[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 54 (Monday, March 22, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 13764-13766] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-6864] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region: Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Eastern Wyoming; Legal Notice of the Opportunity to Comment on Certain Proposed Actions and of Decisions Subject to Notice and Comment
Agency
Forest Service, USDA.
Action
Notice; Newspapers for legal notices.
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Summary
This is a list of those newspapers that will be used to publish notice of all decisions which are subject to appeal under 36 CFR 217, notice of the opportunity to comment on certain proposed actions pursuant to 36 CFR 215.5, and notice of decisions subject to appeal under the general provisions of 36 CFR 215. As required at 36 CFR 215.5 and 215.9, such notice shall constitute legal evidence that the agency has given timely and constructive notice of decisions that are subject to public notice and comment and administrative appeal. Newspaper publications of notices of decisions is in addition to direct notice to those who have requested notice in writing and to those known to be interested in or affected by a specific decision.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Use of these newspapers for purposes of publishing the notices required under the provisions of 36 CFR 215 shall begin November 30, 1998.
For Further Information Contact
Paul Momper, Regional Appeals and Litigation Coordinator, Rocky Mountain Region, Box 15127, Lakewood, Colorado 80225, Area Code 303-275-5161.
Supplementary Information
Responsible Officials in the Rocky Mountain Region shall give notice of the opportunity to comment on certain proposed actions and of decisions subject to appeal pursuant to 36 CFR part 215 in the following newspapers which are listed by Forest Service unit. Where more than one newspaper is listed for any unit, the first newspaper listed is the primary newspaper which shall be used to constitute legal evidence that the agency has given timely and constructive notice of decisions that are subject to administrative appeal. The day after the publication of the public notice in the primary newspaper shall be the first day of the appeal filing period.
Decisions by the Regional Forester
The Denver Post, published daily in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, for decisions affecting National Forest System lands in the States of Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, and eastern Wyoming and for any decision of Region-wide impact. In addition, notice of decisions made by the Regional Forester will also be published in the Rocky Mountain News, published daily in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, Notice of decisions affecting National Forest System lands in the State of South Dakota will also be published in The Rapid City Journal published daily in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota. For those decisions affecting a particular unit, the newspaper specific to that unit will be used.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Colorado
Forest Supervisor Decisions
The Denver Post, published daily in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
District Ranger Decisions
Redfeather and Estes-Poudre Districts: Coloradoan, published daily in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado. Pawnee District: Greeley Tribute, published daily in Greely, Weld County, Colorado. Boulder District: Boulder Daily Camera, published daily in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado. Clear Creek District: Clear Creek Courant, published weekly in Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County, Colorado. Sulphur District: Granby Sky High News, published daily in Granby, Grand County, Colorado.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Colorado
Forest Supervisor Decisions
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, published daily in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado.
District Ranger Decisions
Collbran and Grand Junction Districts: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, published daily in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado. Paonia District: Delta County Independent published weekly in Delta, Delta County, Colorado. Cebolla and Taylor River Districts: Gunnison County Times, published weekly in Gunnison, Gunnison County, Colorado. Norwood District: Telluride Daily Planet, published daily in Telluride, San Miguel County, Colorado. Ouray District: Montrose Daily Press, published daily in Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Forest Supervisor Decisions
Pueblo Chieftain, published daily in Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado.
District Ranger Decisions
San Carlos District: Pueblo Chieftain, published daily in Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado. Comanche District: Plainsman Herald, published weekly in Springfield, Baca County, Colorado. In addition, notice of decisions made by the District Ranger will also be published in the La Junta Tribune Democrat, published daily in La Junta, Otero County, Colorado, and in the Ark Valley Journal, published weekly in La Junta, Otero County, Colorado.
Cimarron District: Tri-State News, published weekly in Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas. South Platte District: Daily News Press, published daily in Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado. In addition, notice of decisions made by the District Ranger will also be published in the High Timber Times, published weekly in Conifer, Jefferson County, Colorado, and in the Fairplay Flume, published weekly in Fairplay, Park County, Colorado. Leadville District: Herald Democrat, published weekly in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado. Salida District: The Mountain Mail, published daily in Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado. South Park District: Fairplay Flume, published weekly in Fairplay, Park County, Colorado. Pikes Peak District: Gazette Telegraph, published daily in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.
Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado
Forest Supervisor Decisions
Valley Courier, published daily in Alamosa, Alamosa County, Colorado.
District Ranger Decisions
Valley Courier, published daily in Alamosa, Alamosa County, Colorado.
