[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 241 (Thursday, December 16, 1999)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 70204]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-32525]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service

36 CFR Parts 217 and 219


National Forest System Land and Resource Management Planning

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Proposed rule extension of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: On October 5, 1999, the Forest Service published a proposed 
rule to guide land and resource management planning on national forests 
and grasslands (64 FR 54074). The public comment period for this 
proposed rule is scheduled to end on January 4, 2000. In response to 
requests, the Forest Service is extending the public comment period for 
an additional 30 days.

DATES: Comments must be submitted in writing and received by February 
3, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments on the proposed planning rule to the 
CAET-USDA, Attn. Planning Rule, Forest Service, USDA 200 East Broadway, 
Room 103, Post Office Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807; or via email to 
planreg/[email protected]; or via facsimile to (406) 329-3021.
    Comments, including names and addresses when provided, are subject 
to public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments 
received on this proposed rule in the Office of Deputy Chief, Third 
Floor, Southwest Wing, Yates Building, 14th and Independence Ave., SW, 
Washington, DC between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Cunningham, Ecosystem Management 
Coordination Staff, telephone: (202) 205-7820.

    Dated: December 9, 1999.
Hilda Diaz-Soltero,
Associate Chief for Natural Resources.
[FR Doc. 99-32525 Filed 12-15-99; 8:45 am]
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