[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 136 (Monday, July 17, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 36401]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-17372]



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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service
RIN 0596-AA47


Hydropower Applications

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; extension of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: On May 22, 1995, the Forest Service gave notice in the Federal 
Register (60 FR 27154) requesting public comment on proposed policy and 
procedures concerning administration of hydropower authorizations and 
the processing of proposals for hydropower projects affecting National 
Forest System lands. The notice included text of the proposed policy 
and a portion of the agency's procedural handbook. However, reviewers 
were advised that the entire procedural handbook was available for 
review upon request. This draft handbook comprises over 300 pages.
    The agency has received over 100 requests for the procedural 
handbook and continues to receive requests well into the public comment 
period. Organizations representing permit holders and applicants have 
requested additional time for review and comments. The agency concludes 
that the 60-day comment period provided for in the May 22, 1995, notice 
may not provide sufficient time for the public and affected parties to 
review the notice and the lengthy procedural handbook and submit 
comments. Therefore, the Forest Service is extending the comment period 
an additional 45 days to ensure that all parties who wish to comment 
are provided ample opportunity to do so.

DATES: Comments must be received in writing by September 5, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Director, Lands Staff, (2770), 
Forest Service, USDA, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
J. Kenneth Myers, Assistant Director, Lands Staff, 202-205-1248.

    Dated: July 10, 1995.
Valdis E. Mezainis,
Acting Chief.
[FR Doc. 95-17372 Filed 7-14-95; 8:45 am]
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