Routt National Forest, Colorado
Forest Supervisor Decisions
Laramie Daily Boomerang, published daily in Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming. In addition, for decisions affecting an individual district(s), the local district(s) newspaper will also be used.
District Ranger Decisions
Hahns Peak-Bears Ears District: Steamboat Pilot, published weekly in Steamboat Springs, Routt County Colorado is the newspaper of record for decision made by the hans peak bears ears District Ranger. Additional notice to inform local communities about decision made by the District Ranger will also be placed in the Hayden Valley Press, published weekly in Hayden, Routt County, Colorado and in the Northwest Colorado Daily Press, published daily in Craig, Moffat County, Colorado. Yampa and District: Steamboat Pilot, published weekly in Steamboat Springs, Routt County, Colorado. Middle Park District: North Park District: Jackson County Star, published weekly in Walden, Jackson County, Colorado.
San Juan National Forest, Colorado
Forest Supervisors Decisions
Durango Herald, published daily in Durango, La Plata County, Colorado.
District Ranger Decisions
Durango Herald, published daily in Durango, La Plata County, Colorado.
White River National Forest, Colorado
Forest Supervisor Decisions
The Glenwood Post, published Monday through Saturday in Glenwood Springs, Garfield County, Colorado.
District Ranger Decisions
Aspen District: Aspen Times, published weekly in Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado. Blanco District: Meeker Herald, published weekly in Meeker, Rio Blanco County, Colorado. Dillon District: Summit Daily News, published daily in Frisco, Summit County, Colorado. Eagle District: Eagle Valley Enterprise, published weekly in Eagle, Eagle County, Colorado. Holy Cross District: Vail Trail, published weekly in Vail, Eagle County, Colorado. Rifle District: Citizen Telegram, published weekly in Rifle, Garfield County, Colorado. Sopris District: Valley Journal, published weekly in Carbondale, Garfield County, Colorado.
Nebraska National Forest, Nebraska
Forest Supervisor Decisions
The Rapid City Journal, published daily in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota for decisions affecting National Forest System lands in the State of South Dakota. The Omaha World Herald, published daily in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska for decisions affecting National Forest System lands in the State of Nebraska.
District Ranger Decisions
Bassey District: The North Platte Telegraph, published daily in North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska. Pine Ridge District: The Chadron Record, published weekly in Chadron, Dawes County, Nebraska. Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest: The Valentine Midland News, published weekly in Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska. Fall River and Wall Districts, Buffalo Gap National Grassland: The Rapid City Journal, published daily in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota. Fall River and Wall Districts: The Rapid City Journal. published daily in the Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota. Fort Pierre National Grassland: The Capitol Journal, published Monday thru Friday in Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota.
Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota and Eastern Wyoming
Forest Supervisor Decision
The Rapid City Journal, published daily in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota.
District Ranger Decisions
The Rapid City Journal, published daily in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota.
Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming
Forest Supervisor Decisions
Sheridan Press, published daily in Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming. In addition, for decisions affecting an individual district(s), the local district(s) newspaper will be used (see listing below).
District Ranger Decisions
Tongue District: Sheridan Press, published daily in Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming. Buffalo District: Buffalo Bulletin, published weekly in Buffalo, Johnson County, Wyoming. Medicine Wheel District: Lovell Chronicle, published weekly in Lovell, Big Horn County, Wyoming. Tensleep District: Northern Wyoming Daily News, published daily in Worland, Washakie County, Wyoming. Painstrock District: Greybull Standard, published weekly in Greybull, Big Horn County, Wyoming.
Medicine Bow National Forest, Wyoming
Forest Supervisor Decisions
Laramie Daily Boomerang, published daily in Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming.
District Ranger Decisions
Laramie District: Laramie Daily Boomerang, published daily in Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming. Douglas District: Casper Star-Tribune, published daily in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming. Brush Creek and Hayden Districts: Rawlins Daily Times, published daily in Rawlins, Carbon County, Wyoming.
Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming
Forest Supervisor Decision
Cody Enterprise, published twice weekly in Cody, Park County, Wyoming.
District Ranger Decisions
Clarks Fork District: Powell Tribune, published twice weekly in Powell, Park County, Wyoming. Wapiti and Greybull Districts: Cody Enterprise, published twice weekly in Cody, Park County, Wyoming. Wind River District: The Dubois Frontier, published weekly in Dubois, Teton County, Wyoming. Lander District: Wyoming State Journal, published twice weekly in lander, Fremont County, Wyoming.
Dated: March 15, 1999. Tom L. Thompson, Deputy Regional Forester. [FR Doc. 99-6864 Filed 3-19-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-11-M