Stanislaus National Forest Motorized Travel Management Comment Period Extended
May 4, 2009

US Forest Service
Stanislaus National Forest
Contact: Public Affairs (209) 532-3671 ext.244/245

Motorized Travel Management Comment Period Extended

Sonora, May 1, 2009 - The Forest Service today announced that the sixty day public comment period on the Stanislaus National Forest Motorized Travel Management Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) has been extended for an additional 15 days. Comments on the DEIS are now due by Wednesday, May 20, 2009.

Since the March 6 beginning of the DEIS 60-day public review and comment period the Forest has conducted a total of six public meetings, a series of four open house workshops, and an internet "webinar" teleconference. Copies of the DEIS and newly published Errata are available at all Stanislaus National Forest offices.

The Stanislaus National Forest Motorized Travel Management project is part of a national effort to define transportation systems on every National Forest. The goal is to develop a sustainable system of routes that provide an array of opportunities for access and recreation on National Forest lands, as well as protection of various resources by curtailing motorized cross country travel.

Comments are invited on the DEIS, and to be considered, and must be received by the Stanislaus NF no later than Wednesday, May 20 2009.

While comments may be submitted anytime during the analysis process, only those individuals and organizations who provide comments during the comment period are eligible to appeal the subsequent decision under 36 CFR 215.

Comments may be submitted to: Stanislaus National Forest, Attn: Motorized Travel DEIS, 19777 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA 95370. Electronic comments may be submitted to comments-pacificsouthwest-stanislaus@fs.fed.us with Subject: Motorized Travel DEIS. Comments may be submitted by FAX (209) 533-1890; or, by hand-delivery to the address shown above, during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Oral comments may be provided by calling (209) 532-3671 ext. 350.

The project web page http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/stanislaus/projects/ohv includes the latest project updates, schedules for public meetings, and other information. To request additional information regarding this project, contact Sue Warren, Team Leader, Stanislaus National Forest, 19777 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA 95370; or, e-mail swarren@fs.fed.us (to ensure a timely response, it is important to include "Information Request" in the subject line).

Compact Discs containing the DEIS documents, resource reports, supporting documents and maps are available by request. The DEIS is also available for review at the Forest Supervisor's Office; 19777 Greenley Road; Sonora, CA 95370; or, online at http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/stanislaus/projects/ohv.

A Final Environmental Impact Statement and decision by Forest Supervisor Susan Skalski are expected this summer, with a Motor Vehicle Use Map scheduled for release by the end of 2009. Following the designation of specific motorized routes, motor vehicle use off designated roads and trails would be prohibited, unless under special use permit.

Links

Motorized Travel Management Comment Period Extended - USFS press release 5/1/09 [details]

Organizations

Stanislaus National Forest

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