Draft Planning Rule Framework – July 2010 concepts
This post will lay out the overall framework that we are considering for the structure of the rule as well as for land management planning. This new framework was designed to address key themes we...
View ArticleA New Phase in the Planning Rule Development Process — Aug 2010
We’ve learned a tremendous amount through the input we’ve received on this blog and through the other public involvement we’ve had since the Notice of Intent (NOI) was issued last December. We...
View ArticleUpdate on planning rule development — Nov 2010
We’ve been getting a number of inquiries as to when folks should expect to see the proposed planning rule published. As you know, we’ve been working hard to develop a science-based proposed rule that...
View ArticleProposed Rule Released: Continuing Engagement to Collaboratively Develop the...
A message from Forest Service Associate Chief Mary Wagner The wait is over! The U.S. Forest Service unveiled its proposed Forest Planning Rule today. This proposed rule is the outcome of the most...
View ArticleNational Forum occurred to discuss proposed planning rule and ask questions
UPDATE: The national forum occurred as planned on March 10th, 2011. If you would like to view the slides presented that day, please go here: LINK:...
View ArticleVideo of national public forum available for download
If you’d like to view some or all of the March 10, 2011, national public forum, you can now do so. We’ve broken the day-long event into 3 files and provided links on the planning rule website....
View ArticleScience Review of the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for...
The Science Review of the United States Forest Service Draft Environmental Impact Statement for National Forest System Land Management is now available on the Forest Service planning rule website....
View ArticlePublic Submits Nearly 300,000 Comments on the Proposed Rule
Public submits nearly 300,000 comments on the Proposed Rule The 90-day comment period on the proposed rule and draft environmental impact statement closed on May 16, 2011. Comments were received from a...
View ArticleForest Service Announces Preferred Alternative for a New Planning Rule
Today, the Forest Service announced its Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for land management planning for the National Forest System. USDA and Forest Service staff carefully...
View ArticleForest Service Releases Final Planning Rule for National Forest System Land...
Today, the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment signed the final planning rule for land management planning within the National Forest System. USDA and Forest Service...
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