[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 9384]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-4445]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Plumas National Forest; Beckwourth Ranger District, California; 
Beckwourth Ranger District Tall Whitetop Project

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Withdrawal of Notice of intent to prepare an Environmental 
Impact Statement.

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SUMMARY: On May 9, 2006, Federal Register (Volume 71, Number 89, [Page 
26921-26923]), the USDA Forest Service, Plumas National Forest 
announced its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) 
to eradicate populations of the noxious weed tall whitetop (Lepidium 
Iatifoliuin), along the Middle Fork of the Feather River. The proposed 
Federal action in this EIS was to use a three-step process to ensure 
the successful eradication of tallwhite top. One of the steps involved 
the use of herbicides. The EIS would have evaluated the environmental 
effects associated with these actions and any reasonable alternatives.
    The notice of intent to prepare an EIS is withdrawn. The Plumas 
National Forest will continue the NEPA process by preparing an 
Environmental Assessment to evaluate the environmental effects of a new 
proposed action.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Friend, P.O. Box 7, Blairsden, 
CA 96103; 530-836-7161; [email protected].
    Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) 
may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Project Location

    The project area is one-mile southwest of the town of Beckwourth, 
T23N, RI4E Sec. 26, 27, 28, and 29. It is comprised of the river 
corridor on either side of the junction of county road A-23 and highway 
70.
    Lead Agency: The USDA Forest Service is the lead agency for this 
proposal. Responsible Official: Beckwourth Ranger District Acting 
District Ranger, George C Garcia is the responsible official. 
Beckwourth Ranger District, P.O. Box 7, Blairsden, CA 96103.

    Dated: February 23, 2009.
George C Garcia,
Acting District Ranger.
 [FR Doc. E9-4445 Filed 3-3-09; 8:45 am]
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