[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 206 (Friday, October 24, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 60906]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-26832]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


McNally Fire Restoration Projects

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Sequoia National Forest will host a field trip on 
Saturday, November 22, 2003, to visit the McNally Fire/Sherman Pass 
Restoration (Sherman Pass) and McNally Fire Roadless Restoration 
(Roadless) Projects. The purpose of the meeting is to aid the 
participants in the review and understanding of the two projects 
through on-the-ground discussions. Both of these projects are expected 
to have Draft Environmental Impact Statements (DEIS) available for 
public review and comment sometime in November. We will travel to 
several key locations that will focus attention on the Sherman Pass and 
Roadless DEISs, proposed actions, and environmental effects.

DATES: The meeting will be held Saturday, November 22, 2003, from 9 
a.m. to 3 p.m., Pacific daylight time.

Addresses: Members of the public should meet at the Cannell Meadow 
Ranger District Office, 105 Whitney, Kernville, California.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To receive further information, 
contact Cindy Thill, (760) 376-3781, extension 625.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Sherman Pass project involves the areas 
with roads in them on the Kern Plateau. Of particular interest is the 
approximately 4,900 acres of conifer stands severely damaged or 
destroyed by the fire. The analysis area is over 20,000 acres.
    The Roadless project involves inventoried roadless areas outside of 
the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Again, of particular interest is 
the approximately 11,000 acres of conifer stands severely damaged or 
destroyed by fire. The analysis area is over 60,000 acres.
    The meeting is open to the public. If you are planning to attend, 
please contact Cindy Thill at the Cannell Meadow Ranger District by 
November 17. Some transportation will be available, but we will also 
rely on participants to provide assistance in transporting people in 
the sites. Please bring your own lunch and wear appropriate field 
clothing. The meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. If 
you need accommodations, please contact Cindy Thill at the number 
provided.

    Dated: October 20, 2003.
Arthur L. Gaffrey,
Forest Supervisor, Sequoia National Forest.
[FR Doc. 03-26832 Filed 10-23-03; 8:45 am]
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