[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 73 (Wednesday, April 16, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18582-18585]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-9709]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Availability of Appealable Decisions

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice: Availability of appealable decisions; legal notice for 
availability for comment of decisions that may be appealable under 36 
CFR part 215.

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SUMMARY: Responsible Officials in the Southwestern Region will publish 
notice of availability for comment and notice of decisions that may be 
subject to administrative appeal under 36 CFR part 215. These notices 
will be published in the legal notice section of the newspapers listed 
in the Supplementary Information section of this notice. As provided in 
36 CFR 215.5 and 215.9, such notice shall constitute legal evidence 
that the agency has given timely and constructive notice for comment 
and notice of decisions that may be subject to administrative appeal. 
Newspaper publication of notices of decisions is in addition to direct 
notice to those who have requested notice in writing and those known to 
be interested in or affected by a specific decision.

DATES: Use of these newspapers for purpose of publishing legal notices 
for comment and decisions that may be subject to appeal under 36 CFR 
part 215 shall begin April 16, 1997 and continue until further notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pat Jackson, Regional Appeals Coordinator, Southwestern Region, 517 
Gold Avenue SW., Albuquerque, NM 87102, 505-842-3305.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Responsible Officials in the Southwestern 
Region will give legal notice of decisions that may be subject to 
appeal under 36 CFR part 215 in the following newspaper which are 
listed by Forest Service administrative unit. Where more than one 
newspaper is listed for any unit, the first newspaper listed is the 
primary newspaper which shall be used to constitute legal evidence that 
the agency has given timely and constructive notice for comment and for 
decisions that may be subject to administrative appeal. As provided in 
36 CFR part 215.5, the timeframe for appeal shall be based on the date 
of publication of a notice for decision in the primary newspaper.
Notice by Regional Forester of Availability for Comment and Decisions 
Affecting New Mexico Forests
    Albuquereque Journal, published daily in Albuquerque, Bernalillo 
County, New Mexico, for comment and decisions affecting National Forest 
System lands in the State of New Mexico and for any decisions of 
Region-wide impact.
Notice by Regional Forester of Availability for Comment and Decisions 
Affecting Arizona Forests
    The Arizona Republic published daily in Phoenix, Maricopa County, 
Arizona, for comment and decisions affecting National Forest System 
lands in the State of Arizona and for any decisions of Region-wide 
impact

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Notice by Regional forester of Availability for Comment and Decisions 
Affecting National Grasslands in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas
    Kiowa National Grassland in Colfax, Harding, Mora and Union 
Counties, New Mexico: Union County Leader, published weekly on 
Wednesday in Clayton, Union County, New Mexico
    Rita Blanca National Grassland in Cimarron County, Oklahoma: Boise 
City News, published weekly on Wednesday in Boise City, Cimarron 
County, Oklahoma.
    Rita Blanca National Grassland in Dallam County, Texas: The Dalhart 
Texan, published semi-weekly on Tuesday and Saturday in Dalhart, Dallam 
County, Texas.
    Black Kettle National Grassland in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma: 
Cheyenne Star, published weekly on Thursday in Cheyenne, Roger Mills 
County, Oklahoma.
    Black Kettle National Grassland in Hemphill County, Texas: The 
Canadian Record, published weekly on Thursday in Canadian, Hemphill 
County, Texas.
    McClellan Creek National Grassland in Gray County, Texas: The Pampa 
News, published semi-weekly on Friday and Sunday in Pampa, Gray County, 
Texas.

Arizona National Forests

Apache Sitgreaves National Forests

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Alpine District: The White Mountain Independent, published Tuesday 
and Friday semi-weekly in Show Low and Navajo County, Arizona.
    Chevelon District: The White Mountain Independent, published 
Tuesday and Friday semi-weekly in Show Low and Navajo County, Arizona.
    Clifton District: Cooper Era, published Wednesday weekly in 
Clifton, Greenlee County, Arizona.
    Heber District: The White Mountain Independent, published Tuesday 
and Friday semi-weekly in Show Low and Navajo County, Arizona.
    Lakeside District: The White Mountain Independent, published 
Tuesday and Friday semi-weekly in Show Low and Navajo County, Arizona.
    Springerville District: The White Mountain Independent, published 
Tuesday and Friday semi-weekly in Show Low and Navajo County, Arizona.

