80_FR_34726 80 FR 34610 - Proposed Directive for National Saw Program Policy

80 FR 34610 - Proposed Directive for National Saw Program Policy

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 116 (June 17, 2015)

Page Range34610-34612
FR Document2015-14817

The Forest Service proposes to revise Forest Service Manual (FSM) 2350 to establish guidance for the National Saw Program and associated monitoring protocols and require their use on National Forest System (NFS) lands. The proposed revisions establish national training, evaluation, and certification requirements for the use of chain saws and crosscut saws by employees, volunteers, training consultants, and cooperators on NFS lands. The National Saw Program, which includes these directives, training, and other associated materials, would provide a consistent framework for conducting saw activities on NFS lands. Public comment is invited and will be considered in the development of the final directive. The proposed directive can be viewed in its entirety at www.fs.fed.us/sites/default/ files/2358-Saw-Policy-TAI-6-11-15_0.pdf.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service

RIN 0596-AD16


Proposed Directive for National Saw Program Policy

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of proposed directive; request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Forest Service proposes to revise Forest Service Manual 
(FSM) 2350 to establish guidance for the National Saw Program and 
associated monitoring protocols and require their use on National 
Forest System (NFS) lands. The proposed revisions establish national 
training, evaluation, and certification requirements for the use of 
chain saws and crosscut saws by employees, volunteers, training 
consultants, and cooperators on NFS lands. The National Saw Program, 
which includes these directives, training, and other associated 
materials, would provide a consistent framework for conducting saw 
activities on NFS lands. Public comment is invited and will be 
considered in the development of the final directive. The proposed 
directive can be viewed in its entirety at www.fs.fed.us/sites/default/
files/2358-Saw-Policy-TAI-6-11-15_0.pdf.

DATES: Comments must be received, in writing, on or before August 17, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically by following the instructions 
at the Federal eRulemaking portal at http://www.regulations.gov or 
submit comments via facsimile to 703-605-5131. Please identify 
facsimiled comments by including ``Saw Program Directive'' on the cover 
sheet or first page. Comments may also be submitted via mail to 
National Saw Policy Program Comments, USDA Forest Service, Attn: 
Jonathan Stephens, Recreation, Heritage and Volunteer Resources, 201 
14th Street SW., Washington, DC 20250. If comments are submitted 
electronically, duplicate comments should not be sent by mail. Please 
confine 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 will be made available for public inspection 
and copying. The public may inspect the comments received on the 
proposed directive at the USDA Forest Service Headquarters, located in 
the Yates Federal Building at 201 14th Street SW., Washington, DC, on 
regular business days between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Visitors are 
encouraged to call ahead at 202-205-1701 to facilitate entry into the 
building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonathan Stephens, National Trails 
Program Manager, 202-205-1701 or [email protected]. Individuals who 
use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal 
Information Relay Service at 800-877-8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 
p.m., Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The development of a national saw policy 
will allow the Forest Service to facilitate the safe use of chain saws 
and crosscut saws while optimizing the critical skills and cooperative 
opportunities for trail maintenance and other projects on NFS lands. 
The proposed FSM 2358 provides direction on sawyer qualifications, 
training, evaluation, and certification requirements for Forest Service 
employees, volunteers, training consultants, and cooperators using 
either chain saws or crosscut saws on NFS lands. This proposed 
directive would supersede all existing Forest Service regional 
supplements to Forest Service Handbook (FSH) 6709.11, section 22.48. 
Sawyers who are certified when the proposed directive becomes effective 
would not be subject to the certification requirements in the proposed 
directive until their certification expires.

