81_FR_41640 81 FR 41517 - Four Forest Restoration Initiative, Rim Country Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, and Tonto National Forests

81 FR 41517 - Four Forest Restoration Initiative, Rim Country Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, and Tonto National Forests

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 123 (June 27, 2016)

Page Range41517-41518
FR Document2016-15104

The Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, and Tonto National Forests are proposing to conduct restoration activities within 1.24 million acres of ponderosa pine ecosystem over approximately 10 years. Treatment areas are located on the Black Mesa, and Lakeside Ranger Districts of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, the Mogollon and Red Rock Ranger Districts of the Coconino National Forest, and the Payson and Pleasant Valley Ranger Districts of the Tonto National Forest. Project treatments would occur in the vicinity of Happy Jack, Payson, Young, Heber-Overgaard, Show Low, and Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona. The objective of this project is to re-establish forest structure, pattern, and composition, which will lead to increased forest resilience and function. Resiliency increases the ability of ponderosa pine forests to survive natural disturbances such as insects and disease, fire, and climate change.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 123 (Monday, June 27, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 123 (Monday, June 27, 2016)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Four Forest Restoration Initiative, Rim Country Apache-
Sitgreaves, Coconino, and Tonto National Forests

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement.

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SUMMARY: The Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, and Tonto National Forests 
are proposing to conduct restoration activities within 1.24 million 
acres of ponderosa pine ecosystem over approximately 10 years. 
Treatment areas are located on the Black Mesa, and Lakeside Ranger 
Districts of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, the Mogollon and 
Red Rock Ranger Districts of the Coconino National Forest, and the 
Payson and Pleasant Valley Ranger Districts of the Tonto National 
Forest. Project treatments would occur in the vicinity of Happy Jack, 
Payson, Young, Heber-Overgaard, Show Low, and Pinetop-Lakeside, 
Arizona. The objective of this project is to re-establish forest 
structure, pattern, and composition, which will lead to increased 
forest resilience and function. Resiliency increases the ability of 
ponderosa pine forests to survive natural disturbances such as insects 
and disease, fire, and climate change.

DATES: Comments concerning the proposed action in this notice must be 
received by August 11, 2016. The draft environmental impact statement 
is expected in July 2017 and the final environmental impact statement 
is expected in September 2018.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Coconino National Forest, 
Attention: 4FRI, 1824 S. Thompson Street, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001. 
Comments may also be sent via email to [email protected], or via 
facsimile to (928) 527-3620.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Annette Fredette, 4FRI Planning 
Coordinator, at 928-226-4684, or [email protected].
    Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) 
may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Purpose of and Need for Action

    The purpose of the Rim Country Project is to reestablish and 
restore forest structure and pattern, forest health, and vegetation 
composition and diversity in ponderosa pine ecosystems to conditions 
within the natural range of variation, thus moving the project area 
toward the desired conditions. The outcome of improving structure and 
function is increased system resiliency. Resiliency increases the 
ability of an ecosystem to survive natural disturbances such as fire, 
insects and disease, and climate change without changing its inherent 
function.
    This project is needed to: Increase forest resiliency and 
sustainability, reduce risk of undesirable fire effects, improve 
terrestrial and aquatic species habitat, improve the condition and 
function of streams and springs, restore woody riparian vegetation, 
preserve cultural resources, and support sustainable forest products 
industries.

