80 FR 58462 - Plumas National Forest; California; Plumas National Forest Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) Use Designation Environmental Impact Statement
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 188 (September 29, 2015)
Forest Service
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 188 (September 29, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 188 (Tuesday, September 29, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 58462-58464] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-24644] ======================================================================== Notices Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 188 / Tuesday, September 29, 2015 / Notices [[Page 58462]] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Plumas National Forest; California; Plumas National Forest Over- Snow Vehicle (OSV) Use Designation Environmental Impact Statement AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on a proposal to designate over-snow vehicle (OSV) use on National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and Areas on National Forest System lands within the Plumas National Forest; and to identify snow trails for grooming within the Plumas National Forest. In addition, the Forest Service proposes to: 1. Formally adopt California State Parks' OSV snow grooming standards requiring a minimum of 12 inches of snow depth before grooming can occur; 2. Implement a forest-wide snow depth requirement for OSV use that would provide for public safety and natural and cultural resource protection by allowing OSV use, both on-trail and off-trail in designated Areas, when unpacked snow depths equal or exceed 12 inches. Exceptions would be allowed in order for OSVs to access higher terrain and deeper snow when snow depths are less than 12 inches, as long as this use does not cause visible damage to the underlying surface. Most groomed snow trails are co-located on underlying paved, dirt, and gravel National Forest System roads and trails; 3. Identify snow trails for grooming on the Plumas National Forest for OSV use; 4. Restrict OSV use to designated snow trails in specified areas; 5. Enact OSV prohibitions in certain areas. This proposal would be implemented on all of the Plumas National Forest. DATES: Comments concerning the scope of the analysis must be received by October 29, 2015. The draft environmental impact statement is expected in February 2017 and the final environmental impact statement is expected in August 2017. ADDRESSES: Send written comments to David C. Wood, on behalf of Daniel A. Lovato, Acting Forest Supervisor, Plumas National Forest, 159 Lawrence Street, Quincy, CA 95971. Comments may also be sent via facsimile to (530) 283-7746. Comments may also be submitted on the Plumas National Forest OSV Designation Web page: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47124. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TTY) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at (800) 877-8339 TTY, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David C. Wood, Acting Public Services and Engineering Staff Officer, Plumas National Forest, 159 Lawrence Street, Quincy, CA 95971, (530) 283-2050; dcwood@fs.fed.us. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following summarizes how the Forest Service currently manages OSV use on the approximately 1,197,900-acre Plumas National Forest: 1. Approximately 160 miles of National Forest System OSV trails exist on the Plumas National Forest; 2. Of the 160 miles of National Forest System OSV trails, approximately 136 are groomed for OSV use; 3. Approximately 85 miles of National Forest System trails are closed to OSV use, but accessible from Areas otherwise open to off- trail, cross-country OSV use; 4. Approximately 1,163,550 acres of National Forest System land are open to off-trail, cross-country OSV use; and 5. Approximately 34,850 acres of National Forest System land are closed to OSV use. Travel Management Rule Subpart C: The Forest Service issued a final rule governing OSV management (Subpart C of the Travel Management Rule, 36 CFR part 212) in the Federal Register on January 28, 2015, and this rule went into effect on February 27, 2015 (80 FR 4500, Jan. 28, 2015). Subpart C of the Travel Management Rule states, ``Over-snow vehicle use on National Forest System roads, on National Forest System trails, and in areas on National Forest System lands shall be designated by the Responsible Official on administrative units or Ranger Districts, or parts of administrative units or Ranger Districts, of the National Forest System where snowfall is adequate for that use to occur, and, if appropriate, shall be designated by class of vehicle and time of year, provided that the following uses are exempted from these decisions: 1. Limited administrative use by the Forest Service; 2. Use of any fire, military, emergency, or law enforcement vehicle for emergency purposes; 3. Authorized use of any combat or combat support vehicle for national defense purposes; 4. Law enforcement response to violations of law, including pursuit; and 5. Over-snow vehicle use that is specifically authorized under a written authorization issued under Federal law or regulations'' (36 CFR 212.81(a)). The designations resulting from this analysis would only apply to the use of OSVs. An OSV is defined in the Forest Service's Travel Management Rule as ``a motor vehicle that is designed for use over snow and that runs on a track or