Overview of the Proposed Directive

    The following provides an overview of the proposed directive for 
the Forest Service's National Saw Program.
    Training and Certification. Under the proposed directive, the 
Forest Service would allow the use of saws on NFS lands only if the 
sawyer has successfully completed sawyer training and field evaluation, 
possesses a valid National Sawyer Certification Card, and meets any 
other specified qualifications to perform assigned saw work safely, 
including current training on first aid and cardiopulmonary 
resuscitation (CPR). Sawyers would receive certification upon sucessful 
completion of required sawyer training and a field

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proficiency evaluation. The issuance of a National Sawyer Certification 
Card documents the sawyer's certification and qualifies the sawyer to 
work on NFS lands within the restrictions noted on the card. A Crosscut 
Sawyer Trainee may occasionally use a crosscut saw, but for bucking 
only (bucking is sawing logs and limbs into shorter lengths) and only 
under the immediate supervision of a certified sawyer.
    Forest Service Cooperators. Forest Service agreements with 
cooperators (other than those working under interagency fire management 
cooperative agreements) would provide that cooperators are responsible 
for sawyer training and certification of their employees and volunteers 
in accordance with this proposed directive. Cooperators could take 
Nationally Recognized Sawyer Training Courses (NRSTCs) offered by the 
Forest Service or could train and certify their volunteers and 
employees through NRSTCs offered by Forest Service-recommended 
cooperator Sawyer Evaluators and Sawyer Instructors.
    Scope of Certification. Sawyers would be precluded from performing 
saw activities outside the limits of their certification or 
qualifications, except during formal evaluation proceedings or under 
the immediate supervision of a higher Qualified Sawyer.
    No Guarantee of Certification. Completion of classroom, field 
proficiency, and evaluation requirements could result in certification, 
certification with restrictions, or no certification.
    Minimum Eligible Sawyer Age. Under the proposed directive, chain 
saw sawyers would have to be at least 18 years of age (29 CFR part 570, 
subpart E). Crosscut sawyers should be at least 16 years of age.
    National Database. The Forest Service is developing a web-based 
database to track Forest Service sawyer certifications nationwide. The 
name of the sawyer, contact information, and certification level will 
be entered into the database and will be accessible by authorized 
Forest Service and cooperator employees. The system will allow the 
Forest Service and cooperators to verify that employees, volunteers, 
training consultants, and cooperators intending to operate saws on NFS 
lands have met the requirements of this proposed directive to achieve 
their specific sawyer certification level. The database will establish 
consistency and avoid redundancy in training and certification 
requirements for sawyers working on NFS lands.
    Information Collection Requirements. The Forest Service has 
developed two forms for evaluating sawyers: one for chain saws and one 
for crosscut saws. In accordance with 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1), these forms 
do not entail an information collection to the extent they require 
sawyers who are being evaluated to affirm that they have completed and 
will maintain first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 
training, and to indicate whether they give the Forest Service 
permission to share their sawyer qualifications and add their email 
address to a mailing list shared with other Federal agencies and non-
Federal organizations so that they can be contacted about saw project 
opportunities in their area. Furthermore, in accordance with 5 CFR 
1320.3(h)(7), the evaluation forms do not entail an information 
collection to the extent they document examinations designed to test 
the aptitude, abilities, or knowledge of the persons tested and involve 
the collection of information for identification or classification in 
connection with those examinations. The National Sawyer Certification 
Card does not entail any information collections, as it is completed by 
the Forest Service without any additional information from the public 
beyond what is collected on the sawyer evaluation forms.

Regulatory Certifications

Environmental Impact

    This proposed directive would revise the administrative policies 
and procedures for using crosscut saws and chain saws on NFS lands. 
Agency regulations at 36 CFR 220.6(d)(2) (73 FR 43093) exclude from 
documentation in an environmental assessment or impact statement 
``rules, regulations, or policies to establish Service-wide 
administrative procedures, program processes, or instructions.'' The 
Agency has concluded that these directives fall within this category of 
actions and that no extraordinary circumstances exist which would 
require preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental 
impact statement.

Regulatory Impact

    This proposed directive has been reviewed under USDA procedures and 
Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 on regulatory planning and review. It has 
been determined that this is not an economically significant action. 
This proposed directive, which would clarify national Agency saw 
policy, would not have an annual effect of $100 million or more on the 
economy, nor would it adversely affect productivity, competition, jobs, 
the environment, public health and safety, or State or local 
governments. This proposed directive would not interfere with an action 
taken or planned by another agency, nor would it raise new legal or 
policy issues. The proposed directive also would not alter the 
budgetary impact of entitlement, grant, user fee, or loan programs or 
the rights and obligations of beneficiaries of those programs.
    This proposed directive has been considered in light of E.O. 13272 
regarding proper consideration of small entities and the Small Business 
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (SBREFA), which amended the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). A small entities 
flexibility assessment has determined that this action will not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities 
as defined by SBREFA. This proposed directive focuses on NFS saw 
program activities and would impose no requirements on small or large 
entities.