Proposed Action

    To meet the purpose and need for the Rim Country Project and move 
the project area toward desired conditions, the Apache-Sitgreaves, 
Coconino, and Tonto National Forests propose mechanical thinning, 
prescribed fire, and other restoration activities throughout the 
project area that would make the forest more resilient to natural 
disturbances such as fire, insects and disease, and climate change. 
Restoration activities are needed to maintain or restore forest 
structure and pattern, desired fire regimes, and watershed and 
ecosystem function in ponderosa pine, ponderosa pine-Gambel oak, 
ponderosa pine-evergreen oak, frequent fire mixed conifer (dry mixed 
conifer), aspen, and grassland cover types, moving them toward 
conditions within the natural range of variation. Facilitative 
operations may be needed in other cover types (such as pinyon juniper) 
to enable or complete treatments in target cover types, by reducing 
uncharacteristic fire risk, reducing ground disturbance from fireline 
construction, or improving operability. Restoration activities proposed 
for the Rim Country project area include:
     Mechanically thin trees and/or implement prescribed fire 
on approximately 952,330 acres.
    [cir] Mechanically thin trees and implement prescribed fire on 
approximately 1,260 acres in the Long Valley Experimental Forest (in 
coordination with the Rocky Mountain Research Station).
    [cir] Implement prescribed fire alone on approximately 45,290 
acres.
    [cir] Mechanically thin and/or implement prescribed fire on 
approximately 68,360 acres of Mexican spotted owl (MSO) protected 
activity centers (PACs), approximately 128,800 acres of MSO recovery 
habitat, and approximately 500,940 acres of northern goshawk habitat.
    [cir] Mechanically thin trees and/or implement prescribed fire to 
restore approximately 40,760 acres of grasslands and meadows (includes 
21,550 acres of grassland cover type).
    [cir] Conduct facilitative operations (thin and/or burn) on up to 
157,270 acres of non-target cover types to support treatments in target 
cover types.

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    [cir] Planting, burning, and other activities to encourage 
reforestation on approximately 69,360 acres of understocked areas that 
were previously forested.
     Decommission approximately 230 miles of existing system 
and unauthorized roads on the Coconino and Apache-Sitgreaves NFs.
     Decommission approximately 20 miles of unauthorized roads 
on the Tonto NF.
     Improve approximately 150 miles of existing non-system 
roads and construct approximately 350 miles of temporary roads for haul 
access; decommission when treatments are completed.
     Relocate and reconstruct existing open roads adversely 
affecting water quality and natural resources, or of concern to human 
safety.
     Restore hydrologic function and vegetation on 
approximately 9,570 acres of meadows.
     Restore approximately 184 springs.
     Restore function in up to 470 miles of riparian streams 
and intermittent and ephemeral stream channels (non-riparian).
     Restore up to 360 miles of stream habitat for threatened, 
endangered, and sensitive aquatic species.
     Construct up to 200 miles of protective barriers around 
springs, aspen, Bebb's willows, and big-tooth maples, as needed for 
restoration.

Possible Alternatives

    A full range of alternatives to the proposed action, including a no 
action alternative, will be considered. The no action alternative 
represents no change and serves as the baseline for the comparison of 
the action alternatives.

Forest Plan Amendments

    To meet the project's purpose and need, the existing Coconino and 
Tonto Forest Plans would need to be amended to provide for areas of 
grass, forbs, and shrubs interspersed with tree groups and allow for 
treatments to move tree group patterns, interspaces, and stand density 
toward the natural range of variability. Amending these forest plans 
would allow for treatments that improve MSO nesting and roosting 
habitat as defined in the Mexican spotted owl recovery plan. The 
desired conditions related in the project's purpose and need are 
consistent with the revised Apache-Sitgreaves Forest Plan. Amendments 
to the Coconino and Tonto Forest Plans would provide consistency in 
meeting desired conditions for ponderosa pine and mixed conifer forests 
across the Rim Country project area.

Lead and Cooperating Agencies

    Cooperating Agency status has been designated to the Arizona Game 
and Fish Department (Department) to assist the Apache-Sitgreaves, 
Tonto, and Coconino National Forests in the preparation of the 4FRI Rim 
Country EIS, pursuant to the terms the Master Memorandum of 
Understanding (10-MU-11031600-019) between the Department and the 
Forest Service.

Responsible Official

    The responsible officials are the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, and 
Tonto National Forest Supervisors.

Nature of Decision To Be Made

    Given the purpose and need of the project, the forest supervisors 
will review the proposed action, other alternatives, and the 
environmental effects analysis in order to determine: (1) Which 
alternative, or combination of alternatives, should be implemented; (2) 
the location and treatment methods for all restoration activities; (3) 
the design features, mitigation measures and monitoring requirements; 
and, (4) consistency with the forest plans in place at the time of the 
decision and the need for amendments.

