Forest Service Manual 2200, Chapters Zero, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 70; Forest Service Handbook 2209.13, Chapters 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90; and Forest Service Handbook 2209.16, Chapter 10; Rangeland Management; Public Notice and Comment for Changes to Forest Service Directives, 82432-82433 [2020-27945]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Forest Service Manual 2420, ‘‘Timber
Appraisal,’’ Forest Service Handbook
2409.19, ‘‘Renewable Resources,’’
Chapters 10, 20, 30, 60 and 80
Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of availability for public
comment.
AGENCY:
The United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA), United States
Forest Service (Forest Service), is
revising directives related to timber
appraisal and renewable resources.
DATES: Comments must be received in
writing by February 16, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be
submitted electronically to https://
cara.ecosystem-management.org/Public/
CommentInput?project=ORMS-2747.
Written comments may be mailed to
Dave Wilson, Acting Assistant Director,
Forest Management, Range and
Vegetation Ecology, 201 14th Street SW,
Washington, DC 20024. All timely
received comments, including names
and addresses, will be placed in the
record and will be available for public
inspection and copying. The public may
inspect comments received at https://
cara.ecosystem-management.org/Public/
ReadingRoom?project=ORMS-2747.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dave Wilson, Acting Assistant Director,
Forest Management, Range and
Vegetation Ecology, at 202–578–9916 or
by electronic mail to david.wilson@
usda.gov. Individuals using
telecommunication devices for the deaf
may call the Federal Information Relay
Service at 800–877–8339 between 8 a.m.
and 8 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday
through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
proposed directives reorganize and
eliminate redundant policies and
procedures, delete obsolete references
and update agency policies and
procedures to reflect new authorities
and timber management practices that
have been implemented since previous
revisions to the directives were made
available. An analysis of existing agency
policy in Forest Service Handbooks and
Manuals was conducted to identify
revisions needed to support this
initiative.
The proposed directives update Forest
Service Manual 2420, ‘‘Timber
Appraisal’’, Forest Service Handbook
2409.19, ‘‘Renewable Resources’’
Chapters 10, 20, 30, 60 and add a new
Chapter 80 ‘‘Good Neighbor Authority’’
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in Forest Service Handbook 2409.19,
‘‘Renewable Resources’’. These
directives set forth policy,
responsibilities, and direction for
several aspects of management and
implement the agency’s goal of
providing more current direction.
The Forest Service has determined
that the changes to the manual and
handbook formulate standards, criteria,
or guidelines applicable to a Forest
Service program and are therefore
publishing the proposed manual and
handbook for public comment in
accordance with 36 CFR part 216. The
Forest Service is seeking public
comment on the proposed directives,
including the sufficiency of the
proposed directives in meeting the
stated objectives, ways to enhance the
utility and clarity of information within
the direction, or ways to streamline
processes outlined.
Forest Service National
Environmental Policy Act procedures
exclude from documentation in an
environmental assessment or impact
statement ‘‘rules, regulations, or policies
to establish service wide administrative
procedures, program processes, or
instructions.’’ 36 CFR 220.6(d)(2). The
Agency’s conclusion is that these
proposed directives fall within this
category of actions and that no
extraordinary circumstances exist as
currently defined that require
preparation of an environmental
assessment or an environmental impact
statement.
After the public comment period
closes, the Forest Service will consider
timely comments that are within the
scope of the proposed directive in the
development of the final directive. A
notice of the final directive, including a
response to timely comments, will be
posted on the Forest Service’s web page
at https://www.fs.fed.us/about-agency/
regulations-policies/comment-ondirectives.
Tina Johna Terrell,
Associate Deputy Chief,National Forest
System.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Forest Service Manual 2200, Chapters
Zero, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 70; Forest
Service Handbook 2209.13, Chapters
10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90; and
Forest Service Handbook 2209.16,
Chapter 10; Rangeland Management;
Public Notice and Comment for
Changes to Forest Service Directives
Forest Service, USDA.
Issuance of proposed directives;
notice of availability for public
comment.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA), United States
Forest Service (Forest Service), is
publishing for public comment
proposed revisions to directives
governing rangeland management,
grazing permit administration, and
grazing allotment administration.
