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76. Forest Vegetation Resource Planning

NOTICES: Forest Vegetation Resource Planning,

The Forest Service is issuing an interim directive to Forest Service Handbook 1909.12, chapter 60, to guide agency employees on timber and forest vegetation resource planning, including guidance on identifying lands generally suitable for timber production and long term sustainedyield capacity. This interim directive revises Forest Service Handbook
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

77. Motorized Vehicle Use on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

NOTICES: Motorized Vehicle Use on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest,

The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest (Forest) will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to document and disclose the potential environmental effects of establishing and designating a system of roads, trails and areas for wheeled motorized vehicles. The Proposed Action would designate the location, type of vehicle and season of use
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

78. Sequoia National Forest, Western Divide Ranger District;

NOTICES: Sequoia National Forest, Western Divide Ranger District; California; Tule,

The proposed project is to reduce surface and ladder fuels on approximately 1,574 acres by constructing fuel breaks, treating planted stands, and prescribed burning between planted stands and fuel breaks. The purpose of the project is to respond to a proposal from the Tule River Tribal Council under the Tribal Forest Protection Act and to reduce
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

79. Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

NOTICES: Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447),

The Willamette National Forest is planning to charge a fee at Benson Lake Trailhead and adjacent Scott Lake Campground beginning the summer of 2009. Benson Lake Trailhead was in the recreation fee demonstration project prior to 2005, and fees are being reestablished to help maintain facilities and services including toilet, picnic tables, garbage
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

80. Notice of Meeting; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

NOTICES: Southern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee,

The Southern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee will hold its fourth meeting in Harrisonburg, Virginia, on September 2425, 2008. The purpose of the meeting is to receive recommendations concerning recreation fee proposals on areas managed by the Forest Service in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi,
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

81. Pacific Northwest Recreation Resource Advisory Committee

NOTICES: Pacific Northwest Recreation Resource Advisory Committee; Request for Nominations,

Nominations are being sought for certain positions to serve on the Pacific Northwest Recreation Resource Advisory Committees (Recreation RAC). New members will be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) and serve threeyear terms. Appointments will begin in February 2009 when current member appointments expire.

One member is being

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

82. Information Collection; Extending the Forest Service Message to Diverse Urban Publics

NOTICES: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the new information collection, Extending the Forest Service Message to Diverse Urban Publics.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

83. Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

NOTICES: Sawtooth National Forest, ID,

The Sawtooth National Forest is proposing to charge fees at three camping areas on the Fairfield Ranger District, four campgrounds on the Minidoka Ranger District, and two cabins on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance, cost comparison

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

84. Cibola National Forest, Mount Taylor Ranger District, NM, Designation of the Proposed Rinconada Communication Site

NOTICES: Cibola National Forest, Mount Taylor Ranger District, NM, Designation of the Proposed Rinconada Communication Site,

The Cibola National Forest will prepare an environmental impact statement to assess the designation and development of the proposed Rinconada Communication Site on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District. The Forest Service proposes to designate a threeacre Rinconada Communication Site that would serve present and future high power communication needs, and
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

85. Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests; Arizona; Heber Wild Horse Territory Plan

NOTICES: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests; AZ; Heber Wild Horse Territory Plan,

The Forest Service will prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) to evaluate the environmental impacts of developing and implementing a Territory Plan for the Heber Wild Horse Territory.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

86. Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act

NOTICES: Allegheny National Forest, PA,

The Allegheny National Forest is planning to charge from $100- $150 per night fee for rental of the Farnsworth Cabin. This cabin has not been available to the public for recreation use prior to Spring 2009. This historic cabin was built by the Civilian Conservation Corp in the 1940's. Rentals of other cabins on the Allegheny National Forest have
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

87. Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California; Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Pilgrim Vegetation

NOTICES: Shasta-Trinity National Forest, CA,

The Shasta-Trinity National Forest will prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SETS) for the Pilgrim Vegetation Management Project to present additional information consistent with the court ruling Conservation Congress v. Forest Service, Case No. 07 0264 (E.D. Cal., May 13, 2008). This action will require modification of the
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

88. Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California; Shasta-Trinity National Forest Motorized Travel Management EIS

NOTICES: Shasta-Trinity National Forest, CA; Motorized Travel Management,

The Shasta-Trinity National Forest (Forest) will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to disclose the impacts associated with the following proposed actions:

1. Prohibition of crosscountry motorized vehicle travel (with the exception of snowmobiles) off designated National Forest System (NFS) roads, NFS trails and areas by the public

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

89. Sensitive Species and Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultation Policy for National Forest System Land Management

