise sections of the analysis conducted for the original 2009 FEIS to
correct deficiencies identified by the District Court of Idaho in their
February 4, 2011, memorandum decision and order and determine if
changes to motor vehicle route designations made in the 2009 ROD are
warranted based on supplemental analysis.
To correct the deficiencies, there is a need to (1) analyze the
cumulative impacts of multiple short motor vehicle routes on wilderness
values and roadless characteristics in Recommended Wilderness Areas
(RWAs) and Idaho Roadless Areas (IRAs) to comply with the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The cumulative effects of multiple
routes less than one-half mile in length in RWAs and IRAs were not
analyzed in the 2009 FEIS because it was thought the ``intrusions into
roadless areas were minimally intrusive and not likely to affect
wilderness values''. The Court rejected this rationale; (2) demonstrate
how the Forest Service applied criteria for the designation of roads,
trails and areas with the objective of minimizing damage to soil,
watershed, vegetation, and other forest resources; harassment of
wildlife and significant disruptions of wildlife habitats; conflicts
between motor vehicle uses and existing or proposed recreational uses
of National Forest System lands or neighboring Federal lands; and
conflicts among different classes of motor vehicle uses of National
Forest System lands or neighboring Federal lands in compliance with
section 212.55 of the Travel Management Rule (36 CFR 212.55); (3)
respond to Plaintiff's site-specific comments raised during the legal
comment period for the Draft EIS to comply with the NEPA, and (4)
include specific language in the revised ROD to clarify a minimum road
system determination was not made in the 2009 Travel Plan decision.
Proposed Action
(1.) Analyze the cumulative effects of multiple routes less than
one-half mile in length in RWAs and IRAs to wilderness values and
roadless characteristics and determine if motor vehicle route
designation changes to the 2009 Travel Plan are warranted based on
supplemental analysis. 103 routes less than one-half mile in length,
totaling 14.91 miles within 24 IRAs and RWAS were identified in the
2009 FEIS; however the cumulative impacts of these routes were not
considered. Errors regarding the number and length of all routes in
RWAs and IRAs have been identified since 2009. An analysis of effects
of all routes in RWAs and IRAs would be conducted and disclosed in the
SEIS. Thirty-seven routes totaling 6.68 miles within RWAs and IRAs were
inadvertently overlooked and associated effects were not analyzed or
disclosed in the 2009 FEIS. Of these 37 routes, 29 are less than one-
half mile in length totaling 3.21 miles. These will be included in the
supplemental analysis of cumulative effects of routes less than one-
half mile in length. Thirteen routes totaling 2.80 miles were
designated for use in the 2009 ROD; however these routes did not meet
safety specifications or were causing resource damage and were not
delineated on the Motor Vehicle Use Map. (2.) Explain how the Forest
Service applied the minimization criteria to 2009 motor vehicle route
designations to comply with the Travel Management Rule (36 CFR 212.55)
and determine if motor vehicle route designation changes are warranted.
(3.) Respond to Plaintiffs site specific comments for 113 routes
provided during the legal comment period for the DEIS and determine if
route designation changes are warranted. Plaintiff's provided
monitoring information, photographs and descriptive comments for 113
routes proposed for designated motor vehicle use. Reconsideration of
these comments, evaluation of road and trail maintenance, and
application of the minimization criteria could change route
designations in the revised ROD. (4.) Prepare a Revised ROD documenting
any motor vehicle route designations made as a result of supplemental
analysis and include language that a minimum road system determination
was not made in the 2009 decision.
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The supplemental information presented in the SEIS will replace the
corresponding information in the August 2009 Salmon-Challis National
Forest Travel Planning and OHV Designation Project FEIS. For example,
the revised analysis of effects for routes in Idaho Roadless Areas and
Recommended Wilderness Areas will replace the roadless and recommended
wilderness environmental effects section of the FEIS. Similarly, the
public comments and agency responses section of the SEIS will replace
the public comments and agency responses section of the FEIS. Other
areas of the analysis that are not identified for supplementation
within the SEIS will remain unaltered from its presentation in the
FEIS. In this manner the SEIS and FEIS will be companion documents.
Responsible Official
The Salmon-Challis National Forest Supervisor, Frank Guzman, is the
responsible official.
Nature of Decision To Be Made
The decisions to be made in the revised ROD are similar to the
decisions made in the original August 2009 ROD, although the scope of
the analysis is narrower and fewer decisions will be made. Given the
Purpose and Need, the Forest Supervisor will determine if analysis
disclosed in the SEIS to comply with the Court Order will
(1.) Change the designation of some routes and areas open for motor
vehicle use under the 2009 Travel Plan, and
(2.) Change the types of use and/or seasonal open period on these
roads, trails and areas.
Dated: February 27, 2012.
Frank V. Guzman,
Forest Supervisor.
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