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about 50% of their Freight on Board
(FOB) price to China in the last 18
months.
• Alaskan exporters are estimated to
lose $250 per thousand board feet (MBF)
on all of their National Forest Young
Growth (YG) sales.
• With the current 20% tariff
imposed by China on Alaska wood
products, exporters stopped shipping to
China in August of 2019.
• Large inventories of logs destined
for export are awaiting resolution of
tariffs and market limitations.
Market demand and tariff conditions
are delaying the start of all operations in
the estimated $100 million dollar forest
product industry in Alaska (2015 data).
As discussed above, purchasers of
softwood sales throughout the rest of the
country are coming under increasing
pressure from market and
manufacturing conditions affected by
actions and responses to the COVID–19
pandemic and the general slowing of
economic activity. This situation
continues to be very volatile. Providing
extra time to those sales will provide
those purchasers with additional
flexibility as they adjust to the changing
market situation.
Biomass and Wood Chip Markets
Little information is currently
available on the effects of the COVID–
19 pandemic on biomass and wood chip
markets, but as the general economy
slows down, it is likely that those
markets will also be affected. The forest
products industry is interconnected
among dimension lumber, pulp, chips
and biomass. Each part of the industry
supports other parts. For example, most
biomass and chip sales include a
component of sawtimber and some of
the outputs from sawtimber support
pulp, chips and biomass. Consequently,
contracts where biomass or wood chips
the primary timber product will also be
eligible for an extension of up to 2 years
under this SOPI determination.
Determination of Substantial
Overriding Public Interest: The
Government benefits if timber sale
contract defaults, mill closures, and
bankruptcies can be avoided by granting
extensions. Having numerous
economically viable, timber purchasers
increases competition for National
Forest System timber sales, results in
higher prices paid for such timber, and
allows the Forest Service to provide a
continuous supply of timber to the
public in accordance with the Organic
Administration Act. In addition, by
extending contracts and avoiding
defaults, closures, and bankruptcies, the
Government avoids the difficult,
lengthy, expensive, and sometimes
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impossible, process of collecting default
damages. Timber sales play a major role
in maintaining healthy forests and
restoring watersheds that produce clean
water and are resilent to insects and
diseases. Maintaining a healthy forest
products industry allows the Forest
Service to continue this vital work
while supporting hundreds of
thousands of meaningful jobs
throughout the country.
By preventing defaults, better
utilization of various forest resources
(consistent with the provisions of the
Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act of
1960) will result if contracts are
extended beyond 10 years as a result of
this finding.
Therefore, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 472a,
I have determined that it is in the
substantial overriding public interest to
extend up to two years certain National
Forest System timber sale contracts
awarded and timber product permits
issued before April 1, 2020, and sales
with a bid opening date of prior to April
1, 2020 that have not yet been awarded,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The combination of additional time
from previous MRCTA and this SOPI
will be limited to a maximum of two
years. For example, sales that have
previously received 1 year and 6 months
of MRCTA shall only receive an
additional 6 months of extension, for a
total of 24 months under this SOPI,
except market conditions in Alaska are
such that sales in Alaska will receive up
to 3 years of additional time through a
combination of MRCTA and this SOPI.
For example, sales in Alaska that have
previously received 1 year and 6 months
of MRCTA are eligible to receive up to
an additional 18 months of extension
under this SOPI for a combined total of
36 months.
2. In the event MRCTA triggers in the
future, additional time will be limited to
that exceeding the amounts authorized
under this SOPI.
3. Contracts shall not be extended
under this SOPI when the Contracting
Officer determines the wood products
are in urgent need of removal due to
forest health conditions or to mitigate a
significant wildfire threat to a
community, municipal watershed or
other critical public resource.
4. Notwithstanding the preceding
conditions, contracts or portions of
contracts that are in breach are not
eligible for extension under this SOPI
determination until such breach is
remedied.
5. This SOPI does not apply to
stewardship contracts determined to be
for the procurement of services under 36
CFR 223.300(b)(1) or (3)—Stewardship
Agreements.
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6. Forest Product Permits shall be
extended for up to 2 years upon request
when product removal limits shown on
the permit have not been met.
Total contract length may exceed 10
years as a result of receiving a SOPI
extension under this determination.
