81 FR 71042 - Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 199 (October 14, 2016)

Page Range		71042-71043
FR Document		2016-24828

The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council (Council) will meet in Sandpoint, Idaho. The Council is authorized under Section 5(d) of the National Trails System Act of 1968 (Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Additional information concerning the Council, including the meeting summary/minutes, can be found by visiting the Council's Web site at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/pnt/working-together/advisory-committees.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council 
(Council) will meet in Sandpoint, Idaho. The Council is authorized 
under Section 5(d) of the National Trails System Act of 1968 (Act) and 
operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). 
Additional information concerning the Council, including the meeting 
summary/minutes, can be found by visiting the Council's Web site at: 
http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/pnt/working-together/advisory-committees.

DATES: The meeting will be held on the following dates and times:

     Wednesday, October 14, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
PDT

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     Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT

    All meetings are subject to cancellation. For updated status of 
meeting prior to attendance, please contact the person listed under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Best Western Edgewater 
Resort, 56 Bridge Street, Sandpoint, Idaho. Written comments may be 
submitted as described under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. All comments, 
including names and addresses, when provided, are placed in the record 
and available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect 
comments received at the Pacific Northwest Regional Office of the 
United States Forest Service: 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97204. 
Please call ahead at 503-808-2468 to facilitate entry into the 
building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt McGrath, Pacific Northwest 
National Scenic Trail Program Manager, by phone at 425-583-9304, or by 
email at [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 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through 
Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the meeting is to provide:
    1. Overview of legislation, policy, and interagency planning 
requirements for National Scenic Trails;
    2. Discussion of planning approach, process, and schedule for the 
Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail comprehensive plan; and
    3. Recommendations regarding the work, priorities, and schedule for 
the Advisory Council.
    The meeting is open to the public. The agenda will include time for 
people to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals 
wishing to make an oral statement should submit a request in writing by 
October 2, 2015, to be scheduled on the agenda. Anyone who would like 
to bring related matters to the attention of the Council may file 
written statements with the Council's staff before or after the 
meeting. Written comments and time requests for oral comments must be 
sent to Matt McGrath, Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Program 
Manager, 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 3A, Everett, Washington 98201, or 
by email to [email protected].
    Meeting Accommodations: If you are a person requiring reasonable 
accommodation, please make requests in advance for sign language 
interpreting, assistive listening devices or other reasonable 
accommodation for access to the facility or proceedings by contacting 
the person listed in the section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT. All reasonable accommodation requests are managed on a case by 
case basis.

