Agency: Forest Service
Years: 20002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013[FR Doc 06-9926] 1. Newspapers Used for Publication of Legal Notice of Appealable Decisions for
This notice lists the newspapers that will be used by all Ranger Districts, Forests, Grasslands, and the Regional Office of the Northern Region to publish legal notices for public comment and decisions subject to appeal and predecisional administrative review under 36 CFR 215, 217, and 218. The intended effect of this action is to inform
Published: 2006-12-29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc E6-22038] 2. Oil and Gas Leasing EIS on Lands Administered by the Dixie National Forest
The Forest Supervisor of the Dixie National Forest gives notice of the intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to document the analysis and disclose the environmental and human effects of oil and gas leasing on lands administered by the Dixie National Forest. The Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Reform Act of 1987 requires the
Published: 2006-12-29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9906] 3. Caribou-Targhee National Forest, ID, WY and UT, Caribou Oil and Gas Leasing
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest gives notice of the intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to document the analysis and disclose the anticipated environmental and human effects of oil and gas leasing on the Caribou administrative unit of the Forest and the Curlew National Grassland in southeast Idaho, with minor amounts of
Published: 2006-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9904] 4. Kaibab National Forest; Arizona; Warm Fire Recovery Project
This project would address part of the overall restoration needs for the approximately 40,000 acres that burned in June through July 2006 in the fire suppression area of the Warm Fire. Specifically, this proposal includes salvage of approximately 84.5 million board feet (MMBF) (168,987 hundred cubic feet) of fire killed timber on approximately
Published: 2006-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9905] 5. Tripod Fire Salvage Project, Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests,
Notice is hereby given that the USDA Forest Service will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposal to recover the economic value through salvage harvest of dead and dying trees damaged in the Tripod Complex Fire, to remove potential hazard trees from open roads, and to reforest salvage harvest units within specified drainages
Published: 2006-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9847] 6. Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest Environmental Impact Statement
The Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on a proposal to harvest timber and to develop a road management plan for the Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest on the northwest and central part of Kupreanof Island, on the Petersburg Ranger Districts, Tongass National Forest. The proposed action
Published: 2006-12-27 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc E6-22060] 7. Forestry Research Advisory Council
The Forestry Research Advisory Council will meet in Madison, WI, January 2325, 2007. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss emerging issues in forestry research.
Published: 2006-12-26 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc E6-22063] 8. Procedures for Third Party Facilitated Land Exchanges
The Forest Service is issuing an interim directive to Forest Service Handbook (FSH) 5409.13Land Acquisition Handbook to provide additional guidance to its employees for using third party facilitators in a real estate action.
Published: 2006-12-26 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc E6-22061] 9. Forest Service Interim Guidelines for Tribal Forest Protection Act
On December 13, 2005, the Forest Service issued an interim directive to provide guidance for Tribal Forest Protection Act (TFPA) proposals. This interim directive provides internal administrative direction to guide Forest Service employees in planning, implementing, and monitoring TFPA proposals. The interim directive is issued to Forest Service
Published: 2006-12-26 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9821] 10. Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District, Montana; Cooney McKay
The Forest Service will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposal to harvest timber, reduce hazardous forest fuels, and construct temporary roads within the Cooney McKay Project area. The project area is approximately 35 miles southeast of Bigfork, Montana, in the vicinity of the community of Condon, Montana. The Forest
Published: 2006-12-22 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9819] 11. Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee
The Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on January 17, 2007 at The Creekside Room, Lake Tahoe Community College, One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. This Committee, established by the Secretary of Agriculture on December 15, 1998 (64 FR 2876), is chartered to provide advice to the Secretary on implementing
Published: 2006-12-22 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9820] 12. Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area (SRA) Advisory Council; Notice of Meeting.
Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Advisory Council meetings will convene in Stayton, Oregon on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 and March 28, 2007. These meetings are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., and will conclude at approximately 8:30 p.m. Meetings will be held in the South Room of the Stayton Community Center located on 400 West Virginia Street
Published: 2006-12-22 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9824] 13. Glenn/Colusa County Resource Advisory Committee
The Glenn/Colusa County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Willows, California. Agenda items covered include: (1) Introductions, (2) Approval of Minutes, (3) Public Comment, (4) Status of Funding, (5) General Discussion (6) Status of Legislation, (7) Next Agenda.
