[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 32 (Friday, February 15, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11138-11140]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-03534]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Annual List of Newspapers Used for Publication of Legal Notice of 
Decisions for the Rocky Mountain Region; Colorado, Wyoming, South 
Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice lists the newspapers that Ranger Districts, 
Forests, and the Regional Office of the Rocky Mountain Region will use 
to publish notices for pubic comments on actions subject to the 
provisions of 36 CFR part 215 or 218. The intended effect of this 
action is to inform interested members of the public which newspapers 
will be used to publish legal notices of actions subject to public 
comment and decisions subject to appeal under 36 CFR 215 or objection 
under 36 CFR 218.
    Responsible Officials in the Rocky Mountain Region of the USDA 
Forest Service will publish notices of availability for comment and 
notices of decisions that may be subject to administrative appeal under 
36 CFR Part 215. These notices will be published in the legal notice 
section of the newspapers listed in the Supplementary Information 
section of this notice. As provided in 36 CFR 215.5, 215.6, and 215.7, 
such notice shall constitute legal evidence that the agency has given 
timely and constructive notice for comment and notice of decisions that 
may be subject to administrative appeal. Newspaper publication of 
notices of decisions is in addition to direct notice to those who have 
requested notice in writing and to those known to be interested in or 
affected by a specific decision.
    Additionally, Responsible Officials in the Rocky Mountain Region of 
the USDA Forest Service will publish notices of availability for 
comment and notices of decisions that may be subject to the objection 
process under 36 CFR part 218. These notices will be published in the 
legal notice section of the newspapers listed in the Supplementary 
Information section of this notice. As provided in 36 CFR 218.4 and 
218.9, such notice shall constitute legal evidence that the agency has 
given timely and constructive notice for comment and notice of 
decisions that may be subject to the objection process. Newspaper 
publication of notices of decisions is in addition to direct notice to 
those who have requested notice in writing and to those known to be

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interested in or affected by a specific decision.

DATES: Use of these newspapers for the purpose of publishing legal 
notices for comment and decisions that may be subject to appeal under 
36 CFR part 215 or subject to objection under 36 CFR part 218 shall 
begin February 15, 2013 and continue until further notice.

ADDRESSES: USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region; ATTN: Regional 
Appeals Manager; 740 Simms Street, Golden, Colorado 80401.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Rupe, 303 275-5148.
    Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) 
may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 
between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through 
Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Responsible Officials in the Rocky Mountain 
Region of the USDA Forest Service will give legal notice of decisions 
that may be subject to appeal under 36 CFR part 215 or subject to the 
objection process under 36 CFR part 218 in the following newspapers 
which are listed by Forest Service administrative unit. Where more than 
one newspaper is listed for any unit, the first newspaper listed is the 
primary newspaper which shall be used to constitute legal evidence that 
the agency has given timely and constructive notice for comment and for 
decisions that may be subject to administrative appeal or objection 
process. As provided in 36 CFR 215.15, the time frame for appeal shall 
be based on the date of publication of a notice for decision in the 
primary newspaper. As provided in 36 CFR 218.9, the time frame for an 
objection shall be based on the date of publication of a notice for 
decision in the primary newspaper.

Notice by Regional Forester of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    The Denver Post, published daily in Denver, Denver County, 
Colorado, for decisions affecting National Forest System lands in the 
States of Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, and eastern Wyoming 
and for any decision of Region-wide impact. For those Regional Forester 
decisions affecting a particular unit, the day after notice will also 
be published in the newspaper specific to that unit.

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland, 
Colorado

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    Coloradoan, published daily in Fort Collins, Larimer County, 
Colorado.

Notice by District Rangers of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    Canyon Lakes District: Coloradoan, published daily in Fort Collins, 
Larimer County, Colorado.
    Pawnee District: Greeley Tribune, published daily in Greeley, Weld 
County, Colorado.
    Boulder District: Daily Camera, published daily in Boulder, Boulder 
County, Colorado.
    Clear Creek District: Clear Creek Courant, published weekly in 
Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County, Colorado.
    Sulphur District: Middle Park Times, published weekly in Granby, 
Grand County, Colorado.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests, Colorado

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, published daily in Grand Junction, 
Mesa County, Colorado.

Notice by District Rangers of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    Grand Valley District: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, published 
daily in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado.
    Paonia District: Delta County Independent, published weekly in 
Delta, Delta County, Colorado.
    Gunnison Districts: Gunnison Country Times, published weekly in 
Gunnison, Gunnison County, Colorado.
    Norwood District: Telluride Daily Planet, published daily in 
Telluride, San Miguel County, Colorado.
    Ouray District: Montrose Daily Press, published daily in Montrose, 
Montrose County, Colorado.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National 
Grasslands

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    Pueblo Chieftain, published daily in Pueblo, Pueblo County, 
Colorado.