    Dated: September 26, 2016.
Dianne C. Guidry,
Deputy Regional Forester.
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application submitted by the applicant Forest Service are implemented as draft EIS. Refer to Docket CP16–10–000
to the BLM on April 5, 2016 to needed. (Mountain Valley Pipeline) in all
construct, operate, maintain, and Proposed Amendment 3: The LRMP correspondence to ensure that your
eventually decommission a new 42- would be amended to allow the comments are correctly filed in the
inch-diameter natural gas pipeline removal of old growth trees within the record. You may submit comments to
across approximately 3.4 miles of lands construction corridor of the Mountain the FERC using one of the methods
managed by the USFS and about 125 Valley Pipeline. (Reference LRMP listed in the ADDRESSES section above.
feet of federal lands managed by the Standard FW–77) Only those who submit timely and
USACE. Proposed Amendment 4: The LRMP specific written comments regarding the
The USFS’s purpose and need for the would be amended to allow the proposed project during a public
proposed action is to evaluate the Mountain Valley Pipeline to cross the comment period are eligible to file an
following amendments to the LRMP for Appalachian National Scenic Trail on objection with the USFS. Before
the Jefferson National Forest and to Peters Mountain. The Scenic Integrity including your address, phone number,
consider issuing a concurrence to the Objective for the Rx 4A area and the email address, or other personal
BLM for the right-of-way grant. Trail will be changed from High to identifying information in your
The first type of LRMP amendment Moderate. This amendment also comments, you should be aware that the
would be a ‘‘plan-level amendment’’ requires the SIO of Moderate to be entire text of your comments—including
that would change land allocations. achieved within five to ten years your personal identifying information—
This would change future management following completion of the project to would be publicly available through the
direction for the lands reallocated to the allow for vegetation growth. FERC eLibrary system, if you file your
new management prescription (Rx) and (Reference LRMP Standards 4A–021 comments with the Secretary of the
is required by LRMP Standard FW–248. and 4A–028) FERC.
Proposed Amendment 1: The LRMP The decision for a right-of-way grant Responsible Official for USFS LRMP
would be amended to reallocate 186 across federal lands would be Amendments: The Forest Supervisor for
acres to the Management Prescription documented in a Record of Decision the George Washington and Jefferson
5C–Designated Utility Corridors from (ROD) issued by the BLM. The BLM’s National Forests is the Responsible
these Rxs: 4J–Urban/Suburban decision to issue, condition, or deny a Official for the LRMP Amendments.
Interface (56 acres); 6C–Old Growth right of way would be subject to BLM Authority: 40 CFR 1506.6, 40 CFR 1506.10,
Forest Communities-Disturbance administrative review procedures 43 CFR 1610.2.
Associated (19 ac); and 8A1–Mix of established in 43 CFR 2881.10 and the Dated: September 21, 2016.
Successional Habitats in Forested procedures established in section 313(b) Karen Mouritsen,
Landscapes (111 acres). of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The
State Director, Eastern States.
Rx 5C–Designated Utility Corridors USFS concurrence to BLM to issue the
contain special uses which serve a Dated: September 13, 2016.
right-of-way grant would not be a
public benefit by providing a reliable decision subject to the NEPA and Joby P. Timm,
supply of electricity, natural gas, or therefore would not be subject to USFS Forest Supervisor, George Washington and
water essential to local, regional, and administrative review procedures. The Jefferson National Forests.
national economies. The new Rx 5C USFS would issue its own draft ROD for [FR Doc. 2016–24833 Filed 10–13–16; 8:45 am]
land allocation would be 500 feet wide the LRMP amendments that would be BILLING CODE 3411–15–P
(250 feet wide on each side of the subject to administrative review prior to
pipeline), with two exceptions: (1) The final decision. Proposed Amendment 1
area where the pipeline crosses Rx 4A– was developed in accordance to 36 CFR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Appalachian National Scenic Trail part 219 (2012 version) regulations and
Corridor would remain in Rx 4A; and Forest Service
would be subject to the administrative
(2) the new 5C area would not cross into review procedures under 36 CFR part Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail
Peters Mountain Wilderness so the Rx 219 subpart B. Proposed Amendments Advisory Council
5C area would be less than 500 feet 2, 3 and 4 were developed in
wide along the boundary of the accordance to 36 CFR part 219 (2012) AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
Wilderness. regulations but would be subject to the ACTION: Notice of meeting.
The second type of amendment would administrative review procedures under
be a ‘‘project-specific amendment’’ that 36 CFR part 218 regulations subparts A SUMMARY: The Pacific Northwest
would apply only to the construction and B, per 36 CFR 219.59(b). Refer to National Scenic Trail Advisory Council
and operation of this pipeline. The the applicable administrative review (Council) will meet in Sandpoint, Idaho.
following standards would require a regulations for eligibility requirements. The Council is authorized under Section
temporary ‘‘waiver’’ to allow the project The BLM is requesting public 5(d) of the National Trails System Act
to proceed. These amendments would comments on the issuance of a right-of- of 1968 (Act) and operates in
not change LRMP requirements for other way grant that would allow the MVP to compliance with the Federal Advisory
projects or authorize any other actions. be constructed on Federal lands Committee Act (FACA). Additional
Proposed Amendment 2: The LRMP managed by the USFS and USACE. The information concerning the Council,
would be amended to allow USFS is requesting public comments on including the meeting summary/
construction of the Mountain Valley the consideration of submitting a minutes, can be found by visiting the
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Pipeline to exceed restrictions on soil concurrence to BLM and the draft Council’s Web site at: http://
conditions and riparian corridor amendments of the LRMP to allow for www.fs.usda.gov/main/pnt/working-
conditions as described in LRMP the MVP Project on the Jefferson together/advisory-committees.
standards FW–5, FW–9, FW–13, FW– National Forest. All comments must be DATES: The meeting will be held on the
14 and 11–017, provided that submitted to the FERC, the Lead Federal following dates and times:
mitigation measures or project Agency within the timeframe stated in • Wednesday, October 14, 2015 from
requirements agreed upon by the FERC’s Notice of Availability for their 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT

