[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 30, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 66874-66875] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-31109] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Draft USDA Forest Service Strategic Plan (2000 Revision) AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice, request for public comment ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 requires the Forest Service to ask for the views and suggestions of anyone ``potentially affected by or interested in'' the Agency's strategic plan. Between October 1998 and January 1999, public meetings and other means were used to solicit input from the public about the development of the draft 2000 Revision. These comments were used, along with other information, to develop the draft 2000 Revision, which has now been completed by the Agency. This notice announces the opportunity for public review and comment on the draft 2000 Revision and provides information about where to send written comments. DATES: Written comments must be received by the Strategic Planning and Resource Assessment Staff by January 31, 2000. EFFECTIVE DATE: Written comments on the draft 2000 Revision may be sent to: Director, Strategic Planning and Resource Assessment Staff, USDA Forest Service, PO Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090 or via internet at resources.program/[email protected]. Written comments also may be faxed to (202) 205-1546. Additional information about the draft 2000 revision can be found on the internet on the Strategic Planning and Resource Assessment Staff home page at http://www.fs.fed.us/plan. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information concerning opportunities for public review and comment, the submission of comments, or to request a copy of the draft 2000 Revision, contact the Strategic Planning and Resource Assessment Staff. Washington, DC at (202) 205-1292 or via internet at resources.program/[email protected]. A list of ``USDA Forest Service Strategic Planning contacts'' from whom additional information can be requested is included in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The draft 2000 Revision contains long-term goals for the Agency; long-term objectives associated with the goals; indicator measures tied to each objective; and, the strategies to be pursued to achieve the long-term goals and objectives. USDA Forest Service Strategic Planning Contacts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regional office or research station HQ Strategic planning contacts Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Region 1 (Missoula, MT)..................... Tom Rhodes..................................... (406) 329-3399 Region 2 (Denver, CO)....................... Pam Skeels..................................... (303) 275-5152 Region 3 (Albuquerque, NM).................. Parks Hilliard................................. (505) 842-3202 Region 4 (Ogden, UT)........................ Dave Iverson................................... (801) 625-5278 Region 5 (Vallejo, CA)...................... Mike Srago..................................... (707) 562-8951 Region 6 (Portland, OR)..................... Richard Phillips............................... (503) 808-2281 Region 8 (Atlanta, GA)...................... Bob Wilhelm.................................... (404) 347-7076 Region 9 (Milwaukee, WI).................... Paul Monsoon................................... (414) 297-3181 Region 10 (Anchorage, AK)................... Randy Coleman.................................. (907) 586-8814 Forest Products Laboratory (Madison, WI).... Deb Dietzman................................... (608) 231-9320 Rocky Mountain Research Station (Fort Marcia Patton-Mallory.......................... (970) 487-1157 Collins, CO). North Central Research Station (Chicago, IL) John F. Dwyer.................................. (847) 866-9311 or (St. Paul, MN). Nancy Lorimer.................................. (612) 649-5249 Northeastern Research Station (Radnor, PA).. Margaret Harris................................ (610) 975-4017 Pacific Northwest Research Station Thomas J. Mills................................ (503) 808-2100 (Portland, OR). Pacific Southwest Research Station (Albany, Carol DeMuth................................... (510) 559-6217 CA). Southern Research Station (Asheville, NC)... Rob Doudrick................................... (828) 257-4305 Northeastern Area S&PF (Radnor, PA)......... Kenneth Knauer................................. (610) 975-4103 International Institute of Tropical Forestry William Edwards................................ (809) 766-5335 (Rio Piedras, PR). Washington Office........................... Nancy Osborne.................................. (202) 205-1292 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 66875]] Comments on the draft 2000 Revision, including other issues and concerns that need to be considered in the development of the 2000 Revision, are requested. Dated: November 24, 1999. Mike Dombeck, Chief. [FR Doc. 99-31109 Filed 11-29-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-11-M