tracks and/or a ski or skis, while in use over snow'' (36 CFR 212.1). OSV use designations made as a result of the analysis in this environmental impact statement would conform to subpart C of the Travel Management Rule. OSV use that is inconsistent with the OSV use designations made under this decision would be prohibited under 36 CFR 261.14. These designations would not affect valid existing rights held by federally recognized tribes, counties, or private individuals, including treaty rights, other statutory rights, or private rights-of- way. Snow Trail Grooming Program: For over 30 years, the Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, in cooperation with the California Department of Parks and Recreation (California State Parks) Off-highway Motor Vehicle Division (OHMVR), has enhanced winter recreation, and more specifically, snowmobiling recreation, by maintaining National Forest System trails (snow trails) by grooming snow for snowmobile use. Most groomed snow [[Page 58463]] trails are co-located on underlying National Forest System roads and trails. Some grooming occurs on County roads and closed snow-covered highways, and some routes proceed cross-country over snow. Grooming activities are funded by the state off-highway vehicle trust fund. In 2013, the Forest Service entered into a Settlement Agreement with Snowlands Network et al., to ``complete appropriate NEPA [National Environmental Policy Act] analysis(es) to identify snow trails for grooming'' on the Plumas National Forest and four other national forests in California. The Forest Service will comply with the terms of the Settlement Agreement for the Plumas National Forest by completing this analysis. Other requirements of the Settlement Agreement are listed in the ``Need for Analysis'' section, below. Purpose and Need for Action One purpose of this project is to effectively manage OSV use on the Plumas National Forest to provide access, ensure that OSV use occurs when there is adequate snow, promote the safety of all users, enhance public enjoyment, minimize impacts to natural and cultural resources, and minimize conflicts among the various uses. There is a need to provide a manageable, designated OSV system of trails and Areas within the Plumas National Forest, that is consistent with and achieves the purposes of the Forest Service Travel Management Rule at 36 CFR part 212. This action responds to direction provided by the Forest Service's Travel Management Rule. The existing system of available OSV trails and Areas on the Plumas National Forest is the culmination of multiple agency decisions over recent decades. Public OSV use of the majority of this available system continues to be manageable and consistent with current travel management regulations. Exceptions have been identified, based on internal and public input and the criteria listed at 36 CFR 212.55. These include needs to provide improved access for OSV users and formalize prohibitions required by Forest Plan and other management direction. These exceptions represent additional needs for change, and in these cases, changes are proposed to meet the overall objectives. A second purpose of this project is to identify OSV trails where the Forest Service or its contractors would conduct grooming for OSV use. Under the terms of the Settlement Agreement between the Forest Service and Snowlands Network et al., the Forest Service is required to complete the appropriate NEPA analysis to identify snow trails for grooming on the Plumas National Forest. The snow trail grooming analysis would also address the need to provide a high-quality snowmobile trail system on the Plumas National Forest that is smooth and stable for the rider. Groomed trails are designed so that the novice rider can use them without difficulty. Need for Analysis Subpart C of the Forest Service Travel Management Regulation requires the Forest Service to designate over-snow vehicle (OSV) use on National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and Areas on National Forest System lands. Both decisions will be informed by an analysis as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). Subpart C of the Travel Management Regulation specifies that all requirements of subpart B of the Travel Management Regulations will continue to apply to the designation decision, including: 1. Public involvement as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (36 CFR 212.52); 2. Coordination with Federal, State, county, and other local governmental entities and tribal governments (36 CFR 212.53); 3. Revision of designations (36 CFR 212.54); 4. Consideration of the criteria for designation of roads, trails, and Areas (36 CFR 212.55); 5. Identification of designated uses on a publicly available use map of roads, trails, and Areas (36 CFR 212.56); and 6. Monitoring of effects (36 CFR 212.57). Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the Forest Service is required to complete an appropriate NEPA analysis to identify snow trails for grooming. Furthermore, additional terms of the Settlement Agreement require the Forest Service to: 1. Analyze ancillary activities such as the plowing of related parking lots and trailheads as part of the effects analysis; 2. Consider a range of alternative actions that would result in varying levels of snowmobile use; and 3. Consider an alternative submitted by Plaintiffs and/or Intervenors during the scoping period in the NEPA analysis so long as the alternative meets the purpose and need, and is feasible and within the scope of the NEPA analysis. Proposed Action The Forest Service proposes several actions on the Plumas National Forest to be analyzed as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The actions proposed are as follows: 1. To designate OSV use on National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and Areas on National Forest System lands within the Plumas National Forest where snowfall depth is adequate for that use to occur. All existing OSV prohibitions applying to areas or trails would continue. OSV use that is inconsistent with the designations made under this project would be prohibited under 36 CFR 261.14. This proposal would designate approximately 215 miles of snow trail for OSV use. It would designate approximately 1,155,460 acres for cross-country OSV use. Existing ungroomed snow trails for OSV use under National Forest System jurisdiction that are located within Areas that would be designated for cross-country OSV use would not be designated separately as snow trails for OSV use, since OSV use here would be permitted under the ``Area'' designation. 2. To identify approximately 208 miles of snow trails for grooming on the Plumas National Forest for OSV use. This includes 72 miles which are not currently groomed. Grooming these additional miles would require increased funding from the California OHMVR Division, which is not currently available, but these trails would be eligible for grooming should funding become available. Trail mileages are estimates only and we are currently reviewing the status of trails where there is uncertainty regarding Forest Service jurisdiction or grooming authorization, such as trails located on private property, or county roads that groomed trails have historically passed through. 3. To allow grooming of snow trails, consistent with historical grooming practices, when unpacked snow depths equal or exceed 12 inches, and formally adopt California State Parks' OSV snow grooming standards requiring a minimum of 12 inches of snow depth before grooming can occur. 4. To implement a forest-wide snow depth requirement for OSV use that would provide for public safety and natural and cultural resource protection by allowing OSV use, both on-trail and off-trail in designated Areas, when unpacked snow depths equal or exceed 12 inches. Exceptions would be allowed in order for OSVs to access higher terrain and deeper snow when snow depths are less than 12 inches, as long as this use does not cause visible damage to the underlying surface. Most groomed snow trails are co-located on [[Page 58464]] underlying paved, dirt, and gravel National Forest System roads and trails. 5. To restrict OSV use on approximately 2,015 acres, limiting OHV travel to existing routes, to improve consistency with national guidelines for bald eagle management. Within these restricted Areas, existing route segments totaling approximately 7 miles would be designated for OSV use. 6. To enact new OSV prohibitions on approximately 5,940 acres in a portion of the Lakes Basin Management Area and a portion of the Black Gulch/Clear Creek Area. 7. To designate 21 locations where OSVs would be allowed to cross the Pacific Crest Trail. These actions would begin immediately upon the issuance of the record of decision, which is expected in December of 2017. The Forest Service would produce an OSV use map (OSVUM) that would look like the existing motor vehicle use map (MVUM) for the Plumas National Forest. Such a map would allow OSV enthusiasts to identify the routes and Areas where OSV use would be allowed on the Plumas National Forest. Responsible Official The Plumas National Forest Supervisor will issue the decision. Nature of Decision To Be Made This decision will designate OSV use on National Forest System roads, on National Forest System trails, and in Areas on National Forest System lands on the Plumas National Forest where snowfall is adequate for that use to occur. It will also identify the snow trails where grooming for OSV use would occur. The decision would only apply to the use of over-snow vehicles as defined in the Forest Service's Travel Management Regulations (36 CFR 212.1). The Forest Supervisor will consider all reasonable alternatives and decide whether to continue current management of OSV uses on the Plumas National Forest, implement the proposed action, or select an alternative for the management of OSV uses. Scoping Process This notice of intent initiates the scoping process, which guides the development of the environmental impact statement. It is important that reviewers provide their comments at such times and in such manner that they are useful to the agency's preparation of the environmental impact statement. Written comments should be within the scope of the proposed action, have a direct relationship to the proposed action, and must include supporting reasons for the responsible official to consider. Therefore, comments should be provided prior to the close of the comment period and should clearly articulate the reviewer's concerns and contentions. The preferred format for attachments to electronically submitted comments would be as an MS Word document. Attachments in portable document format (pdf) are not preferred, but are acceptable. Comments received in response to this solicitation, including names and addresses of those who comment, will be part of the public record for this proposed action. Comments submitted anonymously will be accepted and considered, however. The Plumas National Forest Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) Use Designation is an activity implementing a land management plan. It is not an activity authorized under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-148). Therefore, this activity is subject to pre- decisional administrative review consistent with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-74) as implemented by subparts A and B of 36 CFR part 218. Dated: September 23, 2015. Daniel A. Lovato, Acting Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 2015-24644 Filed 9-28-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-11-P
