Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests; Idaho; Land Management Plan Revision for the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, 83074-83075 [2023-26162]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 83074 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 227 / Tuesday, November 28, 2023 / Notices Chapter 2040 on National Forest System Monitoring will improve the Agency’s ability to make evidence-based decisions, as required by the 2012 Planning Rule and the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018. The proposed directive creates a framework that clearly defines the Forest Service’s monitoring principles, what those principles are intended to accomplish, and the roles and responsibilities for leaders at all levels to implement the policy. An analysis of existing agency policy in Forest Service Handbooks and Manuals was conducted to evaluate monitoring requirements to inform the development of a National Forest System monitoring policy. The Forest Service has determined that the proposed new directive sets forth policy and responsibilities, with the goal of providing current direction applicable to the Forest Service monitoring program. Therefore, the Forest Service is publishing the proposed directive for public comment in accordance with 36 CFR part 216. The Forest Service is seeking public comment on the proposed directive, including the sufficiency of the proposed directive in meeting its stated objectives, ways to enhance the utility and clarity of information within the direction, or ways to streamline processes outlined. The proposed directive location of this new chapter has the potential to change. It is expected that Chapter 2040 will replace Chapter 1940—Inventory, Monitoring, and Assessment Activities which established direction associated solely for land management planning. 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.usda.gov/aboutagency/regulations-policies/commenton-directives. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:19 Nov 27, 2023 Jkt 262001 Dated: November 9, 2023. Gregory Smith, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2023–26161 Filed 11–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests; Idaho; Land Management Plan Revision for the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice of opportunity to object to the revised land management plan and Regional Forester’s list of species of conservation concern for the Nez PerceClearwater National Forests. AGENCY: The Forest Service is revising the Nez Perce and Clearwater National Forests’ 1987 Land and Resource Management Plans. The Forest Service has prepared a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the revised land management plan and a draft record of decision (ROD). This notice is to inform the public that the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests are initiating a 60-day period where individuals or entities with specific concerns about the revised land management plan and the associated final EIS may file objections for Forest Service review prior to the approval of the revised land management plan. This is also an opportunity to object to the Regional Forester’s list of species of conservation concern on the Nez PerceClearwater National Forests. DATES: The publication date of the legal notice in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests’ newspaper of record, Lewiston Morning Tribune, initiates the 60-day objection filing period and is the exclusive means for calculating the time to file an objection (36 CFR 219.52(c)(5)). An electronic scan of the legal notice with the publication date will be posted at https:// www.fs.usda.gov/nezperceclearwater. ADDRESSES: The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests’ revised land management plan, final EIS, draft ROD, and other supporting information will be available for review at: https:// www.fs.usda.gov/nezperceclearwater and click on Nez Perce-Clearwater Forest Plan Revision. The Nez PerceClearwater National Forests’ list of species of conservation concern and other supporting information will be available for review at: https://bit.ly/ SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 NorthernRegion-SCC. These web addresses include an objection template as an aid to providing the required information. Please be explicit as to whether the objection is for the land management plan or the species of conservation concern. Objections must be submitted to the Objection Reviewing Officer by one of the following methods: • Electronically: Electronic objections must be submitted to the Objection Reviewing Officer via the objection webform at https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/ Public//CommentInput?Project=44089. Electronic submissions must be submitted in a format that is readable with optical character recognition software (e.g., Word, PDF, Rich Text) and be searchable. • Regular mail, private carrier, or hand delivery: Address to the Objection Reviewing Officer, USDA Forest Service, Northern Region, 26 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula, MT 59804. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays. • Fax: Objections can be faxed to the Objection Reviewing Officer at (406) 329–3411. The fax coversheet must include a subject line with ‘‘Nez PerceClearwater Forest Plan Objection’’ or ‘‘Nez Perce-Clearwater Species of Conservation Concern’’ and should specify the number of pages being submitted. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Public and Government Relations Staff Officer Zach Peterson, 1008 Highway 64, Kamiah, Idaho 83536, 208–935– 4239. Additional information concerning the draft ROD may be obtained on the internet at the websites listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf and hard of hearing (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service at 800–877–8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The decision to approve the revised land management plan for the Nez PerceClearwater National Forests and the Regional Forester’s identification of species of conservation concern is subject to the objection process identified in 36 CFR part 219 subpart B (219.50 to 219.62). Per 36 CFR 219.53, only individuals and entities who have submitted substantive formal comments related to a plan revision during the opportunities for public comment that are attributable to the objector may file an objection unless the objection E:\FR\FM\28NON1.SGM 28NON1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 227 / Tuesday, November 28, 2023 / Notices concerns an issue that arose after the opportunities for formal comment. extending