Federalism and Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal 
Governments

    The Agency has considered this directive under the requirements of 
E.O. 13132 on federalism and has determined that the proposed directive 
conforms with the federalism principles set out in this E.O.; would not 
impose any compliance costs on the States; and would not have 
substantial direct effects on the States, the relationship between the 
Federal Government and the States, or the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, the 
Agency has determined that no further assessment of federalism 
implications is necessary.
    In conjunction with E.O. 13175, entitled ``Consultation and 
Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,'' USDA Departmental 
Regulation on Tribal Consultation, Coordination and Collaboration, and 
Forest Service Handbook 1509.13, Chapter 10--Consultation with Tribes, 
the Agency invites Tribes to consult on the proposed directive during 
this public comment period. Tribal consultation will continue for 90 
additional days after the close of the public comment period, giving 
Tribes 150 total days to discuss the proposed directive. Other 
opportunities to engage Tribes will be explored including information 
sharing via Web sites and notices to major tribal associations and 
groups with interest in use of chainsaws and crosscut saws. Forest 
Service regional offices have information on the proposed directive to 
guide consultation with Tribes in the

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regions. Tribes interested in requesting a consultation may contact 
their regional foresters' office.

No Taking Implications

    The Agency has analyzed the proposed directive in accordance with 
the principles and criteria contained in E.O. 12630. The Agency has 
determined that the proposed directive would not pose the risk of a 
taking of private property.

Civil Justice Reform

    The proposed directive has been reviewed under E.O. 12988, titled 
``Civil Justice Reform.'' Upon adoption of the proposed directive, (1) 
all State and local laws and regulations that conflict with the 
proposed directive or that impede its full implementation would be 
preempted; (2) no retroactive effect would be given to the proposed 
directive; and (3) administrative proceedings would not be required 
before parties could file suit in court to challenge its provisions.

Unfunded Mandates

    Pursuant to Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 
U.S.C. 1531-1538), the Agency has assessed the effects of this proposed 
directive on State, local, and Tribal governments and the private 
sector. The proposed directive would not compel the expenditure of $100 
million or more by any State, local, or Tribal government or anyone in 
the private sector. Therefore, a statement under section 202 of the act 
is not required.

Energy Effects

    The Agency has reviewed the directive under E.O. 13211, titled 
``Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy 
Supply, Distribution, or Use.'' The Agency has determined that the 
proposed directive would not constitute a significant energy action as 
defined in the Executive Order.

Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public

    This proposed directive does not contain any additional 
recordkeeping or reporting requirements or other information collection 
requirements as defined in 5 CFR part 1320 that are not already 
required by law or not already approved for use and therefore imposes 
no additional paperwork burden on the public. Accordingly, the review 
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et 
seq.) and its implementing regulations at 5 CFR part 1320 do not apply.

