83 FR 30101 - Revision of the Land Management Plans for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho States

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 124 (June 27, 2018)

Page Range		30101-30102
FR Document		2018-13792

The USDA Forest Service has prepared Revised Land Management Plans (Forest Plans) for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests (also termed the Blue Mountains Forests). The Forest Service has also prepared a single Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and a combined Draft Record of Decision. This notice is to inform the public that a 60-day objections period is being initiated for individuals or entities who have submitted substantive formal comments related to the revision of the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa- Whitman Forest Plans during the opportunities for public comment provided during the planning process for that decision. Objections must be based on previously submitted substantive formal comments attributed to the objector unless the objection concerns an issue that arose after the opportunities for formal comment.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Revision of the Land Management Plans for the Malheur, Umatilla, 
and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho 
States

AGENCY: USDA Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice of the opportunity to object to the Revised Land 
Management Plans for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman 
National Forests.

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SUMMARY: The USDA Forest Service has prepared Revised Land Management 
Plans (Forest Plans) for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman 
National Forests (also termed the Blue Mountains Forests). The Forest 
Service has also prepared a single Final Environmental Impact Statement 
(FEIS) and a combined Draft Record of Decision. This notice is to 
inform the public that a 60-day objections period is being initiated 
for individuals or entities who have submitted substantive formal 
comments related to the revision of the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-
Whitman Forest Plans during the opportunities for public comment 
provided during the planning process for that decision. Objections must 
be based on previously submitted substantive formal comments attributed 
to the objector unless the objection concerns an issue that arose after 
the opportunities for formal comment.

DATES: The Revised Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman Forest Plans, 
FEIS, Draft Record of Decision, and other supporting documentation are 
available on the following web page: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/BlueMountainsPlanRevision.
    A legal notice of the initiation of the 60-day objection period is 
being published in The Oregonian, which is the newspaper of record for 
Regional Forester decisions in the Pacific Northwest Region of the 
Forest Service. The 60-day objection period will begin the day 
following the date of the publication of the legal notice in The 
Oregonian. A copy of the legal notice will be posted on web page listed 
above.

ADDRESSES: Electronic objections must be submitted to the Objection 
Reviewing Officer via email to [email protected], with a 
subject line stating: ``Objection regarding the Revised Blue Mountains 
Forest Plans.'' Electronic submissions must be submitted in a format 
(Word, PDF, or Rich Text) that is readable and searchable with optical 
character recognition software.
    Faxed objections must be sent and addressed to ``Chris French, 
Objection Reviewing Officer'' at (202) 649-1172 and must include a 
subject line stating: ``Objection regarding the Revised Blue Mountains 
Forest Plans.'' The fax coversheet should specify the number of pages 
being submitted.
    Hardcopy objections may be submitted by regular mail, private 
carrier, or hand delivery to the following address: USDA Forest 
Service, Attn: Chris French, Objection Reviewing Officer, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW, EMC-PEEARS, Mailstop 1104, Washington, DC 20250. 
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 
excluding Federal holidays. Hardcopy submissions must include a subject 
line on page one stating: ``Objection regarding the Revised Blue 
Mountains Forest Plans.''
    Individuals who need to use telecommunication devices for the deaf 
(TDD) to transmit objections 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Team Leader, Peter Fargo, 1550 Dewey 
Ave., Suite A, Baker City, OR 97814, (541) 523-1231.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The decision to approve the Revised Malheur, 
Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman Forest Plans will be subject to the 
objection process identified in 36 CFR part 219 subpart B (219.50 to 
219.62). Individuals and entities who have submitted substantive formal 
comments related to the revision of the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-
Whitman Forest Plans during the opportunities for public comment, as 
provided in 36 CFR part 219 subpart A, during the planning process for 
that decision may file an objection. Objections must be based on 
previously submitted substantive formal comments attributed to the 
objector unless the objection concerns an issue that arose after the 
opportunities for formal comment. The burden is on the objector to 
demonstrate compliance with requirements for objection. All objections 
must be filed, in writing, with the reviewing officer for the Revised 
Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman Forest Plans. Objections 
received in response to this solicitation, including names and 
addresses of those who object, will be considered part of the public 
record on these proposed actions and will be available for public 
inspection. At a minimum, an objection must include the following (36 
CFR 219.54(c)):
    (1) The objector's name and address along with a telephone number 
or email address if available. In cases where no identifiable name is 
attached to an objection, the Forest Service will attempt to verify the 
identity of the objector to confirm objection eligibility;
    (2) Signature or other verification of authorship upon request (a 
scanned signature for electronic mail may be filed with the objection);
    (3) Identification of the lead objector, when multiple names are 
listed on an objection. The Forest Service will communicate to all 
parties to an objection through the lead objector. Verification of the 
identity of the lead objector must also be provided if requested;
    (4) The name of the Plan Revision(s) being objected to, and the 
name and title of the responsible official;
    (5) A statement of the issues and/or parts of the Plan Revision(s) 
to which the objection applies;
    (6) A concise statement explaining the objection and suggesting how 
the proposed plan decision may be improved. If the objector believes 
that the plan revision is inconsistent with law, regulation, or policy, 
an explanation should be included;
    (7) A statement that demonstrates the link between the objector's 
prior substantive formal comments and the content of the objection, 
unless the objection concerns an issue that arose after the 
opportunities for formal comment; and
    (8) All documents referenced in the objection (a bibliography is 
not sufficient), except that the following need not be provided:
    a. All or any part of a Federal law or regulation,
    b. Forest Service Directive System documents and land management 
Plans or other published Forest Service documents,
    c. Documents referenced by the Forest Service in the planning 
documentation related to the proposal subject to objection, and
    d. Formal comments previously provided to the Forest Service by the 
objector during the plan revision comment period.
    Prior to the issuance of the reviewing officer's written response, 
either the reviewing officer or the objector may request to meet to 
discuss issues raised in the objection. Interested persons who wish to 
participate in meetings to discuss issues raised by objectors must have 
previously submitted substantive formal comments related to the 
objection issues. Interested persons