DATES: Comments must be received in
writing by February 16, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be
submitted electronically to https://
cara.ecosystem-management.org/Public/
CommentInput?project=ORMS-2514.
Written comments may be mailed to
U.S. Forest Service, Director, Forest
Management, Range Management and
Vegetation Ecology, 201 14th Street SW,
Washington, DC 20250–1124. All timely
received comments, including names
and addresses, will be placed in the
record and will be available for public
inspection and copying. The public may
inspect comments received at https://
cara.ecosystemmanagement.org/Public/
ReadingRoom?project=ORMS-2514.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Myra Black, Program Manager, Forest
Management, Range Management and
Vegetation Ecology, at 202–650–7365, or
by electronic mail to myra.black@
usda.gov. Individuals using
telecommunication devices for the deaf
may call the Federal Information Relay
Service at 800–877–8339 between 8 a.m.
and 8 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday
through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
directives proposed for revision are the
primary source of administrative
direction to Forest Service employees
regarding the rangeland management
program and have been in place for
approximately 30 years. The proposed
revisions would make the directives
easier to use, current, and consistent
with recent legislation. The updates
would provide greater management
flexibility and would enhance the
clarity of policies and procedures
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applicable to the rangeland management
program.
The proposed directives would
update Forest Service Manual 2200,
Rangeland Management, Chapters Zero,
10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 70; Forest Service
Handbook (FSH) 2209.13, Grazing
Permit Administration, Chapters 10, 20,
30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90; and FSH
2209.16, Allotment Administration,
Chapter 10. Some of the proposed
revisions to the directives formulate
standards, criteria, or guidelines
applicable to the rangeland management
program and are therefore subject to
public notice and comment per 36 CFR
part 216. Other proposed revisions do
not require public notice and comment
under 36 CFR part 216 because they do
not formulate standards, criteria, and
guidelines applicable to the rangeland
management program. Examples
include revisions to conform to recent
legislation and clarifying changes such
as modifying terminology. These
proposed revisions are interspersed
throughout the chapters and are not
specifically identified in the directives
posted on the Agency’s website. The
Forest Service is publishing all of the
proposed revisions for public comment.
Forest Service National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) procedures exclude
from documentation in an
environmental assessment or impact
statement ‘‘rules, regulations, or policies
to establish servicewide administrative
procedures, program processes, or
instructions.’’ 36 CFR 220.6(d)(2). The
Agency’s conclusion is that these
proposed directives fall within this
category of actions and that no
extraordinary circumstances exist as
currently defined that require
preparation of an environmental
assessment or an environmental impact
statement.
The proposed directives and
additional information on the proposed
directives can be found at https://
www.fs.fed.us/rangeland-management/
directives.shtml. The additional
information describes the purpose of the
directives and why they are being
updated and includes documents that
will assist with review of the proposed
directives and a schedule of
informational webinars on the proposed
directives.
After the public comment period
closes, the Forest Service will consider
timely and relevant comments in the
development of the final directives. A
notice of the final directives, including
a response to timely and relevant
comments, will be posted on the Forest
Service’s web page at https://
www.fs.fed.us/about-agency/
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Tina Johna Terrell,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest
System.
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Commission on Civil Rights.
Notice; cancellation of meeting.
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ACTION:
The Commission on Civil
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Register concerning a meeting of the
South Carolina Advisory Committee.
The meeting scheduled for Wednesday,
December 16, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. (EST)
is cancelled. The notice is in the
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1, 2020, in FR Doc. 2020–26428, on page
77145.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Barbara Delaviez, (202) 618–4158,
bdelaviez@usccr.gov.
SUMMARY:
Dated: December 14, 2020.
David Mussatt,
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pursuant to the provisions of the rules
and regulations of the U.S. Commission
on Civil Rights (Commission), and the
Federal Advisory Committee Act
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incur charges for calls they initiate over
wireless lines, and the Commission will
not refund any incurred charges.
Individuals who are deaf, deafblind and
hard of hearing. may also follow the
proceedings by first calling the Federal
Relay Service at 1–800–877–8339 and
providing the Service with conference
details found through registering at the
web link above.
Members of the public are entitled to
make comments during the open period
at the end of the meeting. Members of
the public may also submit written
comments; the comments must be
received in the Regional Programs Unit
within 30 days following the meeting.
