[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 101 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 30411]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-10567]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Land Management Planning--Transition to 2004 Planning Rule for 
Previously Initiated Plan Revision

AGENCY: Pike & San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron & Comanche 
National Grasslands, USDA.

    Authority: 36 CFR 219.14(e).

    Notice: Transition to 2004 Planning Rule for previously initiated 
Land Management Plan revision, Pike and San Isabel National Forests, 
Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands.

SUMMARY: The Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron and 
Comanche National Grasslands will transition to the 2004 Planning Rule 
while revising the Land and Resource Management Plan.

DATES: Transition is effective upon publication of this Federal 
Register Notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Barb Masinton, 719-553-1475.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Responsible Official (Forest Supervisor) 
for the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron and Comanche, 
National Grasslands has elected to transition the previously-initiated 
Land and Resource Management Plan (Plan) Revision so that it falls 
under the requirements of the 2004 Planning Rule (January 5, 2005, 70 
FR 1055). The Plan Revision will be conducted in accordance with all 
Forest Service directives applicable to the 2004 Planning Rule.
    All four proclaimed units (Pike, San Isabel, Cimarron, and 
Comanche) fall under the current Plan. As part of the revision process, 
the Responsible Official will prepare two Plans. The first will involve 
the Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands--the draft is scheduled 
for public comment in late 2005; the final will be completed in late 
2006. The second of the two revised Plans will involve the Pike and San 
Isabel National Forests--the draft is scheduled for public comment in 
late 2008; the final will be completed in late 2009.
    The public will be invited to collaborate during the development of 
each revised Plan. Key steps for collaboration occur during development 
and any subsequent updating of the comprehensive evaluation report, 
establishing the components of the plan, and in designing the 
monitoring program. The Responsible Official will decide upon and 
announce the methods and timing for public participation and 
involvement.

    Dated: April 28, 2005.
Robert J. Leaverton,
Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 05-10567 Filed 5-25-05; 8:45 am]
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