AGENCY:
Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION:
Notice of plan amendment approval.
SUMMARY:
Forest Supervisor William A. Dunkelberger signed the final Record of Decision (ROD) for the Greater Sage-grouse Bi-state Distinct Population Segment Forest Plan Amendment (Amendment) on May 16, 2016. The final ROD documents the Forest Supervisor's decision and rationale for approving the plan amendment.
DATES:
The effective date of the plan amendment is 30 calendar days after publication of this notice.
ADDRESSES:
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest; 1200 Franklin Way, Sparks, NV 89431.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
To view the final ROD, plan amendment, FEIS, and other related documents, please visit the Humboldt-Toiyabe Web site at http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40683.
Further information about the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest plan amendment process can be obtained from James Winfrey during normal office hours (weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Supervisor's Office.
Phone/voicemail: 775-355-5308. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TTD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The plan amendment describes desired conditions, objectives, standards and guidelines, to conserve, enhance, and/or restore sagebrush and associated habitats to provide for the longterm viability of the bi-state sage grouse. The amendment will guide project and activity decision making and resource management activities across bi-state sage grouse habitat on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Dated: May 16, 2016.
William A. Dunkelberger,
Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 2016-11933 Filed 5-19-16; 8:45 am]
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