[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 96 (Thursday, May 19, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 28901]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-9978]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forests

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of Adjustment.

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SUMMARY: A Notice of Intent to prepare an environmental impact 
statement to revise Land and Resource Management Plans was published in 
the Federal Register of September 30, 2004 (69 FR 58384). The 
Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forests are adjusting the forest plan 
revision process from compliance with the 1982 land and resource 
management planning regulations to compliance with new regulations 
published in the Federal Register of January 5, 2005 (70 FR 1062)
    Public Involvement: The Nez Perce and Clearwater National Forests 
are providing for additional public engagement through direct mailings, 
the Web site, and meetings when requested by individuals, groups, or 
agencies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elayne Murphy, Public Affairs Officer, 
at 208-935-2513. Additional information will also be posted on the 
Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forest planning Web page at http://www.fs.fed.us/cnpz/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A 90-day public comment period on the 
proposed action to revise the land and resource management plans 
(forest plans) for the Nez Perce and Clearwater National Forests ended 
on December 29, 2004. Analysis of the comments received has been 
completed. Collaboration with the public on the proposed plan will 
occur through direct mailings, the Web site, and meetings when 
requested by individuals, groups, or agencies. The remaining forest 
plan revision schedule will be approximately as follows:
     Fall 2005: Release proposed forest plans and start 90-day 
comment period.
     Fall 2006: Release final forest plans and start 30-day 
public objection period.
     Winter 2007: Issue final decision and start plan 
implementation.
    The Web site provides additional information regarding the decision 
to transition to the new planning regulations, discussion of plan 
revision elements already completed before making this transition, and 
other details.

    Dated: May 5, 2005.
Larry J. Dawson,
Supervisor, Clearwater National Forest.
    Dated: May 5, 2005.
Jane L. Cottrell,
Supervisor, Nez Perce National Forest.
[FR Doc. 05-9978 Filed 5- 8-05; 8:45 am]
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