15 mi. Potential Operational Delineations (PODs) established w/ shaded fuel breaks a&thinning reduce ground, ladder fuels. Apprx 6208 ac plantation thinning, 2,883 ac fuels reduction trts, 4500 ac undrburning.https://usfs-public.box.com/s/hm5zk26cc7kba01ff1447ge4o53045y3
The Project proposes 4051 ac commercial thinning in stands under 80 years old, 2398 ac noncomm thinning, 10481 ac prescribed burning would contribute to roadside shaded fuelbreak PODs along 82 road miles. Administrative site prep for new Remote Access Weather Station with closure of 2.2 mi roads. 40 culvert improvements. 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 Southwest Tiller Fuel Break Project was authorized to use the Secretary of Agriculture’s Memorandum 1078-006 emergency situation determination (ESD) under Section 40807 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) on June 27, 2025. Under this emergency authority, the Southwest Tiller Fuel Break Project EA 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). Because the project will not be subject to the pre-decisional administrative review process, this will be the only opportunity for public comment before a decision is authorized for this project. The Forest invites your specific written comments on the draft EA and preliminary FONSI; comments must be postmarked or electronically delivered by October 28, 2026. No legal notice will be published for this comment period as the requirements of 36 CFR 218 do not apply to this project.
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