    Dated: June 9, 2015.
Mary Wagner,
Associate Chief, U.S. Forest Service.
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                                                    www.fs.usda.gov/main/pts/                               accommodation requests are managed                     possible, reference the specific section
                                                    specialprojects/racweb.                                 on a case by case basis.                               and wording being addressed.
                                                    DATES: The meeting will be held 1:00                      Dated: June 9, 2015.                                    All comments, including names and
                                                    p.m. on July 29, 2015.                                  William A. Dunkelburger,
                                                                                                                                                                   addresses when provided, will be
                                                       All RAC meetings are subject to                                                                             placed in the record and will be made
                                                                                                            Forest Supervisor, Humboldt-Toiyabe
                                                    cancellation. For status of meeting prior               National Forest.
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                                                    to attendance, please contact the person                                                                       copying. The public may inspect the
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                                                    listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION                                                                           comments received on the proposed
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                                                    CONTACT.                                                                                                       directive at the USDA Forest Service
                                                    ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
                                                                                                                                                                   Headquarters, located in the Yates
                                                    Lyon County Administration Complex,                                                                            Federal Building at 201 14th Street SW.,
                                                                                                            DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
                                                    Commissioners Meeting Room, 27 South                                                                           Washington, DC, on regular business
                                                    Main Street, Yerington, Nevada.                         Forest Service                                         days between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
                                                       Written comments may be submitted                                                                           Visitors are encouraged to call ahead at
                                                    as described under SUPPLEMENTARY                                                                               202–205–1701 to facilitate entry into the
                                                                                                            RIN 0596–AD16
                                                    INFORMATION. All comments, including                                                                           building.
                                                    names and addresses when provided,                      Proposed Directive for National Saw                    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                    are placed in the record and are                        Program Policy                                         Jonathan Stephens, National Trails
                                                    available for public inspection and                                                                            Program Manager, 202–205–1701 or
                                                    copying. The public may inspect                         AGENCY:  Forest Service, USDA.                         jstephens02@fs.fed.us. Individuals who
                                                    comments received at Bridgeport Ranger                  ACTION: Notice of proposed directive;                  use telecommunication devices for the
                                                    Station. Please call ahead to facilitate                request for public comment.                            deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
                                                    entry into the building.                                                                                       Information Relay Service at 800–877–
                                                                                                            SUMMARY:    The Forest Service proposes                8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.,
                                                    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff
                                                                                                            to revise Forest Service Manual (FSM)                  Monday through Friday.
                                                    Ulrich, RAC Designated Federal Officer,                 2350 to establish guidance for the
                                                    by phone at 760–932–7070 or via email                                                                          SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
                                                                                                            National Saw Program and associated
                                                    at jlulrich@fs.fed.us.                                                                                         development of a national saw policy
                                                                                                            monitoring protocols and require their
                                                       Individuals who use                                                                                         will allow the Forest Service to facilitate
                                                                                                            use on National Forest System (NFS)
                                                    telecommunication devices for the deaf                                                                         the safe use of chain saws and crosscut
                                                                                                            lands. The proposed revisions establish
                                                    (TDD) may call the Federal Information                                                                         saws while optimizing the critical skills
                                                                                                            national training, evaluation, and
                                                    Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339                                                                         and cooperative opportunities for trail
                                                                                                            certification requirements for the use of
                                                    between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.,                                                                               maintenance and other projects on NFS
                                                                                                            chain saws and crosscut saws by
                                                    Eastern Standard Time, Monday                                                                                  lands. The proposed FSM 2358 provides
