[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 190 (Wednesday, October 1, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59213-59214]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-23303]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service

RIN 0596-AD20


Extension of Comment Period for the Proposed Directive on 
Commercial Filming in Wilderness, Special Uses Administration

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of proposed directive; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Forest Service published a notice in the Federal Register 
on September 4, 2014, initiating a 60-day comment period on the 
Proposed Directive for Commercial Filming in Wilderness; Special Uses, 
Forest Service Handbook 2709.11, Chapter 40. The closing date of the 
original notice is scheduled for November 3, 2014. The Agency is 
extending the comment period for an additional 30 days from the 
previous closing date.

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DATES: Comments must be received by December 3, 2014 .

ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically by following the instructions 
at the federal eRulemaking portal at http://www.regulations.gov or 
submit comments via fax to 703-605-5131 or 703-605-5106. Please 
identify faxed comments by including ``Commercial Filming in 
Wilderness'' on the cover sheet or first page. Comments may also be 
submitted via mail to Commercial Filming in Wilderness, USDA, Forest 
Service, Attn: Wilderness & Wild and Scenic Rivers (WWSR), 201 14th 
Street SW., Mailstop Code: 1124, Washington, DC 20250-1124.
    Email comments may be sent to: [email protected]. If 
comments are submitted electronically, duplicate comments should not be 
sent by mail. Hand-delivered comments will not be accepted and receipt 
of comments cannot be confirmed. Please restrict comments to issues 
pertinent to the proposed directive, explain the reasons for any 
recommended changes, and, where possible, reference the specific 
section and wording being addressed.
    All comments, including names and addresses when provided, will be 
placed in the record and be made available for public inspection and 
copying. The public may inspect the comments received at the USDA 
Forest Service Headquarters, Sidney R. Yates Federal Building, 201 14th 
Street SW., Washington, DC, in the Office of the Director, WWSR, 5th 
Floor South, during normal business hours. Visitors are encouraged to 
call ahead at 202-644-4862 to facilitate entry to the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elwood York, WWSR, at 202-649-1727.
    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: The Forest Service proposed directive on 
Commercial Filming in Wilderness was drafted in a good faith effort to 
ensure the fullest protection of America's wild places. To ensure that 
all members of the public who have an interest in wilderness access 
have the opportunity to be heard, we are extending the comment period 
on the proposed directive to December 3, 2014. In the coming weeks the 
Forest Service will be setting up public meetings to answer questions 
from the public, including journalists and members of wilderness 
groups. These meetings are intended to gather further feedback on the 
proposal and to help us shape the final directive.

    Dated: September 25, 2014.
Gregory C. Smith,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest Systems.
[FR Doc. 2014-23303 Filed 9-30-14; 8:45 am]
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