[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 122 (Tuesday, June 25, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29840-29842]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-13452]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Media Outlets for Publication of Legal and Action Notices in the 
Southern Region

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice lists all newspapers that will be used by the 
Ranger Districts, Grasslands, Forests and the Regional Office of the 
Southern Region to publish notices. The intended effect of this action 
is to inform members of the public which newspapers will be used by the 
Forest Service to publish legal notices regarding proposed actions, 
notices of decisions and notices indicating opportunities to file 
objections.

DATES: Use of these newspapers for purposes of publishing legal notice 
of decisions and notices of the opportunity to object under 36 CFR 218 
and 36 CFR 219 shall begin the first day after the date of this 
publication.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shannon Kelardy, Administrative Review 
Coordinator, Southern Region, Planning, 1720 Peachtree Road NW, 
Atlanta, Georgia 30309, Phone: (404) 347-2719.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Responsible Officials in the Southern Region 
will give notice of the opportunity to object to a proposed project 
under 36 CFR part 218, or developing, amending or revising land 
management plans under 36 CFR 219 in the following newspapers which are 
listed by Forest Service administrative unit. The timeframe for filing 
a comment, appeal or an objection shall be based on the date of 
publication of the notice of the proposed action in the newspaper of 
record for projects subject to 36 CFR 218 or 36 CFR 219. Where more 
than one newspaper is listed for any unit, the first newspaper listed 
is the newspaper of record that will be utilized for publishing the 
legal notice of decisions and calculating timeframes. Secondary 
newspapers listed for a particular unit are those newspapers the 
Deciding Officer/Responsible Official expects to use for purposes of 
providing additional notice. The following newspapers will be used to 
provide notice:

Southern Region

Regional Forester Decisions

    Affecting National Forest System lands in more than one 
administrative unit of the 15 in the Southern Region,

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Atlanta Journal--Constitution, published daily in Atlanta, Georgia. 
Affecting National Forest System lands in only one administrative unit 
or only one Ranger District will appear in the newspaper of record 
elected by the National Forest, National Grassland, National Recreation 
Area, or Ranger District as listed below.

National Forests in Alabama, Alabama

Forest Supervisor Decisions

    Affecting National Forest System lands in more than one Ranger 
District of the 6 in the National Forests in Alabama, Montgomery 
Advertiser, published daily in Montgomery, Alabama. Affecting National 
Forest System lands in only one Ranger District will appear in the 
newspaper of record elected by the Ranger District as listed below.

District Ranger Decisions

    Bankhead Ranger District: Northwest Alabamian, published bi-weekly 
(Wednesdays & Saturdays) in Haleyville, Alabama.
    Conecuh Ranger District: The Andalusia Star News, published daily 
(Tuesday through Saturday) in Andalusia, Alabama.
    Oakmulgee Ranger District: The Tuscaloosa News, published daily in 
Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
    Shoal Creek Ranger District: The Anniston Star, published daily in 
Anniston, Alabama.
    Talladega Division: The Anniston Star, published daily in Anniston, 
Alabama.
    Talladega Ranger District: The Daily Home, published daily in 
Talladega, Alabama.
    Tuskegee Ranger District: Tuskegee News, published weekly 
(Thursday) in Tuskegee, Alabama.

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Georgia

Forest Supervisor Decisions

    The Times, published daily in Gainesville, Georgia.

District Ranger Decisions

    Blue Ridge Ranger District: The News Observer (newspaper of record) 
published weekly (Wednesdays) in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
    North Georgia News, (newspaper of record) published weekly 
(Wednesdays) in Blairsville, Georgia.
    Conasauga Ranger District: Daily Citizen, published daily in 
Dalton, Georgia.
    Chattooga River Ranger District: The Northeast Georgian, (newspaper 
of record) published bi-weekly (Wednesdays & Fridays) in Cornelia, 
Georgia.
    Clayton Tribune, (newspaper of record) published weekly (Thursdays) 
in Clayton, Georgia.
    Oconee Ranger District: Eatonton Messenger, published weekly 
(Thursdays) in Eatonton, Georgia.

Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee

Forest Supervisor Decisions

    Knoxville News Sentinel, published daily in Knoxville, Tennessee.

District Ranger Decisions

    Unaka Ranger District: Greeneville Sun, published daily (except 
Sunday) in Greeneville, Tennessee.
    Ocoee-Hiwassee Ranger District: Polk County News, published 
Thursday only, Benton, Tennessee.
    Tellico Ranger District: Monroe County Advocate & Democrat, 
published tri-weekly (Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays) in Sweetwater, 
Tennessee.
    Watauga Ranger District: Johnson City Press, published daily in 
Johnson City, Tennessee.

Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky

Forest Supervisor Decisions

    Lexington Herald-Leader, published daily in Lexington, Kentucky.

District Ranger Decisions

    Cumberland Ranger District: The Morehead News, published bi-weekly 
(Tuesdays and Fridays) in Morehead, Kentucky.
    London Ranger District: The Sentinel-Echo, published tri-weekly 
(Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) in London, Kentucky.
    Redbird Ranger District: Manchester Enterprise, published weekly 
(Thursdays) in Manchester, Kentucky.
    Stearns Ranger District: McCreary County Voice, published weekly 
(Thursdays) in Whitley City, Kentucky.

El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico

Forest Supervisor Decisions

    El Nuevo Dia, published daily in Spanish in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
    San Juan Daily Star, published daily in English in San Juan, Puerto 
Rico.

National Forests in Florida, Florida

Forest Supervisor Decisions

    Affecting National Forest System lands in more than one Ranger 
District in the National Forests in Florida or Florida National Scenic 
Trail land outside Ranger Districts, The Tallahassee Democrat, 
published daily in Tallahassee, FL. Affecting National Forest System 
lands in only one Ranger District will appear in the newspaper of 
record elected by the Ranger District as listed below.

District Ranger Decisions

    Apalachicola Ranger District: Calhoun-Liberty Journal, published 
weekly (Wednesdays) in Bristol, Florida.
    Lake George Ranger District: The Ocala Star Banner, published daily 
in Ocala, Florida.
    Osceola Ranger District: The Lake City Reporter, published daily 
(except Sunday) in Lake City, Florida.
    Seminole Ranger District: The Daily Commercial, published daily in 
Leesburg, Florida.
    Wakulla Ranger District: The Tallahassee Democrat, published daily 
in Tallahassee, Florida.

Francis Marion & Sumter National Forests, South Carolina

Forest Supervisor Decisions

    The State, published daily in Columbia, South Carolina.

District Ranger Decisions

    Andrew Pickens Ranger District: The Daily Journal, published daily 
(Tuesday through Saturday) in Seneca, South Carolina.
    Enoree Ranger District: Newberry Observer, published tri-weekly 
(Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) in Newberry, South Carolina.
    Long Cane Ranger District: Index-Journal, published daily in 
Greenwood, South Carolina.
    Francis Marion Ranger District: Post and Courier, published daily 
in Charleston, South Carolina.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Virginia and West 
Virginia

Forest Supervisor Decisions

    Roanoke Times, published daily in Roanoke, Virginia.

District Ranger Decisions

    Clinch Ranger District: Coalfield Progress, published bi-weekly 
(Tuesdays and Fridays) in Norton, Virginia.
    North River Ranger District: Daily News Record, published daily 
(except Sunday) in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
    Glenwood-Pedlar Ranger District: Roanoke Times, published daily in 
Roanoke, Virginia.
    James River Ranger District: Virginian Review, published daily 
(except Sunday) in Covington, Virginia.

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    Lee Ranger District: Shenandoah Valley Herald, published weekly 
(Wednesday) in Woodstock, Virginia.
    Mount Rogers National Recreation Area: Bristol Herald Courier, 
published daily in Bristol, Virginia.
    Eastern Divide Ranger District: Roanoke Times, published daily in 
Roanoke, Virginia.
    Warm Springs Ranger District: The Recorder, published weekly 
(Thursday) in Monterey, Virginia.

Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana

Forest Supervisor Decisions

    The Town Talk, published tri-weekly (Sundays, Wednesdays, and 
Fridays) in Alexandria, Louisiana.

District Ranger Decisions

    Calcasieu Ranger District: The Town Talk, (newspaper of record) 
published tri-weekly (Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) in Alexandria, 
Louisiana.
    The Leesville Daily Leader, (secondary) published tri-weekly 
(Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) in Leesville, Louisiana.
    Caney Ranger District: Minden Press Herald, (newspaper of record) 
published daily in Minden, Louisiana.
    Homer Guardian Journal, (secondary) published weekly (Wednesdays) 
in Homer, Louisiana.
    Catahoula Ranger District: The Town Talk, published tri-weekly 
(Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) in Alexandria, Louisiana.
    Kisatchie Ranger District: Natchitoches Times, published tri-weekly 
(Wednesdays, Satursdays, and Sundays) in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
    Winn Ranger District: Winn Parish Enterprise, published weekly 
(Wednesdays) in Winnfield, Louisiana.

Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky and Tennessee

Area Supervisor Decisions

    The Paducah Sun, published daily in Paducah, Kentucky.

National Forests in Mississippi, Mississippi

Forest Supervisor Decisions

    Clarion-Ledger, published daily in Jackson, Mississippi.

District Ranger Decisions

    Bienville Ranger District: Clarion-Ledger, published daily in 
Jackson, Mississippi.
    Chickasawhay Ranger District: Clarion-Ledger, published daily in 
Jackson, Mississippi.
    Delta Ranger District: Clarion-Ledger, published daily in Jackson, 
Mississippi.
    De Soto Ranger District: Clarion Ledger, published daily in 
Jackson, Mississippi.
    Holly Springs Ranger District: Clarion-Ledger, published daily in 
Jackson, Mississippi.
    Homochitto Ranger District: Clarion-Ledger, published daily in 
Jackson, Mississippi.
    Tombigbee Ranger District: Clarion-Ledger, published daily in 
Jackson, Mississippi.

National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina

Forest Supervisor Decisions

    The Asheville Citizen-Times, published daily, Wednesday thru 
Sunday, (except Monday and Tuesday), in Asheville, North Carolina.

District Ranger Decisions

    Appalachian Ranger District: The Asheville Citizen-Times, published 
Wednesday thru Sunday, in Asheville, North Carolina.
    Cheoah Ranger District: Graham Star, published weekly (Thursdays) 
in Robbinsville, North Carolina.
    Croatan Ranger District: The Sun Journal, published daily in New 
Bern, North Carolina.
    Grandfather Ranger District: McDowell News, published daily in 
Marion, North Carolina.
    Nantahala Ranger District: The Franklin Press, published bi-weekly 
(Tuesdays and Fridays) in Franklin, North Carolina.
    Pisgah Ranger District: The Asheville Citizen-Times, published 
daily (Wednesday thru Sunday, except Monday and Tuesday) in Asheville, 
North Carolina.
    Tusquitee Ranger District: Cherokee Scout, published weekly 
(Wednesdays) in Murphy, North Carolina.
    Uwharrie Ranger District: Montgomery Herald, published weekly 
(Wednesdays) in Troy, North Carolina.

Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas and Oklahoma

Forest Supervisor Decisions

    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published daily in Little Rock, 
Arkansas.

District Ranger Decisions

    Caddo-Womble Ranger District: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published 
daily in Little Rock, Arkansas.
    Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District: Arkansas Democrat-
Gazette, published daily in Little Rock, Arkansas.
    Mena-Oden Ranger District: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, published 
daily in Little Rock, Arkansas.
    Oklahoma Ranger District (Choctaw; Kiamichi; and Tiak): McCurtain 
Daily Gazette, published daily in Idabel, Oklahoma.
    Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 
published daily in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Arkansas

Forest Supervisor Decisions

    The Courier, published daily (Tuesday through Sunday) in 
Russellville, Arkansas.

District Ranger Decisions

    Bayou Ranger District: The Courier, published daily (Tuesday 
through Sunday) in Russellville, Arkansas.
    Boston Mountain Ranger District: Southwest Times Record, published 
daily in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
    Buffalo Ranger District: The Courier, published daily (Tuesday 
through Sunday) in Russellville, Arkansas.
    Magazine Ranger District: Southwest Times Record, published daily 
in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
    Pleasant Hill Ranger District: Johnson County Graphic, published 
weekly (Wednesday) in Clarksville, Arkansas.
    St. Francis National Forest: The Daily World, published bi-weekly 
(Tuesdays and Fridays) in Helena, Arkansas.
    Sylamore Ranger District: Stone County Leader, published weekly 
(Wednesday) in Mountain View, Arkansas.

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Texas

Forest Supervisor Decisions

    The Lufkin Daily News, published daily in Lufkin, Texas.

District Ranger Decisions

    Angelina National Forest: The Lufkin Daily News, published daily in 
Lufkin, Texas.
    Caddo & LBJ National Grasslands: Denton Record-Chronicle, published 
daily in Denton, Texas.
    Davy Crockett National Forest: The Lufkin Daily News, published 
daily in Lufkin, Texas.
    Sabine National Forest: The Lufkin Daily News, published daily in 
Lufkin, Texas.
    Sam Houston National Forest: The Courier, published daily in 
Conroe, Texas.

    Dated: June 6, 2019.
Frank R. Beum,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2019-13452 Filed 6-24-19; 8:45 am]
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