82_FR_15077 82 FR 15021 - Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests; Idaho; Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Clear Creek Integrated Restoration Project

82 FR 15021 - Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests; Idaho; Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Clear Creek Integrated Restoration Project

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 56 (March 24, 2017)

Page Range15021-15022
FR Document2017-05825

The U.S. Forest Service is giving notice of its intent to prepare a SEIS for the Clear Creek Integrated Restoration Project on the Moose Creek Ranger District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, Idaho. Cheryl Probert, Forest Supervisor, has withdrawn the February 2016 Record of Decision (ROD) for this project. Supervisor Probert plans to prepare a SEIS to further review the project alternatives and analysis, to correct and update information that was presented in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), and to consider information that has become available since the FEIS was published in September 2015.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 56 (Friday, March 24, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 56 (Friday, March 24, 2017)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-05825]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests; Idaho; Nez Perce-
Clearwater National Forests Clear Creek Integrated Restoration Project

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare a Supplemental Environmental 
Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Clear Creek Integrated Restoration 
Project.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Forest Service is giving notice of its intent to 
prepare a SEIS for the Clear Creek Integrated Restoration Project on 
the Moose Creek Ranger District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National 
Forests, Idaho. Cheryl Probert, Forest Supervisor, has withdrawn the 
February 2016 Record of Decision (ROD) for this project. Supervisor 
Probert plans to prepare a SEIS to further review the project 
alternatives and analysis, to correct and update information that was 
presented in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), and to 
consider information that has become available since the FEIS was 
published in September 2015.

    Authority: This NOI is being published pursuant to regulations 
(40 CFR 1508.22) implementing the procedural provisions of the 
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended (42 
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).

    Scoping: A NOI published on January 6, 2012 initiated the scoping 
period for the Clear Creek Integrated Restoration Project. A legal 
notice advertising the start of a 30-day scoping period was advertised 
in the Lewiston, Idaho Lewiston Tribune on December 30, 2011. In 
accordance with 40 CFR 1502.9(c)(4), there will be no scoping conducted 
for this SEIS. The scope of the Clear Creek Integrated Restoration FEIS 
established the scope for this SEIS.
    The SEIS will be advertised for public comment as required by 40 
CFR 1503.1. The Draft SEIS will be announced for public review and 
comment in the Federal Register, on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National 
Forests' project Web site, and in the Lewiston, Idaho Lewiston Tribune, 
as well as other local media.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lois Hill, Environmental Coordinator, 
(208) 935-4258.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The US Forest Service is announcing its 
intent to prepare a SEIS for the Clear Creek Integrated Restoration 
Project. The SEIS will supplement the analysis from the Clear Creek 
Integrated Restoration FEIS (2015) by providing an updated analysis of 
the environmental effects. The Clear Creek Integrated Restoration FEIS 
evaluated the potential effects of four alternatives, including No 
Action and three action alternatives.
    The Nez Perce-Clearwater Forest Supervisor will issue a new ROD 
after evaluating the SEIS and public comments. An objection period for 
the new ROD will be provided, consistent with 36 CFR part 218.

Responsible Official and Lead Agency

    The USDA Forest Service is the lead agency for this proposal. The 
Nez Perce-Clearwater Forest Supervisor is the responsible official.

Nature of Decision To Be Made

    Whether to adopt the proposed action, in whole or in part, or 
another

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alternative; and what mitigation measures and management requirements 
will be implemented.

    Dated: March 17, 2017.
Jeanne M. Higgins,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2017-05825 Filed 3-23-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3411-15-P

