Date: 11/05/2010 BLUERIBBON COALITION LAND USE UPDATE!
Nez Perce National Forest Releases Travel Planning Supplemental DEIS for Comment
Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,
The Nez Perce National Forest would like to invite the public to comment on the new information presented in the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) for Designated Routes and Areas for Motor Vehicle Use (DRAMVU) travel planning project.
A public meeting to present the SDEIS information will be held on November 9th in Elk City at the Red River Ranger District office from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
The purpose of this comment period is to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the new information presented in the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement prior to a decision being made by the responsible official.
This SDEIS and project details, including maps, are available on the Nez Perce National Forest website ( http://www.fs.usda.gov/nezperce ) under NEPA projects, Nez Perce National Forest Travel Management Plan; or at the Supervisors Office, 104 Airport Road, Grangeville, Idaho 83530. Copies are also available at local libraries, Salmon River Ranger District in White Bird, Red River Ranger District in Elk City and Moose Creek Ranger District in Kooskia, Idaho.
Written, facsimile, hand-delivered, oral, and electronic comments concerning this supplement will be accepted during the 45-day comment period, which ends December 6, 2010.
Submit written comments to:
Rick Brazell, Forest Supervisor
Nez Perce National Forest
104 Airport Road
Grangeville, ID 83530
The office business hours for those submitting hand-delivered comments are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Oral comments must be provided at the Nez Perce Forest Supervisor's office during normal business hours via telephone (208) 983-1950 or in person, or at an official agency function (i.e. public meeting) which is designed to elicit public comments.
Fax comments to:
(208) 983-4099.
Email comments to:
comments-northern-nezperce@fs.fed.us
Electronic comments must be submitted in a format such as an email message, plain text (.txt), rich text format (.rtf), and Word (.doc) with "DRAMVU project" in the subject line.
Comments must have an identifiable name attached or verification of identity will be required. A scanned signature may serve as verification on electronic comments.
For additional information, contact Deputy Forest Supervisor Ralph Rau or Jennie Fischer, Team Leader, at (208) 983-1950.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact BRC.
Thanks in advance for your support,
Ric Foster
Public Lands Department Manager
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 107
As a non-profit, grassroots organization funded primarily by membership dues and donations, we greatly appreciate your support. Visit http://www.sharetrails.org/make-a-difference-now to help fund our efforts to protect your trails!
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Nez Perce National Forest Releases Travel Planning Supplemental DEIS for Comment
Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,
The Nez Perce National Forest would like to invite the public to comment on the new information presented in the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) for Designated Routes and Areas for Motor Vehicle Use (DRAMVU) travel planning project.
A public meeting to present the SDEIS information will be held on November 9th in Elk City at the Red River Ranger District office from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
The purpose of this comment period is to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the new information presented in the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement prior to a decision being made by the responsible official.
This SDEIS and project details, including maps, are available on the Nez Perce National Forest website ( http://www.fs.usda.gov/nezperce ) under NEPA projects, Nez Perce National Forest Travel Management Plan; or at the Supervisors Office, 104 Airport Road, Grangeville, Idaho 83530. Copies are also available at local libraries, Salmon River Ranger District in White Bird, Red River Ranger District in Elk City and Moose Creek Ranger District in Kooskia, Idaho.
Written, facsimile, hand-delivered, oral, and electronic comments concerning this supplement will be accepted during the 45-day comment period, which ends December 6, 2010.
Submit written comments to:
Rick Brazell, Forest Supervisor
Nez Perce National Forest
104 Airport Road
Grangeville, ID 83530
The office business hours for those submitting hand-delivered comments are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Oral comments must be provided at the Nez Perce Forest Supervisor's office during normal business hours via telephone (208) 983-1950 or in person, or at an official agency function (i.e. public meeting) which is designed to elicit public comments.
Fax comments to:
(208) 983-4099.
Email comments to:
comments-northern-nezperce@fs.fed.us
Electronic comments must be submitted in a format such as an email message, plain text (.txt), rich text format (.rtf), and Word (.doc) with "DRAMVU project" in the subject line.
Comments must have an identifiable name attached or verification of identity will be required. A scanned signature may serve as verification on electronic comments.
For additional information, contact Deputy Forest Supervisor Ralph Rau or Jennie Fischer, Team Leader, at (208) 983-1950.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact BRC.
Thanks in advance for your support,
Ric Foster
Public Lands Department Manager
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 107
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As a non-profit, grassroots organization funded primarily by membership dues and donations, we greatly appreciate your support. Visit http://www.sharetrails.org/make-a-difference-now to help fund our efforts to protect your trails!
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