[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 109 (Thursday, June 6, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38928-38931]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-14158]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Newspapers To Be Used for Publication of Legal Notice of 
Appealable Decisions and Publication of Notice of Proposed Actions for 
Southern Region; Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, 
Louisiana, Mississippi, Virginia, West Virginia, Arkansas, Oklahoma, 
North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Deciding Officers in the Southern Region will publish notice 
of decisions subject to administrative appeal under 36 CFR parts 215 
and 217 in the legal notice section of the newspaper listed in the 
Supplementary Information section of this notice. As provided in 36 CFR 
part 215.5(a) and 36 CFR part 217.5(d), the public shall be advised 
through Federal Register notice, of the principal newspaper to be 
utilized for publishing legal notice of decisions. Newspaper 
publication of notice of decisions is in addition to direct notice of 
decisions to those who have requested notice in writing and to those 
known to be interested in or affected by a specific decision. 
Responsible Officials in the Southern Region will also publish notice 
of proposed actions under 36 CFR 215 in the newspapers that are listed 
in the Supplementary Information section of this notice. As provided in 
36 CFR part 215.5(a), the public shall be advised, through Federal 
Register notice, of the principal newspapers to be utilized for 
publishing notices on proposed actions.

DATES: Use of these newspapers for purposes of publishing legal notice 
of decisions subject to appeal under 36 CFR parts 215 and 217, and 
notices of proposed actions under 36 CFR part 215 shall begin on or 
after the date of this publication.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine Cloward, Appeals Specialist, 
Southern Region, Planning, 1720 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 
30309, Phone: 404-347-2788.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Deciding Officers in the Southern Region 
will give legal notice of decisions subject to appeal under 36 CFR part 
217 and the Responsible Officials in the Southern Region will give 
notice of decisions subject to appeal under 36 CFR 215 in the following 
newspapers which are listed by Forest Service administrative unit. 
Responsible Officials in the Southern Region will also give notice of 
proposed actions under 36 CFR part 215 in the following principal 
newspapers which are listed by Forest Service administrative unit. The 
timeframe for comment on a proposed action shall be based on the date 
of publication of the notice of the proposed action in the principal 
newspaper. The timeframe for appeal shall be based on the date of 
publication of the legal notice of the decision in the principal 
newspaper for both 36 CFR parts 215 and 217.
    Where more than one newspaper listed for any unit, the first 
newspaper listed is the principal newspaper that will be utilized for 
publishing the legal notice of decisions. Additional newspapers listed 
for a particular unit are those newspapers the Deciding Officer expects 
to use for purposes of providing additional notice. The timeframe for 
appeal shall be based on the date of publication of the legal notice of 
the decision in the principal newspaper.
    The following newspapers will be used to provide notice.

Southern Region

Regional Forester Decisions

    Affecting National Forest System lands in more than one state of 
the 14 states of the Southern Region and the Commonwealth of Puerto 
Rico Atlanta Journal, published daily in Atlanta, GA.
    Affecting National Forest System lands in only one state of the 14 
states of the Southern Region and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or 
only one Ranger District will appear in the principal newspaper elected 
by the National Forest of that state or Ranger District.

National Forests in Alabama, Alabama

Forest Supervisor Decisions

Montgomery Advertiser, published daily in Montgomery, AL

District Ranger Decisions

Bankhead Ranger District
    Northwest Alabamian, published bi-weekly (Wednesday & Saturday) in 
Haleyville, AL

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Conecuh Ranger District
    The Andalusia Star News, published daily (Tuesday through Saturday) 
in Andalusia, AL
Oakmulgee Ranger District
    The Tuscaloosa News, published daily in Tuscaloosa, AL
Shoal Creek Ranger District
    The Anniston Star, published daily in Anniston, AL
Talladega Ranger District
    The Daily Home, published daily in Talladega, AL
Tuskegee Ranger District
    Tuskegee News, published weekly (Thursday) in Tuskegee, AL

Caribbean National Forest, Puerto Rico

Forest Supervisor Decisions

El Nuevo Dia, published daily in Spanish in San Juan, PR
San Juan Star, published daily in English in San Juan, PR

