Date: 01/19/2009 BLUERIBBON COALITION ACTION ALERT!
Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,
Nez Perce National Forest Seeks Comments on DEIS Planning
The Nez Perce National Forest (NPNF), located in central Idaho, has announced the release of their Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for their Designated Routes and Areas for Motor Vehicle Use (DRAMVU) planning effort.
The comment period for the DEIS will end on February 26, 2009. The purpose of the comment period is to give the public an opportunity to provide early and meaningful participation on the proposed action prior to the project decision being made.
A full copy of the DEIS is available at Nez Perce National Forest offices and many local libraries, including Grangeville, Elk City, Riggins, Kooskia, Lewiston, Moscow, and Orofino. The DEIS is also available on their website at http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/nezperce/projects/index-dramvu.shtml.
The Forest Service (FS) will host a series of public meetings in late January and early February (see schedule below for dates and places). These meetings will provide an opportunity for participants to review and begin commenting on the DEIS.
The meeting agenda includes a brief presentation and explanation of the DEIS document, maps, and alternatives. Following the presentation, the public will be invited to visit various workstations where employees can help clarify your questions regarding this proposal. Comment forms will be provided should anyone have comments they would like to submit at the meeting.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Confluence Conference Room in Headquarters Office
104 Airport Road
Grangeville, Idaho
Thursday, January 29, 2009 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area Office
189 Highway 95
Riggins, Idaho
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Idaho Fish & Game Conference Room,
1540 Warner Avenue
Lewiston, Idaho
Thursday, February 5, 2009 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Red River Ranger District Conference Room
300 American River Road
Elk City, Idaho
Written comments can be submitted at any time during the process. Written, facsimile, hand-delivered, oral, and electronic comments concerning this project will be accepted until the comment deadline, which is February 26, 2009.
Mail and Hand Delivered Comments To:
Ralph Rau, Deputy Forest Supervisor
Nez Perce National Forest
Attn: "DRAMVU"
104 Airport Road
Grangeville, ID 83530
The office hours for those submitting hand-delivered comments are: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Email Comments To:
comments_nezperce_DRAMVU@fs.fed.us
Put "DRAMVU," in the subject line of e-mail comments. Acceptable formats are email message, MS Word (.doc), plain text (.txt), or rich text format (.rtf). Comments should include your name and address.
In cases where no identifiable name is attached to a comment, a verification of identity will be required for appeal eligibility. If using an electronic message, a scanned signature is one way to provide verification.
Please remember that your comment should include your name and address, the title of the project you are commenting on, and finally, specific facts or comments along with the supporting reasons you believe the Responsible Official should consider in reaching a decision [36CFR215.6].
COMMENT DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 26, 2009
For further information, contact Alexandria Botello, Project Lead, at (208) 983-1950, ext 4187, or by email to abotello@fs.fed.us. For further information on travel management you can visit their website at http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/nezperce/recreation/index-dramvu.shtml.
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,
Nez Perce National Forest Seeks Comments on DEIS Planning
The Nez Perce National Forest (NPNF), located in central Idaho, has announced the release of their Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for their Designated Routes and Areas for Motor Vehicle Use (DRAMVU) planning effort.
The comment period for the DEIS will end on February 26, 2009. The purpose of the comment period is to give the public an opportunity to provide early and meaningful participation on the proposed action prior to the project decision being made.
A full copy of the DEIS is available at Nez Perce National Forest offices and many local libraries, including Grangeville, Elk City, Riggins, Kooskia, Lewiston, Moscow, and Orofino. The DEIS is also available on their website at http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/nezperce/projects/index-dramvu.shtml.
The Forest Service (FS) will host a series of public meetings in late January and early February (see schedule below for dates and places). These meetings will provide an opportunity for participants to review and begin commenting on the DEIS.
The meeting agenda includes a brief presentation and explanation of the DEIS document, maps, and alternatives. Following the presentation, the public will be invited to visit various workstations where employees can help clarify your questions regarding this proposal. Comment forms will be provided should anyone have comments they would like to submit at the meeting.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Confluence Conference Room in Headquarters Office
104 Airport Road
Grangeville, Idaho
Thursday, January 29, 2009 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area Office
189 Highway 95
Riggins, Idaho
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Idaho Fish & Game Conference Room,
1540 Warner Avenue
Lewiston, Idaho
Thursday, February 5, 2009 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Red River Ranger District Conference Room
300 American River Road
Elk City, Idaho
Written comments can be submitted at any time during the process. Written, facsimile, hand-delivered, oral, and electronic comments concerning this project will be accepted until the comment deadline, which is February 26, 2009.
Mail and Hand Delivered Comments To:
Ralph Rau, Deputy Forest Supervisor
Nez Perce National Forest
Attn: "DRAMVU"
104 Airport Road
Grangeville, ID 83530
The office hours for those submitting hand-delivered comments are: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Email Comments To:
comments_nezperce_DRAMVU@fs.fed.us
Put "DRAMVU," in the subject line of e-mail comments. Acceptable formats are email message, MS Word (.doc), plain text (.txt), or rich text format (.rtf). Comments should include your name and address.
In cases where no identifiable name is attached to a comment, a verification of identity will be required for appeal eligibility. If using an electronic message, a scanned signature is one way to provide verification.
Please remember that your comment should include your name and address, the title of the project you are commenting on, and finally, specific facts or comments along with the supporting reasons you believe the Responsible Official should consider in reaching a decision [36CFR215.6].
COMMENT DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 26, 2009
For further information, contact Alexandria Botello, Project Lead, at (208) 983-1950, ext 4187, or by email to abotello@fs.fed.us. For further information on travel management you can visit their website at http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/nezperce/recreation/index-dramvu.shtml.
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