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trails are co-located on underlying NEPA analysis to identify snow trails be analyzed as required by the National
National Forest System roads and trails. for grooming on the Plumas National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The
Some grooming occurs on County roads Forest. actions proposed are as follows:
and closed snow-covered highways, and The snow trail grooming analysis 1. To designate OSV use on National
some routes proceed cross-country over would also address the need to provide Forest System roads, National Forest
snow. Grooming activities are funded by a high-quality snowmobile trail system System trails, and Areas on National
the state off-highway vehicle trust fund. on the Plumas National Forest that is Forest System lands within the Plumas
In 2013, the Forest Service entered smooth and stable for the rider. National Forest where snowfall depth is
into a Settlement Agreement with Groomed trails are designed so that the adequate for that use to occur. All
Snowlands Network et al., to ‘‘complete novice rider can use them without existing OSV prohibitions applying to
appropriate NEPA [National difficulty. areas or trails would continue. OSV use
Environmental Policy Act] analysis(es) that is inconsistent with the
to identify snow trails for grooming’’ on Need for Analysis
designations made under this project
the Plumas National Forest and four Subpart C of the Forest Service Travel would be prohibited under 36 CFR
other national forests in California. The Management Regulation requires the 261.14. This proposal would designate
Forest Service will comply with the Forest Service to designate over-snow approximately 215 miles of snow trail
terms of the Settlement Agreement for vehicle (OSV) use on National Forest for OSV use. It would designate
the Plumas National Forest by System roads, National Forest System approximately 1,155,460 acres for cross-
completing this analysis. Other trails, and Areas on National Forest country OSV use. Existing ungroomed
requirements of the Settlement System lands. Both decisions will be snow trails for OSV use under National
Agreement are listed in the ‘‘Need for informed by an analysis as required by Forest System jurisdiction that are
Analysis’’ section, below. the National Environmental Policy Act located within Areas that would be
Purpose and Need for Action (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). designated for cross-country OSV use
Subpart C of the Travel Management would not be designated separately as
One purpose of this project is to Regulation specifies that all snow trails for OSV use, since OSV use
effectively manage OSV use on the requirements of subpart B of the Travel here would be permitted under the
Plumas National Forest to provide Management Regulations will continue
access, ensure that OSV use occurs ‘‘Area’’ designation.
to apply to the designation decision, 2. To identify approximately 208
when there is adequate snow, promote including:
the safety of all users, enhance public miles of snow trails for grooming on the
1. Public involvement as required by Plumas National Forest for OSV use.
enjoyment, minimize impacts to natural the National Environmental Policy Act
and cultural resources, and minimize This includes 72 miles which are not
(36 CFR 212.52); currently groomed. Grooming these
conflicts among the various uses. 2. Coordination with Federal, State,
There is a need to provide a additional miles would require
county, and other local governmental increased funding from the California
manageable, designated OSV system of entities and tribal governments (36 CFR
trails and Areas within the Plumas OHMVR Division, which is not
212.53); currently available, but these trails
National Forest, that is consistent with 3. Revision of designations (36 CFR
and achieves the purposes of the Forest would be eligible for grooming should
212.54);
Service Travel Management Rule at 36 funding become available. Trail
4. Consideration of the criteria for
CFR part 212. This action responds to mileages are estimates only and we are
designation of roads, trails, and Areas
direction provided by the Forest currently reviewing the status of trails
(36 CFR 212.55);
Service’s Travel Management Rule. 5. Identification of designated uses on where there is uncertainty regarding
The existing system of available OSV a publicly available use map of roads, Forest Service jurisdiction or grooming
trails and Areas on the Plumas National trails, and Areas (36 CFR 212.56); and authorization, such as trails located on
Forest is the culmination of multiple 6. Monitoring of effects (36 CFR private property, or county roads that
agency decisions over recent decades. 212.57). groomed trails have historically passed
Public OSV use of the majority of this Pursuant to the Settlement through.