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 56 / Friday, March 24, 2017 / Notices 15021 construction, 9.1 miles of trail co- specific project monitoring Decision (ROD) for this project. designated on existing roads, 5.1 miles requirements are needed to assure Supervisor Probert plans to prepare a of trails being un-designated, and 18.7 project design criteria and mitigation SEIS to further review the project miles of trail remaining on the system. measures are implemented and alternatives and analysis, to correct and Preliminary connectivity corridors effective, and to evaluate the success of update information that was presented have been identified between late and the project objectives. in the Final Environmental Impact old structure stands to allow for Statement (FEIS), and to consider movement of old-growth dependent Scoping Process information that has become available species. The goal of creating This notice of intent initiates the since the FEIS was published in ‘‘connectivity’’ is to manage stands in scoping process, which guides the September 2015. corridors at higher canopy densities development of the environmental Authority: This NOI is being published when compared to more intensively impact statement. The interdisciplinary pursuant to regulations (40 CFR 1508.22) managed stands located outside of team will continue to seek information implementing the procedural provisions of corridors. and comments from Federal, State, and the National Environmental Policy Act The Ragged Ruby Project will also local agencies, Tribal governments, and (NEPA) of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 include a variety of project design other individuals or organizations that et seq.). criteria that serve to mitigate impacts of may be interested in, or affected by, the Scoping: A NOI published on January activities to forest resources, including proposed action. There is a collaborative 6, 2012 initiated the scoping period for wildlife, soils, watershed condition, group in the area that the the Clear Creek Integrated Restoration aquatic species, riparian habitat interdisciplinary team will interact with Project. A legal notice advertising the conservation areas, heritage resources, during the analysis process. start of a 30-day scoping period was visuals, rangeland, botanical resources, It is important that reviewers provide advertised in the Lewiston, Idaho and invasive plants. The proposed their comments at such times and in Lewiston Tribune on December 30, action may also include amendments to such manner that they are useful to the 2011. In accordance with 40 CFR the Malheur National Forest Land and agency’s preparation of the 1502.9(c)(4), there will be no scoping Resource Management Plan, as environmental impact statement. conducted for this SEIS. The scope of amended: dedicated old growth unit Therefore, comments should be the Clear Creek Integrated Restoration changes, reduce satisfactory and/or total provided prior to the close of the FEIS established the scope for this SEIS. cover, removal of trees greater than or comment period and should clearly The SEIS will be advertised for public equal to 21 inches diameter at breast articulate the reviewer’s concerns and comment as required by 40 CFR 1503.1. height, and harvest within late and old contentions. The Draft SEIS will be announced for structure stands. Comments received in response to public review and comment in the this solicitation, including names and Federal Register, on the Nez Perce- Possible Alternatives addresses of those who comment, will Clearwater National Forests’ project The Forest Service will consider a be part of the public record for this Web site, and in the Lewiston, Idaho range of alternatives. One of these will proposed action. Comments submitted Lewiston Tribune, as well as other local be the ‘‘no action’’ alternative in which anonymously will be accepted and media. none of the proposed action would be considered, however. implemented. Additional alternatives FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lois Dated: March 17, 2017. Hill, Environmental Coordinator, (208) may be included in response to issues Jeanne M. Higgins, 935–4258. raised by the public during the scoping process or due to additional concerns Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The US System. Forest Service is announcing its intent for resource values identified by the interdisciplinary team. [FR Doc. 2017–05826 Filed 3–23–17; 8:45 am] to prepare a SEIS for the Clear Creek BILLING CODE 3411–15–P Integrated Restoration Project. The SEIS Responsible Official will supplement the analysis from the The Forest Supervisor of the Malheur Clear Creek Integrated Restoration FEIS National Forest, 431 Patterson Bridge DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (2015) by providing an updated analysis Road, John Day, OR 97845, is the of the environmental effects. The Clear Responsible Official. As the Responsible Forest Service Creek Integrated Restoration FEIS Official, I will decide if the proposed Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests; evaluated the potential effects of four action will be implemented. I will Idaho; Nez Perce-Clearwater National alternatives, including No Action and document the decision and rationale for Forests Clear Creek Integrated three action alternatives. the decision in the Record of Decision. Restoration Project The Nez Perce-Clearwater Forest I have delegated the responsibility for Supervisor will issue a new ROD after preparing the draft EIS and final EIS to AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. evaluating the SEIS and public the District Ranger, Blue Mountain ACTION: Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare comments. An objection period for the Ranger District. a Supplemental Environmental Impact new ROD will be provided, consistent Nature of Decision To Be Made Statement (SEIS) for the Clear Creek with 36 CFR part 218. Integrated Restoration Project. Responsible Official and Lead Agency Based on the purpose and need, the Responsible Official reviews the SUMMARY: The U.S. Forest Service is jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The USDA Forest Service is the lead proposed action, the other alternatives, giving notice of its intent to prepare a agency for this proposal. The Nez Perce- the environmental consequences, and SEIS for the Clear Creek Integrated Clearwater Forest Supervisor is the public comments on the analysis in Restoration Project on the Moose Creek responsible official. order to make the following decision: (1) Ranger District of the Nez Perce- Whether to implement the proposed Clearwater National Forests, Idaho. Nature of Decision To Be Made activities; and if so, how much and at Cheryl Probert, Forest Supervisor, has Whether to adopt the proposed action, what specific locations; (2) What, if any, withdrawn the February 2016 Record of in whole or in part, or another VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:56 Mar 23, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\24MRN1.SGM 24MRN1