Any periodic payment due dates that
have not been reached as of the date the
Contracting Officer receives a request
for a SOPI extension shall be adjusted
one day for each additional day of
contract time granted. Periodic
Payments with determination dates
from March 1, 2020 to the date this
SOPI is published shall be adjusted by
adding one day for each additional day
of contract time granted, when the
request for SOPI extension is received
within 30 days of publication of the
SOPI.
To receive an extension and periodic
payment deferral pursuant to this SOPI,
purchasers must make written request
and agree to release the Forest Service
from all claims and liability if a contract
extended pursuant to this finding is
suspended, modified or terminated in
the future.
The Forest Service shall continue to
monitor market conditions to determine
if additional relief measures may be
needed in the future.
James E. Hubbard,
Under Secretary, Natural Resources and
Environment.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Superior National Forest; Cook
County; Minnesota; Lutsen Mountains
Ski Area Expansion Project EIS
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice of intent to prepare an
environmental impact statement.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Lutsen Mountains
Corporation (LMC) has submitted a
proposal to the Superior National Forest
(SNF) to implement select projects at
Lutsen Mountains Resort (Lutsen
Mountains). All projects are identified
within the Lutsen Mountains 2016
Master Development Plan (MDP). The
SNF is initiating the preparation of an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
to analyze and disclose the potential
environmental effects of implementing
the projects.
DATES: Comments concerning the scope
of the analysis must be received by May
15, 2020. One public open house
meeting regarding this proposal will be
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scheduled. Time, date, and location of
the open house will be posted at https://
www.fs.usda.gov/project/
?project=52440. The draft EIS is
expected in November 2020, and the
final EIS is expected June 2021.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments to:
Constance Cummins, Forest Supervisor,
c/o Michael Jimenez, Project Leader,
Superior National Forest, 8901 Grand
Avenue Place, Duluth, MN 55808; or by
email to: comments-eastern-superior@
usda.gov (please include ‘‘Lutsen
Mountains Ski Area Expansion Project’’
in the subject line). Comments can also
be submitted online at: https://
www.fs.usda.gov/project/
?project=52440.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Additional information related to the
proposed project can be obtained from:
Michael Jimenez, Project Leader,
Superior National Forest. Mr. Jimenez
can be reached by phone at (218) 626–
4383 or by email at michael.jimenez@
usda.gov.
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
LMC has applied to the SNF for a SUP
under the National Forest Ski Area
Permit Act of 1986 that would authorize
LMC to construct, operate, and maintain
an expansion to a winter sports resort
onto approximately 495 acres of NFS
lands. Federal regulations at 16 U.S.C.
497b and 36 CFR 251b specifically
identify ski areas and associated
facilities as permissible uses of NFS
lands.
The purpose of, and need for, the
Forest Service’s action is to respond to
the proposal from Lutsen Mountains
Corporation to implement select
projects at the Lutsen Mountain Resort
on the Superior National Forest. The
2004 Land and Resource Management
Plan (Forest Plan) identifies Forest-wide
Desired Conditions which guide
management direction across the SNF.
The Proposed Action could help
achieve D–REC–3, which states ‘‘the
[SNF] provides developed sites,
facilities, trails, water access sites, and
other recreation opportunities within
health and safety, resource protection,
cost, and maintenance requirements.’’
(2004 Forest Plan, Chapter 2, Page 39)
The Forest Supervisor will use the EIS
to inform the decision regarding: (1)
Whether to issue a SUP under the
National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of
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1986; (2) the selection of a preferred
alternative; (3) any need to amend the
Forest Plan; and (4) what specific terms
and conditions should apply if a SUP is
issued.
LMC’s overall purpose of the
proposed project and associated SUP
application is to improve the guest
experience at Lutsen Mountains, which
cannot be accommodated on adjacent
private land controlled by LMC.
Specifically, LMC has identified a need
to:
• Construct additional traditionally
cleared alpine ski trails and
undeveloped, minimally maintained
lift-served terrain to address the current
deficit in beginner and expert terrain
and to enhance the existing terrain
variety and skiing experiences at Lutsen
Mountains.
• Improve skier circulation and
reliable snow conditions, particularly
on Eagle Mountain and Moose
Mountain.
• Improve base area, parking, guest
services, and operational facilities to
meet the ever-increasing expectations of
the local, regional, and destination skier
markets.