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Georgia

Forest Supervisor Decisions

The Times, published daily in Gainesville, GA

District Ranger Decisions

Armuchee Ranger District
    Walker County Messenger, published bi-weekly (Wednesday & Friday) 
in LaFayette, GA
Toccoas Ranger District
    The News Observer (primary) published bi-weekly (Tuesday & Friday) 
in Blue Ridge, GA
    The Dashlonega Nuggett, (additional) published weekly (Wednesday) 
in Dahlonega, GA
Brasstown Ranger District
    North Georgia News, (primary) published weekly (Wednesday) in 
Blairsville, GA
    Towns County Herald, (additional) published weekly (Thursday) in 
Hiawassee, GA
    The Dahlonega Nuggett, (additional) published weekly (Wednesday) in 
Dahlonega, GA
Tallulah Ranger District
    Clayton Tribune, published weekly (Thursday) in Clayton, GA
Chattooga Ranger District
    Northeast Georgian, (primary) published bi-weekly (Tuesday & 
Friday) in Cornelia, GA
    Chieftain & Toccoa Record, (additional) published bi-weekly 
(Tuesday & Friday) in Toccoa, GA
    White County News Telegraph, (additional) published weekly 
(Thursday) in Cleveland, GA
    The Dahlonega Nuggett, (additional) published weekly (Thursday) in 
Dahlonega, GA
Cohutta Ranger District
    Chatsworth Times, published weekly (Wednesday) in Chatsworth, GA
Oconee Ranger District
    Eatonton Messenger, published weekly (Thursday) in Eatonton, GA

Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee

Forest Supervisor Decisions

Knoxville News Sentinel, published daily in Knoxville, TN

District Ranger Decisions

Ocoee-Hiwassee Ranger District
    Polk County News, published weekly (Wednesday) in Benton, TN
Tellico Ranger District
    Monroe County Advocate, published tri-weekly (Wednesday, Friday, 
and Sunday) in Sweetwater, TN
Nolichucky-Unaka Ranger District
    Greeneville Sun, published daily (except Sunday) in Greeneville, TN
Watauga Ranger District
    Johnson City Press, published daily in Johnson City, TN

Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky

Forest Supervisor Decisions

Lexington Herald-Leader, published daily in Lexington, KY

District Ranger Decisions

Morehead Ranger District
    Morehead News, published bi-weekly (Tuesday and Friday) in 
Morehead, KY
Stanton Ranger District
    The Clay City Times, published weekly (Thursday) in Stanton, KY
London Ranger District
    The Sentinel-Echo, published tri-weekly (Monday, Wednesday, and 
Friday) in London, KY
Somerset Ranger District
    Commonwealth-Journal, published daily (Sunday through Friday) in 
Somerset, KY
Stearns Ranger District
    McCreary County Record, published weekly (Tuesday) in Whitley City, 
KY
Redbird Ranger District
    Manchester Enterprise, published weekly (Thursday) in Manchester, 
KY

National Forests in Florida, Florida

Forest Supervisor Decisions

The Tallahassee Democrat, published daily in Tallahassee, FL

District Ranger Decisions

Apalachicola Ranger District
    The Liberty Journal, published weekly (Wednesday) in Bristol, FL
Lake George Ranger District
    The Ocala Star Banner, published daily in Ocala, FL
Osceola Ranger District
    The Lake City Reporter, published daily (Monday-Saturday) in Lake 
City, FL
Seminole Ranger District
    The Daily Commercial, published daily in Leesburg, FL
Wakulla Ranger District
    The Tallahassee Democrat, published daily in Tallahassee, FL

Francis Marion & Sumter National Forest, South Carolina

Forest Supervisor Decisions

The State, published daily in Columbia, SC

District Ranger Decisions

Enoree Ranger District
    Newberry Observer, published tri-weekly (Monday, Wednesday, and 
Friday) Newberry, SC
Andrew Pickens Ranger District
    The Daily Journal, published daily in Seneca, SC
Long Cane Ranger District
    The Augusta Chronicle, published daily in Augusta, GA
Wambaw Ranger District
    Post and Courier, published daily in Charleston, SC
Witherbee Ranger District
    Post and Courier, published daily in Charleston, SC

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Virginia and West 
Virginia

Forest Supervisor Decisions

Roanoke Times, published daily in Roanoke, VA

District Ranger Decisions

Lee Ranger District
    Shenandoah Valley Herald, published weekly (Wednesday) in 
Woodstock, VA
Warm Springs Ranger District
    The Recorder, published weekly (Thursday) in Monterey, VA
James River Ranger District
    Virginian Review, published daily (except Sunday) in Covington, VA
Deerfield Ranger District
    Daily News Leader, published daily in Staunton, VA
Dry River Ranger District
    Daily News Record, published daily (except Sunday) in Harrisonburg, 
VA
New River Ranger District
    Roanoke Times, published daily in Roanoke, VA
Glenwood/Pedlar Ranger District
    Roanoke Times, published daily in Roanoke, VA

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New Castle Ranger District
    Roanoke Times, published daily in Roanoke, VA
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
    Bristol Herald Courier, published daily in Bristol, VA
Clinch Ranger District
    Kingsport-Times News, published daily in Kingsport, TN

Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana

Forest Supervisor Decisions

The Town Talk, published daily in Alexandria, LA

District Ranger Decisions

Caney Ranger District
    Minden Press Herald, (primary) published daily in Minden, LA
    Homer Guardian Journal, (additional) published weekly (Wednesday) 
in Homer, LA
Catahoula Ranger District
    The Town Talk, published daily in Alexandria, LA
Calcasieu Ranger District
    The Town Talk, (primary) published daily in Alexandria, LA
    The Leesville Ledger, (additional) published tri-weekly (Tuesday, 
Friday, and Sunday) in Leesville, LA
Kisatchie Ranger District
    Natchitoches Times, published daily (Tuesday thru Friday and on 
Sunday) in Natchitoches, LA
Winn Ranger District
    Winn Parish Enterprise, published weekly (Wednesday) in Winnfield, 
LA

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky and Tennessee

Area Supervisor Decisions

The Paducah Sun, published daily in Paducah, KY

National Forests in Mississippi, Mississippi

Forest Supervisor Decisions

Clarion-Ledger, published daily in Jackson, MS

District Ranger Decisions

Bienville Ranger District
    Clarion-Ledger, published daily in Jackson, MS
Chickasawhay Ranger District
    Clarion-Ledger, published daily in Jackson, MS
Delta Ranger District
    Clarion-Ledger, published daily in Jackson, MS
De Soto Ranger District
    Clarion-Ledger, published daily in Jackson, MS
Holly Springs Ranger District
    Clarion-Ledger, published daily in Jackson, MS
Homochitto Ranger District
    Clarion-Ledger, published daily in Jackson, MS
Tombigbee Ranger District
    Clarion-Ledger, published daily in Jackson, MS

National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina

Forest Supervisor Decisions

The Asheville Citizen-Times, published daily in Asheville, NC

District Ranger Decisions

Appalachian Ranger District
    The Asheville Citizen-Times, published daily in Asheville, NC
Cheoah Ranger District
    Graham Star, published weekly (Thursday) in Robbinsville, NC
Croatan Ranger District
    The Sun Journal, published daily (except Saturday) in New Bern, NC
Grandfather Ranger District
    McDowell News, published daily in Marion, NC
Highlands Ranger District
    The Highlander, published weekly (mid May-mid Nov Tues & Fri; mid 
Nov-mid May Tues only) in Highlands, NC
Pisgah Ranger District
    The Asheville Citizen-Times, published daily in Asheville, NC
Tusquitee Ranger District
    Cherokee Scout, published weekly (Wednesday) in Murphy, NC
Uwharrie Ranger District
    Montgomery Herald, published weekly (Wednesday) in Troy, NC
Wayah Ranger District
    The Franklin Press, published bi-weekly (Tuesday and Friday) in 
Franklin, NC

Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas and Oklahoma

Forest Supervisor Decisions

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published daily in Little Rock, AR

District Ranger Decisions

Caddo Ranger District
    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published daily in Little Rock, AR
Fourche Ranger District
    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published daily in Little Rock, AR
Jessieville/Winona Ranger District
    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published daily in Little Rock, AR
Mena/Oden Ranger District
    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published daily in Little Rock, AR
Poteau/Cold Springs Ranger District
    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published daily in Little Rock, AR
Womble Ranger District
    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published daily in Little Rock, AR
Choctaw Ranger District
    Tulsa World, published daily in Tulsa, OK
Kiamichi Ranger District
    Tulsa World, published daily in Tulsa, OK
Tiak Ranger District
    Tulsa World, published daily in Tulsa, OK

Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, Arkansas

Forest Supervisor Decisions

The Courier, published daily (Tuesday through Sunday) in Russellville, 
AR

District Ranger Decisions

Sylamore Ranger District
    Stone County Leader, published weekly (Tuesday) in Mountain View, 
AR
Buffalo Ranger District
    Newton County Times, published weekly in Jasper, AR
Bayou Ranger District
    The Courier, published daily (Tuesday through Sunday) in 
Russellville, AR
Pleasant Hill Ranger District
    Johnson County Graphic, published weekly (Wednesday) in 
Clarksville, AR
Boston Mountain Ranger District
    Southwest Times Record, published daily in Fort Smith, AR
Magazine Ranger District
    Southwest Times Record, published daily in Fort Smith, AR
St. Francis Ranger District
    The Daily World, published daily (Sunday through Friday) in Helena 
AR

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Texas

Forest Supervisor Decisions

The Lufkin Daily News, published daily in Lufkin, TX

District Ranger Decisions

Angelina National Forest
    The Lufkin Daily News, published daily in Lufkin, TX
Davy Crockett National Forest
    The Lufkin Daily News, published daily in Lufkin, TX
Sabine National Forest
    The Lufkin Daily News, published daily in Lufkin, TX
Sam Houston National Forest
    The Courier, published daily in Conroe, TX
Caddo & LBJ National Grasslands
    Denton Record-Chronicle, published

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daily in Denton, TX

    Dated May 30, 2002.
R. Gary Pierson,
Acting Deputy Regional Forester, NR.
[FR Doc. 02-14158 Filed 6-5-02; 845 am]
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