available system continues to be Agreement, the Forest Service is 3. To allow grooming of snow trails,
manageable and consistent with current required to complete an appropriate consistent with historical grooming
travel management regulations. NEPA analysis to identify snow trails practices, when unpacked snow depths
Exceptions have been identified, based for grooming. Furthermore, additional equal or exceed 12 inches, and formally
on internal and public input and the terms of the Settlement Agreement adopt California State Parks’ OSV snow
criteria listed at 36 CFR 212.55. These require the Forest Service to: grooming standards requiring a
include needs to provide improved 1. Analyze ancillary activities such as minimum of 12 inches of snow depth
access for OSV users and formalize the plowing of related parking lots and before grooming can occur.
prohibitions required by Forest Plan and trailheads as part of the effects analysis; 4. To implement a forest-wide snow
other management direction. These 2. Consider a range of alternative depth requirement for OSV use that
exceptions represent additional needs actions that would result in varying would provide for public safety and
for change, and in these cases, changes levels of snowmobile use; and natural and cultural resource protection
are proposed to meet the overall 3. Consider an alternative submitted by allowing OSV use, both on-trail and
objectives. off-trail in designated Areas, when
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by Plaintiffs and/or Intervenors during
A second purpose of this project is to the scoping period in the NEPA analysis unpacked snow depths equal or exceed
identify OSV trails where the Forest so long as the alternative meets the 12 inches. Exceptions would be allowed
Service or its contractors would conduct purpose and need, and is feasible and in order for OSVs to access higher
grooming for OSV use. Under the terms within the scope of the NEPA analysis. terrain and deeper snow when snow
of the Settlement Agreement between depths are less than 12 inches, as long
the Forest Service and Snowlands Proposed Action as this use does not cause visible
Network et al., the Forest Service is The Forest Service proposes several damage to the underlying surface. Most
required to complete the appropriate actions on the Plumas National Forest to groomed snow trails are co-located on
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underlying paved, dirt, and gravel action, and must include supporting FTZ 149 was approved by the FTZ
National Forest System roads and trails. reasons for the responsible official to Board on June 28, 1988 (Board Order
5. To restrict OSV use on consider. Therefore, comments should 385, 53 FR 26096, 7/11/1988), and
approximately 2,015 acres, limiting be provided prior to the close of the reorganized under the alternative site
OHV travel to existing routes, to comment period and should clearly framework on August 29, 2012 (Board
improve consistency with national articulate the reviewer’s concerns and Order 1853, 77 FR 54891, 9/6/2012).
guidelines for bald eagle management. contentions. The preferred format for The zone currently has a service area
Within these restricted Areas, existing attachments to electronically submitted that includes Brazoria and Fort Bend
route segments totaling approximately 7 comments would be as an MS Word Counties, Texas.
miles would be designated for OSV use. document. Attachments in portable The zone includes the following
6. To enact new OSV prohibitions on document format (pdf) are not preferred, magnet sites: Site 1 (280 acres)—Port
approximately 5,940 acres in a portion but are acceptable. Freeport Primary Facility, 1001
of the Lakes Basin Management Area Comments received in response to Navigation Boulevard, Freeport; Site 3
and a portion of the Black Gulch/Clear this solicitation, including names and (1,063.10 acres, sunset 8/31/2017)—Port
Creek Area. addresses of those who comment, will Freeport (Parcels 13, 14 & 19)—State
7. To designate 21 locations where be part of the public record for this Highway 288, Freeport; and, Site 10 (8
OSVs would be allowed to cross the proposed action. Comments submitted acres, sunset 8/31/2017)—Alvin Santa
Pacific Crest Trail. anonymously will be accepted and Fe Industrial Park, 200 Avenue I, Alvin.
