[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 163 (Wednesday, August 23, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 43758]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-20846]





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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service


Inland Native Fish Strategy

ACTION: Notice of Availability of the Decision Notice on the Inland 
Native Fish Strategy Environmental Assessment and Finding of No 
Significant Impact.

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SUMMARY: In the August 4, 1995, Federal Register, notice was given that 
the Regional Foresters for the Northern, Intermountain, and Pacific 
Northwest regions of the Forest Service have announced their decision 
on the Inland Native Fish Strategy. Based on public comment analysis 
and internal review, they have decided, with the support of the US Fish 
and Wildlife Service, to select Alternative D as described in the 
Environmental Assessment for the Inland Native Fish Strategy.
    In addition, the Regional Foresters have directed Inland Native 
Fish Strategy Team Leader David Wright to develop a strategy to apply 
the concepts and philosophy of Alternatives C and E on a limited test 
basis. Alternative D will be implemented for all of the areas outside 
the test watersheds. Application of Alternative D will provide the 
short-term reduction of risk we desire, while this test of Alternatives 
C and E will allow the Forest Service to develop the information needed 
to provide better long-term direction.
    The Inland Native Fish Strategy covers approximately 25 million 
acres of National Forest System lands in eastern Washington and Oregon, 
Idaho, western Montana, and portions of Nevada. The Environmental 
Assessment for the strategy was distributed to the public in June for a 
30-day review. A series of public hearings were held to allow ample 
opportunity for the public to share their concerns. All comments have 
been considered and incorporated into the decision.
    Copies of the Decision Notice have been mailed to everyone on the 
Inland Native Fish Strategy mailing list. This decision notice reflects 
the final decision of the Forest Service. The decision may be appealed 
in accordance with the provisions identified in the Decision Notice. 
Legal ads have been published in designated newspapers announcing the 
availability of the document and the start of the appeal period. The 
appeal period will begin August 24 and end October 9, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Questions about the Decision Notice, Finding of No Significant Impact, 
and Environmental Assessment should be directed to David Wright, Team 
Leader for the Inland Native Fish Strategy, USDA Forest Service, 3815 
Schreiber Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. Phone: (208) 765-7223.

    Dated: August 18, 1995.
David J. Wright,
Inland Native Fish Team Leader, USDA Forest Service.
[FR Doc. 95-20846 Filed 8-22-95; 8:45 am]
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