Scoping Process

    This notice of intent initiates the scoping process for the 4FRI 
Rim Country Project, which guides the development of the environmental 
impact statement. Public meetings are planned during the scoping period 
for the purposes of discussing and gathering comments on the proposed 
action. Meetings are planned on Thursday, July 14 in Show Low, AZ, and 
on Thursday, July 21 in Payson, AZ. For times and locations and other 
scheduled meetings, please visit the 4FRI Web site: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/4FRIRimCountry. Please contact Annette Fredette at 
(928) 226-4684 for additional information.
    The intent of this comment period is to provide those interested in 
or affected by this proposed action with an opportunity to make their 
concerns known. Written, hand-delivered, electronic, and facsimile 
comments concerning this proposed action will be accepted. We invite 
you to provide any substantive comments you might have regarding the 
proposed action for the 4FRI Rim Country Project, those that are within 
the scope of the project and the decision to be made, are specific to 
the proposed activities and the project area, and have a direct 
relationship to the project. Please provide supporting reasons for us 
to consider. If you cite or include references with your comments, you 
need to state specifically how those references relate to the proposed 
action. Please include hard copies or internet links to any references 
to which you refer. 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. Therefore, 
comments should be provided prior to the close of the comment period 
and should clearly articulate the reviewer's concerns and contentions.
    This proposed project is an action implementing three land 
management plans and is subject to the objection process described in 
36 CFR 218 Subparts A and B. As such, individuals and organizations 
wishing to be eligible to file a predecisional objection must meet the 
information requirements in 36 CFR 218. Names and contact information 
submitted with comments will become part of the public record and may 
be released under the Freedom of Information Act. However, comments 
submitted anonymously will also be accepted and considered.