                                                                                                            employees, volunteers, training
                                                    through Friday.                                                                                                direction on sawyer qualifications,
                                                                                                            consultants, and cooperators on NFS
                                                    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The                                                                                 training, evaluation, and certification
                                                                                                            lands. The National Saw Program,
                                                    purpose of the meeting is:                                                                                     requirements for Forest Service
                                                                                                            which includes these directives,
                                                       1. To discuss new project proposals;                                                                        employees, volunteers, training
                                                                                                            training, and other associated materials,
                                                    and                                                                                                            consultants, and cooperators using
                                                                                                            would provide a consistent framework
                                                       2. Receive an update on current and                                                                         either chain saws or crosscut saws on
                                                                                                            for conducting saw activities on NFS
                                                    completed projects.                                                                                            NFS lands. This proposed directive
                                                                                                            lands. Public comment is invited and
                                                       The meeting is open to the public.                                                                          would supersede all existing Forest
                                                                                                            will be considered in the development
                                                    The agenda will include time for people                                                                        Service regional supplements to Forest
                                                                                                            of the final directive. The proposed
                                                    to make oral statements of three minutes                                                                       Service Handbook (FSH) 6709.11,
                                                                                                            directive can be viewed in its entirety at
                                                    or less. Individuals wishing to make an                                                                        section 22.48. Sawyers who are certified
                                                                                                            www.fs.fed.us/sites/default/files/2358-
                                                    oral statement should request in writing                                                                       when the proposed directive becomes
                                                                                                            Saw-Policy-TAI-6-11-15_0.pdf.
                                                    by July 8, 2015, to be scheduled on the                                                                        effective would not be subject to the
                                                    agenda. Anyone who would like to                        DATES: Comments must be received, in                   certification requirements in the
                                                    bring related matters to the attention of               writing, on or before August 17, 2015.                 proposed directive until their
                                                    the committee may file written                          ADDRESSES: Submit comments                             certification expires.
                                                    statements with the committee staff                     electronically by following the
                                                    before or after the meeting. Written                    instructions at the Federal eRulemaking                Overview of the Proposed Directive
                                                    comments and requests for time for oral                 portal at http://www.regulations.gov or                  The following provides an overview
                                                    comments must be sent to Jeff Ulrich,                   submit comments via facsimile to 703–                  of the proposed directive for the Forest
                                                    RAC Designated Federal Officer,                         605–5131. Please identify facsimiled                   Service’s National Saw Program.
                                                    Bridgeport Ranger District, HC 62, Box                  comments by including ‘‘Saw Program                      Training and Certification. Under the
                                                    1000, Bridgeport, California 93517, by                  Directive’’ on the cover sheet or first                proposed directive, the Forest Service
                                                    email to jlulrich@fs.fed.us, or via                     page. Comments may also be submitted                   would allow the use of saws on NFS
                                                    facsimile to 760–932–5899.                              via mail to National Saw Policy Program                lands only if the sawyer has
                                                       Meeting Accommodations: If you are                   Comments, USDA Forest Service, Attn:                   successfully completed sawyer training
                                                    a person requiring reasonable                           Jonathan Stephens, Recreation, Heritage                and field evaluation, possesses a valid
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                                                    accommodation, please make requests                     and Volunteer Resources, 201 14th                      National Sawyer Certification Card, and
                                                    in advance for sign language                            Street SW., Washington, DC 20250. If                   meets any other specified qualifications
                                                    interpreting, assistive listening devices               comments are submitted electronically,                 to perform assigned saw work safely,
                                                    or other reasonable accommodation for                   duplicate comments should not be sent                  including current training on first aid
                                                    access to the facility or proceedings by                by mail. Please confine comments to                    and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
                                                    contacting the person listed in the                     issues pertinent to the proposed                       (CPR). Sawyers would receive
                                                    section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION                  directive, explain the reasons for any                 certification upon sucessful completion
                                                    CONTACT. All reasonable                                 recommended changes, and, where                        of required sawyer training and a field