Additional detail on the existing
conditions driving the project Purpose
and Need as well as the Objectives can
be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/
project/?project=52440.
Proposed Action
The Proposed Action includes the
following seven elements:
• Authorization of an approximately
495-acre SUP;
• Construction of seven new chairlifts
and one surface lift;
• Development of 324 acres of
additional ski terrain, including
approximately 175 acres of developed
ski trails and 149 acres of gladed terrain;
• Expansion of guest services
including two new base facilities,
maintenance facilities, and a mountaintop chalet;
• Expansion of ski patrol operations,
including construction of an interim ski
patrol duty station located in a similar
location with the mountain-top chalet;
• Development of approximately
1,260 additional parking spaces,
construction of approximately 5 miles of
permanent access roads, and
construction of approximately 0.9 miles
of temporary access roads; and
• Installation of snowmaking
coverage on all 175 acres of developed
ski trails and construction of two
snowmaking reservoirs with a combined
capacity of 13 million gallons.
A full description of each element can
be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/
project/?project=52440.
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Responsible Official
The Responsible Official is Constance
Cummins, Forest Supervisor for the
SNF.
Nature of Decision To Be Made
Given the purpose and need, the
Responsible Official will review the
proposed action, the other alternatives,
and the environmental consequences in
order to decide the following:
• Whether to approve, approve with
modifications, or deny the application
for the creation of a SUP and associated
expansions.
• Whether to prescribe conditions
needed for the protection of the
environment on NFS lands.
Permits or Licenses Required
• Forest Service SUP.
• Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources Water Appropriations Permit.
• Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency Wastewater Permit.
• Other permits as identified through
scoping and the EIS analysis process.
Scoping Process
This notice of intent initiates the
scoping process, which guides the
development of the environmental
impact statement. The Forest Service is
soliciting comments from Federal, State
and local agencies and other individuals
or organizations that may be interested
in or affected by implementation of the
proposed projects. Tribal consultation is
ongoing and will continue. One public
open house meeting regarding this
proposal will be held during the
comment period. Time, date, and
location of the open house will be
posted at https://www.fs.usda.gov/
project/?project=52440. Representatives
from the SNF and Lutsen Mountains
will be present to answer questions and
provide additional information on this
project.
To be most helpful, comments should
be specific to the project area and
should identify resources or effects that
should be considered by the Forest
Service. Submitting timely, specific
written comments during this scoping
period or any other official comment
period establishes standing for filing
objections under 36 CFR parts 218 A
and B. Additional information and maps
of this proposal can be found at: https://
www.fs.usda.gov/project/
?project=52440. Details of the project
proposal can also be viewed through an
online interactive viewer here: https://
storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/
be4d0cbd60f24bef8d5360f064edd4f0/
present.
It is important that reviewers provide
their comments at such times and in
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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 action.
Lisa A. Northrop,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National
Forest System.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Superior National Forest; Cook County; Minnesota; Lutsen
Mountains Ski Area Expansion Project EIS
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement.
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SUMMARY: Lutsen Mountains Corporation (LMC) has submitted a proposal to
the Superior National Forest (SNF) to implement select projects at
Lutsen Mountains Resort (Lutsen Mountains). All projects are identified
within the Lutsen Mountains 2016 Master Development Plan (MDP). The SNF
is initiating the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) to analyze and disclose the potential environmental effects of
implementing the projects.
DATES: Comments concerning the scope of the analysis must be received
by May 15, 2020. One public open house meeting regarding this proposal
will be
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scheduled. Time, date, and location of the open house will be posted at
https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52440. The draft EIS is
expected in November 2020, and the final EIS is expected June 2021.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments to: Constance Cummins, Forest
Supervisor, c/o Michael Jimenez, Project Leader, Superior National
Forest, 8901 Grand Avenue Place, Duluth, MN 55808; or by email to:
[email protected] (please include ``Lutsen Mountains
Ski Area Expansion Project'' in the subject line). Comments can also be
submitted online at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52440.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional information related to the
proposed project can be obtained from: Michael Jimenez, Project Leader,
Superior National Forest. Mr. Jimenez can be reached by phone at (218)
626-4383 or by email at [email protected].
