Federal Register: July 14, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 133)
DOCID: fr14jy09-30 FR Doc E9-16649
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
NOTICE: NOTICES
DOCID: fr14jy09-30
ACTION: Norbeck Wildlife Project:
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Naches Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest; Minor Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail Relocation
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
A minor relocation (approximately 2,000 feet) will occur on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCNST) in 2009. The trail will be rerouted from its current location within the White Pass Ski Area south to the Wilderness boundary on the edge of the expansion area with the purpose of maintaining a quality, uninterrupted backcountry experience for PCNST users and to minimize their views of ski area structures and facilities. All activities were analyzed in the White Pass Expansion Master Development Plan Proposal Final Environmental Impact Statement and documented in the June 2007 Record of Decision. Relocation will begin in July 2009 and is expected to be completed by fall 2009. Trail relocation will be done in conjunction with the Pacific Crest Trail Association.
SUMMARY:
Trail Relocation, Naches Ranger District, Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Direct questions regarding this trail
relocation to Randall Shepard, Naches District Ranger, USDA, Okanogan
Wenatchee National Forest, 10237 US Highway 12, Naches, WA 98937, 509 6531415.
Dated: July 8, 2009.
Randall D. Shepard,
Naches District Ranger, OkanoganWenatchee National Forest.
[FR Doc. E916649 Filed 71309; 8:45 am]
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