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                                                    proficiency evaluation. The issuance of                 forms for evaluating sawyers: one for                  local governments. This proposed
                                                    a National Sawyer Certification Card                    chain saws and one for crosscut saws.                  directive would not interfere with an
                                                    documents the sawyer’s certification                    In accordance with 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1),                 action taken or planned by another
                                                    and qualifies the sawyer to work on NFS                 these forms do not entail an information               agency, nor would it raise new legal or
                                                    lands within the restrictions noted on                  collection to the extent they require                  policy issues. The proposed directive
                                                    the card. A Crosscut Sawyer Trainee                     sawyers who are being evaluated to                     also would not alter the budgetary
                                                    may occasionally use a crosscut saw,                    affirm that they have completed and                    impact of entitlement, grant, user fee, or
                                                    but for bucking only (bucking is sawing                 will maintain first aid and                            loan programs or the rights and
                                                    logs and limbs into shorter lengths) and                cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)                    obligations of beneficiaries of those
                                                    only under the immediate supervision                    training, and to indicate whether they                 programs.
                                                    of a certified sawyer.                                  give the Forest Service permission to                     This proposed directive has been
                                                       Forest Service Cooperators. Forest                   share their sawyer qualifications and                  considered in light of E.O. 13272
                                                    Service agreements with cooperators                     add their email address to a mailing list              regarding proper consideration of small
                                                    (other than those working under                         shared with other Federal agencies and                 entities and the Small Business
                                                    interagency fire management                             non-Federal organizations so that they                 Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of
                                                    cooperative agreements) would provide                   can be contacted about saw project                     1996 (SBREFA), which amended the
                                                    that cooperators are responsible for                    opportunities in their area. Furthermore,              Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601
                                                    sawyer training and certification of their              in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(7),                 et seq.). A small entities flexibility
                                                    employees and volunteers in accordance                  the evaluation forms do not entail an                  assessment has determined that this
                                                    with this proposed directive.                           information collection to the extent they              action will not have a significant
                                                    Cooperators could take Nationally                       document examinations designed to test                 economic impact on a substantial
                                                    Recognized Sawyer Training Courses                      the aptitude, abilities, or knowledge of               number of small entities as defined by
                                                    (NRSTCs) offered by the Forest Service                  the persons tested and involve the                     SBREFA. This proposed directive
                                                    or could train and certify their                        collection of information for                          focuses on NFS saw program activities
                                                    volunteers and employees through                        identification or classification in                    and would impose no requirements on
                                                    NRSTCs offered by Forest Service-                       connection with those examinations.                    small or large entities.
                                                    recommended cooperator Sawyer                           The National Sawyer Certification Card                 Federalism and Consultation and
                                                    Evaluators and Sawyer Instructors.                      does not entail any information
                                                       Scope of Certification. Sawyers would                                                                       Coordination With Indian Tribal
                                                                                                            collections, as it is completed by the                 Governments
                                                    be precluded from performing saw                        Forest Service without any additional
                                                    activities outside the limits of their                                                                            The Agency has considered this
                                                                                                            information from the public beyond                     directive under the requirements of E.O.
                                                    certification or qualifications, except                 what is collected on the sawyer
                                                    during formal evaluation proceedings or                                                                        13132 on federalism and has
                                                                                                            evaluation forms.                                      determined that the proposed directive
                                                    under the immediate supervision of a
                                                    higher Qualified Sawyer.                                Regulatory Certifications                              conforms with the federalism principles
                                                       No Guarantee of Certification.                                                                              set out in this E.O.; would not impose
                                                    Completion of classroom, field                          Environmental Impact                                   any compliance costs on the States; and
                                                    proficiency, and evaluation                               This proposed directive would revise                 would not have substantial direct effects
                                                    requirements could result in                            the administrative policies and                        on the States, the relationship between
                                                    certification, certification with                       procedures for using crosscut saws and                 the Federal Government and the States,
                                                    restrictions, or no certification.                      chain saws on NFS lands. Agency                        or the distribution of power and
                                                       Minimum Eligible Sawyer Age. Under                   regulations at 36 CFR 220.6(d)(2) (73 FR               responsibilities among the various
                                                    the proposed directive, chain saw                       43093) exclude from documentation in                   levels of government. Therefore, the
                                                    sawyers would have to be at least 18                    an environmental assessment or impact                  Agency has determined that no further
                                                    years of age (29 CFR part 570, subpart                  statement ‘‘rules, regulations, or policies            assessment of federalism implications is
                                                    E). Crosscut sawyers should be at least                 to establish Service-wide administrative               necessary.
                                                    16 years of age.                                        procedures, program processes, or                         In conjunction with E.O. 13175,
                                                       National Database. The Forest Service                instructions.’’ The Agency has                         entitled ‘‘Consultation and Coordination
                                                    is developing a web-based database to                   concluded that these directives fall                   with Indian Tribal Governments,’’
                                                    track Forest Service sawyer                             within this category of actions and that               USDA Departmental Regulation on
                                                    certifications nationwide. The name of                  no extraordinary circumstances exist                   Tribal Consultation, Coordination and
                                                    the sawyer, contact information, and                    which would require preparation of an                  Collaboration, and Forest Service
                                                    certification level will be entered into                environmental assessment or                            Handbook 1509.13, Chapter 10—
                                                    the database and will be accessible by                  environmental impact statement.                        Consultation with Tribes, the Agency
                                                    authorized Forest Service and                                                                                  invites Tribes to consult on the
                                                    cooperator employees. The system will                   Regulatory Impact                                      proposed directive during this public
                                                    allow the Forest Service and cooperators                  This proposed directive has been                     comment period. Tribal consultation
                                                    to verify that employees, volunteers,                   reviewed under USDA procedures and                     will continue for 90 additional days
                                                    training consultants, and cooperators                   Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 on                        after the close of the public comment
                                                    intending to operate saws on NFS lands                  regulatory planning and review. It has                 period, giving Tribes 150 total days to
                                                    have met the requirements of this                       been determined that this is not an                    discuss the proposed directive. Other
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                                                    proposed directive to achieve their                     economically significant action. This                  opportunities to engage Tribes will be
                                                    specific sawyer certification level. The                proposed directive, which would clarify                explored including information sharing
                                                    database will establish consistency and                 national Agency saw policy, would not                  via Web sites and notices to major tribal
                                                    avoid redundancy in training and                        have an annual effect of $100 million or               associations and groups with interest in
                                                    certification requirements for sawyers                  more on the economy, nor would it                      use of chainsaws and crosscut saws.
                                                    working on NFS lands.                                   adversely affect productivity,                         Forest Service regional offices have
                                                       Information Collection Requirements.                 competition, jobs, the environment,                    information on the proposed directive to
                                                    The Forest Service has developed two                    public health and safety, or State or                  guide consultation with Tribes in the