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• Thursday, October 15, 2015 from interpreting, assistive listening devices Public Comment
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT or other reasonable accommodation for The time provided for public
All meetings are subject to access to the facility or proceedings by statements will depend upon the
cancellation. For updated status of contacting the person listed in the number of people who wish to speak.
meeting prior to attendance, please section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Speakers should assume that their
contact the person listed under FOR CONTACT. All reasonable
presentations will be limited to three
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. accommodation requests are managed minutes or less, but commenters may
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at on a case by case basis. submit written statements for the
the Best Western Edgewater Resort, 56 Dated: September 26, 2016. record.
Bridge Street, Sandpoint, Idaho. Written Dianne C. Guidry,
comments may be submitted as Contact Person for Further Information
Deputy Regional Forester.
described under SUPPLEMENTARY [FR Doc. 2016–24828 Filed 10–13–16; 8:45 am] Hillary Cohen, Communication
INFORMATION. All comments, including BILLING CODE 3411–15–P Manager, at public@csb.gov or (202)
names and addresses, when provided, 446–8094. Further information about
are placed in the record and available this public meeting can be found on the
for public inspection and copying. The CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD CSB Web site at: www.csb.gov.
public may inspect comments received INVESTIGATION BOARD Dated: October 11, 2016.
at the Pacific Northwest Regional Office
Kara A. Wenzel,
of the United States Forest Service: 1220 Sunshine Act Meeting Acting General Counsel, Chemical Safety and
SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97204.
Hazard Investigation Board.
Please call ahead at 503–808–2468 to TIME AND DATE: October 20, 2016 1:00
p.m. EDT. [FR Doc. 2016–24970 Filed 10–12–16; 11:15 am]
facilitate entry into the building.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt PLACE: U.S. Chemical Safety Board,
McGrath, Pacific Northwest National 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite 910,
Scenic Trail Program Manager, by Washington, DC 20006.
phone at 425–583–9304, or by email at STATUS: Open to the public.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
mtmcgrath@fs.fed.us. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The
Individuals who use Chemical Safety and Hazard Census Bureau
telecommunication devices for the deaf Investigation Board (CSB) will convene
(TDD) may call the Federal Information a public meeting on October 20, 2016, Proposed Information Collection;
Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 starting at 1:00 p.m. EDT in Washington, Comment Request; Questionnaire for
between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., DC, at the CSB offices located at 1750 Building Permit Official
Eastern Standard Time, Monday Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 910.
through Friday. AGENCY: U.S. Census Bureau,
The Board will discuss open
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Commerce.
investigations, the status of audits from
purpose of the meeting is to provide: the Office of the Inspector General; ACTION: Notice.
1. Overview of legislation, policy, and financial and organizational updates,
interagency planning requirements for SUMMARY: The Department of
and a review of the agency’s action plan.
National Scenic Trails; Commerce, as part of its continuing
An opportunity for public comment will
2. Discussion of planning approach, effort to reduce paperwork and
be provided.
process, and schedule for the Pacific respondent burden, invites the general
Northwest National Scenic Trail Additional Information public and other Federal agencies to
comprehensive plan; and The meeting is free and open to the take this opportunity to comment on
3. Recommendations regarding the public. If you require a translator or proposed and/or continuing information
work, priorities, and schedule for the interpreter, please notify the individual collections, as required by the
Advisory Council. listed below as the ‘‘Contact Person for Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The meeting is open to the public. Further Information,’’ at least three DATES: To ensure consideration, written
The agenda will include time for people business days prior to the meeting. comments must be submitted on or
to make oral statements of three minutes A conference call line will be before December 13, 2016.
or less. Individuals wishing to make an provided for those who cannot attend in ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
oral statement should submit a request person. Please use the following dial-in to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental
in writing by October 2, 2015, to be number to join the conference: 1–888– Paperwork Clearance Officer,
scheduled on the agenda. Anyone who 862–6557 Confirmation Number Department of Commerce, Room 6616,
would like to bring related matters to 43587416. 14th and Constitution Avenue NW.,
the attention of the Council may file The CSB is an independent federal Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
written statements with the Council’s agency charged with investigating Internet at jjessup@doc.gov).
staff before or after the meeting. Written accidents and hazards that result, or
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
comments and time requests for oral may result, in the catastrophic release of
extremely hazardous substances. The Requests for additional information or
comments must be sent to Matt
agency’s Board Members are appointed copies of the information collection
McGrath, Pacific Northwest National
by the President and confirmed by the instrument(s) and instructions should
Scenic Trail Program Manager, 2930
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Senate. CSB investigations look into all be directed to Erica Filipek, U.S. Census
Wetmore Avenue, Suite 3A, Everett,
aspects of chemical accidents and Bureau, MCD, CENHQ Room 7K057,
Washington 98201, or by email to
hazards, including physical causes such 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC
mtmcgrath@fs.fed.us.
Meeting Accommodations: If you are as equipment failure as well as 20233, telephone (301) 763–5161 (or via
a person requiring reasonable inadequacies in regulations, industry the Internet at Erica.Mary.Filipek@
accommodation, please make requests standards, and safety management census.gov).
in advance for sign language systems. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice of meeting.
Dates		The meeting will be held on the following dates and times:
Contact		Matt McGrath, Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Program Manager, by phone at 425-583-9304, or by email at [email protected]
FR Citation		81 FR 71042

81 FR 71042 - Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council

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