Published: 2006-12-22 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9761] 14.DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
This provides notice of the Federal Subsistence Board's action to provide winter subsistence harvest opportunities for lake trout, Dolly Varden, and rainbow trout in Tustumena Lake. The fishing opportunity in Tustumena Lake provides an exception to the Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, published in the Federal Register
Published: 2006-12-19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9760] 15.DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
This proposed rule would establish regulations for fishing
seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of fish
and shellfish for subsistence uses during the 200809 regulatory year.
The rulemaking is necessary because Subpart D is subject to an annual public review cycle. When
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final, this rulemaking would replace the
Published: 2006-12-19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9686] 16. Spruce Creek Project, Boise National Forest, Idaho
The Cascade Ranger District of the Boise National Forest will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for a resource management project in the Gold Fork River drainage. The entire project is located in the watersheds that drain into the Gold Fork River, which in turn drains into Cascade Reservoir. The 9,997 acre project area is located 10
Published: 2006-12-15 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc E6-21145] 17. Dixie National Forest, UT, Dixie National Forest Motorized Travel Plan
Notice is hereby given that the Dixie National Forest intends to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Forest Service to establish a system of designated roads, trails and areas for motorized vehicle use, thereby developing a Motorized Travel Plan. A new Motorized Travel Plan is needed to improve the management and enforcement of
Published: 2006-12-15 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9716] 18. Thorn Fire Salvage Recovery Project, Malheur National Forest, Grant County,
The USDA Forest Service will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to disclose environmental effects on a proposed action to recover the economic value of dead and dying trees damaged in the Shake Table Fire Complex, and remove potential hazard trees from open forest travel routes within the Todd, Duncan, Fields Creek and Dry Creek
Published: 2006-12-15 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc E6-21370] 19. National Environmental Policy Act Documentation Needed for Developing,
The Forest Service is revising procedures for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations. The procedures are being revised through issuance of a final directive that amends Forest Service Handbook (FSH) 1909.15, chapter 30. This chapter describes categorical exclusions; that is,
Published: 2006-12-15 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc E6-21310] 20. Information Collection; Optional Ethnicity Survey
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on a new information collection entitled, Optional Ethnicity Survey.
Published: 2006-12-14 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9687] 21. Thorn Fire Salvage Recovery Project, Malheur National Forest, Grant County,
On December 8, 2006, a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Thorn Salvage Recovery Project on the Blue Mountain Ranger District of the Malheur National Forest, was published in the Federal Register (71 FR 71120). Forest Service has decided to cancel the preparation of this EIS. The NOI is hereby
Published: 2006-12-14 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9688] 22. Chrome Fire Salvage Recovery Project, Malheur National Forest, Grant County,
On December 8, 2006, a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Chrome Fire Salvage Recovery Project on the Blue Mountain Ranger District of the Malheur National Forest, was published in the Federal Register (71 FR 71121). Forest Service has decided to cancel the preparation of this EIS. The NOI is hereby
Published: 2006-12-14 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc E6-21238] 23. USDA Forest Service Open Space Conservation Strategy and Implementation Plan
The Forest Service has extended the deadline for receiving input into the development of the USDA Forest Service Open Space Conservation Strategy and Implementation Plan from December 13, 2006, to December 29, 2006. The Strategy and Implementation Plan will help shape the agency's strategic role in a national effort to conserve open space. The
Published: 2006-12-14 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc E6-21211] 24. Notice of Resource Advisory Committee Meeting
Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committees Act (Public Law 92463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000 (Public Law 106393) the Modoc National Forest's Modoc Resource Advisory Committee will meet Monday, January 8, 2007 in Alturas, California for business meetings. The meetings are open
Published: 2006-12-13 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9651] 25. Tehama County Resource Advisory Committee
The Tehama County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Red Bluff, California. Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Introductions, (2) Approval of Minutes, (3) Public Comment, (4) Status of Legislation, (5) New Allocation, (6) Chairman's Perspective, (7) General Discussion, (8) Next Agenda.
Published: 2006-12-13 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
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