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must file a request to participate as an interested person within 10 
days after legal notice of objections received has been published. 
Requests must be sent to the same email or address identified for 
filing objections, above, and the interested person must identify the 
specific issues they have interest in discussing. During the objection 
meeting, interested persons will be able to participate in discussions 
related to issues on the agenda that they have listed in their request 
to be an interested person.

Responsible Official

    The Regional Forester for the Pacific Northwest Region (1220 SW 3rd 
Avenue, Portland, OR 97204, (503) 808-2200) is the responsible official 
who will approve the final Records of Decision for the Revised Malheur, 
Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman Forest Plans.

Reviewing Officer

    The Associate Deputy Chief for the National Forest System is the 
delegated reviewing officer for the Chief of the Forest Service (36 CFR 
219.56(e)(2)).

    Dated: May 30, 2018.
Chris French,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
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[FR Doc. 2018–13827 Filed 6–26–18; 8:45 am] readable and searchable with optical minimum, an objection must include
BILLING CODE 3410–30–P character recognition software. the following (36 CFR 219.54(c)):
Faxed objections must be sent and (1) The objector’s name and address
addressed to ‘‘Chris French, Objection along with a telephone number or email
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Reviewing Officer’’ at (202) 649–1172 address if available. In cases where no
and must include a subject line stating: identifiable name is attached to an
Forest Service ‘‘Objection regarding the Revised Blue objection, the Forest Service will
Mountains Forest Plans.’’ The fax attempt to verify the identity of the
Revision of the Land Management coversheet should specify the number of objector to confirm objection eligibility;
Plans for the Malheur, Umatilla, and pages being submitted. (2) Signature or other verification of
Wallowa-Whitman National Forests in Hardcopy objections may be authorship upon request (a scanned
Oregon, Washington, and Idaho States submitted by regular mail, private signature for electronic mail may be
AGENCY: USDA Forest Service. carrier, or hand delivery to the filed with the objection);
ACTION: Notice of the opportunity to following address: USDA Forest Service, (3) Identification of the lead objector,
object to the Revised Land Management Attn: Chris French, Objection Reviewing when multiple names are listed on an
Plans for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Officer, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, objection. The Forest Service will
Wallowa-Whitman National Forests. EMC–PEEARS, Mailstop 1104, communicate to all parties to an
Washington, DC 20250. Office hours are objection through the lead objector.
SUMMARY: The USDA Forest Service has Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to Verification of the identity of the lead
prepared Revised Land Management 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays. objector must also be provided if
Plans (Forest Plans) for the Malheur, Hardcopy submissions must include a requested;
Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman subject line on page one stating: (4) The name of the Plan Revision(s)
National Forests (also termed the Blue ‘‘Objection regarding the Revised Blue being objected to, and the name and title
Mountains Forests). The Forest Service Mountains Forest Plans.’’ of the responsible official;
has also prepared a single Final Individuals who need to use (5) A statement of the issues and/or
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) telecommunication devices for the deaf parts of the Plan Revision(s) to which
and a combined Draft Record of (TDD) to transmit objections may call the objection applies;
Decision. This notice is to inform the the Federal Information Relay Service (6) A concise statement explaining the
public that a 60-day objections period is (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8:00 objection and suggesting how the