the length of the objection filing period. How To File an Objection Responsible Official The Responsible Official who will approve the record of decision for the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests revised land management plan is Cheryl Probert, Forest Supervisor for the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, 1008 Highway 64, Kamiah, Idaho 83536, 208– 935–4239. The Responsible Official for the identification of the species of conservation concern for the Nez PerceClearwater National Forests is Leanne Marten, Northern Region Regional Forester, 26 Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59804. The Regional Forester is the Reviewing Officer for the revised land management since the Forest Supervisor is the Responsible Official (36 CFR 219.56(e)(2)). Objection review of the list of species of conservation concern will be subject to a separate objection process. The Chief of the Forest Service is the Reviewing Officer for the list of species of conservation concern identification as the Regional Forester is the Responsible Official (36 CFR 219.56(e)(2)). This authority may be delegated to an individual Deputy Chief or Associate Deputy Chief for the National Forest System, consistent with delegations of authority provided in the Forest Service Manual at sections 1235.4 and 1235.5. An objection must include the following (36 CFR 219.54(c)): (1) The objector’s name and address along with a telephone number or email address if available. In cases where no identifiable name is attached to an objection, the Forest Service will attempt to verify the identity of the objector to confirm objection eligibility; (2) Signature or other verification of authorship upon request (a scanned signature for electronic mail may be filed with the objection); (3) Identification of the lead objector when multiple names are listed on an objection. The Forest Service will communicate to all parties to an objection through the lead objector. Verification of the identity of the lead objector must also be provided if requested; (4) The name of the plan revision or forest plan amendment being objected to and the name and title of the Responsible Official; (5) A statement of the issues and/or parts of the plan revision to which the objection applies; (6) A concise statement explaining the objection and suggesting how the proposed plan decision may be improved. If the objector believes that the plan revision is inconsistent with law, regulation, or policy, an explanation should be included; (7) A statement that demonstrates the link between the objector’s prior substantive formal comments and the content of the objection, unless the objection concerns an issue that arose after the opportunities for formal comment; and (8) All documents referenced in the objection (a bibliography is not sufficient), except that the following need not be provided: a. All or any part of a federal law or regulation, b. Forest Service Directive System documents and land management plans or other published Forest Service documents, c. Documents referenced by the Forest Service in the planning documentation related to the proposal subject to objection, and d. Formal comments previously provided to the Forest Service by the objector during the plan revision comment period. It is the responsibility of the objector to ensure that the Reviewing Officer receives the objection in a timely manner. The regulations prohibit VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:19 Nov 27, 2023 Jkt 262001 Dated: November 14, 2023. Troy Heithecker, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2023–26162 Filed 11–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Willamette National Forest is proposing to establish several new recreation fee sites. Recreation fee revenues collected at the new recreation fee sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows the recreation fees that would be charged at the new recreation fee sites are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area. DATES: If approved, the new recreation fees would be implemented no earlier SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 83075 than six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: Willamette National Forest, 3106 Pierce Parkway, Suite D, Springfield, OR 97477. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Peterson, Recreation Program Manager, 541–225–6421 or matthew.peterson1@ usda.gov. The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) requires the Forest Service to publish a six-month advance notice in the Federal Register of establishment of new recreation fee sites. In accordance with Forest Service Handbook 2309.13, chapter 30, the Forest Service will publish the proposed new recreation fee sites in local newspapers and other local publications for public comment. Most of the new recreation fee revenues would be spent where they are collected to enhance the visitor experience at the new recreation fee sites. An expanded amenity recreation fee of $16 per night and $6 per extra vehicle would be charged for the Daly Lake, Scott Lake, Harralson Horse Camp, and Skookum Campgrounds. In addition, an expanded amenity recreation fee of $85 per night would be charged for rental of Marion Forks Guard Station and Gold Lake Cabin. Expenditures from recreation fee revenues collected at the new recreation fee sites would enhance recreation opportunities, improve customer service, and address maintenance needs. Once public involvement is complete, these new recreation fees will be reviewed by a Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. Reservations for Daly Lake, Scott Lake, Harralson Horse Camp, and Skookum Campgrounds, Marion Forks Guard Station, and Gold Lake Cabin could be made online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877– 444–6777. Reservations would cost $8.00 per reservation. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: November 21, 2023. Troy Heithecker, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2023–26181 Filed 11–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA). E:\FR\FM\28NON1.SGM 28NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 227 (Tuesday, November 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 83074-83075]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26162]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests; Idaho; Land Management 
Plan Revision for the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice of opportunity to object to the revised land management 
plan and Regional Forester's list of species of conservation concern 
for the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.