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                                                    regions. Tribes interested in requesting                  Dated: June 9, 2015.                                 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:       The
                                                    a consultation may contact their                        Mary Wagner,                                           purpose of the meeting is:
                                                    regional foresters’ office.                             Associate Chief, U.S. Forest Service.                     1. To review and vote on submitted
                                                                                                            [FR Doc. 2015–14817 Filed 6–16–15; 8:45 am]            proposals, and receive public comment
                                                    No Taking Implications                                                                                         on the meeting subjects and
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                                                      The Agency has analyzed the                                                                                  proceedings.
                                                    proposed directive in accordance with                                                                             The meeting is open to the public.
                                                    the principles and criteria contained in                DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE                              The agenda will include time for people
                                                    E.O. 12630. The Agency has determined                                                                          to make oral statements of three minutes
                                                    that the proposed directive would not                   Forest Service                                         or less. Individuals wishing to make an
                                                    pose the risk of a taking of private                                                                           oral statement should request in writing
                                                    property.                                               Missoula Resource Advisory                             by June 10, 2015 to be scheduled on the
                                                                                                            Committee                                              agenda. Anyone who would like to
                                                    Civil Justice Reform                                                                                           bring related matters to the attention of
                                                                                                            AGENCY:   Forest Service, USDA.
                                                      The proposed directive has been                       ACTION:   Notice of meeting.                           the committee may file written
                                                    reviewed under E.O. 12988, titled ‘‘Civil                                                                      statements with the committee staff
                                                    Justice Reform.’’ Upon adoption of the                  SUMMARY:    The Missoula Resource                      before or after the meeting. Written
                                                    proposed directive, (1) all State and                   Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in                  comments and requests for time for oral
                                                    local laws and regulations that conflict                Missoula, Montana. The committee is                    comments must be sent to Katrina
                                                    with the proposed directive or that                     authorized under the Secure Rural                      Kreyenhagen, RAC Coordinator, 24 Fort
                                                    impede its full implementation would                    Schools and Community Self-                            Missoula Road, Missoula, Montana
                                                    be preempted; (2) no retroactive effect                 Determination Act (the Act) and                        59804; or by email to kmkreyenhagen@
                                                    would be given to the proposed                          operates in compliance with the Federal                fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to (406) 329–
                                                    directive; and (3) administrative                       Advisory Committee Act. The purpose                    1049.
                                                    proceedings would not be required                       of the committee is to improve                            Meeting Accommodations: If you are
                                                    before parties could file suit in court to              collaborative relationships and to                     a person requiring reasonable
                                                    challenge its provisions.                               provide advice and recommendations to                  accommodation, please make requests
                                                                                                            the Forest Service concerning projects                 in advance for sign language
                                                    Unfunded Mandates                                       and funding consistent with Title II of                interpreting, assistive listening devices
                                                       Pursuant to Title II of the Unfunded                 the Act. Additional RAC information,                   or other reasonable accommodation for
                                                    Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C.                   including the meeting agenda and the                   access to the facility or proceedings by
                                                    1531–1538), the Agency has assessed                     meeting summary/minutes can be found                   contacting the person listed in the
                                                    the effects of this proposed directive on               at the following Web site: http://                     section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
                                                    State, local, and Tribal governments and                www.fs.usda.gov/main/pts/                              CONTACT. All reasonable
                                                    the private sector. The proposed                        specialprojects/racweb.                                accommodation requests are managed