Written comments may be emailed to
Mallory Trachtenberg at
mtrachtenberg@usccr.gov. Persons who
desire additional information may
contact the Regional Programs Unit at
(202) 809–9618. Records and documents
discussed during the meeting will be
available for public viewing as they
become available at
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interested in the work of this advisory
committee are advised to go to the
Commission’s website, www.usccr.gov,
or to contact the Regional Programs Unit
at the above phone number or email
address.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 12
p.m. (ET)
I. Welcome and Roll Call
II. Announcements and Updates
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Draft Memo Discussion: Licensing
for Formerly Incarcerated
Individuals in Rhode Island
V. Public Comment
VI. Next Steps
VII. Adjournment
Dated: December 15, 2020.
David Mussatt,
Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Forest Service Manual 2200, Chapters Zero, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and
70; Forest Service Handbook 2209.13, Chapters 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60,
70, 80 and 90; and Forest Service Handbook 2209.16, Chapter 10;
Rangeland Management; Public Notice and Comment for Changes to Forest
Service Directives
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Issuance of proposed directives; notice of availability for
public comment.
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SUMMARY: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), United
States Forest Service (Forest Service), is publishing for public
comment proposed revisions to directives governing rangeland
management, grazing permit administration, and grazing allotment
administration.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing by February 16, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically to https://cara.ecosystem-management.org/Public/CommentInput?project=ORMS-2514.
Written comments may be mailed to U.S. Forest Service, Director, Forest
Management, Range Management and Vegetation Ecology, 201 14th Street
SW, Washington, DC 20250-1124. All timely received comments, including
names and addresses, will be placed in the record and will be available
for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments
received at https://cara.ecosystemmanagement.org/Public/ReadingRoom?project=ORMS-2514.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Myra Black, Program Manager, Forest
Management, Range Management and Vegetation Ecology, at 202-650-7365,
or by electronic mail to [email protected]. Individuals using
telecommunication devices for the deaf may call the Federal Information
Relay Service at 800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Time,
Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The directives proposed for revision are the
primary source of administrative direction to Forest Service employees
regarding the rangeland management program and have been in place for
approximately 30 years. The proposed revisions would make the
directives easier to use, current, and consistent with recent
legislation. The updates would provide greater management flexibility
and would enhance the clarity of policies and procedures
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applicable to the rangeland management program.
The proposed directives would update Forest Service Manual 2200,
Rangeland Management, Chapters Zero, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 70; Forest
Service Handbook (FSH) 2209.13, Grazing Permit Administration, Chapters
10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90; and FSH 2209.16, Allotment
Administration, Chapter 10. Some of the proposed revisions to the
directives formulate standards, criteria, or guidelines applicable to
the rangeland management program and are therefore subject to public
notice and comment per 36 CFR part 216. Other proposed revisions do not
require public notice and comment under 36 CFR part 216 because they do
not formulate standards, criteria, and guidelines applicable to the
rangeland management program. Examples include revisions to conform to
recent legislation and clarifying changes such as modifying
terminology. These proposed revisions are interspersed throughout the
chapters and are not specifically identified in the directives posted
on the Agency's website. The Forest Service is publishing all of the
proposed revisions for public comment. Forest Service National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures exclude from documentation
in an environmental assessment or impact statement ``rules,
regulations, or policies to establish servicewide administrative
procedures, program processes, or instructions.'' 36 CFR 220.6(d)(2).
The Agency's conclusion is that these proposed directives fall within
this category of actions and that no extraordinary circumstances exist
as currently defined that require preparation of an environmental
assessment or an environmental impact statement.
The proposed directives and additional information on the proposed
directives can be found at https://www.fs.fed.us/rangeland-management/directives.shtml. The additional information describes the purpose of
the directives and why they are being updated and includes documents
that will assist with review of the proposed directives and a schedule
of informational webinars on the proposed directives.
After the public comment period closes, the Forest Service will
consider timely and relevant comments in the development of the final
directives. A notice of the final directives, including a response to
timely and relevant comments, will be posted on the Forest Service's
web page at https://www.fs.fed.us/about-agency/regulations-policies/comment-on-directives.
Tina Johna Terrell,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
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