This proposed decision is subject to objection pursuant to 36 CFR 218 Subparts A and B. Objections will only be accepted from individuals or organizations that submitted project-specific written comments during a designated opportunity for public participation (scoping or 30-day public comment period). Issues raised in objections must be based on previously submitted comments unless based on new information arising after the designated comment period.
Objections must be submitted within 45 days following the publication of the 'Opportunity to Object' legal notice in The Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles Washington. The date of this legal notice is the exclusive means for calculating the time to file an objection. Those wishing to object should not rely upon dates or timeframes provided by any other source. It is the objector’s responsibility to ensure evidence of timely receipt (36 CFR 218.9).
In cases where no identifiable name is attached to an objection a verification of identity will be required for objection eligibility. If using an electronic message a scanned signature is one way to provide verification.
Objections must include (36 CFR 218.8(d)): 1) name address and telephone; 2) signature or other verification of authorship; 3) identify a single lead objector when applicable; 4) project name Responsible Official name and title and name of affected National Forest and/or Ranger District; 5) reasons for and suggested remedies to resolve the objections; and 6) description of the connection between the objections and prior comments. Incorporate documents by reference only as provided for at 36 CFR 218.8(b).
For additional information contact Bob Metzger Project Lead Supervisors Office 1835 Black lake Blvd. SW Olympia WA 98512 360-956-2293 or rpmetzger@fs.fed.us.
Robert Metzger