NOTICES: Sensitive Species and Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultation Policy for National Forest System Land Management Planning under the 2008 Planning Rule,

The Forest Service has issued an interim directive (ID) 2670- 20081 to the Forest Service Manual 2670, sections 45 and 46, to clarify sensitive species and Endangered Species Act policy responsibilities of Forest Supervisors and District Rangers when developing, amending, or revising Land Management Plans (LMPs) under the 2008 Planning Rule, or
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

90. Eastern Recreation Resource Advisory Committee

NOTICES: Eastern Recreation Resource Advisory Committee,

Nominations are being sought for certain positions to serve on the Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (Recreation RAC) operating in the Eastern Region of the Forest Service. New members will be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) and serve three year terms. Appointments will begin in February 2009 when current member
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

91. Southern Recreation Resource Advisory Committee

NOTICES: Southern Recreation Resource Advisory Committee,

Nominations are being sought for certain positions to serve on the Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (Recreation RAC) operating in the Southern Region of the Forest Service. New members will be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) and serve three year terms. Appointments will begin in February 2009 when current member
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

92. Modification of Hoosier National Forest Boundary

NOTICES: Modification of Hoosier National Forest Boundary,

Pursuant to authority vested in me by section 11 of the Act of March 1, 1911 (36 Stat. 961), as amended, and section 17(a) of the National Forest Management Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 2961), the exterior boundary of the Hoosier National Forest is modified as described below, and all lands within these National Forest boundaries, as adjusted, that have
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

93. Helena National Forest, Lewis & Clark County, MT, Grazing Reauthorization for Marsh Creek and Tarhead Livestock

NOTICES: Helena National Forest, Lewis and Clark County, MT, Grazing Reauthorization for Marsh Creek and Tarhead Livestock Allotments,

The Helena National Forest is going to prepare an environmental impact statement for proposed reauthorization of livestock grazing on two allotments, Marsh Creek and Tarhead, in the Marsh, Tarhead, Trout and Weino Creek drainages, tributaries to Canyon Creek and the Missouri River. The purpose and need for action is to determine whether livestock
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

94. The Manti-La Sal National Forest, Sanpete Ranger District, Utah, Sunroc Gypsum Surface Mine Plan of Operation

NOTICES: Manti-La Sal National Forest, Sanpete Ranger District, UT; Sunroc Gypsum Surface Mine Plan of Operation,

Sunroc Corporation has submitted a Plan of Operations (the Plan) proposing continued gypsum surface mining operations in the Chicken Creek East and Chicken Creek West mines and proposes opening another pit on it's existing adjacent claims. The location of the mine is in Juab County, Utah, approximately 2 miles east of the town of Levan in portions
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

95. National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council

NOTICES: National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council,

The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, (NUCFAC) will be filling three positions that will be expiring at the end of December 2008. Interested applicants may download a copy of the application and position descriptions from the U.S. Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry Web site:

96. Genesis Inc. 2009 Exploration Drilling Project; Kootenai National Forest, Lincoln County, MT

NOTICES: Genesis Inc. 2009 Exploration Drilling Project, Kootenai National Forest, Lincoln County, MT,

The Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Kootenai National Forest will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to document the analysis and disclose the environmental impacts of the proposed action to conduct a helicopterassisted exploration drilling project near Troy, Montana. Genesis, Inc. submitted a
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

97. Forest Service Manual 2360 for Heritage Program Management

NOTICES: Forest Service Manual 2360 for Heritage Program Management; Availablity of Final Directive,

The Forest Service is issuing a new directive to Forest Service Manual 2360 for Heritage Program Management. The Forest Service Manual for the Heritage Program was last amended in 1991. The new directive addresses laws, amendments, and Executive orders passed since 1991 and issues that are increasingly important to the Forest Service Heritage
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

98. National Environmental Policy Act Procedures

RULES: National Environmental Policy Act Procedures,

The Department of Agriculture is moving the Forest Service's National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) codifying procedures from Forest Service Manual (FSM) 1950 and Forest Service Handbook (FSH) 1909.15. In addition to codifying the procedures, the Department is clarifying and expanding them to incorporate Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

99. Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

NOTICES: New Fee Site,

The Teton Basin Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest will begin charging $100.00 for the overnight rental of Driggs Cabin. Rentals of other cabins and guard stations on the CaribouTarghee National Forest have shown that the public appreciates and enjoys the availability of this type of facility. Funds from the rental will be used
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

100. Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

NOTICES: Proposed New Fee Sites,

The Superior National Forest is planning to charge fees at fifteen camping areas. Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment. The fees listed are only proposed and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment. Funds from fees would
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

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