These actions would begin considered, however. The applicant is requesting authority
immediately upon the issuance of the The Plumas National Forest Over- to expand existing Site 1 to include an
record of decision, which is expected in Snow Vehicle (OSV) Use Designation is additional 40 acres at the Port Freeport
December of 2017. The Forest Service an activity implementing a land Primary Facility (new total—320 acres).
would produce an OSV use map management plan. It is not an activity In accordance with the FTZ Board’s
(OSVUM) that would look like the authorized under the Healthy Forests regulations, Camille Evans of the FTZ
existing motor vehicle use map (MVUM) Restoration Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108– Staff is designated examiner to evaluate
for the Plumas National Forest. Such a 148). Therefore, this activity is subject and analyze the facts and information
map would allow OSV enthusiasts to to pre-decisional administrative review presented in the application and case
identify the routes and Areas where consistent with the Consolidated record and to report findings and
OSV use would be allowed on the Appropriations Act of 2012 (Pub. L. recommendations to the FTZ Board.
Plumas National Forest. 112–74) as implemented by subparts A Public comment is invited from
and B of 36 CFR part 218. interested parties. Submissions shall be
Responsible Official addressed to the FTZ Board’s Executive
Dated: September 23, 2015.
The Plumas National Forest Secretary at the address below. The
Supervisor will issue the decision. Daniel A. Lovato,
closing period for their receipt is
Acting Forest Supervisor. November 30, 2015. Rebuttal comments
Nature of Decision To Be Made [FR Doc. 2015–24644 Filed 9–28–15; 8:45 am] in response to material submitted
This decision will designate OSV use BILLING CODE 3410–11–P during the foregoing period may be
on National Forest System roads, on submitted during the subsequent 15-day
National Forest System trails, and in period to December 14, 2015.
Areas on National Forest System lands DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE A copy of the application will be
on the Plumas National Forest where available for public inspection at the
snowfall is adequate for that use to Foreign-Trade Zones Board Office of the Executive Secretary,
occur. It will also identify the snow Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Room
[B–65–2015]
trails where grooming for OSV use 21013, U.S. Department of Commerce,
would occur. The decision would only Foreign-Trade Zone 149—Freeport, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW.,
apply to the use of over-snow vehicles Texas: Application for Expansion Washington, DC 20230–0002, and in the
as defined in the Forest Service’s Travel Under Alternative Site Framework ‘‘Reading Room’’ section of the FTZ
Management Regulations (36 CFR Board’s Web site, which is accessible
212.1). The Forest Supervisor will An application has been submitted to via www.trade.gov/ftz. For further
consider all reasonable alternatives and the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board by information, contact Camille Evans at
decide whether to continue current Port Freeport, grantee of FTZ 149, Camille.Evans@trade.gov or (202) 482–
management of OSV uses on the Plumas requesting authority to expand the zone 2350.
National Forest, implement the under the alternative site framework
(ASF) adopted by the FTZ Board (15 Dated: September 22, 2015.
proposed action, or select an alternative
CFR Sec. 400.2(c)). The ASF is an Andrew McGilvray,
for the management of OSV uses.
option for grantees for the establishment Executive Secretary.
Scoping Process or reorganization of zones and can [FR Doc. 2015–24683 Filed 9–28–15; 8:45 am]
This notice of intent initiates the permit significantly greater flexibility in BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
scoping process, which guides the the designation of new subzones or
development of the environmental ‘‘usage-driven’’ FTZ sites for operators/
impact statement. users located within a grantee’s ‘‘service DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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It is important that reviewers provide area’’ in the context of the FTZ Board’s
their comments at such times and in standard 2,000-acre activation limit for International Trade Administration
such manner that they are useful to the a zone. The application was submitted
University of Pittsburgh, et al.; Notice
agency’s preparation of the pursuant to the Foreign-Trade Zones
of Decision on Application for Duty-
environmental impact statement. Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u),
Free Entry of Scientific Instruments
Written comments should be within the and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR
scope of the proposed action, have a part 400). It was formally docketed on This is a decision pursuant to Section
direct relationship to the proposed September 22, 2015. 6(c) of the Educational, Scientific, and
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| Action | Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement. | |
| Dates | Comments concerning the scope of the analysis must be received by October 29, 2015. The draft environmental impact statement is expected in February 2017 and the final environmental impact statement is expected in August 2017. | |
| Contact | David C. Wood, Acting Public Services and Engineering Staff Officer, Plumas National Forest, 159 Lawrence Street, Quincy, CA 95971, (530) 283-2050; [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 58462 |
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