Coconino National Forest

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Arizona Daily Sun, published daily Monday-Sunday, in Flagstaff, 
Coconino County, Arizona.
Notice by District Ranger of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Beaver Creek Disrtrict: Arizona Daily Sun, published daily Monday-
Sunday, in Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona.
    Blue Ridge District: Arizona Daily Sun, published daily Monday-
Sunday, in Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona.
    Peaks District: Arizona Daily Sun, published daily Monday-Sunday, 
in Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona.
    Long Valley District: Arizona Daily Sun, published daily Monday-
Sunday, in Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona.
    Mormon Lake District: Arizona Daily Sun, published daily Monday-
Sunday, in Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona.
    Sedona District: Red Rock News, published daily Monday-Sunday, in 
Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona.

Coronado National Forest

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    The Arizona Daily Star, published daily Monday-Sunday, in 
Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona.
Notice by District Ranger of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Douglas District: Arizona Daily Dispatch, published daily Tuesday-
Friday, in Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona.
    Nogales District: Nogales International, published daily Tuesday-
Friday, in Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona.
    Sierra Vista District: Sierra Vista Herald, published daily Sunday-
Friday, in Sierra Vista, Cochise County, Arizona.
    Safford District: Eastern Arizona Courier, published weekly on 
daily Wednesday, in Safford, Graham County, Arizona.
    Santa Catalina District: The Arizona Daily Star, published daily 
Monday-Sunday, in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona.

Kaibab National Forest

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Arizona Daily Sun, published daily Monday-Sunday, in Flagstaff, 
Coconino County, Arizona.
Notice by District Ranger of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Chalendar District: Arizona Daily Sun, published daily Monday-
Sunday, in Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona.
    North Kaibab District: Arizona Daily Sun, published daily Monday-
Sunday, in Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona.
    Tusayan District: Arizona Daily Sun, published daily Monday-Sunday, 
in Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona.
    Williams District: Arizona Daily Sun, published daily Monday-
Sunday, in Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona.

Prescott National Forest

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Prescott Courier, published daily in Prescott, Yavapai County, 
Arizona.
Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Bradshaw District: Prescott Courier, published daily in Prescott, 
Yavapai County, Arizona.
    Chino Valley District: Prescott Courier, published daily in 
Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona.
    Verde District: Prescott Courier, published daily in Prescott, 
Yavapai County, Arizona.

Tonto National Forest

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Mesa Tribune, published daily in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Newspapers Providing Additional Notice by Tonto Forest Supervisor of 
Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Foothills Sentinel, published weekly on Wednesday in Cave Creek, 
Maricopa County, Arizona.
    Arizona Silver Belt, published weekly on Thursday in Globe, Gila 
County, Arizona.
    Payson Roundup, published weekly on Friday in Payson, Gila County, 
Arizona.
Notice by District Ranger of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Cave Creek District: Foothills Sentinel, published weekly on 
Wednesday in Cave Creek, Maricopa County, Arizona.
    Globe District: Arizona Silver Belt, published weekly on Thursday 
in Globe, Gila County, Arizona.
    Mesa District: Mesa Tribune, published daily in Mesa, Maricopa 
County, Arizona.
    Payson District: Payson Roundup, published weekly on Friday in 
Payson, Gila County, Arizona.
    Pleasant Valley District: Payson Roundup, published weekly on 
Friday in Payson, Gila County, Arizona.
    Tonto Basin District: Payson Roundup, published weekly on Friday in 
Payson, Gila County, Arizona.

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New Mexico National Forests

Carson National Forest

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    The Taos News, published weekly on Thursday in Taos, Taos County, 
New Mexico.
Notice by District Ranger of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Canjilon District: Rio Grande Sun, published Wednesday in Espanola, 
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
    El Rito District: Rio Grande Sun, published Wednesday in Espanola, 
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
    Jicarilla District: Farmington Daily Times, published daily in 
Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico.
    Camino Real District: Taos News, published weekly on Thursday in 
Taos, Taos County, New Mexico.
    Tres Piedras District: Taos News, published weekly on Thursday in 
Taos, Taos County, New Mexico.
    Questa District: Taos News, published weekly on Thursday in Taos, 
Taos County, New Mexico.

