The Forest Service values public participation. Communications from the public regarding this project, including commenters' names and contact information, will become part of the public record. Comments, including anonymous comments, will be accepted at any time. However, comments posted after the close of a designated comment period may not be able to be given full consideration. The Chumstick to LP Restoration project was authorized to use the Western Firesheds Emergency Action Declaration (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Section 40807) on September 5, 2023. Under this emergency authority the Chumstick to LP Restoration Project Environmental Assessment will be developed to consider only a proposed action and no action alternative in detail, and the EA and draft decision will not be subject to pre-decisional administrative review (Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-74) as implemented by Subparts A and B of 36 CFR part 218).
Paul Kelley