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SUMMARY: The Forest Service is revising the Nez Perce and Clearwater 
National Forests' 1987 Land and Resource Management Plans. The Forest 
Service has prepared a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for 
the revised land management plan and a draft record of decision (ROD).
    This notice is to inform the public that the Nez Perce-Clearwater 
National Forests are initiating a 60-day period where individuals or 
entities with specific concerns about the revised land management plan 
and the associated final EIS may file objections for Forest Service 
review prior to the approval of the revised land management plan. This 
is also an opportunity to object to the Regional Forester's list of 
species of conservation concern on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National 
Forests.

DATES: The publication date of the legal notice in the Nez Perce-
Clearwater National Forests' newspaper of record, Lewiston Morning 
Tribune, initiates the 60-day objection filing period and is the 
exclusive means for calculating the time to file an objection (36 CFR 
219.52(c)(5)). An electronic scan of the legal notice with the 
publication date will be posted at https://www.fs.usda.gov/nezperceclearwater.

ADDRESSES: The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests' revised land 
management plan, final EIS, draft ROD, and other supporting information 
will be available for review at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/nezperceclearwater and click on Nez Perce-Clearwater Forest Plan 
Revision. The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests' list of species of 
conservation concern and other supporting information will be available 
for review at: https://bit.ly/NorthernRegion-SCC. These web addresses 
include an objection template as an aid to providing the required 
information. Please be explicit as to whether the objection is for the 
land management plan or the species of conservation concern.
    Objections must be submitted to the Objection Reviewing Officer by 
one of the following methods:
     Electronically: Electronic objections must be submitted to 
the Objection Reviewing Officer via the objection webform at https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public//CommentInput?Project=44089. Electronic 
submissions must be submitted in a format that is readable with optical 
character recognition software (e.g., Word, PDF, Rich Text) and be 
searchable.
     Regular mail, private carrier, or hand delivery: Address 
to the Objection Reviewing Officer, USDA Forest Service, Northern 
Region, 26 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula, MT 59804. Office hours are 
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal 
holidays.
     Fax: Objections can be faxed to the Objection Reviewing 
Officer at (406) 329-3411. The fax coversheet must include a subject 
line with ``Nez Perce-Clearwater Forest Plan Objection'' or ``Nez 
Perce-Clearwater Species of Conservation Concern'' and should specify 
the number of pages being submitted.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Public and Government Relations Staff 
Officer Zach Peterson, 1008 Highway 64, Kamiah, Idaho 83536, 208-935-
4239. Additional information concerning the draft ROD may be obtained 
on the internet at the websites listed in the ADDRESSES section of this 
document.
    Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf and hard 
of hearing (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339, 24 
hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The decision to approve the revised land 
management plan for the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests and the 
Regional Forester's identification of species of conservation concern 
is subject to the objection process identified in 36 CFR part 219 
subpart B (219.50 to 219.62). Per 36 CFR 219.53, only individuals and 
entities who have submitted substantive formal comments related to a 
plan revision during the opportunities for public comment that are 
attributable to the objector may file an objection unless the objection

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concerns an issue that arose after the opportunities for formal 
comment.

How To File an Objection

    An objection must include the following (36 CFR 219.54(c)):
    (1) The objector's name and address along with a telephone number 
or email address if available. In cases where no identifiable name is 
attached to an objection, the Forest Service will attempt to verify the 
identity of the objector to confirm objection eligibility;
    (2) Signature or other verification of authorship upon request (a 
scanned signature for electronic mail may be filed with the objection);
    (3) Identification of the lead objector when multiple names are 
listed on an objection. The Forest Service will communicate to all 
parties to an objection through the lead objector. Verification of the 
identity of the lead objector must also be provided if requested;
    (4) The name of the plan revision or forest plan amendment being 
objected to and the name and title of the Responsible Official;
    (5) A statement of the issues and/or parts of the plan revision to 
which the objection applies;
    (6) A concise statement explaining the objection and suggesting how 
the proposed plan decision may be improved. If the objector believes 
that the plan revision is inconsistent with law, regulation, or policy, 
an explanation should be included;
    (7) A statement that demonstrates the link between the objector's 
prior substantive formal comments and the content of the objection, 
unless the objection concerns an issue that arose after the 
opportunities for formal comment; and
    (8) All documents referenced in the objection (a bibliography is 
not sufficient), except that the following need not be provided:
    a. All or any part of a federal law or regulation,
    b. Forest Service Directive System documents and land management 
plans or other published Forest Service documents,
    c. Documents referenced by the Forest Service in the planning 
documentation related to the proposal subject to objection, and
    d. Formal comments previously provided to the Forest Service by the 
objector during the plan revision comment period.
    It is the responsibility of the objector to ensure that the 
Reviewing Officer receives the objection in a timely manner. The 
regulations prohibit extending the length of the objection filing 
period.

Responsible Official

    The Responsible Official who will approve the record of decision 
for the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests revised land management 
plan is Cheryl Probert, Forest Supervisor for the Nez Perce-Clearwater 
National Forests, 1008 Highway 64, Kamiah, Idaho 83536, 208-935-4239. 
The Responsible Official for the identification of the species of 
conservation concern for the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests is 
Leanne Marten, Northern Region Regional Forester, 26 Fort Missoula, 
Missoula, MT 59804.
    The Regional Forester is the Reviewing Officer for the revised land 
management since the Forest Supervisor is the Responsible Official (36 
CFR 219.56(e)(2)). Objection review of the list of species of 
conservation concern will be subject to a separate objection process. 
The Chief of the Forest Service is the Reviewing Officer for the list 
of species of conservation concern identification as the Regional 
Forester is the Responsible Official (36 CFR 219.56(e)(2)).
    This authority may be delegated to an individual Deputy Chief or 
Associate Deputy Chief for the National Forest System, consistent with 
delegations of authority provided in the Forest Service Manual at 
sections 1235.4 and 1235.5.

    Dated: November 14, 2023.
Troy Heithecker,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2023-26162 Filed 11-27-23; 8:45 am]
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