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Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 244 / Friday, December 18, 2020 / Notices
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
SUMMARY:
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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
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: 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 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 [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 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'' 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-on-directives.
Tina Johna Terrell,
Associate Deputy Chief,National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2020-27949 Filed 12-17-20; 8:45 am]
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