    Dated: June 20, 2016.
Scott Russell,
4FRI Chief Executive.
[FR Doc. 2016-15104 Filed 6-24-16; 8:45 am]
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                                                     5. Permittee (grazing or other land use              SUMMARY:   The Apache-Sitgreaves,                        This project is needed to: Increase
                                                  within the Black Hills area);                           Coconino, and Tonto National Forests                   forest resiliency and sustainability,
                                                     6. Nationally recognized                             are proposing to conduct restoration                   reduce risk of undesirable fire effects,
                                                  environmental organizations;                            activities within 1.24 million acres of                improve terrestrial and aquatic species
                                                     7. Regionally or locally recognized                  ponderosa pine ecosystem over                          habitat, improve the condition and
                                                  environmental organizations;                            approximately 10 years. Treatment areas                function of streams and springs, restore
                                                     8. Dispersed recreation;                             are located on the Black Mesa, and                     woody riparian vegetation, preserve
                                                     9. Archeology or history;                            Lakeside Ranger Districts of the Apache-               cultural resources, and support
                                                     10. Nationally or regionally                         Sitgreaves National Forest, the Mogollon               sustainable forest products industries.
                                                  recognized sportsmen’s groups, such as                  and Red Rock Ranger Districts of the                   Proposed Action
                                                  anglers or hunters;                                     Coconino National Forest, and the
                                                     11. South Dakota State-elected offices;              Payson and Pleasant Valley Ranger                         To meet the purpose and need for the
                                                     12. Wyoming State-elected offices;                   Districts of the Tonto National Forest.                Rim Country Project and move the
                                                     13. South Dakota or Wyoming county-                  Project treatments would occur in the                  project area toward desired conditions,
                                                  or local-elected officials;                             vicinity of Happy Jack, Payson, Young,                 the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, and
                                                     14. Tribal government elected or-                    Heber-Overgaard, Show Low, and                         Tonto National Forests propose
                                                  appointed officials;                                    Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona. The                         mechanical thinning, prescribed fire,
                                                     15. South Dakota State natural                       objective of this project is to re-establish           and other restoration activities
                                                  resource agency official; and                           forest structure, pattern, and                         throughout the project area that would
                                                     16. Wyoming State natural resource                   composition, which will lead to                        make the forest more resilient to natural
                                                  agency official.                                        increased forest resilience and function.              disturbances such as fire, insects and
                                                     The members of the Board will elect                  Resiliency increases the ability of                    disease, and climate change. Restoration
                                                  and determine the responsibilities of the               ponderosa pine forests to survive                      activities are needed to maintain or
                                                  Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson.                   natural disturbances such as insects and               restore forest structure and pattern,
                                                  In the absence of the Chairperson, the                  disease, fire, and climate change.                     desired fire regimes, and watershed and
                                                  Vice-Chairperson will act in the                                                                               ecosystem function in ponderosa pine,
                                                                                                          DATES: Comments concerning the
                                                  Chairperson’s stead. The Forest                                                                                ponderosa pine-Gambel oak, ponderosa
                                                                                                          proposed action in this notice must be                 pine-evergreen oak, frequent fire mixed
                                                  Supervisor of the Black Hills National
                                                                                                          received by August 11, 2016. The draft                 conifer (dry mixed conifer), aspen, and
                                                  Forest serves as the Designated Federal
                                                                                                          environmental impact statement is                      grassland cover types, moving them
                                                  Officer (DFO) under sections 10(e) and
                                                                                                          expected in July 2017 and the final                    toward conditions within the natural
                                                  (f) of the Federal Advisory Committee
                                                                                                          environmental impact statement is                      range of variation. Facilitative
                                                  Act (5 U.S.C. App. II).
                                                                                                          expected in September 2018.                            operations may be needed in other cover
                                                     Members will serve without
