Under the 2005 planning rule the process for objections to plans, plan amendments, or plan revisions provides the public 30 calendar days for pre-decisional review and the opportunity to object to plans, plan amendments, or plan revisions prior to approval. The Forest Service has the authority to promulgate regulations regarding the appeals of land management plans. The 2005 planning rule established an objection process that the public could use prior to issuance of a final decision on a proposed plan, plan amendment, or plan revision. The information required is the minimum needed for persons or organizations to explain the nature of the objection made and the reason for the objection.
US Code:
5 USC 301
Name of Law: Administrative Procedure Act
US Code:
16 USC 1604
Name of Law: Forest and Rangeland Renwable Resources Planning Act of 1974
US Code:
16 USC 1613
Name of Law: National Forest Management Act of 1976
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
EMC_2005_01_05_final_plan_rule .pdf
5USC301.doc
Objections to New Land Management Plans, Plan Amendments, and Plan Revisions