Cibola National Forest

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions 
Affecting Lands in New Mexico, Except the National Grasslands
    Albuquerque Journal, published daily in Albuquerque, Bernalillo 
County, New Mexico.
Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions 
Affecting National Grasslands in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma
    Kiowa National Grassland in Colfax, Harding, Mora and Union 
Counties, New Mexico: Union County Leader, published weekly on 
Wednesday in Clayton, Union County, New Mexico.
    Rita Blanca National Grassland in Cimarron County, Oklahoma: Boise 
City News, published weekly on Wednesday in Boise City, Cimarron 
County, Oklahoma.
    Rita Blanca National Grassland in Dallam County, Texas: Dalhart 
Texan, published semi-weekly on Tuesday and Saturday in Dalhart, Dallam 
County, Texas.
    Black Kettle National Grassland, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma: 
Cheyenne Star, published weekly on Thursday in Cheyenne, Roger Mills 
County, Oklahoma.
    Black Kettle National Grassland, Hemphill County, Texas: The 
Canadian Record, published weekly on Thursday in Canadian, Hemphill 
County, Texas.
    McClellan Creek National Grassland, Gray County, Texas: The Pampa 
News, published semi-weekly on Friday and Sunday in Pampa, Gray County, 
Texas.
Notice by District Ranger of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Mt. Taylor District: Cibola County Beacon, published semi-weekly on 
Wednesday and Friday in Grants, Cibola County, New Mexico.
Newspapers Providing Additional Notice of Availability for Comment and 
Decisions for the Mt. Taylor District Ranger
    Gallup Independent, published daily Monday through Saturday in 
Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico.
    Magdalena District: Defensor-Chieftain, published semi-weekly 
Wednesday and Saturday in Socorro, Socorro County, New Mexico.
    Mountainair District: Estancia Valley Citizen, published weekly on 
Friday in Estancia, Torrance County, New Mexico.
Newspapers Providing Additional Notice of Availability for Comment and 
Decisions for the Mountainair District Ranger
    Valencia County News, published semi-weekly on Wednesday and 
Saturday in Belen, Valencia County, New Mexico.
    Sandia District: Albuquerque Journal, published daily in 
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
    Kiowa National Grassland: Union County Leader, published weekly on 
Wednesday in Clayton, Union County, New Mexico.
    Rita Blanca National Grassland: Boise City News, published weekly 
on Wednesday in Boise City, Cimarron County, Oklahoma.
Newspapers Providing Additional Notice of Availability for Comment and 
Decisions for the Rita Blanca National Grassland
    Dalhart Texan, published semi-weekly on Tuesday and Saturday in 
Dalhart, Dallam County, Texas.
    Black Kettle National Grassland: Cheyenne Star, published weekly on 
Thursday in Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma.
    Black Kettle National Grassland: The Canadian Record, published 
weekly on Thursday in Canadian, Hemphill County, Texas.
    McClellan Creek National Grassland: The Pampa News, published semi-
weekly on Friday and Sunday in Pampa, Gray County, Texas
Newspapers providing additional Notice of Availability for Comment and 
Decisions for the McClellan Creek National Grassland
    Amarillo Globe News, published semi-weekly on Monday and Saturday 
in Amarillo, Potter and Randall Counties, Texas.

Gila National Forest

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Silver City Daily Press, published Monday-Saturday in Silver City, 
Grant County, New Mexico.
Notice by District Ranger of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Black Range District: The Herald, published in Truth or 
Consequences Weekly on Thursday, Sierra County, New Mexico.
    Quemado District: Silver City Daily Press, published Monday-
Saturday in Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico.
    Reserve District: Silver City Daily Press, published Monday-
Saturday in Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico.
    Glenwood District: Silver City Daily Press, published Monday-
Saturday in Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico.
    Mimbres District: Silver City Daily Press, published Monday-
Saturday in Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico.
    Silver City District: Silver City Daily Press, published Monday-
Saturday in Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico.
    Wilderness District: Silver City Daily Press, published Monday-
Saturday in Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico.

Lincoln National Forest

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Alamogordo Daily News, published Sunday-Monday in Alamogordo, Otero 
County, New Mexico.
Notice by District Ranger of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Sacramento District: Alamogordo Daily News, published Sunday-Monday 
in Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico.
    Guadalupe District: Carlsbad Current Argus, published daily except 
Saturday, in Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico.
    Smokey Bear District: Ruidoso News, published weekly Monday and 
Thursday in Ruidoso, Lincoln County, New Mexico.

Santa Fe National Forest

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Albuquerque Journal, published daily in Albuquerque, Bernalillo 
County, New Mexico.

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Notice by District Ranger of Availability for Comment and Decisions
    Coyote District: Albuquerque Journal, published daily in 
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
    Cuba District: Albuquerque Journal, published daily in Albuquerque, 
Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
    Espanola District: Albuquerque Journal, published daily in 
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
    Jemez District: Albuquerque Journal, published daily in 
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
    Pecos-Las Vegas District: Albuquerque Journal, published daily in 
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

    Dated: September 3, 1997.
John R. Kirkpatrick,
Deputy Regional Forester.
[FR Doc. 97-9709 Filed 4-15-97; 8:45 am]
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