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
LMC has applied to the SNF for a SUP under the National Forest Ski
Area Permit Act of 1986 that would authorize LMC to construct, operate,
and maintain an expansion to a winter sports resort onto approximately
495 acres of NFS lands. Federal regulations at 16 U.S.C. 497b and 36
CFR 251b specifically identify ski areas and associated facilities as
permissible uses of NFS lands.
The purpose of, and need for, the Forest Service's action is to
respond to the proposal from Lutsen Mountains Corporation to implement
select projects at the Lutsen Mountain Resort on the Superior National
Forest. The 2004 Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan)
identifies Forest-wide Desired Conditions which guide management
direction across the SNF. The Proposed Action could help achieve D-REC-
3, which states ``the [SNF] provides developed sites, facilities,
trails, water access sites, and other recreation opportunities within
health and safety, resource protection, cost, and maintenance
requirements.'' (2004 Forest Plan, Chapter 2, Page 39) The Forest
Supervisor will use the EIS to inform the decision regarding: (1)
Whether to issue a SUP under the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of
1986; (2) the selection of a preferred alternative; (3) any need to
amend the Forest Plan; and (4) what specific terms and conditions
should apply if a SUP is issued.
LMC's overall purpose of the proposed project and associated SUP
application is to improve the guest experience at Lutsen Mountains,
which cannot be accommodated on adjacent private land controlled by
LMC. Specifically, LMC has identified a need to:
Construct additional traditionally cleared alpine ski
trails and undeveloped, minimally maintained lift-served terrain to
address the current deficit in beginner and expert terrain and to
enhance the existing terrain variety and skiing experiences at Lutsen
Mountains.
Improve skier circulation and reliable snow conditions,
particularly on Eagle Mountain and Moose Mountain.
Improve base area, parking, guest services, and
operational facilities to meet the ever-increasing expectations of the
local, regional, and destination skier markets.
Additional detail on the existing conditions driving the project
Purpose and Need as well as the Objectives can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52440.
Proposed Action
The Proposed Action includes the following seven elements:
Authorization of an approximately 495-acre SUP;
Construction of seven new chairlifts and one surface lift;
Development of 324 acres of additional ski terrain,
including approximately 175 acres of developed ski trails and 149 acres
of gladed terrain;
Expansion of guest services including two new base
facilities, maintenance facilities, and a mountain-top chalet;
Expansion of ski patrol operations, including construction
of an interim ski patrol duty station located in a similar location
with the mountain-top chalet;
Development of approximately 1,260 additional parking
spaces, construction of approximately 5 miles of permanent access
roads, and construction of approximately 0.9 miles of temporary access
roads; and
Installation of snowmaking coverage on all 175 acres of
developed ski trails and construction of two snowmaking reservoirs with
a combined capacity of 13 million gallons.
A full description of each element can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52440.
Responsible Official
The Responsible Official is Constance Cummins, Forest Supervisor
for the SNF.
Nature of Decision To Be Made
Given the purpose and need, the Responsible Official will review
the proposed action, the other alternatives, and the environmental
consequences in order to decide the following:
Whether to approve, approve with modifications, or deny
the application for the creation of a SUP and associated expansions.
Whether to prescribe conditions needed for the protection
of the environment on NFS lands.
Permits or Licenses Required
Forest Service SUP.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Water
Appropriations Permit.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Wastewater Permit.
Other permits as identified through scoping and the EIS
analysis process.
Scoping Process
This notice of intent initiates the scoping process, which guides
the development of the environmental impact statement. The Forest
Service is soliciting comments from Federal, State and local agencies
and other individuals or organizations that may be interested in or
affected by implementation of the proposed projects. Tribal
consultation is ongoing and will continue. One public open house
meeting regarding this proposal will be held during the comment period.
Time, date, and location of the open house will be posted at https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52440. Representatives from the SNF
and Lutsen Mountains will be present to answer questions and provide
additional information on this project.
To be most helpful, comments should be specific to the project area
and should identify resources or effects that should be considered by
the Forest Service. Submitting timely, specific written comments during
this scoping period or any other official comment period establishes
standing for filing objections under 36 CFR parts 218 A and B.
Additional information and maps of this proposal can be found at:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52440. Details of the project
proposal can also be viewed through an online interactive viewer here:
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/be4d0cbd60f24bef8d5360f064edd4f0/present.
It is important that reviewers provide their comments at such times
and in
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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 action.
Lisa A. Northrop,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
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