Date: 12/05/2008 BLUERIBBON COALITION ACTION ALERT!
Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Seeks Comments on Motorized Routes
The Bridgeport Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is formulating a new travel plan that will limit ALL vehicle use to designated roads, trails and areas. On November 26, 2008, the Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) was published in the Federal Register, beginning the formal NEPA (National Environmental Process Act) analysis for the Motorized Travel Management project.
The NOI initiates the scoping process, which guides the development of the EIS. The purpose of the NOI is to invite the public to participate in the Travel Management Project EIS analysis by providing comments about the proposal during the public scoping process. The Forest Service (FS) is asking for your input during the public scoping comment period.
A series of public open houses are scheduled to explain the proposed travel plan and route designation process and to provide an opportunity for public input. Written comments will be accepted at these meetings.
Monday, December 8, 2008 4:00-6:00 pm
Mineral County Public Library
1st and A Street
Hawthorne, Nevada
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 4:00-6:00 pm
Memorial Hall
100 Sinclair Street
Bridgeport, California
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 6:00-8:00 pm
Smith Valley High School Multi Purpose Room
20 Day Lane
Smith Valley, Nevada
Maps describing the proposed action, along with the scoping document, are available on the forest's website at http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/htnf/projects/#bridgeport. CDs with copies of the maps area are available on request from the Bridgeport Ranger District. In addition, maps will be available for viewing at the Bridgeport Ranger District, HC 62, Box 1000; Bridgeport, CA 93517.
Public involvement will be ongoing throughout the EIS process. However, written scoping comments should be received by December 31, 2008. Comments received, including the names and addresses of those who comment, will be considered part of the public record on this proposal and will be available for public inspection.
Send written comments to:
Travel Management Team
Bridgeport Ranger District
HCR1, Box 1000
Bridgeport, CA 93517
Email comments to:
comments-intermtn-humboldt-toiyabe-bridgeport@fs.fed.us
Fax comments to:
(760) 932-5899
For more information, contact David Loomis, Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, 1536 S. Carson St. Carson City, NV 89701. Phone: 775-882-2766.
JUST REMEMBER, PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IS CRUCIAL TO KEEP RECREATION AREAS OPEN, PLEASE GET INVOLVED!
Thanks in advance for your support,
Ric Foster
Public Lands Department Manager
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 107
Link
Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Seeks Comments on Motorized Routes
The Bridgeport Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is formulating a new travel plan that will limit ALL vehicle use to designated roads, trails and areas. On November 26, 2008, the Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) was published in the Federal Register, beginning the formal NEPA (National Environmental Process Act) analysis for the Motorized Travel Management project.
The NOI initiates the scoping process, which guides the development of the EIS. The purpose of the NOI is to invite the public to participate in the Travel Management Project EIS analysis by providing comments about the proposal during the public scoping process. The Forest Service (FS) is asking for your input during the public scoping comment period.
A series of public open houses are scheduled to explain the proposed travel plan and route designation process and to provide an opportunity for public input. Written comments will be accepted at these meetings.
Monday, December 8, 2008 4:00-6:00 pm
Mineral County Public Library
1st and A Street
Hawthorne, Nevada
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 4:00-6:00 pm
Memorial Hall
100 Sinclair Street
Bridgeport, California
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 6:00-8:00 pm
Smith Valley High School Multi Purpose Room
20 Day Lane
Smith Valley, Nevada
Maps describing the proposed action, along with the scoping document, are available on the forest's website at http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/htnf/projects/#bridgeport. CDs with copies of the maps area are available on request from the Bridgeport Ranger District. In addition, maps will be available for viewing at the Bridgeport Ranger District, HC 62, Box 1000; Bridgeport, CA 93517.
Public involvement will be ongoing throughout the EIS process. However, written scoping comments should be received by December 31, 2008. Comments received, including the names and addresses of those who comment, will be considered part of the public record on this proposal and will be available for public inspection.
Send written comments to:
Travel Management Team
Bridgeport Ranger District
HCR1, Box 1000
Bridgeport, CA 93517
Email comments to:
comments-intermtn-humboldt-toiyabe-bridgeport@fs.fed.us
Fax comments to:
(760) 932-5899
For more information, contact David Loomis, Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, 1536 S. Carson St. Carson City, NV 89701. Phone: 775-882-2766.
JUST REMEMBER, PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IS CRUCIAL TO KEEP RECREATION AREAS OPEN, PLEASE GET INVOLVED!
Thanks in advance for your support,
Ric Foster
Public Lands Department Manager
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 107
Link