[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 174 (Tuesday, September 8, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 55409]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-19803]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Pacific Northwest Region; Oregon; Land Management Plan Amendment; 
Forest Management Direction for Large Diameter Trees in Eastern Oregon

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice to extend the public comment period for land management 
plan amendment.

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SUMMARY: The Pacific Northwest Region of the Forest Service is 
extending the public comment period for the Preliminary Environmental 
Assessment (EA) for Forest Management Direction for Large Diameter 
Trees in Eastern Oregon, a proposed amendment to land management plans 
for the Deschutes, Fremont-Winema, Malheur, Ochoco, Umatilla, and 
Wallowa-Whitman National Forests.

DATES: Comments concerning the scope of the analysis must be received 
by October 13, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Individuals and entities are encouraged to submit comments 
via webform at https://cara.ecosystem-management.org/Public/CommentInput?project=58050. Comments may also be sent via email to 
[email protected]. Hardcopy letters must be submitted to the 
following address: Shane Jeffries, Forest Supervisor, Ochoco National 
Forest, 3160 NE Third Street, Prineville, OR 97754. For those 
submitting hand-delivered comments, a secure drop box is located by the 
mailboxes at the Ochoco National Forest office.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Emily Platt, Team Leader, at 
[email protected] or at 541-416-6500. 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 Time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comment and Objection Information

    The Notice of Intent (85 FR 48500) appeared in the Federal Register 
on August 11, 2020. The Preliminary EA and other related documents are 
available for comment on the project website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58050. Additional information 
regarding this proposal can found at https://go.usa.gov/xvV4X. As 
provided for at 36 CFR 219.16, the responsible official has combined 
the notifications for initiating the plan amendment and inviting 
comments on the proposed plan amendment and alternatives.
    This EA is subject to Forest Service regulation 36 CFR 219, Subpart 
B, known as the administrative review, or objection, process. Only 
individuals or entities who submit specific written comments during the 
designated comment period will be eligible to participate in the 
objection process. Specific written comments should be within the scope 
of the proposed action, have a direct relationship to the proposed 
action, and include supporting reasons for the Responsible Official to 
consider. Comments submitted anonymously will be accepted and 
considered but will not meet the requirements to be eligible for 
administrative review. Comments received in response to this 
solicitation, including names (and addresses, if included) of those who 
comment, will be part of the public record for this proposed action.

Tina Johna Terrell,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2020-19803 Filed 9-4-20; 8:45 am]
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