15022 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 56 / Friday, March 24, 2017 / Notices alternative; and what mitigation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DATES: The meeting will be held on measures and management purpose of the meeting is to: April 4, 2017, from 9:15 a.m.–2:15 p.m. requirements will be implemented. 1. Review project proposals, and All RAC meetings are subject to Dated: March 17, 2017. 2. Make project recommendations for cancellation. For status of meeting prior Jeanne M. Higgins, Title II Funds. to attendance, please contact the person The meeting is open to the public. listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. The agenda will include time for people CONTACT. [FR Doc. 2017–05825 Filed 3–23–17; 8:45 am] to make oral statements of three minutes ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at BILLING CODE 3411–15–P or less. Individuals wishing to make an the Sonoran meeting rooms of the San oral statement should request in writing Juan Public Lands Center, 15 Burnett by March 31, 2017, to be scheduled on Court, Durango, Colorado. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE the agenda. Anyone who would like to Written comments may be submitted bring related matters to the attention of as described under SUPPLEMENTARY Forest Service the committee may file written INFORMATION. All comments, including statements with the committee staff names and addresses when provided, Colville Resource Advisory Committee before or after the meeting. Written are placed in the record and are AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. comments and requests for time to make available for public inspection and ACTION: Notice of meeting. oral comments must be sent to Franklin copying. The public may inspect Pemberton, RAC Coordinator, Colville comments received at the San Juan SUMMARY: The Colville Resource RAC, 765 South Main Street, Colville, Public Lands Center. Please call ahead Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Washington, 99114; by email to to facilitate entry into the building. Colville, Washington. The committee is fpemberton@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann authorized under the Secure Rural 509–684–7280. Bond, RAC Coordinator, by phone at Schools and Community Self- Meeting Accommodations: If you are 970–385–1210 or via email at abond@ Determination Act (the Act) and a person requiring reasonable fs.fed.us. operates in compliance with the Federal accommodation, please make requests Individuals who use Advisory Committee Act. The purpose in advance for sign language telecommunication devices for the deaf of the committee is to improve interpreting, assistive listening devices, (TDD) may call the Federal Information collaborative relationships and to or other reasonable accommodation. For Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 provide advice and recommendations to access to the facility or proceedings, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., the Forest Service concerning projects please contact the person listed in the Eastern Standard Time, Monday and funding consistent with Title II of section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION through Friday. the Act. RAC information can be found CONTACT. All reasonable SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The at the following Web site: http:// accommodation requests are managed purpose of the meeting is to: cloudapps-usda-gov.force.com/FSSRS/ on a case by case basis. 1. Introduce the newly appointed San RAC_Page?id=001t0000002Jcv4AAC. Jeanne M. Higgins, Juan RAC members, DATES: The meeting will be held on 2. Project proposal presentations, April 7, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National 3. Public input, All RAC meetings are subject to Forest System. 4. Review proposals, and cancellation. For status of meeting prior [FR Doc. 2017–05761 Filed 3–23–17; 8:45 am] 5. Make project recommendations for to attendance, please contact the person BILLING CODE 3411–15–P Title II funding. listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION The meeting is open to the public. CONTACT. The agenda will include time for people ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE to make oral statements of three minutes the Colville National Forest (NF) Forest Service or less. Individuals wishing to make an Supervisor’s Office, 765 South Main oral statement should request in writing Street, Colville, Washington. San Juan Resource Advisory by March 17, 2017, to be scheduled on Written comments may be submitted Committee the agenda. Anyone who would like to as described under SUPPLEMENTARY bring related matters to the attention of INFORMATION. All comments, including AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. the committee may file written names and addresses when provided, ACTION: Notice of meeting. statements with the committee staff are placed in the record and are before or after the meeting. Written available for public inspection and SUMMARY: The San Juan Resource comments and requests for time to make copying. The public may inspect Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in oral comments must be sent to Ann comments received at Colville NF Durango, Colorado. The committee is Bond, RAC Coordinator, San Juan Supervisor’s Office. Please call ahead to authorized under the Secure Rural Public Lands Center, 15 Burnett Court, facilitate entry into the building. Schools and Community Self- Durango, Colorado 81301; by email to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Determination Act (the Act) and abond@fs.fed.us or via facsimile to 970– Rodney Smoldon, Designated Federal operates in compliance with the Federal 375–2331. Officer, by phone at 509–684–7000 or Advisory Committee Act. The purpose Meeting Accommodations: If you are of the committee is to improve a person requiring reasonable jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES via email at rsmoldon@fs.fed.us. Individuals who use collaborative relationships and to accommodation, please make requests telecommunication devices for the deaf provide advice and recommendations to in advance for sign language (TDD) may call the Federal Information the Forest Service concerning projects interpreting, assistive listening devices, Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 and funding consistent with Title II of or other reasonable accommodation. For between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., the Act. RAC information can be found access to the facility or proceedings, Eastern Standard Time, Monday at the following Web site: https:// please contact the person listed in the through Friday. www.fs.usda.gov/sanjuan/. section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:56 Mar 23, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\24MRN1.SGM 24MRN1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of Intent (NOI) to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Clear Creek Integrated Restoration Project.
ContactLois Hill, Environmental Coordinator, (208) 935-4258.
FR Citation82 FR 15021 
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