Notice by District Rangers of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    San Carlos District: Pueblo Chieftain, published daily in Pueblo, 
Pueblo County, Colorado.
    Comanche District-Carrizo Unit: Plainsman Herald, published weekly 
in Springfield, Baca County, Colorado.
    Comanche District-Timpas Unit: Tribune Democrat, published daily in 
La Junta, Otero County, Colorado.
    Cimarron District: The Elkhart Tri-State News, published weekly in 
Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas.
    South Platte District: News Press, published weekly in Castle Rock, 
Douglas County, Colorado.
    Leadville District: Herald Democrat, published weekly in Leadville, 
Lake County, Colorado.
    Salida District: The Mountain Mail, published daily in Salida, 
Chaffee County, Colorado.
    South Park District: Fairplay Flume, published weekly in Bailey, 
Park County, Colorado.
    Pikes Peak District: The Gazette, published daily in Colorado 
Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.

Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    Valley Courier, published daily in Alamosa, Alamosa County, 
Colorado.

Notice by District Rangers of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    Valley Courier, published daily in Alamosa, Alamosa County, 
Colorado.

Routt National Forest, Colorado

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    Laramie Daily Boomerang, published daily in Laramie, Albany County, 
Wyoming.

Notice by District Rangers of Availability for Comment and Decisions

San Juan National Forest, Colorado

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    Durango Herald, published daily in Durango, La Plata County, 
Colorado.

Notice by District Rangers of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    Durango Herald, published daily in Durango, La Plata County, 
Colorado.

White River National Forest, Colorado

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    The Glenwood Springs Post Independent, published daily in Glenwood 
Springs, Garfield County, Colorado.

Notice by District Rangers of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    Aspen-Sopris District: Aspen Times, published daily in Aspen, 
Pitkin County, Colorado.

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    Blanco District: Rio Blanco Herald Times, published weekly in 
Meeker, Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
    Dillon District: Summit Daily, published daily in Frisco, Summit 
County, Colorado.
    Eagle-Holy Cross District: Vail Daily, published daily in Vail, 
Eagle County, Colorado.
    Rifle District: Citizen Telegram, published weekly in Rifle, 
Garfield County, Colorado.

Nebraska National Forest, Nebraska and South Dakota

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    The Rapid City Journal, published daily in Rapid City, Pennington 
County, South Dakota.

Notice by District Rangers of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    Bessey District/Charles E. Bessey Tree Nursery: The North Platte 
Telegraph, published daily in North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska.
    Pine Ridge District: The Rapid City Journal, published daily in 
Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota.
    Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest: The North Platte Telegraph, 
published daily in North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska.
    Fall River and Wall Districts, Buffalo Gap National Grassland: The 
Rapid City Journal, published daily in Rapid City, Pennington County, 
South Dakota.
    Fort Pierre National Grassland: The Capital Journal, published 
Monday through Friday in Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota.

Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota and Eastern Wyoming

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    The Rapid City Journal, published daily in Rapid City, Pennington 
County, South Dakota.

Notice by District Rangers of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    The Rapid City Journal, published daily in Rapid City, Pennington 
County, South Dakota.

Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    Casper Star-Tribune, published daily in Casper, Natrona County, 
Wyoming.

Notice by District Rangers of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    Casper Star-Tribune, published daily in Casper, Natrona County, 
Wyoming.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National 
Grassland, Colorado and Wyoming

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    Laramie Daily Boomerang, published daily in Laramie, Albany County, 
Wyoming.

Notice by District Rangers of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    Laramie District: Laramie Daily Boomerang, published daily in 
Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming.
    Douglas District: Casper Star-Tribune, published daily in Casper, 
Natrona County, Wyoming.
    Brush Creek-Hayden District: Rawlins Daily Times, published daily 
in Rawlins, Carbon County, Wyoming.
    Hahns Peak-Bears Ears District: Steamboat Pilot, published weekly 
in Steamboat Springs, Routt County, Colorado.
    Yampa District: Steamboat Pilot, published weekly in Steamboat 
Springs, Routt County, Colorado.
    Parks District: Jackson County Star, published weekly in Walden, 
Jackson County, Colorado.

Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming

Notice by Forest Supervisor of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    Cody Enterprise, published twice weekly in Cody, Park County, 
Wyoming.

Notice by District Rangers of Availability for Comment and Decisions

    Clarks Fork District: Powell Tribune, published twice weekly in 
Powell, Park County, Wyoming.
    Wapiti and Greybull Districts: Cody Enterprise, published twice 
weekly in Cody, Park County, Wyoming.
    Wind River District: The Dubois Frontier, published weekly in 
Dubois, Fremont County, Wyoming.
    Washakie District: Lander Journal, published twice weekly in 
Lander, Fremont County, Wyoming.

    Dated: February 11, 2013.
Daniel J. Jir[oacute]n,
Regional Forester, Rocky Mountain Region.
[FR Doc. 2013-03534 Filed 2-14-13; 8:45 am]
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