Opportunity to Object and Timeframe A final decision will not be made until after the pre-decisional administrative review (objection) process has been completed. Objections will be accepted only from those who have previously submitted specific written comments regarding the proposed action during scoping or other designated opportunity for public comment in accordance with 36 CFR § 218.5(a). This project is subject to the pre-decisional administrative review process (objection process) outlined in 36 CFR 218 Subparts A and C. HFRA EA: 36 CFR 218 Subpart B does not apply but responsible official shall provide an opportunity for public comment (§ 104(g)). Scoping satisfies the opportunity for public comment for HFRA EAs. Issues raised in objections must be based on previously submitted timely, specific written comments regarding the proposed action unless based on new information arising after designated opportunities. A connection to previous comments must be demonstrated in the objection. Individual members of an organization must have submitted their own comments to meet the requirements of eligibility as an individual. Objections received on behalf of an organization are considered as those of the organization only. If an objection is submitted on behalf of a number of individuals or organizations, each individual or organization listed must meet the eligibility requirement of having previously submitted comments on the project (§218.7). Please submit objections via one of the following methods: 1. The preferred method for submitting comments is through the public participation portal on the project webpage: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64839 . Click on “comment/object” in the Get Connected box. 2. Send written objections, including all attachments, to: Objection Reviewing Officer, Skyline HFRA, USFS Intermountain Regional Office, Room 4403, 324 25th Street, Ogden, UT 84401. Hand delivery of written objections can be made during normal working hours to this address. Objections may be faxed to 801-625-5127. An objection, including attachments, must be filed within 30 days of the date of publication of the legal notice for the objection process. The Objection Reviewing Officer is the Intermountain (R4) Regional Forester. The publication date of the legal notice in the newspaper of record, which is the ETV News for Manti- La Sal National Forest Supervisor decisions, is the exclusive means for calculating the time to file an objection (§ 218.26(a) and 218.32(a)). Those wishing to object should not rely upon dates or timeframe information provided by any other source. It is the objector’s responsibility to ensure timely filing of a written objection with the reviewing officer (see §218.9). At a minimum, an objection must include the following (see §218.8): Objector's name and address as defined in §218.2, with a telephone number, if available; signature or other verification of authorship upon request (a scanned signature for electronic mail may be filed with the objection); when multiple names are listed on an objection, identification of the lead objector as defined in §218.2. Verification of the identity of the lead objector must be provided upon request or the reviewing officer will designate a lead objector as provided in §218.5(d); name of the proposed action, the name and title of the responsible official, and the name(s) of the national forest(s) and/or ranger district(s) on which the proposed action will be implemented; description of those aspects of the proposed action addressed by the objection, including specific issues related to the proposed action; if applicable, how the objector believes the environmental analysis or draft decision specifically violates law, regulation, or policy; suggested remedies that would resolve the objection; supporting reasons for the reviewing officer to consider; and statement that demonstrates the connection between prior specific written comments on the particular proposed action or activity and the content of the objection. Objections received in response to this solicitation, including names and addresses of those who object, will be considered part of the public record and will be available for public inspection if requested.
Michael Scottorn