                                                  compensation, but may be reimbursed                     ADDRESSES: Send written comments to                    types (such as pinyon juniper) to enable
                                                  for travel expenses while performing                    Coconino National Forest, Attention:                   or complete treatments in target cover
                                                  duties on behalf of the Board, subject to               4FRI, 1824 S. Thompson Street,                         types, by reducing uncharacteristic fire
                                                  approval by the DFO.                                    Flagstaff, Arizona 86001. Comments                     risk, reducing ground disturbance from
                                                     Equal opportunity practices are                      may also be sent via email to                          fireline construction, or improving
                                                  followed in all appointments to the                     4FRI_comments@fs.fed.us, or via                        operability. Restoration activities
                                                  Board in accordance with USDA                           facsimile to (928) 527–3620.                           proposed for the Rim Country project
                                                  policies. To ensure that the                            FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                       area include:
                                                  recommendations of the Board have                       Annette Fredette, 4FRI Planning                           • Mechanically thin trees and/or
                                                  been taken into account the needs of                    Coordinator, at 928–226–4684, or                       implement prescribed fire on
                                                  diverse groups served by USDA, the                      4FRI_comments@fs.fed.us.                               approximately 952,330 acres.
                                                  membership shall include to the extent                     Individuals who use                                    Æ Mechanically thin trees and
                                                  practicable, individuals with                           telecommunication devices for the deaf                 implement prescribed fire on
                                                  demonstrated ability to represent the                   (TDD) may call the Federal Information                 approximately 1,260 acres in the Long
                                                  needs of all racial and ethnic groups,                  Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339                 Valley Experimental Forest (in
                                                  women and men, and persons with                         between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern                     coordination with the Rocky Mountain
                                                  disabilities.                                           Time, Monday through Friday.                           Research Station).
                                                                                                                                                                    Æ Implement prescribed fire alone on
                                                    Dated: June 20, 2016.                                 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                             approximately 45,290 acres.
                                                  Gregory L. Parham,                                                                                                Æ Mechanically thin and/or
                                                                                                          Purpose of and Need for Action
                                                  Assistant Secretary for Administration.                                                                        implement prescribed fire on
                                                  [FR Doc. 2016–15127 Filed 6–24–16; 8:45 am]               The purpose of the Rim Country                       approximately 68,360 acres of Mexican
                                                  BILLING CODE 3411–15–P                                  Project is to reestablish and restore                  spotted owl (MSO) protected activity
                                                                                                          forest structure and pattern, forest                   centers (PACs), approximately 128,800
                                                                                                          health, and vegetation composition and                 acres of MSO recovery habitat, and
                                                  DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE                               diversity in ponderosa pine ecosystems                 approximately 500,940 acres of northern
                                                                                                          to conditions within the natural range of              goshawk habitat.
                                                  Forest Service                                          variation, thus moving the project area                   Æ Mechanically thin trees and/or
                                                                                                          toward the desired conditions. The                     implement prescribed fire to restore
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                                                  Four Forest Restoration Initiative, Rim                 outcome of improving structure and                     approximately 40,760 acres of
                                                  Country Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino,                    function is increased system resiliency.               grasslands and meadows (includes
                                                  and Tonto National Forests                              Resiliency increases the ability of an                 21,550 acres of grassland cover type).
                                                  AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.                           ecosystem to survive natural                              Æ Conduct facilitative operations
                                                                                                          disturbances such as fire, insects and                 (thin and/or burn) on up to 157,270
                                                  ACTION:Notice of intent to prepare an
                                                                                                          disease, and climate change without                    acres of non-target cover types to
                                                  environmental impact statement.
                                                                                                          changing its inherent function.                        support treatments in target cover types.