being initiated for individuals or entities a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard proposed plan decision may be
who have submitted substantive formal Time, Monday through Friday. improved. If the objector believes that
comments related to the revision of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the plan revision is inconsistent with
Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa- Team Leader, Peter Fargo, 1550 Dewey law, regulation, or policy, an
Whitman Forest Plans during the Ave., Suite A, Baker City, OR 97814, explanation should be included;
opportunities for public comment (7) A statement that demonstrates the
(541) 523–1231.
provided during the planning process link between the objector’s prior
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The substantive formal comments and the
for that decision. Objections must be decision to approve the Revised
based on previously submitted content of the objection, unless the
Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa- objection concerns an issue that arose
substantive formal comments attributed Whitman Forest Plans will be subject to
to the objector unless the objection after the opportunities for formal
the objection process identified in 36 comment; and
concerns an issue that arose after the CFR part 219 subpart B (219.50 to
opportunities for formal comment. (8) All documents referenced in the
219.62). Individuals and entities who objection (a bibliography is not
DATES: The Revised Malheur, Umatilla, have submitted substantive formal sufficient), except that the following
and Wallowa-Whitman Forest Plans, comments related to the revision of the need not be provided:
FEIS, Draft Record of Decision, and Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa- a. All or any part of a Federal law or
other supporting documentation are Whitman Forest Plans during the regulation,
available on the following web page: opportunities for public comment, as b. Forest Service Directive System
http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ provided in 36 CFR part 219 subpart A, documents and land management Plans
BlueMountainsPlanRevision. during the planning process for that or other published Forest Service
A legal notice of the initiation of the decision may file an objection. documents,
60-day objection period is being Objections must be based on previously c. Documents referenced by the Forest
published in The Oregonian, which is submitted substantive formal comments Service in the planning documentation
the newspaper of record for Regional attributed to the objector unless the related to the proposal subject to
Forester decisions in the Pacific objection concerns an issue that arose objection, and
Northwest Region of the Forest Service. after the opportunities for formal d. Formal comments previously
The 60-day objection period will begin comment. The burden is on the objector provided to the Forest Service by the
the day following the date of the to demonstrate compliance with objector during the plan revision
publication of the legal notice in The requirements for objection. All comment period.
Oregonian. A copy of the legal notice objections must be filed, in writing, Prior to the issuance of the reviewing
will be posted on web page listed above. with the reviewing officer for the officer’s written response, either the
ADDRESSES: Electronic objections must Revised Malheur, Umatilla, and reviewing officer or the objector may
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be submitted to the Objection Reviewing Wallowa-Whitman Forest Plans. request to meet to discuss issues raised
Officer via email to objections-chief@ Objections received in response to this in the objection. Interested persons who
fs.fed.us, with a subject line stating: solicitation, including names and wish to participate in meetings to
‘‘Objection regarding the Revised Blue addresses of those who object, will be discuss issues raised by objectors must
Mountains Forest Plans.’’ Electronic considered part of the public record on have previously submitted substantive
submissions must be submitted in a these proposed actions and will be formal comments related to the
format (Word, PDF, or Rich Text) that is available for public inspection. At a objection issues. Interested persons

