[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 98 (Friday, May 20, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 31909]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-11933]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Final Record of Decision for Greater Sage-Grouse Bi-State 
Distinct Population Segment Forest Plan Amendment

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of plan amendment approval.

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SUMMARY: Forest Supervisor William A. Dunkelberger signed the final 
Record of Decision (ROD) for the Greater Sage-grouse Bi-state Distinct 
Population Segment Forest Plan Amendment (Amendment) on May 16, 2016. 
The final ROD documents the Forest Supervisor's decision and rationale 
for approving the plan amendment.

DATES: The effective date of the plan amendment is 30 calendar days 
after publication of this notice.

ADDRESSES: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest; 1200 Franklin Way, Sparks, 
NV 89431.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To view the final ROD, plan amendment, 
FEIS, and other related documents, please visit the Humboldt-Toiyabe 
Web site at http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40683.
    Further information about the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest plan 
amendment process can be obtained from James Winfrey during normal 
office hours (weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Humboldt-Toiyabe 
National Forest Supervisor's Office.
    Phone/voicemail: 775-355-5308. Individuals who use 
telecommunication devices for the deaf (TTD) 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 plan amendment describes desired 
conditions, objectives, standards and guidelines, to conserve, enhance, 
and/or restore sagebrush and associated habitats to provide for the 
longterm viability of the bi-state sage grouse. The amendment will 
guide project and activity decision making and resource management 
activities across bi-state sage grouse habitat on the Humboldt-Toiyabe 
National Forest.

    Dated: May 16, 2016.
William A. Dunkelberger,
Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 2016-11933 Filed 5-19-16; 8:45 am]
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