                                                    directive would not compel the                          DATES: The meeting will be held                        on a case by case basis.
                                                    expenditure of $100 million or more by                  Tuesday, June 24, 2015 from 5:00 to                      Dated: May 27, 2015.
                                                    any State, local, or Tribal government or               7:00 p.m.                                              Jennifer Hensiek,
                                                    anyone in the private sector. Therefore,                   All RAC meetings are subject to                     District Ranger, Missoula Ranger District.
                                                    a statement under section 202 of the act                cancellation. For status of meeting prior              [FR Doc. 2015–14908 Filed 6–17–15; 8:45 am]
                                                    is not required.                                        to attendance, please contact the person
                                                                                                                                                                   BILLING CODE 3411–15–P
                                                                                                            listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
                                                    Energy Effects                                          CONTACT.
                                                       The Agency has reviewed the                          ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at                 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
                                                    directive under E.O. 13211, titled                      Missoula County Courthouse, Room
                                                    ‘‘Actions Concerning Regulations That                   Admin B14, 199 West Pine Street,                       Forest Service
                                                    Significantly Affect Energy Supply,                     Missoula, Montana.
                                                    Distribution, or Use.’’ The Agency has                     Written comments may be submitted                   Eleven Point Resource Advisory
                                                    determined that the proposed directive                  as described under SUPPLEMENTARY                       Committee
                                                    would not constitute a significant                      INFORMATION. All comments, including                   AGENCY:   Forest Service, USDA.
                                                    energy action as defined in the                         names and addresses when provided,                     ACTION:   Notice of meeting.
                                                    Executive Order.                                        are placed in the record and are
                                                                                                            available for public inspection and                    SUMMARY:   The Eleven Point Resource
                                                    Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the
                                                                                                            copying. The public may inspect                        Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in
                                                    Public
                                                                                                            comments received at Missoula Ranger                   Winona, Missouri. The committee is
                                                       This proposed directive does not                     District. Please call ahead to facilitate              authorized under the Secure Rural
                                                    contain any additional recordkeeping or                 entry into the building.                               Schools and Community Self-
                                                    reporting requirements or other                         FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                       Determination Act (the Act) and
                                                    information collection requirements as                  Katrina Kreyenhagen, RAC Coordinator,                  operates in compliance with the Federal
                                                    defined in 5 CFR part 1320 that are not                 by phone at (406) 329–3844 or via email                Advisory Committee Act. The purpose
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                                                    already required by law or not already                  at kmkreyenhagen@fs.fed.us.                            of the committee is to improve
                                                    approved for use and therefore imposes                     Individuals who use                                 collaborative relationships and to
                                                    no additional paperwork burden on the                   telecommunication devices for the deaf                 provide advice and recommendations to
                                                    public. Accordingly, the review                         (TDD) may call the Federal Information                 the Forest Service concerning projects
                                                    provisions of the Paperwork Reduction                   Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339                 and funding consistent with Title II of
                                                    Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and                between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.,                       the Act. Additional RAC information,
                                                    its implementing regulations at 5 CFR                   Eastern Standard Time, Monday                          including the meeting agenda and the
                                                    part 1320 do not apply.                                 through Friday.                                        meeting summary/minutes can be found


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of proposed directive; request for public comment.
DatesComments must be received, in writing, on or before August 17, 2015.
ContactJonathan Stephens, National Trails Program Manager, 202-205-1701 or [email protected] Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service at 800-877-8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
FR Citation80 FR 34610 
RIN Number0596-AD16

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