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must file a request to participate as an ADDRESSES: Submit applications in A. Program Description
interested person within 10 days after paper format to the USDA Rural 1. Purpose of the Program. The
legal notice of objections received has Development State Office for the State purpose of this program is to improve
been published. Requests must be sent where the Project is located. A list of the the economic conditions of Rural Areas.
to the same email or address identified USDA Rural Development State Office 2. Statutory Authority. This program
for filing objections, above, and the contacts can be found at: http:// is authorized under section 310B(c) of
interested person must identify the www.rd.usda.gov/contact-us/state- the Consolidated Farm and Rural
specific issues they have interest in offices. Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(c)).
discussing. During the objection Regulations are contained in 7 CFR part
meeting, interested persons will be able FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cindy Mason at (202) 690–1433, 4280, subpart E. The program is
to participate in discussions related to administered on behalf of Rural
issues on the agenda that they have cindy.mason@wdc.usda.gov, and Sami
Zarour at (202) 720–9549, sami.zarour@ Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) at
listed in their request to be an interested the State level by the USDA Rural
person. wdc.usda.gov, Specialty Programs
Division, Business Programs, Rural Development State Offices. Assistance
Responsible Official Business-Cooperative Service, U.S. provided to Rural Areas under the
Department of Agriculture, 1400 program has historically included the
The Regional Forester for the Pacific provision of on-site Technical
Northwest Region (1220 SW 3rd Independence Avenue SW, MS 3226,
Room 4204–South, Washington, DC Assistance to local and regional
Avenue, Portland, OR 97204, (503) 808– governments, public transit agencies,
2200) is the responsible official who 20250–3226, or call 202–720–1400. For
further information on this notice, and related nonprofit and for-profit
will approve the final Records of organizations in Rural Areas; the
Decision for the Revised Malheur, please contact the USDA Rural
Development State Office in the State in development of training materials; and
Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman Forest the provision of necessary training
Plans. which the applicant’s headquarters is
located. assistance to local officials and agencies
Reviewing Officer in Rural Areas.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Awards under the RBDG passenger
The Associate Deputy Chief for the transportation program will be made on
National Forest System is the delegated Preface a competitive basis using specific
reviewing officer for the Chief of the selection criteria contained in 7 CFR
The Agency encourages applications
Forest Service (36 CFR 219.56(e)(2)). part 4280, subpart E, and in accordance
that will support recommendations
Dated: May 30, 2018. made in the Rural Prosperity Task Force with section 310B(c) of the Consolidated
Chris French, report to help improve life in rural Farm and Rural Development Act (7
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest America. www.usda.gov/ruralprosperity. U.S.C. 1932(c)). Information required to
System. Applicants are encouraged to consider be in the application package includes
[FR Doc. 2018–13792 Filed 6–26–18; 8:45 am] projects that provide measurable results Standard Form (SF) 424, ‘‘Application
BILLING CODE 3411–15–P in helping rural communities build for Federal Assistance;’’ environmental
robust and sustainable economies documentation in accordance with 7
through strategic investments in CFR part 1970, ‘‘Environmental Policies
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE infrastructure, partnerships and and Procedures;’’ Scope of Work
innovation. Key strategies include: Narrative; Income Statement; Balance
Rural Business-Cooperative Service Sheet or Audit for previous 3 years; AD–
• Achieving e-Connectivity for Rural 1047, ‘‘Debarment/Suspension
Inviting Applications for the Rural America Certification;’’ AD–1048, ‘‘Certification
Business Development Grant Program • Developing the Rural Economy Regarding Debarment, Suspension,
To Provide Technical Assistance for • Harnessing Technological Innovation Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion;’’
Rural Transportation Systems AD–1049, ‘‘Certification Regarding
• Supporting a Rural Workforce
Rural Business-Cooperative Drug-Free Workplace Requirements;’’
AGENCY: • Improving Quality of Life SF LLL, ‘‘Disclosure of Lobbying
Service, USDA.
All applicants are responsible for any Activities;’’ RD 400–1, ‘‘Equal
ACTION: Notice. Opportunity Agreement;’’ RD 400–4,
expenses incurred in developing their
applications. ‘‘Assurance Agreement;’’ and a letter
SUMMARY: This notice is to invite
providing Board authorization to obtain
applications for grants to provide Overview assistance. For the FRNAT grant, which
Technical Assistance for Rural
Solicitation Opportunity Title: Rural must benefit FRNATs, at least 75
Transportation (RT) systems under the
Business Development Grants. percent of the benefits of the Project
Rural Business Development Grant
must be received by members of
(RBDG) to provide Technical Assistance Announcement Type: Initial
FRNATs. The Project that scores the
for RT systems and for RT systems to Announcement.
greatest number of points based on the
Federally Recognized Native American Catalog of Federal Domestic RBDG selection criteria and the
Tribes’ (FRNAT) (collectively Assistance Number: 10.351. discretionary points will be selected for
‘‘Programs’’) and the terms provided in
Dates: Completed applications must each grant.
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such funding. Successful applications
be received in the USDA Rural For the funding for Technical
will be selected by the Agency for
Development State Office no later than Assistance for RT systems, applicants
funding and subsequently awarded from
4:30 p.m. (local time) on September 25, must be qualified national organizations
funds appropriated for the RBDG
2018, to be eligible for FY 2018 grant with experience in providing Technical
program.
funding. Applications received after this Assistance and training to rural
DATES: See under SUPPLEMENTARY date will not be eligible for FY 2018 communities nationwide for the
INFORMATION section. grant funding. purpose of improving passenger

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Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice of the opportunity to object to the Revised Land Management Plans for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests.
Dates		The Revised Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman Forest Plans, FEIS, Draft Record of Decision, and other supporting documentation are available on the following web page: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ BlueMountainsPlanRevision.
Contact		Team Leader, Peter Fargo, 1550 Dewey Ave., Suite A, Baker City, OR 97814, (541) 523-1231.
FR Citation		83 FR 30101

83 FR 30101 - Revision of the Land Management Plans for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho States

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREForest Service

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 124 (June 27, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service