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                                                    Æ Planting, burning, and other                        Lead and Cooperating Agencies                          you need to state specifically how those
                                                  activities to encourage reforestation on                  Cooperating Agency status has been                   references relate to the proposed action.
                                                  approximately 69,360 acres of                           designated to the Arizona Game and                     Please include hard copies or internet
                                                  understocked areas that were previously                 Fish Department (Department) to assist                 links to any references to which you
                                                  forested.                                               the Apache-Sitgreaves, Tonto, and                      refer. It is important that reviewers
                                                    • Decommission approximately 230                      Coconino National Forests in the                       provide their comments at such times
                                                  miles of existing system and                            preparation of the 4FRI Rim Country                    and in such manner that they are useful
                                                  unauthorized roads on the Coconino                      EIS, pursuant to the terms the Master                  to the agency’s preparation of the
                                                  and Apache-Sitgreaves NFs.                              Memorandum of Understanding (10–                       environmental impact statement.
                                                    • Decommission approximately 20                       MU–11031600–019) between the                           Therefore, comments should be
                                                  miles of unauthorized roads on the                      Department and the Forest Service.                     provided prior to the close of the
                                                  Tonto NF.                                                                                                      comment period and should clearly
                                                    • Improve approximately 150 miles of                  Responsible Official                                   articulate the reviewer’s concerns and
                                                  existing non-system roads and construct                   The responsible officials are the                    contentions.
                                                  approximately 350 miles of temporary                    Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, and                          This proposed project is an action
                                                  roads for haul access; decommission                     Tonto National Forest Supervisors.                     implementing three land management
                                                  when treatments are completed.                                                                                 plans and is subject to the objection
                                                                                                          Nature of Decision To Be Made                          process described in 36 CFR 218
                                                    • Relocate and reconstruct existing
                                                  open roads adversely affecting water                       Given the purpose and need of the                   Subparts A and B. As such, individuals
                                                  quality and natural resources, or of                    project, the forest supervisors will                   and organizations wishing to be eligible
                                                  concern to human safety.                                review the proposed action, other                      to file a predecisional objection must
                                                                                                          alternatives, and the environmental                    meet the information requirements in 36
                                                    • Restore hydrologic function and
                                                                                                          effects analysis in order to determine:                CFR 218. Names and contact
                                                  vegetation on approximately 9,570 acres
                                                                                                          (1) Which alternative, or combination of               information submitted with comments
                                                  of meadows.
                                                                                                          alternatives, should be implemented; (2)               will become part of the public record
                                                    • Restore approximately 184 springs.                                                                         and may be released under the Freedom
                                                                                                          the location and treatment methods for
                                                    • Restore function in up to 470 miles                 all restoration activities; (3) the design             of Information Act. However, comments
                                                  of riparian streams and intermittent and                features, mitigation measures and                      submitted anonymously will also be
                                                  ephemeral stream channels (non-                         monitoring requirements; and, (4)                      accepted and considered.
                                                  riparian).                                              consistency with the forest plans in
                                                    • Restore up to 360 miles of stream                                                                            Dated: June 20, 2016.
                                                                                                          place at the time of the decision and the              Scott Russell,
                                                  habitat for threatened, endangered, and                 need for amendments.
                                                  sensitive aquatic species.                                                                                     4FRI Chief Executive.
                                                    • Construct up to 200 miles of                        Scoping Process                                        [FR Doc. 2016–15104 Filed 6–24–16; 8:45 am]
                                                  protective barriers around springs,                       This notice of intent initiates the                  BILLING CODE 3410–11–P
                                                  aspen, Bebb’s willows, and big-tooth                    scoping process for the 4FRI Rim
                                                  maples, as needed for restoration.                      Country Project, which guides the
                                                                                                          development of the environmental                       DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
                                                  Possible Alternatives
                                                                                                          impact statement. Public meetings are
                                                     A full range of alternatives to the                  planned during the scoping period for                  National Telecommunications and
                                                  proposed action, including a no action                  the purposes of discussing and                         Information Administration
                                                  alternative, will be considered. The no                 gathering comments on the proposed
                                                  action alternative represents no change                                                                        First Responder Network Authority;
                                                                                                          action. Meetings are planned on
                                                  and serves as the baseline for the                                                                             First Responder Network Authority
                                                                                                          Thursday, July 14 in Show Low, AZ,
                                                  comparison of the action alternatives.                                                                         Board Meetings
                                                                                                          and on Thursday, July 21 in Payson, AZ.
                                                  Forest Plan Amendments                                  For times and locations and other                      AGENCY: First Responder Network
                                                                                                          scheduled meetings, please visit the                   Authority, U.S. Department of
                                                    To meet the project’s purpose and                     4FRI Web site: http://www.fs.usda.gov/                 Commerce.
                                                  need, the existing Coconino and Tonto                   goto/4FRIRimCountry. Please contact                    ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
                                                  Forest Plans would need to be amended                   Annette Fredette at (928) 226–4684 for
                                                  to provide for areas of grass, forbs, and               additional information.                                SUMMARY:  The Board of the First
                                                  shrubs interspersed with tree groups                      The intent of this comment period is                 Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)
                                                  and allow for treatments to move tree                   to provide those interested in or affected             will convene an open public meeting on
                                                  group patterns, interspaces, and stand                  by this proposed action with an                        June 30, 2016, preceded by open public
                                                  density toward the natural range of                     opportunity to make their concerns                     meetings of the Board Committees on
                                                  variability. Amending these forest plans                known. Written, hand-delivered,                        June 29, 2016.
                                                  would allow for treatments that improve                 electronic, and facsimile comments                     DATES: On June 29, 2016 between 1 p.m.
                                                  MSO nesting and roosting habitat as                     concerning this proposed action will be                and 3:30 p.m. CST, there will be an
                                                  defined in the Mexican spotted owl                      accepted. We invite you to provide any                 open public joint meeting of the
                                                  recovery plan. The desired conditions                   substantive comments you might have                    FirstNet Governance and Personnel,
                                                  related in the project’s purpose and                    regarding the proposed action for the                  Finance, Technology, and Consultation
                                                  need are consistent with the revised                    4FRI Rim Country Project, those that are               and Outreach Committees. The full
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                                                  Apache-Sitgreaves Forest Plan.                          within the scope of the project and the                FirstNet Board will hold an open public
                                                  Amendments to the Coconino and                          decision to be made, are specific to the               meeting on June 30, 2016 between 8:30
                                                  Tonto Forest Plans would provide                        proposed activities and the project area,              a.m. and 12 p.m. CST.
                                                  consistency in meeting desired                          and have a direct relationship to the                  ADDRESSES: The meetings on June 29–
                                                  conditions for ponderosa pine and                       project. Please provide supporting                     30, 2016, will be held at W Chicago—
                                                  mixed conifer forests across the Rim                    reasons for us to consider. If you cite or             City Center, 172 West Adams Street,
                                                  Country project area.                                   include references with your comments,                 Chicago, IL 60603.


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Document Created: 2016-06-25 02:06:33
Document Modified: 2016-06-25 02:06:33
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement.
DatesComments concerning the proposed action in this notice must be received by August 11, 2016. The draft environmental impact statement is expected in July 2017 and the final environmental impact statement is expected in September 2018.
ContactAnnette Fredette, 4FRI Planning Coordinator, at 928-226-4684, or [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 41517 

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