Extension of the Comment Period: The Village at Wolf Creek Access Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement, 62215 [2012-25216]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 198 / Friday, October 12, 2012 / Notices Objective (‘‘RCO’’) Analysis for RCO #2 Standards and Guidelines #100 pertaining to the meadows on the 42 routes.’’ There is a need for determining whether public wheeled motor vehicle use will be allowed on the portions of the 42 specific routes designated for such use in the Eldorado National Forest Public Wheeled Motorized Travel Management EIS Record of Decision, March 2008 that were found by the court to be inconsistent with the ENF LRMP Standards and Guidelines, as amended by SNFPA. Proposed Action The Forest Service proposes the following designations for the portions of the 42 routes that were closed by Court Order: 1. Designate for public motorized use 9 routes that field surveys conducted in 2011 and 2012 determined did not cross meadows, as defined in the 1988 ENF LRMP. 2. Designate for public motorized use 12 routes where field surveys determined the meadow crossings meet Standard and Guideline (S&G) No. 100. 3. Designate for public motorized use a portion of one route where the field survey determined a logical closure point before crossing a meadow. 4. Amend the Eldorado National Forest Plan as amended by SNFPA S&G No. 100 to allow continued public motorized use on 19 routes that field surveys determined to not currently meet S&G 100, and are needed to meet other purposes, and designate those routes for public motorized use. 5. Amend the Eldorado National Forest Plan as amended by SNFPA S&G 100 to allow continued public motorized use on a portion of one route up to a logical closure point after the main destination before crossing additional meadows that the field survey determined to not meet S&G 100, and designate that portion for public motorized use. development of the environmental impact statement. It is important that the 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. 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 aciton. Comments submitted anonymously will be accepted and considered, however. Three public Informational Open Houses will be held: Monday, October 22, 2012 (4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) at Turtle Rock Community Center, 17300 State Route 89, Markleeville, CA; Thursday, October 25, 2012 (3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) at Placerville Inn, Best Western, 6850 Greenleaf Drive, Placerville, California; and Monday, October 29, 2012 (3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) at the Jackson Civic Center, 33 Broadway, Jackson, California. Dated: October 4, 2012. Kathryn D. Hardy, Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 2012–25100 Filed 10–11–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The decision to be made is whether to adopt and implement the proposed action, an alternative to the proposed action, or take no action to address the 42 routes. 13:59 Oct 11, 2012 Jkt 229001 Notice of Proposed New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) Payette National Forest, Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of Proposed New Fee Site. AGENCY: The Payette National Forest is proposing to charge a $85 fee at Burgdorf Rental Cabin from June 1 to October 15 and a $65 fee from October 16 to June 1 with no water available; a $65 fee at the Paddy Flat Rental Cabin; and a $65 fee at the Lake Fork Rental Cabin. Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operations and maintenance, and market assessment. The fee is proposed and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment. Funds from fees would be used for the continued operation and maintenance and improvements of these rental cabins. An analysis of the nearby private rental cabins with similar amenities shows that the proposed fees are reasonable and typical of similar sites in the area. DATES: Comments will be accepted through March 30, 2013. New fees would begin July 2013. ADDRESSES: Keith Lannom, Forest Supervisor, Payette National Forest, 800 West Lakeside Avenue, McCall, Idaho 83638. SUMMARY: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (USFS), Rio Grande National Forest announces the extension of the comment period for the Village at Wolf Creek Access Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The period ends October 16, 2012. Jane Cropp, Recreation Fee Coordinator, 208–634–0757. Information about proposed fee changes can also be found on the Payette National Forest Web site: https://www.fs.usda.gov/payette. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108–447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a six month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new recreation fee areas are established. Once public involvement is complete, these new fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. Dated: October 4, 2012. Dan S. Dallas, Forest Supervisor/Center Manager. Dated: October 2, 2012. Keith B. Lannom, Forest Supervisor, Payette National Forest. [FR Doc. 2012–25102 Filed 10–11–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P Nature of Decision To Be Made VerDate Mar<15>2010 Forest Service [FR Doc. 2012–25216 Filed 10–11–12; 8:45 am] Kathyrn D. Hardy, Forest Supervisor of the Eldorado National Forest will be the Responsible Official for the project. This notice of intent initiates the scoping process, which guides the DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BILLING CODE 3410–11–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Forest Service Extension of the Comment Period: The Village at Wolf Creek Access Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement AGENCY: ACTION: Forest Service, USDA. Extension of Comment Period Responsible Official Scoping Process 62215 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\12OCN1.SGM 12OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 198 (Friday, October 12, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 62215]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-25216]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Extension of the Comment Period: The Village at Wolf Creek Access 
Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Extension of Comment Period

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SUMMARY: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest 
Service (USFS), Rio Grande National Forest announces the extension of 
the comment period for the Village at Wolf Creek Access Project Draft 
Environmental Impact Statement. The period ends October 16, 2012.

    Dated: October 4, 2012.
Dan S. Dallas,
Forest Supervisor/Center Manager.
[FR Doc. 2012-25216 Filed 10-11-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-11-P

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