| | Sierra National Forest releases DEIS for Motorized Travel Management
Apr 25, 2009The Sierra National Forest has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Motorized Travel Management. Several public meetings are scheduled for May and June, 2009.United States Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Sierra National Forest
1600 Tollhouse Road
Clovis, CA 93611
Subject: Motorized Travel Management
File Code: 1950-3
Date: May 1, 2009
Dear Interested Parties:
The Sierra National Forest Is seeking comment on the Sierra National Forest Motorized Travel Management Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The DEIS examines five alternatives as part of the Travel Management planning process. The DEIS discloses environmental impacts associated with a no action alternative and four additional action alternatives developed in response to issues raised by the public. This undertaking is part of a national effort to designate transportation systems on each national forest in the country. The goal is to develop a sustainable system of roads, trails and areas that provide an array of opportunities for access and recreation on the national forests, as well as protection of natural, cultural and other resources.
Viewing the DEIS and Map
We recommend that you first start by printing the User Guides to the DEIS and Maps. The user guides will help you navigate through the document and maps. In the column to the left you will find the User Guide to the DEIS at the top of the table. Scroll down to the bottom of the table to locate the User Guide to the maps.
Comments are Invited on the DEIS
The comment period begins the day after the Notice of Availability (NOA) for this project is published in the Federal Register. The NOA is anticipated to be published Friday, May 1, 2009. The comment period will end June 15, 2009.
While comments may be submitted anytime during the analysis process, only those who submit timely comments or otherwise express interest during the comment period will have eligibility to appeal the subsequent decision under 36 CFR 215. It is the responsibility of persons providing comments to submit them by the close of the comment period. In cases where no identifiable name is provided, a verification of identity will be required for appeal eligibility.
Comments may be:
Maild to the attention of:
Siera National Forest
Travel Management Project Manager
1600 Tollhouse Road
Clovis, CA 93611
Hand delivered weekdays between the hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm to the address above.
Electronically mailed to
sierra.route@fs.fed.us
Subject Line: Travel Management Comments
Electronic comments must be submitted in a format such as email message, plain text (.txt), rich text format (.rtf), or Word (.doc).
Comments must be postmarked or received electronically by June 15, 2009.
Public Workshops on the DEIS
At the bottom of the table you will find a document that lists all of the public workshops for the DEIS. We will also make a presentation to your specific group or organization, if requested. Please contact Gayne Sears at (559)-877-2218 or email at sierra.route@fs.fed.us to schedule a presentation.
Additional information
If you have questions, please send your information request to: sierra.route@fs.fed.us. To ensure a timely response, it is important to include " Information Request" in the subject line.
If the information you need cannot be found through the above methods, please contact Gayne Sears, Project Leader at (559) 877-2218 ext. 3182.
Sincerely,
/s/ Edward Cole
EDWARD C. COLE
Forest Supervisor 06/13/09 - Sierra National Forest Travel Management drop-in session - Clovis 06/11/09 - Sierra National Forest Travel Management drop-in session - Clovis 06/10/09 - Sierra National Forest Travel Management drop-in session - Prather 06/09/09 - Sierra National Forest Travel Management drop-in session - Noth Fork 05/30/09 - Sierra National Forest Travel Management drop-in session - North Fork Sierra National Forest Travel Management [details] Sierra National Forest Travel Management DEIS [details]  Sierra National Forest Travel Management DEIS meeting schedule [details]
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